MySQL™: The World’s Most Popular Open Source Database 150 Certification • Purpose – Enables market to assess quality of MySQL developer pool – Enhances MySQL brand recognition outside core Open Source developers – Adds to momentum among developers, focuses their attention as directed by MySQL AB – Building block for MySQL in creating partnerships – Drives training income for MySQL AB • Delivered by 3,000 Pearson/VUE testing centres worldwide • Present levels – MySQL Core Certification (beta Dec 2002, GA Mar 2003) – MySQL Professional Certification (beta Apr 2003, GA Jul 2003) • Planned future levels – MySQL PHP Certification – MySQL DBA Certification • Cost $195 and up • Supported by MySQL Certification Study Guides under writing Copyright 2003 MySQL AB