- Exam Pattern: Multiple Choice
- Exam Duration: 90 Minutes, 60 Questions
- Minimum Passing Score: 70%
- Certification Validity: 3 Years
- Number of Attempts: $195 for 1 attempt, $295 for 2 attempts (must pre-purchase the two-attempt package; no refund is issued whether you pass or fail the first attempt)
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All PostgreSQL Cert exams are designed and developed by experienced & highly qualified PostgreSQL Professionals to be vendor-neutral.
These programs do not include questions relating to any exclusive PostgreSQL vendor or tools or use of just one specific vendor-specific tools or solutions.
The certification exams are based on Vendor neutral Open Source technology and standards NOT on any specific functions of one exclusive vendor products.
Passing the PostgreSQL certification exams such as CertFirst PostgreSQL DBA enables you to learn and understand the PostgreSQL Database Administration as a whole and apply those concepts to any vendor ‘s specific implementations.
The content of the programs are focused on available technologies utilized
extensively in industry which ensures that participants acquire skills necessary to be successful.
We also integrate hands-on labs so that participants can combine theory and practical experience to strengthen their understanding of PostgreSQL concepts.
In order to avoid paper certified Professionals, PostgreSQL encourages candidates to go through proper Instructor-led hands-on training before taking the certification exam.
All candidates who don’t have sufficient working experience in the PostgreSQL domain are recommended to take one of the following training programs in order to get certified:
-Class room Instructor-led Training
-Virtual Live Instructor-led Training
All CertFirst PostgreSQL exams are hosted by ExamIT.com and each candidate must pay separately for each exam unless it is included in your training package.
Candidates who has not attended the training program must register trough ExamIT.com
directly. Candidates should send an e-mail to support@certfirst.com OR call 877-724-3477.
Once you purchase the exam voucher/attempt you can send an email to support@certfirst.com to schedule your certification exam.
Your test will be scheduled based on available test dates and capacity. You will receive the test login instructions and details 24 hours prior to the test date.
You will be required to confirm your identification over the session prior to starting the
test.
You will need a laptop with audio/video /secure connection to internet to attempt the test.
Test results will be provide to you within 48 hours.
For additional details please contact your account representative or call 630-684-0355.
Currently PostgreSQL offers three different vendor neutral certification programs, Certified PostgreSQL DBA, Certified PostgreSQL Developer and Certified PostgreSQL Security Expert, designed for technology practitioners who are seeking to enhance their technical skills as well as their professional
prospects.
Each program consists of instructional material prepared by experts and practitioners which is followed by a certification exam.
On passing the exam participants will receive the certification.
CertFirst has the infrastructure to administer the instructional material through virtual live seminars or on-site and customer site instructor led seminars.
The price of each exam depends on the type of certification and ranges from $195 to $395 per candidate per attempt. Prices are quoted in USD.
Exam vouchers can be purchased in volume at a discounted rate. Please visit ExamIT.com to register for the exam.
CertFirst Certified PostgreSQL DBA: $195
CertFirst Certified PostgreSQL Developer: $295
CertFirst Certified PostgreSQL Security Expert: $395
Currently the Exams are ONLY available online through ExamIT.com or one of he CertFirst selected locations.
If the first time you take the exam you do not pass, you may retake it at any time. If you do not achieve a passing score the second time, you must wait at least 15 days to retake the exam a third time. A 15-day waiting period will be imposed for all subsequent exam retakes.
After you have finish your test at ExamIT.com, you will receive an email confirmation within 5 business days on your exam results.
Certificates are processed and mailed monthly and may take up to 4-6 weeks.
In order to avoid paper certified Professionals, we believe that candidates must attend some form of structured training before taking the certification exam.
All candidates must complete one of the following training programs in order to register for the CPSDBA, CPSDBD or Amazon RDS / Upgrading to Postgresql examination:
-Class room Instructor-led Training
-Virtual Live Instructor-led Training
-On-Demand Authorized Training License Purchased under the candidate name. Candidate must be able to provide proof of purchase at the time of Exam Registration.
