Be Among the First to Get a MySQL Professional Certification!

MySQL AB is pleased to announce that the beta version of the MySQL Professional Certification exam is now available! With successful completion of the Professional Certification beta exam, you can earn a valid MySQL Professional Certification -- the most advanced MySQL credential -- to demonstrate strong proficiency in working with the MySQL database.

Through the MySQL certification program, MySQL software developers can earn one or more formal credentials that validate their knowledge, experience and skill with the MySQL database and related MySQL AB products. This program now includes two certifications: MySQL Core Certification and MySQL Professional Certification.

The MySQL Core Certification provides MySQL users with a formal credential that demonstrates proficiency in SQL, data entry and maintenance, data extraction for reporting and more. The MySQL Professional Certification is for the more experienced MySQL user who wants to certify his or her knowledge in MySQL database management, installation, security, disaster prevention and optimization.

Professional Certification at Reduced Cost

Candidates who sign up now to take the MySQL Professional Certification beta exam can be among the first to earn this certification -- and at a reduced cost! The beta version of the MySQL Professional Certification exam is now offered for $150; the general availability cost will be $200. And for a limited time starting now, testers can receive up to 15 percent more off the reduced beta price. There are no additional requirements of beta test takers.

Discounts on Core Exam: A Prerequisite to Professional Certification

MySQL is now also offering a significant discount on the cost of the MySQL Core Certification exam, a prerequisite to taking the MySQL Professional Certification exam. Candidates can receive, for a limited time, up to 15 percent off on the Core exam, with the simultaneous purchase of discount vouchers for both the Core and Professional tests. To buy vouchers for the MySQL Professional and Core Certification exams, please go to https://order.mysql.com

Each MySQL certification can be earned with the successful completion of one exam. Pearson VUE, the specialist IT and professional certification testing business of Pearson plc, is providing MySQL electronic testing services through its global network of over 3,500 Pearson VUE Authorized Centers located in over 130 countries.

For test skill level guidance and other information about MySQL certifications, go to the MySQL Web site at www.mysql.com/certification, which has links to a MySQL Certification Candidate Guide, a certification "FAQ" and other information.

Specific information about the MySQL Core Certification is available at http://www.mysql.com/certification/candguide/sec-core.html. For more information about the MySQL Professional Certification, please go to http://www.mysql.com/certification/candguide/sec-prof.html

MySQL AB offers a wide selection of MySQL technical classes and other training opportunities to help prepare for the MySQL certification exams. For more information on MySQL training, please go to http://www.mysql.com/training.