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Oracle Training and Certification Exam Preparation

Have an upcoming certification exam? Here you’ll find instructions and best practices to help you prepare to take exams delivered by Oracle Training and Certification. These details aren’t valid for exams scheduled and delivered by Pearson VUE.

Computer

Computer requirements

Make sure your computer meets the following minimum system requirements to take your Oracle Training and Certification exam. You can also complete our Pre-Exam System Check before you register for or take the exam.

Your operating system and browser

Please ensure you’re using Windows 11, Windows 10, or Mac OS X (10.15 or later). iOS, Windows CE, Windows RT, Android, Chrome OS, and Linux aren’t supported.

Your connection

Your minimum internet speed should be consistent and reliable (at least 3 mb/sec upload and download with ping<100ms). Don’t use a mobile hotspot or tether your computer to a phone. Please disconnect from any VPN connections.

Your device

Chromebooks and mobile devices such as cell phones and tablets aren’t supported. Ensure your OS minimum RAM is 8 GB or more. You can only use single displays—multiple monitors aren’t allowed.

Your webcam and microphone

Your webcam must have a minimum resolution of 640x490 at 10 fps. Your webcam may be internal or external and connected to your computer. Please verify that the webcam, audio and microphone are on and working prior to your exam day.

Other Requirements

  • English QWERTY keyboard required
  • Before you start the exam, close all applications and web browsers. Only the MyLearn Exam page tab should remain
  • Turn off incognito mode on your browser before you begin your exam

Identification

  • Identification requirements

    Government-issued identification is required to take the exam. To fulfill the primary ID requirement, the ID must:


    • Exactly match the first and last name used for exam registration
    • Be government issued
    • Be valid (not expired or invalidated—a clipped corner may indicate an invalidated ID)
    • Include a recent, recognizable photo

  • Acceptable forms of ID

    • International travel passport
    • Driver's license
    • Military ID
    • Identification card (national/state/province ID card)
    • Alien registration card (green card/permanent resident/visa)
    • US learner's permit (plastic card only with photo and signature)
    • School ID
    • European Union Card

  • Unacceptable forms of ID

    • Expired IDs
    • IDs with significant damage, including, but not limited to, the following types of damage:
      • Unofficial markings
      • Unofficial hole punches
      • Water damage
      • Significant tears
      • Missing or torn-out pages
    • IDs from countries subject to US sanctions (including Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Sudan, and Syria)

Day of the exam

  • What to expect

    To ensure you’re prepared for the day of the exam and understand what to expect when you check-in and start your exam, please watch the video associated with the type of exam you’re going to take and perform the readiness check, when available.*

  • Your exam space

    You mustn’t have access to any mobile devices, watches, other electronics, materials, books, screens, or anything else deemed unacceptable by the proctor. You should be the only person in the room, no other voices should be heard, and you shouldn’t speak for the entire duration of the exam.

  • Readiness Checks

    Your exam can have one of two experiences. Please make sure to run both systems checks so you are familiar with both experiences.


  • Timing and Check-in

    For proctored exams, you are required you to check in at least 30 minutes prior to your exam start time to complete the check in process. Candidates who try to check in after the scheduled exam time, may not be admitted.


    • Click the Check In button in your Registration Confirmation or Reminder email.
    • Click the ‘Log into your exam’ button
    • Wait for exam administrator to engage.
    • Exam administrator will guide you through your check-in and exam start.

  • After the Exam

    Your exam results will be displayed on the screen at the close of your exam. You will also be able to view your detailed score report in Oracle CertView.

*Note: If you don’t know what type of exam you’re registered to take, please check your confirmation email, the exam page on oracle.com/education, or the registration page on Oracle MyLearn.

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