Beta testing has just begun for the new Oracle Database 11g: Program with PL/SQL (1Z1-144) certification beta exam. This test is offered as an alternative option to taking existing exam 1Z0-147 (Program with PL/SQL) for both the Oracle PL/SQL Developer Certified Associate (OCA) and Oracle Advanced PL/SQL Developer Certified Professional (OCP) certification tracks.
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