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10 Best SAP and Oracle Certifications of 2026
This list is for ERP and database professionals: SAP functional consultants, ABAP developers, Basis and HANA administrators, Oracle DBAs and SQL Server DBAs who want a credential that employers recognize. It mixes vendor exams from SAP, Oracle, Microsoft, Google and AWS with two Coursera programs for people starting out. We compared documented features and published prices from each vendor's own pages. Scores weigh features (recognition and depth of skills tested) at 40 percent, and ease of use (exam format and prerequisites) and value at 30 percent each. SAP, Microsoft and Oracle did not show a U.S. exam price from our location, so those prices are marked as pending.
By the Mojolin research desk · Updated November 11, 2026 · 10 tools compared · Prices checked on vendor pages, latest November 11, 2026
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Pick the certification that matches the system you already work on. SAP functional consultants should start with C_TS4FI, the S/4HANA Financial Accounting exam, and developers with C_ABAPD for ABAP Cloud. Oracle DBAs should aim for Oracle AI Database Administration Professional (1Z0-183), and SQL Server DBAs for Microsoft's DP-300. If your company runs SAP on HANA, C_DBADM bridges both worlds. Newcomers can start cheaply: Oracle's OCI Foundations Associate is free, and the IBM and SAP programs on Coursera run on a $49 monthly subscription. For cloud data roles, Google's $200 Professional Cloud Database Engineer is database-specific, while AWS's $150 Data Engineer Associate covers pipelines and modeling.
Top picks
Best overall
SAP Certified - SAP S/4HANA Cloud Private Edition, Financial Accounting (C_TS4FI)
8.3 / 10
finance and ERP consultants working on SAP S/4HANA projects
Read the review →Runner-up
Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate (DP-300)
8.2 / 10
SQL Server DBAs moving workloads to Azure
Read the review →Also great
Oracle AI Database Administration Professional (1Z0-183)
8.1 / 10
experienced Oracle DBAs who want the senior credential
Read the review →Comparison table
| # | Tool | Pricing | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SAP Certified - SAP S/4HANA Cloud Private Edition, Financial Accounting (C_TS4FI) | finance and ERP consultants working on SAP S/4HANA projects | See vendor pricing (USD check pending); attempts are sold standalone or through SAP Learning Hub | 8.3 |
| 2 | Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate (DP-300) | SQL Server DBAs moving workloads to Azure | See vendor pricing (USD check pending); Microsoft prices the exam by the country where it is proctored | 8.2 |
| 3 | Oracle AI Database Administration Professional (1Z0-183) | experienced Oracle DBAs who want the senior credential | See vendor pricing (USD check pending) | 8.1 |
| 4 | Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Foundations Associate (1Z0-1085) | Oracle professionals starting with Oracle Cloud | Free: Oracle offers free training and certifications across Oracle Cloud Infrastructure | 8.0 |
| 5 | SAP Certified - Backend Developer - ABAP Cloud (C_ABAPD) | ABAP developers moving to S/4HANA and SAP BTP | See vendor pricing (USD check pending); attempts are sold standalone or through SAP Learning Hub | 8.0 |
| 6 |  IBM Relational Database Administrator Professional Certificate | career changers aiming for a first DBA job | Included in Coursera subscriptions; single programs from $49 per month | 7.9 |
| 7 | SAP Certified - Database Administrator - SAP HANA (C_DBADM) | DBAs and SAP Basis admins who run SAP HANA | See vendor pricing (USD check pending); attempts are sold standalone or through SAP Learning Hub | 7.8 |
| 8 | SAP Technology Consultant Professional Certificate | newcomers who want a first SAP credential | Included in Coursera subscriptions; single programs from $49 per month | 7.8 |
| 9 |  AWS Certified Data Engineer - Associate | database pros moving into data engineering on AWS | $150 per exam | 7.7 |
| 10 |  Google Cloud Professional Cloud Database Engineer | senior DBAs working on Google Cloud | $200 registration fee, plus tax where applicable | 7.6 |
Scoring weights
Every tool gets three editorial scores out of 10, from vendor documentation, product pages and the published price. The overall score is the weighted average below, the same method on every list. Full method
The full ranking
Rank 1 · Best overall
SAP Certified - SAP S/4HANA Cloud Private Edition, Financial Accounting (C_TS4FI)
SAP's associate-level, hands-on exam for consultants who configure financial accounting in SAP S/4HANA.
