From: Dave Stokes Date: November 28 2007 3:30pm Subject: MySQL Certification Newsletter List-Archive: http://lists.mysql.com/certification/15 Message-Id: <474D8985.3050406@mysql.com> MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit *MySQL Certification Newsletter* Congratulations on being part of the MySQL Certification process. So far over 4,000 exams exams have been delivered and 2,000 certifications awarded to 1500 individuals. Employers are seeking qualified personnel and your MySQL certification proves your knowledge and skill. *Free 2008 Users Conference Pass for your Certification Story* MySQL will provide a free pass to the 2008 Users Conference to the submitter of the best story of how your MySQL Certification changed your life. Did you get that dream promotion? Get the big raise? Finally get proof of your superior skills? Send your story to Certification@stripped with the subject line of 'My certification story' and the best story will get the free pass to the April 2008 in Santa Clara California. The deadline is December 21, 2007. *Exams at the 2008 Users Conference* You can take MySQL Certification Exams at the 2008 Users Conference at a deeply discounted cost. Each exam will be only $25 USD which is 12.5% of the regular price. We will be offering the CMA, CMDEV, CMDBA, and CMCDBA exams. Sign up early at the conference to make sure you get your spot in our limited space. *Certification Reception at the 2008 Users Conference* The MySQL Certification Team will be host a reception at the Users Conference for those of you who are certified. We are also inviting those who are in the process of certifying or interested in becoming certified to attend. There will be surprises, door prizes, and you will get to socialize with some of the most brilliant people in the world. More details will be in the next newsletter. *Cluster **Certification** Study Guide* The long awaited MySQL Cluster Exam Study Guide is available. We're trying something new: The book will be published through a print-to-order company, but still be available through your favorite bookstore. Advantages: lower costs all-round; newer editions can be published quicker, so we can more easily incorporate errata. Disadvantages: you may have to wait a few more days for your book. Buy your copy directly at http://www.lulu.com/content/1297960 or have your favorite bookstore order: ISBN: 978-1-8479-9168-3 *Certification Forum *Did you know there is a MySQL forum just for Certification at http://forums.mysql.com/list.php?6 You can discuss study preparation, testing tips, and find out more on the exam process. *Exams in Japanese and Chinese *MySQL certification exams are now also available in Japanese and Chinese. There is a campaign in Japan in Dec/Jan where the first 100 people can choose either a straight 20% discount or a gift certificate to Amazon on the same amount, http://www-jp.mysql.com/news-and-events/news/article_1443.html -- David Stokes, Certification Developer MySQL Inc, www.mysql.com Office: 817-210-6486 Skype: dave.stokes2 Are you MySQL certified? www.mysql.com/certification