MySQL now offers performance-based testing for real-world skills. The new performance-based certification exam is currently offered in conjunction to the MySQL DBA training class at no additional charge. Experts rate lab-based exams as highly relevant because these exams allow candidates to test their IT skills in a live environment. Separate yourself from others in this economy by getting MySQL Certified.

Key advantages of lab-based testing

• Real-life, hands-on testing format requires individuals to actually execute a task, rather than simply answering questions about it.
• Places a higher value on results—how closely a solution meets the requirements—not the path taken to achieve it.
• Provides a more accurate assessment of demonstrated actionable skills.
• Reproduces work environments that more accurately reflect problem-solving in the real world.
• Mirrors the actual job demands made in the workplace to help build confidence.
• Transforms preparation and practice for an exam into genuine experience.

Performance-based exams are valued for their reliability, as well as the peace of mind they give to customers and employers who are served by those test takers. The value comes from not just testing knowledge, but by applying knowledge and testing the ability to perform tasks and activities that occur on the job.

MySQL Certification lays the foundation for becoming a trusted and valuable resource for your company and customers. Through MySQL Training and Certification, smart consultants, developers and DBAs stay up to date on the latest features, gain confidence that they are on top of MySQL tools and tricks, promote themselves with certification logos on business cards, personal weblogs and job interviews and demonstrate that they can apply their skillset in a business environment.

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The performance-based certification exam is currently available for the Certified MySQL Database Administrator. The exam is offered in conjunction with the MySQL DBAs Training Course at no extra cost.