sap.com8.3
out of 10
Best for: finance and ERP consultants working on SAP S/4HANA projects
For ERP professionals, C_TS4FI is the SAP certification with the widest practical use, because financial accounting sits at the center of almost every SAP S/4HANA project. SAP describes it as verifying core skills in S/4HANA Financial Accounting, and the exam is now a three-hour system-based assessment: you work in an SAP system on tasks such as creating a document type, running accounts payable, setting up a house bank and the payment run, and establishing a company code. The pass score is 60 percent. Preparation is free through the SAP course Implementing Financial Accounting in SAP S/4HANA. Exam attempts come either with an SAP Learning Hub subscription, which SAP says includes four attempts per year, or as standalone attempts; SAP did not show a U.S. price from our location, so the price is pending. We compared documented features and published prices, and on that basis this is the strongest SAP pick for finance consultants.
Standout feature
SAP S/4HANA Financial Accounting is the best choice for finance ERP consultants because its 3-hour exam is done in an SAP system, not as multiple choice.
Use cases
FI consultants moving from SAP ECC
Prove S/4HANA finance configuration skills
Outcome: An SAP badge tied to a hands-on, system-based exam
Accountants joining an SAP rollout
Move into a functional consultant role
Outcome: A credential that maps to the finance workstream
Key features
- Exam code C_TS4FI, a 3-hour system-based assessment with a 60% pass score
- Topics include accounts payable (21 to 30%), document types (11 to 20%), asset accounting, general ledger and the payment run
- Tasks are completed in an SAP system rather than as multiple choice
- Free SAP course: Implementing Financial Accounting in SAP S/4HANA
- Earns an SAP digital badge
Pros
- Tests configuration work you do on real projects, such as setting up a company code and a house bank
- Free official prep through the SAP Learning site
- Financial Accounting is the module most S/4HANA rollouts start with
Cons
- SAP did not show a U.S. price from our location
- Practical format needs a stable setup that passes SAP's Technical Readiness Checklist
- Aimed at consultants, so pure end users may get less from it
Rank 2 · Runner-up
Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate (DP-300)
Microsoft's intermediate certification for DBAs who run SQL Server and Azure SQL databases in the cloud, on premises and in hybrid setups.
microsoft.com8.2
out of 10
Best for: SQL Server DBAs moving workloads to Azure
DP-300 is the most direct DBA credential for teams on SQL Server. Microsoft writes the certification for database administrators who manage cloud and on-premises databases built with Azure SQL services and SQL Server, and lists four areas of responsibility: management, availability, security, and performance monitoring and optimization. Candidates should know Azure SQL Database, Azure SQL Managed Instance, SQL Server on Azure virtual machines on Windows and Linux, and SQL Server on premises, and should be able to plan migrations between Azure and on-premises systems. Microsoft rates it intermediate and renews it every 12 months through a free online assessment. The English exam was updated on October 27, 2026, so use the current study guide. Microsoft prices exams by the country where they are proctored and did not show a U.S. price from our location, so the price is pending. We compared documented features and published prices; for SQL Server DBAs this is the clearest pick.
Standout feature
DP-300 is the best choice for SQL Server DBAs because it covers cloud, hybrid and on-premises SQL Server and renews free every 12 months.
Use cases
On-premises SQL Server DBAs
Prepare for a move to Azure SQL
Outcome: A Microsoft credential covering migration, high availability and security
Developers who inherited database duties
Formalize admin skills in T-SQL and monitoring
Outcome: An intermediate Microsoft certification
Key features
- Covers Azure SQL Database, Azure SQL Managed Instance, SQL Server on Azure VMs and SQL Server on premises
- Skills span management, availability, security and performance monitoring
- Free online renewal every 12 months
- Exam sandbox and practice assessment on Microsoft's sites
- English version updated on October 27, 2026
Pros
- Covers both cloud and on-premises SQL Server, so it fits hybrid shops
- Renewal is free through an online assessment every 12 months
- Free practice assessment and exam sandbox
Cons
- Microsoft did not show a U.S. price from our location
- Only covers Microsoft's database stack
- Annual renewal adds a yearly task
Rank 3 · Also great
Oracle AI Database Administration Professional (1Z0-183)
Oracle's professional-level DBA exam for the current Oracle AI Database 26ai release, the successor to the 19c-era OCP DBA track.
oracle.com8.1
out of 10
Best for: experienced Oracle DBAs who want the senior credential
If you already run Oracle databases, the professional-level Oracle AI Database Administration exam (1Z0-183) is the Oracle certification to aim for. It is the current-release DBA professional exam in Oracle's catalog, built on Oracle AI Database 26ai, and Oracle's exam list gives it 120 minutes, 65 questions and a 60 percent pass mark. The associate-level exam, Oracle AI Database Administration Associate (1Z0-182), sits below it with 60 questions, and Oracle still lists the older Oracle Database Administration I and II exams (1Z0-082 and 1Z0-083) for 19c-era candidates. Oracle's own exam store was down for maintenance when we checked, so we could not confirm a U.S. price and have marked it pending. The credential is narrow by design: it proves Oracle skills, not general database skills. We compared documented features and published prices, and for Oracle shops this is the strongest DBA credential.
