So, I’m being offered to take a sysadmin certification for this particular distribution I know absolutely nothing about. They give me the “necessary info” and then I take an exam. The exam is free, but I must pass it, or else I must pay for it and then take it again. Is this a waste of time and/or money? I would like to hear your opinions. Personally it doesn’t quite click with me. I’m fresh out of uni and I’m trying to learn new stuff, but idk what to do with my life anymore. thx
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Yes, if they’re directly through an Oracle partnership with your job that’s legit then.
Your company likely gets this as part of a package that they buy from Oracle. I’d guess that they offer certifications as part of the courses that they teach.
They likely have a partnership with Oracle to buy (some of) the certifications. You’re just getting that same deal (free first try, costs money afterwards).
So, if you’ve already studied for a certification, then it can save you money.
But unless it says otherwise, assume that it is just the test portion. In addition, some certifications require proctoring and that may at your expense. This is probably part of “the necessary info” package, but you can ask a supervisor about the details.