PRESS RELEASE

San Francisco, CA - December 3, 2001

At Oracle OpenWorld this week, Oracle announced two new options in its Oracle certification program:

* The Oracle Certified Associate (OCA) is an entry-level Oracle qualification requiring successful completion of two exams.
* The Oracle Certified Master (OCM) is an advanced qualification for Oracle Certified Professionals (OCP) requiring students to take a practicum exam on-site at an Oracle University education center.

To kick off the program, Oracle University Senior Vice President John Hall presented honorary Oracle Certified Master awards to the following individuals:

Dr. Paul Dorsey – Founder and President – Dulcian, Inc.

David Ensor - Manager of Worldwide Solutions, PATROL R&D - BMC Software

Peter Koletzke - Technical Director/Principal Instructor - Quovera

Richard J. Niemiec – CEO and Principal – TUSC

Scott Nelson – Founder – Results Through Technology, Inc.

Jeremiah Wilton – Amazon.com

According to the Oracle website:

“The Oracle Certified Master is the highest level credential you can earn in the Oracle Certification Program. Oracle Certified Masters are senior level members of IT departments and are responsible for handling mission critical database systems and applications. They have proven Oracle skills and are looked upon as the experts within their organization. To become an Oracle Certified Master, you must first be an Oracle Certified Professional. Then you must attend two advanced Oracle technology courses within your selected job role and pass a hands-on practice-based examination in an Oracle lab environment. An Oracle Certified Master commands the highest salaries in the industry and has the experience and skill level that very few can deliver.”