Standout feature
1Z0-183 is the best choice for experienced Oracle DBAs because it is the professional-level exam for Oracle AI Database 26ai.
Use cases
Oracle DBAs on 19c
Update credentials to the 26ai release
Outcome: A professional-level Oracle certification on the current version
DBAs in banking and public sector teams
Qualify for senior DBA roles
Outcome: Proof of Oracle administration skills at professional level
Key features
- Exam 1Z0-183, listed by Oracle at 120 minutes, 65 questions and a 60% pass mark
- Tied to Oracle AI Database 26ai
- Sits above the Oracle AI Database Administration Associate exam (1Z0-182) in Oracle's catalog
- Listed in Oracle's Oracle Database certification catalog
- Older Oracle Database Administration I and II (1Z0-082, 1Z0-083) exams are still listed
Pros
- Covers the current Oracle database release
- Oracle DBA skills apply to banks, telecoms and government systems that run Oracle
- Clear associate to professional ladder
Cons
- Oracle's exam pages were down for maintenance when we checked, so the price is pending
- Hardest exam on this list for people new to Oracle
- Only covers Oracle Database
Rank 4
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Foundations Associate (1Z0-1085)
Oracle's entry-level cloud certification covering OCI basics, offered with free training.
oracle.com8.0
out of 10
Best for: Oracle professionals starting with Oracle Cloud
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Foundations Associate is the cheapest way to add an Oracle credential, because Oracle offers it free along with the training. Oracle's certification page promotes free training and certifications across Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, Fusion Cloud Applications and AI, and its exam list gives 1Z0-1085 a 60-minute window, 40 questions and a 65 percent pass mark. The exam is delivered unproctored through Oracle MyLearn. It suits DBAs and ERP professionals whose employers are moving Oracle workloads to OCI and who need the vocabulary of compartments, networking and managed services before tackling an architect or database exam. Oracle AI Database Foundations Associate (1Z0-1195), another unproctored foundations exam, is a sensible companion for database people. The limit is depth: a foundations badge shows awareness, not the ability to run production systems. We compared documented features and published prices, and as a free first step it is hard to beat.
Standout feature
OCI Foundations Associate is the best choice for a first Oracle credential because Oracle offers the training and exam free.
Use cases
Oracle DBAs whose company is moving to OCI
Learn Oracle Cloud basics
Outcome: A free Oracle badge in about an hour of exam time
ERP analysts on Oracle Fusion
Understand the underlying cloud
Outcome: A foundations credential at no cost
Key features
- Exam 1Z0-1085, listed by Oracle at 60 minutes, 40 questions and a 65% pass mark
- Free training and exam through Oracle MyLearn
- Unproctored online exam
- Oracle also lists OCI Architect Associate (1Z0-1072) at 90 minutes and 50 questions
- Oracle AI Database Foundations Associate (1Z0-1195) is another unproctored foundations exam
Pros
- Costs nothing
- One-hour exam suited to a first Oracle credential
- Gives a base for the OCI Architect Associate exam
Cons
- Foundations level, so it carries less weight than DBA exams
- Covers cloud basics rather than database administration
- Unproctored, which some employers value less
Rank 5
SAP Certified - Backend Developer - ABAP Cloud (C_ABAPD)
SAP's practical exam for developers who build applications with ABAP Cloud and the ABAP RESTful Application Programming Model.
sap.com8.0
out of 10
Best for: ABAP developers moving to S/4HANA and SAP BTP
C_ABAPD is the SAP certification to get if you write code rather than configure modules. SAP says it verifies the core principles of ABAP and the ability to build applications with the ABAP RESTful Application Programming Model, plus use of Joule for developers to generate, explain and optimize code. The exam is a three-hour system-based assessment completed in your own installation of Eclipse and ABAP Development Tools, with a 67 percent pass score. Using ABAP and building data models carries 61 percent of the weight, object-oriented design 21 to 30 percent, and basic techniques 11 to 20 percent. SAP currently labels the practical exam a beta version, so expect changes. Preparation is free through the Acquiring Core ABAP Skills learning course. SAP did not show a U.S. price from our location, so the price is pending. We compared documented features and published prices; for developers this is the strongest SAP choice.
