Certification FAQ

Q: What types of Certifications offered by EnterpriseDB?
A: EnterpriseDB offers three types/levels of Certification Exams, as follows:
1) Associate DBA Certification

Pre-requisites:

• Completion of the Training: Introduction to PostgreSQL Administration.

Pricing:

• The PostgreSQL Associate Certification can be taken individually at a price of $200.
• It is also offered complimentary along with the Training: Introduction to PostgreSQL Administration.
• Retakes cost $200.00 per attempt.

2) Professional Certification
Pre-requisites:

• Clearing the PostgreSQL Associate Certification with a score of 70% or higher
• Completion of the "Advanced PostgreSQL Administration" training.

Pricing:

• The PostgreSQL Professional Certification can be taken individually at a price of $200.
• It is also offered complimentary along with the Training: Advanced PostgreSQL Administration
• Retakes cost $200.00 per attempt.

Q: How are the certification exams given?
A: The Certification exams are conducted online & can be taken from anywhere; we do not have walk-in test centers.
The participant is given access to the EnterpriseDB Certification Portal and the related details are mailed to the participant. Afterwards; the participant can take the exam anytime within six weeks.
If due to any reason, the participant were not able to give the exam within this time period he/she would be required to purchase the exam again.

Q: If I fail in any Certification Exam, will I be allowed to give the exam again?
A: If you fail in any exam, you can take another attempt at a charge of $ 200. However, a participant will be allowed to take only three attempts of any particular Certification Exam.

Q: Once I start the test, if due to any reason I get logged out then will I be able to login again by myself?
A: Before you start the test, please keep the following things in mind:

• You need to ensure good Internet connectivity before starting the test.
• If you just want to check the test link, you can take the Dummy Test before you start the Main Test. The option to take the Dummy Test will be available as you login to the Assessment URL provided to you.
• If due to any reason you log out of the system without completing the test you will not be able to log in again & would need to raise a request with EnterpriseDB for the reactivation of your Registration ID.
• For the reactivation of the Registration ID, please send a mail to trainingcoordinator@enterprisedb.com and this will be activated within 24 hours.
• Once your Registration ID is re-activated, you can login again to retake the test. However, at this point of time the answers marked by you in the previous session will freeze & you will not be able to change them. Also, the Timer will start from where you had left in the previous session.

Q: Do I receive a Certificate on the completion of the Certification Exam?
A: EnterpriseDB awards Certificates specific to the Certification Exam you passed. These are sent as e-certificates.