Under Our Wing Program

Chart Your Own Course To Oracle Specialization

Welcome to Avnet Under our Wing. If you're a forward-looking partner seeking your own path to the benefits of Oracle specialization, you've landed at the right place.

The links on this page offer you a comprehensive platform of resources which enable you to pursue and achieve Oracle specializations all at your own pace, while addressing your priorities. Everything you need to become specialized is available to you here. You'll find an extensive variety of training modules, study guides, subject curriculums, course handbooks, specialization and training information, and other valuable resources – including monthly tips – all for you to follow to reach a given specialization simply and efficiently.

So spread your wings and soar to new heights of service, with help from Avnet and Oracle.

Why Specialize?

You have the expertise, why not get the benefits? Oracle's specialization program is designed to differentiate you in the marketplace. It takes your existing skill sets and business know-how and presents a methodology to certify your employees and designate your company as Oracle specialized. The specialization process provides guided learning paths for sales, presales, installation, support and implementation that can be used as part of your overall training plan allowing you to use Oracle resources to train your work force.

How to Specialize...

Simply determine the particular specialization(s) that interest you, and you will find
valuable Avnet and Oracle resources below that simplify each step of Oracle's
specialization program.

Avnet Information

Oracle Information

Oracle Training Resources

What's the Investment?

One-Pager Specializations Synopsis

Who is Specialized?

This link introduces you to hundreds of Oracle partners who have achieved specialized status, often with more than five different specializations each.

What Oracle Partners are Currently Specialized?

*You will be required to log into Oracle OPN to access the links above.

TIME SENSITIVE

Certification Requirements Changing October 1, 2011

MONTHLY BENEFIT
Promote Your Expertise

As a specialized partner, you will be preferred by customers looking for an expert in a defined product or industry area capable of developing and implementing specific solutions. You will be listed on the Oracle PartnerNetwork Specialized site that only includes specialized partners. In addition, your listing in the Solutions Catalog, one of Oracle’s most popular OPN sites with 28,000 unique visitors per month, may provide inquiries from customers looking for your expertise.

MONTHLY TIP
Exam Vouchers

Did you know that exam vouchers are sent from this e-mail alias: opn- examvouchers_ww@oracle.com to your OPN administrator? They are valid for one year from your OPN renewal date. Many partners are not aware that this e-mail has the voucher numbers in it. If you deleted it, call your PBC contact to obtain your vouchers.

For more information, review the 100% Oracle Certification Program Exam Discount information.

Download More Tips

Have a tip? E-mail Susan.Romano@Avnet.com.

General Avnet Information
Another easy way to find
answers and stay informed is
with our helpful Avnet Advantage
web site. Be sure to subscribe to
the weekly newsletter!

Questions/Contact Us
For questions or comments,
contact your Avnet ADM, BDM
or Susan Romano at
Susan.Romano@Avnet.com.


	Welcome to Avnet Under our Wing. If you're a forward-looking partner seeking your own path to the benefits of Oracle specialization, you've landed at the right place. The links on this page offer you a comprehensive platform of resources which enable you to pursue and achieve Oracle specializations all at your own pace, while addressing your priorities. Everything you need to become specialized is available to you here. You'll find an extensive variety of training modules, study guides, subject curriculums, course handbooks, specialization and training information, and other valuable resources – including monthly tips – all for you to follow to reach a given specialization simply and efficiently. So spread your wings and soar to new heights of service, with help from Avnet and Oracle. Why Specialize? You have the expertise, why not get the benefits? Oracle's specialization program is designed to differentiate you in the marketplace. It takes your existing skill sets and business know-how and presents a methodology to certify your employees and designate your company as Oracle specialized. The specialization process provides guided learning paths for sales, presales, installation, support and implementation that can be used as part of your overall training plan allowing you to use Oracle resources to train your work force. How to Specialize... Simply determine the particular specialization(s) that interest you, and you will find valuable Avnet and Oracle resources below that simplify each step of Oracle's specialization program. Avnet Information Under Our Wing Program Overview Specialization Process Specialization Handbooks Avnet Advantage: Specialization News Oracle Information Step-By-Step Specialization Guide Specialization Main Page Specialization Tracker* OPN Specialized Training Modules Specialization Status Updates FAQs Knowledge Zones Solaris Certification Transfer Specialization Guide Solutions Catalog: Your link to customers and complementary partners Criteria Validation for Specialization Pearson VUE Channel Manager and PBC Map* OPN Competency Center* Get Specialized: Guided Learning Path/Assessments* Your Company Status* Oracle Training Resources Oracle Boot Camps Exam Study Guides Education Discount* Oracle Certification Program Oracle University Oracle University Product Courses OPN Training Resources (boot camps, events, featured training)* What's the Investment? One-Pager Specializations Synopsis Who is Specialized? This link introduces you to hundreds of Oracle partners who have achieved specialized status, often with more than five different specializations each. What Oracle Partners are Currently Specialized? *You will be required to log into Oracle OPN to access the links above.	Why Specialize? How to Specialize... Who is Specialized? General Avnet Information Questions/Contact Us TIME SENSITIVE Certification Requirements Changing October 1, 2011 MONTHLY BENEFIT Promote Your Expertise As a specialized partner, you will be preferred by customers looking for an expert in a defined product or industry area capable of developing and implementing specific solutions. You will be listed on the Oracle PartnerNetwork Specialized site that only includes specialized partners. In addition, your listing in the Solutions Catalog, one of Oracle’s most popular OPN sites with 28,000 unique visitors per month, may provide inquiries from customers looking for your expertise. MONTHLY TIP Exam Vouchers Did you know that exam vouchers are sent from this e-mail alias: opn- examvouchers_ww@oracle.com to your OPN administrator? They are valid for one year from your OPN renewal date. Many partners are not aware that this e-mail has the voucher numbers in it. If you deleted it, call your PBC contact to obtain your vouchers. For more information, review the 100% Oracle Certification Program Exam Discount information. Download More Tips Have a tip? E-mail Susan.Romano@Avnet.com. General Avnet Information Another easy way to find answers and stay informed is with our helpful Avnet Advantage web site. Be sure to subscribe to the weekly newsletter! Questions/Contact Us For questions or comments, contact your Avnet ADM, BDM or Susan Romano at Susan.Romano@Avnet.com.

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