Standout feature
C_ABAPD is the best choice for SAP developers because it is a hands-on, 3-hour exam built around the ABAP RESTful Application Programming Model.
Use cases
Classic ABAP developers
Move to ABAP Cloud and clean-core extensions
Outcome: A practical SAP credential on RAP
Java or JavaScript developers joining SAP teams
Prove ABAP skills
Outcome: An SAP developer badge
Key features
- Exam code C_ABAPD, a 3-hour system-based assessment with a 67% pass score
- Completed in your own Eclipse with ABAP Development Tools
- Covers the ABAP RESTful Application Programming Model (RAP)
- Tests use of Joule for developers, SAP's generative AI assistant
- Free SAP course: Acquiring Core ABAP Skills
Pros
- Practical exam that mirrors daily development work
- Focus on ABAP Cloud, the model SAP uses for clean-core extensions
- Free official prep course
Cons
- The current exam is labeled a beta version by SAP
- 67% pass score is higher than the 60% for C_TS4FI
- SAP did not show a U.S. price from our location
Rank 6
IBM Relational Database Administrator Professional Certificate
IBM's 11-course program on Coursera that teaches database administration on MySQL, PostgreSQL and IBM Db2.
coursera.org7.9
out of 10
Best for: career changers aiming for a first DBA job
For someone who wants a DBA job but has never administered a database, IBM's Relational Database Administrator Professional Certificate is the most practical starting point here. The 11 courses cover core RDBMS concepts, SQL on MySQL and PostgreSQL, IBM Db2, query optimization, user roles and security, backups, data warehousing and ETL pipelines with Apache Airflow and Kafka, plus Linux commands and shell scripting. Coursera rates it intermediate and estimates six months at 10 hours a week. It is included in Coursera subscriptions, which start at $49 per month, so the total depends on your pace. The trade-off is that this is a certificate of completion rather than a proctored exam, and it does not touch Oracle or SQL Server. Many learners pair it with DP-300 or an Oracle associate exam later. We compared documented features and published prices; as a low-cost on-ramp to database administration it fits well.
Standout feature
IBM's DBA certificate is the best choice for career changers because it covers MySQL, PostgreSQL and Db2 in 11 courses for $49 a month.
Use cases
Data analysts who want to move into DBA work
Learn backups, security and tuning
Outcome: An IBM certificate and practice on three engines
Junior IT support staff
Build database and Linux skills
Outcome: A path toward a first DBA role
Key features
- 11-course series at intermediate level
- MySQL, PostgreSQL and IBM Db2
- SQL, query optimization, user roles, backups and ETL/ELT
- Apache Airflow, Kafka, Linux commands and shell scripting
- Coursera estimates 6 months at 10 hours a week
Pros
- Teaches three database engines rather than one vendor
- Self-paced with a monthly subscription
- Includes Linux and scripting skills DBAs need
Cons
- Certificate of completion, not a proctored exam
- No SAP or Oracle coverage
- Total cost depends on how long you take
Rank 7
SAP Certified - Database Administrator - SAP HANA (C_DBADM)
SAP's practical exam for administrators who deploy, tune and back up SAP HANA Cloud and on-premises SAP HANA databases.
sap.com7.8
out of 10
Best for: DBAs and SAP Basis admins who run SAP HANA
C_DBADM is where ERP and database careers meet. SAP says it validates the database administration skills needed to manage SAP HANA Cloud and on-premises SAP HANA, including deployment and upgrades, performance configuration, monitoring and troubleshooting, and backup and recovery. The exam is a three-hour system-based assessment with a 73 percent pass score, the highest bar on this list, and the topic weights put configuring SAP BTP, provisioning SAP HANA and user management at 21 to 30 percent each. Preparation is free through SAP's learning course for HANA administrators. For an Oracle or SQL Server DBA whose company runs S/4HANA, it is the logical way to take over the SAP database layer. SAP did not show a U.S. price from our location, so the price is pending. We compared documented features and published prices; the narrow focus is the main limit.
Standout feature
C_DBADM is the best choice for DBAs at SAP companies because it is SAP's own HANA administration exam, done in a live system.
