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THE
PROGRAM
- Why
should I get certified?
As an OMG Certified UML
Professional, you will be able to show current and future employers, clients,
and the IT Industry that you know UML, making you a more attractive candidate
for hiring and promotion.
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- Why
should I hire OCUP Certified Professionals?
The OCUP Program is the first and only objective, validated measurement of
a candidate’s knowledge of UML. In addition, you have the knowledge that an OCUP
Certified Professional has made a commitment to UML.
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THE
UNIFIED MODELING LANGUAGE (UML)
- What
is UML?
Introduction
to OMG’s Unified Modeling Language (UML) provides a review, with
more detailed information found by going to OMG’s UML website.
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- Where
can I get a copy of the UML 2.X specification?
All of
OMG’s specifications can be downloaded from our website without
charge. The official UML 2.X Superstructure specification (on which the Exams
are based) is available as a PDF or Zip file
here. However,
the UML spec is a HUGE document, and it was never intended to be read
through as a way of learning UML. We recommend that you prepare for
the Exams by taking a training course or studying with a book.
Information about preparing for the UML exam can be found here.
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- Which
version of UML are the Exams based on?
OMG’s OCUP examinations test knowledge of UML 2.X. All three
exams cover the Superstructure; the Advanced exam also covers the
Infrastructure. The maintenance
updates that yield the point releases 2.1, 2.2,...
did not modify the language enough to affect examination coverage,
so you will be well-prepared regardless of the point version you are
familiar with. To download the current version of the specification,
look
here
under
“current version”
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THE
EXAMS
- What are the OCUP Exam levels?
Fundamental,
Intermediate and Advanced. Each level of examination tests a
candidate's knowledge of different concepts and usage of the UML 2.X
specification. Click here for more
information on each Exam.
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- Which
Exams should I take?
Starting with the Fundamental level is recommended,
because passing it is a prerequisite to getting certified at
Intermediate, and passing Intermediate is a prerequisite to getting
certified at Advanced. The real question is - how high should I
go? That will depend on the skill set that you have or are learning.
Look here for a description of
the skills that each level of certification indicates.
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- What
areas of study are most important for each Exam?
Review the Coverage Map for each level on its Exam Information
page, all linked from
here to see what is covered in each Exam. It can be a
bit overwhelming all in one piece, so you may find it a lot
easier to learn UML from courses or books. For more information
on study materials, click here.
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- What
is the cost for each Exam?
In the United States, the cost to take an OCUP examination is
US$200; in many countries where English is not the first
language, the testing time will be a half-hour longer and the
price will be US$10 more (that is, US$210 or the approximate
equivalent in local currency. Currency conversion does not track
short-term fluctuations). You have to pay each time you take an
examination, even if you're taking an examination over because
you failed the first time. Payment is by major credit card. For
exact pricing in your country, please look on the
Pearson VUE test site.
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- Can I get a discount on the fee
for an Exam?
Yes! OMG offers pre-paid
Certification Examination voucher bundles at
discounts starting at 5% and ranging
all the way up to 20% , depending on how
many vouchers you buy. Each voucher
lets you take any one of OMG's exams.
Vouchers are non-refundable and expire one year from
date of purchase. Discount is applied
to the price in your country.
Minimum purchase for the 5% discount
is 10 vouchers. These 5% vouchers may
be purchased from the Pearson VUE
voucher store through this link:
www.vue.com/vouchers/pricelist/omg.asp.
You can receive a substantially larger
discount by purchasing a larger number
of vouchers directly from OMG:
| Package
Designation |
Bronze |
Silver |
Gold |
| Number of
Vouchers |
50
Vouchers |
100
Vouchers |
150+
Vouchers |
| Discount % |
10% |
15% |
20% |
Discount is applied to the price in
your country. For more information, or
to purchase one of these voucher
bundles, email <certificationinfo@omg.org>
or directly to OMG's Director of
Certification Jon Siegel at <siegel
AT omg.org> .
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- What
languages can I take the Exams in?
All of the
Exams are in English. A Japanese version is available in Japan
and Asia-Pacific.
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- What
is the Exam format?
The Exams
are computer-based tests (CBTs) delivered at testing centers owned or
licensed by Pearson VUE. Exams are multiple-choice and include
text and UML diagrams.
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- How
long is each Exam?
90 minutes.
The number of questions varies between Exams. When an English-language
Exam is delivered in a non-English speaking country, the test time
might vary.
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REGISTERING
FOR AND SCHEDULING YOUR EXAM
- How do I Register to take the Exam?
ATTENTION: OMG is not
responsible for the scheduling or rescheduling of exams, or for exam
refunds. These matters must be facilitated through our testing partner
Pearson VUE. Furthermore, OMG strongly stresses the importance of carefully
reviewing your confirmation letter sent by Pearson VUE upon scheduling an
exam. Any discrepancies should be brought to the attention of Pearson VUE
immediately.
