> > Hmm. Maybe there's room for some sort of certification programme?
>
> This is already being worked on by PgSQL, Inc ... we have been working
> with several colleges/universities towards running courses in the fall
> revolving around PgSQL, and are developing a textbook for said course ...
Wondering is there anywhere on the web about these courses, and/or are
they're
any plans to provide a off site , or corespondance version ? This is a great
step forward IMHO.
>
> As for 'hiring a PgSQL DBA', our clients have been bringing us in to
> provide onsite training to their current DBAs in order to be prepared to
> convert from Oracle->PgSQL ... most feel it is more cost-effective to
> bring their current staff up to speed then to bring in someone to handle
> just that aspect ...