Use cases
SAP Basis administrators
Own the HANA database layer
Outcome: An SAP database administrator badge
Oracle or SQL Server DBAs at S/4HANA companies
Add SAP HANA skills
Outcome: A credential that spans ERP and database work
Key features
- Exam code C_DBADM, a 3-hour system-based assessment with a 73% pass score
- Covers SAP HANA Cloud and SAP HANA on premises
- Topics: configuring SAP BTP, provisioning SAP HANA, user management, high availability and disaster tolerance
- Deployment, upgrades, performance tuning, monitoring, backup and recovery
- Free SAP course: Becoming a Certified Database Administrator - SAP HANA
Pros
- Bridges the ERP and database worlds
- Covers cloud and on-premises HANA
- Hands-on format
Cons
- 73% pass score is the highest on this list
- SAP did not show a U.S. price from our location
- Narrow to SAP HANA
Rank 8
SAP Technology Consultant Professional Certificate
SAP's 7-course beginner program on Coursera for people seeking their first job in the SAP field.
coursera.org7.8
out of 10
Best for: newcomers who want a first SAP credential
For people who want to work with SAP but have never touched it, the SAP Technology Consultant Professional Certificate on Coursera is the gentlest entry point. SAP's seven beginner courses teach consulting skills such as requirements gathering, stakeholder interviewing and solution design, give a high-level view of SAP solutions and implementation methods, and end with a final project based on a real-world problem. Tools named on the page include SAP S/4HANA and the ABAP RESTful Programming Model. Coursera estimates 12 weeks at six hours a week and the program is included in subscriptions starting at $49 per month. The program page also points learners to the SAP Learning site for 25 percent off SAP Certification exams, which makes it a sensible lead-in to C_TS4FI or C_ABAPD. The catch: this is a course certificate, not an SAP Certification, and it stays at overview level. We compared documented features and published prices.
Standout feature
The SAP Technology Consultant certificate is the best choice for SAP newcomers because it takes about 12 weeks and includes 25% off a later SAP exam.
Use cases
Business analysts outside SAP
Learn how SAP projects run
Outcome: An SAP-branded course certificate
Graduates targeting SAP partner firms
Prepare for junior consultant interviews
Outcome: A final project to discuss and a discount on a later exam
Key features
- 7-course series at beginner level
- Coursera estimates 12 weeks at 6 hours a week
- Consulting skills: requirements gathering, stakeholder interviews and solution design
- Covers SAP S/4HANA and the ABAP RESTful Programming Model at a high level
- Program page offers 25% off SAP Certification exams through the SAP Learning site
Pros
- Built for people with no SAP background
- Short at about 12 weeks
- Discount on a later SAP Certification exam
Cons
- Certificate of completion, not an SAP Certification exam
- High-level rather than module-deep
- No hands-on configuration of a specific module
Rank 9
AWS Certified Data Engineer - Associate
AWS's associate exam on data models, pipelines and data life cycles across core AWS data services.
aws.amazon.com7.7
out of 10
Best for: database pros moving into data engineering on AWS
AWS's certification page no longer lists a database specialty exam, so for database professionals on AWS the Data Engineer Associate is now the closest fit. AWS says it validates skills in core data services, ingesting and transforming data, orchestrating pipelines, designing data models, managing data life cycles and ensuring data quality. The exam runs 130 minutes with 65 questions and costs $150, taken at a Pearson VUE center or online. AWS describes the ideal candidate as having two to three years of data engineering or data architecture experience and one to two years of hands-on AWS work. For a DBA, data modeling and life cycle questions will feel familiar, while pipeline orchestration may need study. It is not a DBA exam in the Oracle or Microsoft sense, so pick it if your career is heading toward data platforms. We compared documented features and published prices, and the $150 fee is among the lower verified prices here.
Standout feature
AWS Data Engineer Associate is the best choice for database pros on AWS because it covers data models and pipelines in one $150 exam.