Go to the OMG Exam Registration
page at Pearson VUE:
http://pearsonvue.com/omg. From here you
can;
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Locate a Test Center
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Schedule a Test
(requires a Pearson VUE web
account)
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Reschedule a Test (requires a Pearson VUE web account)
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Cancel a Test
(requires a Pearson VUE web account)
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Access
Your Account
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View
Available Tests
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Contact
Pearson VUE Customer Service
At the bottom of the
page, you can;
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Schedule Online (requires a Pearson VUE web account)
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Schedule by Phone
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Schedule through a Test
Center
To create a free Pearson VUE
Web Account:
On the sign-in page that appears when you click on any function
that requires an account, click on the link labeled "create a new
web account" and follow the instructions that appear.
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PREPARING
FOR THE EXAMS
- What
training is required before I can take an Exam?
No training
is required, and you do not have to take or complete any training
course before you take an Exam. Of course, we strongly advise that you
prepare for the Exam by studying UML in one of the many training
courses available or on your own from any of the many good UML books
available. Study materials can be found here.
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- Is
there a guide to what I need to know for the Exam?
Look on these pages for detailed Coverage Maps of the three
OCUP exams:
- Are
there books or training courses to help me to prepare for an Exam?
There is at least one book written specifically to prepare you for the
Fundamental and Intermediate Exams, and several companies offer training
that prepares you for certification. For more information and links to
the books and courses, click here. If
you're just interested in general UML books and training, not geared
specifically towards the exams, you can check OMG’s
UML Resources page
and Training
Listings page.
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- Are
there any practice exams available?
Practice exams are not available for any OMG Certification.
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- What
is the pass rate and the minimum passing score?
We do not
release information on pass rates. The minimum passing scores are in
the description of each Exam found here.
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TAKING
THE EXAMS
AFTER
YOU TAKE AN EXAM
- When
will I receive my score reports?
In most
cases, you will receive your score report immediately after the test is completed. At
the same time, you will receive some diagnostic information, to show
you how strong you were in various areas.
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- What
happens after I pass an Exam?
First,
Congratulations! You will have received your score at the test center
immediately after you finished your Exam.
We will send you (by mail) a certification kit, usually within one
month after you pass the Exam. The kit will include a letter
explaining the certification, the actual certificate (suitable for
framing) and instructions for downloading the OCUP logo for the level
of Exam that you have passed.
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- What
happens if I fail an Exam?
If you fail
an Exam, you can retake it after a minimum of 30 days, but you cannot
take a particular Exam more than three times in a twelve-month period.
The
diagnostic feedback that you will receive with the test score
report will indicate the areas that need further study.
There is no
discount price for re-taking an Exam. The fee is the same as for the
initial Exam.
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- How
do I use the OCUP Certification logo, and what are my rights and
responsibilities in using it?
Candidates
who qualify for OCUP certification may use the OCUP Certification Logo
for their level (Fundamental, Intermediate, Advanced) as a graphic
symbol to demonstrate their expertise with UML. Please
follow these guidelines to correctly promote your relationship with
OMG and protect the integrity of the Logo:
You may use
the Logo on your business cards, letterhead stationery, resume,
Web site, and marketing materials for individual service, to indicate
that you have earned a credential in the OCUP Program. You may not use
the Logo on any product, book, or other material. You may not use it
for any purpose other than to designate your OCUP certification
credential.
You may use
the OCUP Certification Logo only as permitted by the OMG Trademark
Usage Guidelines at
http://www.omg.org/legal/tm_guidelines.htm. Some of these
guidelines include:
- You may not
alter the Logo in any way.
- Your name,
trade name, or company name must appear on any materials where the
Logo is used. The Logo cannot appear larger or more prominent than
your name, product or service name, trademark or service mark, logo,
or trade or company name.
- OMG may, in its sole discretion, terminate your right to use
the Logo at any time.
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- I
have lost my certification kit. Can you re-issue it?
OMG will re-issue a lost certification kit for a pre-paid
fee determined by location and shipping costs . Please send an email to
certificationinfo@omg.org
with the following:
1) full name
2) current address
3) candidate ID number
Once we've determined shipping costs, we'll reply with an invoice and as soon as payment is received your kit will be shipped.
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- How
can I check the status of my certification? Why haven't I received it
yet?
You should receive your certification kit within a month of passing an
Exam. If you have not received it within this period, please contact
OMG by email at certificationinfo@omg.org.
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- How
long is the certification valid?
Once you
are certified at a certain level for a certain version of UML, you are
always certified for that level and version. Of course, as new major versions
(not point releases) of UML become available, you may want to get certified on the
newest version.
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- What
happens to my certification if I leave my company? Does it move with
me?
Certifications
are associated with individuals, not companies. Your certification is
granted to you and it will move with you wherever you go.
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- What
if I still have a question?
You can
contact OMG by email at certificationinfo@omg.org.
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For more information or
questions about the OMG Certification Program, please contact certificationinfo@omg.org
OCUP, OCRES,
OCEB and OCSMP are joint programs of the OMG and the UML Technology
Institute (UTI)
Last updated on
June 27, 2013
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