Integration

(Thanks to Kate Jones from Oracle University for supplying this information.)

Oracle University delivers hands-on training that is intended to help technical users get a deep understanding of Oracle technology.  Architects in particular can benefit from comprehensive training that covers everything from the system architecture of a product to implementation best practices. 

Here are a few of our recommended courses for Application Architects:

• SOA Adoption & Architecture Fundamentals: This course introduces the service engineering life cycle, it stresses the importance of analysis, architecture, delivery and management.  It is a foundational course essential to successful deployment of a Service Oriented Architecture.
• Architect Enterprise Applications with Java EE: This course covers best practices for how to architect and design enterprise applications including SOA and Cloud applications
• Java Design Patterns: Learn about all design patterns for an enterprise application, including SOA, Cloud and any middle tier application.
• Developing Applications for the Java EE 6 Platform: Learn about the Java EE components suitable to build enterprise applications from  the web tier, to the business tier, to the integration tie

For the Data Architects, we recommend:

• Oracle Database 12c: Administration Workshop: Get a firm foundational understanding of the Oracle Database architecture.
• Oracle Data Integrator 12c: Integration and Administration: Learn best practices for centralizing data across databases using Oracle Data Integrator to optimize performance and scalability.
• Oracle GoldenGate 12c: Fundamentals for Oracle: Learn how to design Oracle-to-Oracle replication solutions to integrate your organization's disparate using Oracle GoldenGate.

In today’s highly competitive job market, certifications are an excellent way to demonstrate your advanced knowledge and boost earning potential.  Some of Oracle’s top credentials for Architects include:

• Java EE 6 Enterprise Architect Certified Master
• Oracle IT Architecture Release 3 Certified Architecture Specialist
• Oracle IT Architecture SOA 2013 Certified Architecture Specialist
• Oracle IT Architecture BPM 2013 Certified Architecture Specialist