Use cases
DBAs at AWS-based companies
Move toward data platform roles
Outcome: An associate AWS credential for $150
ETL developers
Prove pipeline and modeling skills on AWS
Outcome: A widely recognized cloud data badge
Key features
- 130 minutes, 65 multiple choice or multiple response questions
- Covers ingesting and transforming data, orchestrating pipelines, designing data models and data quality
- Pearson VUE test center or online proctoring
- Offered in English, Japanese, Korean and Simplified Chinese
- AWS recommends 2 to 3 years in data engineering and 1 to 2 years on AWS
Pros
- Verified $150 U.S. price
- Data modeling and life cycle skills carry over from DBA work
- Official practice question set and pretest from AWS
Cons
- Broader data engineering, not pure database administration
- AWS's certification page no longer lists a database specialty exam
- Assumes hands-on AWS experience
Rank 10
Google Cloud Professional Cloud Database Engineer
Google Cloud's professional exam for engineers who design, migrate and run databases on Google Cloud.
cloud.google.com7.6
out of 10
Best for: senior DBAs working on Google Cloud
Google Cloud's Professional Cloud Database Engineer is the most database-focused credential among the big three cloud providers. Google describes the role as designing, creating, managing and troubleshooting Google Cloud databases, and the exam tests scalable and highly available database design, managing solutions that span several databases, migrating data, and deploying databases on Google Cloud. It is a two-hour exam of 50 to 60 multiple choice questions, available online or at a test center in English and Japanese, and the registration fee is $200 plus tax. There are no formal prerequisites, but Google recommends five or more years of database and IT experience, including two years hands-on with Google Cloud database solutions. The certification is valid for two years and can be renewed through Google Skills. We compared documented features and published prices; it suits senior DBAs at Google Cloud companies more than beginners.
Standout feature
Google's Professional Cloud Database Engineer is the best choice for senior DBAs on Google Cloud because the $200 exam focuses entirely on databases.
Use cases
DBAs migrating Oracle or SQL Server to Google Cloud
Prove cloud migration skills
Outcome: A professional-level Google Cloud credential
Database architects
Validate high-availability design on Google Cloud
Outcome: A two-year certification at $200
Key features
- 2-hour exam with 50 to 60 multiple choice questions
- Tests database design, multi-database management, migration and highly available deployments
- Online or test-center proctoring
- Valid for 2 years, with renewal through Google Skills
- No prerequisites
Pros
- Only cloud certification here built specifically around database engineering
- Covers migration of existing databases
- Verified $200 U.S. price
Cons
- Google recommends 5+ years of database and IT experience, including 2 on Google Cloud
- Valid for 2 years only
- Offered in English and Japanese only
Frequently asked questions
+What is the best SAP certification to get?
SAP Certified - SAP S/4HANA Cloud Private Edition, Financial Accounting (C_TS4FI) is the best SAP certification for most ERP consultants. Its 3-hour system-based exam covers accounts payable, asset accounting, the general ledger and the payment run, with a 60% pass score. Developers should take C_ABAPD for ABAP Cloud instead.
+What is the best Oracle certification to get?
Oracle AI Database Administration Professional (1Z0-183) is the best Oracle certification for working DBAs. Oracle lists it at 120 minutes, 65 questions and a 60% pass mark on the current Oracle AI Database 26ai release. Newcomers can start with the free Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Foundations Associate exam.
+Which DBA certification is best?
Microsoft's DP-300 is the best DBA certification for SQL Server and Azure teams, and Oracle's 1Z0-183 is the best for Oracle shops. DP-300 covers Azure SQL Database, Managed Instance and on-premises SQL Server and renews free every 12 months. DBAs at SAP companies should consider SAP Certified - Database Administrator - SAP HANA (C_DBADM).
+How much does an SAP certification exam cost?
SAP did not show a U.S. price from our location, so check SAP's certification page for your country. SAP sells standalone exam attempts, and an SAP Learning Hub subscription includes four certification exam attempts per year. SAP's Coursera program page also offers 25% off SAP Certification exams through the SAP Learning site.
+Is there a free Oracle certification?
Yes. Oracle offers free training and certifications across Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, Oracle Fusion Cloud Applications and AI, including OCI Foundations Associate (1Z0-1085), which has 40 questions in 60 minutes. Oracle AI Database Foundations Associate (1Z0-1195) is another foundations exam aimed at database skills.
+Is there still an AWS database specialty certification?
No. AWS's certification page no longer lists a database specialty exam. The closest option for database professionals is AWS Certified Data Engineer Associate, a 130-minute, 65-question exam that costs $150 and covers data models, pipelines and data life cycles.
+Can I get an SAP job with only a certificate?
A certificate helps, but experience still matters: SAP says its ABAP Cloud certification shows you can contribute to project teams in a mentored role. Newcomers can start with the 7-course SAP Technology Consultant Professional Certificate on Coursera, which takes about 12 weeks.
About this list
Updated November 11, 2026 by the Mojolin research desk. Mojolin is self-funded
Questions or corrections: editorial@mojolin.com
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