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The followup from that tweet included a number of questions about what you get out of becoming an Oracle ACE and what is the quickest way to become one. In my mind, these types of questions highlight the misunderstanding of what the Oracle ACE program is. You can hear Vikki, Debra, Alex and myself talking about the Oracle ACE program here, but I feel like I want to clarify a few things. This is just my opinion. Others may say different. 🙂
Should you aim to become an Oracle ACE?
IMHO No! You should try to get involved in the Oracle community. If you enjoy that experience, keep on doing it and eventually you may be nominated and accepted as an Oracle ACE. If you don’t enjoy being involved in the community, then there is little chance you will do enough to warrant being nominated and accepted into the program.
The community contributions of the ACEs are assessed each year and as a result people drop out of the program. You can’t just do a quick spurt of blogging and hope to wing your way into the program, only to kick back and think you are sorted for life. That’s not how it works. Writing, presenting and answering questions on forums takes a lot of time. If you don’t enjoy it, you will not continue to contribute over a long period of time.
Does being an Oracle ACE mean you are an Oracle guru?
No. It is basically a pat on the back from Oracle for all your contributions to the community. Some of the ACEs are completely awesome and will melt your brain when they get going. Others like myself are just regular DBAs and Developers that like spreading what we’ve learned over the years. The ACE program is not a certification. It is not proof of ability. It is not a natural progression from OCP to OCM to ACE. If you think that, you’ve completely misunderstood what it is all about.
There are some awesome DBAs and Developers out there who you will never hear of. Why? Because they don’t enjoy putting themselves out there. If you are that type of person, then why make yourself miserable, just to try and become an Oracle ACE?
What do you get out of being an Oracle ACE?
You don’t need to be an Oracle ACE to get most of the benefits of being an Oracle ACE. It is the process you go through that provides most of the benefits, not the program itself…
The Oracle ACE program is great for networking. You meet lots of really cool people and make friends with many of them. That circle of people contains a great wealth of information. Having said that, because we are all involved in the community, almost all of us are directly accessible by you. If you show an active interest in a specific subject area, you will probably get in to regular conversations (online) with the Oracle ACEs in that area, as well as many other people.
Presenting is a skill *everybody* should have. At school I found it almost impossible to read out loud in front of people. My head would spin and I would panic. I could chat in groups of people, but anything that was even remotely formal was a nightmare. My experiences of presenting during my PhD weren’t much better. When I started working in IT I found the work environment fine, but put me in a meeting and ask me to introduce myself to the people around the table and a part of me would die inside. The reason for saying this is to highlight that presenting was not a natural thing for me. It was only after being made an Oracle ACE that I felt I should do some presenting. Like most newbies I was terrified and the added pressure of being labelled an Oracle ACE did not help. Fortunately, I got some good advice from some great speakers along the way, which helped a lot. What was the knock-on effect of this? I now find it easy to speak in meetings and interviews. Presenting is still a little nerve wracking, but it is fun also. You don’t need to be an Oracle ACE to get this benefit. Start presenting to your colleagues. Try and present at a local Special Interest Group (SIG). Try ToastMasters. You don’t have to present to 1000 people at OpenWorld to get the benefits of the confidence this gives you. The ACE program was the nudge I needed to do this, but for others user group participation was the factor that influenced them.
I feel like if you are looking for what the Oracle ACE program will give you, you’ve kind of missed the point.
Conclusion
Being part of the Oracle ACE program has been a very positive thing for me. I will remain in the program as long as it exists and as long as they will have me. 🙂 What’s really important is, if the program were to end tomorrow, I would still keep doing what I do. If you see the Oracle ACE program as a goal for you to achieve, then I don’t think the program is what you think it is.
It’s just my opinion. 🙂
Update: Jeff Smith just pointed me at this. Seems someone else was admitted to an evangelist program on April 1st too and was equally prompted to write on the subject. Kinda freaky to say the least!
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Other Community Recognition Programs
The Oracle Groundbreakers Team sponsors two other community recognition programs: the Oracle Groundbreaker Ambassador program and the Java Champions program. The Oracle Groundbreaker Ambassador program recognizes modern developers; the Java Champions program celebrates Java enthusiasts.
Oracle ACE Program Levels
Oracle ACE Program is comprised of three levels: The Oracle ACE Associate, Oracle ACE, and Oracle ACE Director. An individual’s level is determined by how long they have been contributing to the Oracle community and the amount of content they produce. The Oracle ACE program supports community advocates in building their reputation and sharing their knowledge.
Oracle ACE Associate: This level is ideal for community advocates who are building their reputations. An ACE Associate has contributed in the community for at least one year.
Oracle ACE: This level is comprised of established Oracle advocates who have been sharing their knowledge with the community for at least three years.
Oracle ACE Director: This level is comprised of top-tier community members who not only have been sharing their knowledge with the community for years, but who also participate in an ongoing dialog with Oracle and the people who use Oracle products in the "real world." Oracle ACE Directors are also known to their peers as experts in their area of focus.
Nominate an Oracle ACE
Do you know someone who has been making contributions in the Oracle community? If so, they are eligible for nomination! You can even nominate yourself for the Oracle ACE Associate and Oracle ACE levels.
Oracle ACE Director nominations must include both an Oracle product manager and Oracle ACE Director reference and cannot be submitted by a co-worker. Oracle employees are not eligible for the Oracle ACE Program. Candidates who are not accepted may apply again after 9 months.
Who makes the decision about entry into the program?
Oracle ACE nominations are reviewed monthly by the Oracle ACE Program team and relevant product managers (based on the candidate's area of expertise).
How do I make a nomination and can I nominate myself?
You can nominate yourself for consideration for the Oracle ACE Associate and Oracle ACE levels. Oracle ACE Director nominations must include both an Oracle product manager and an Oracle ACE Director reference and cannot be submitted by the candidate or the candidate’s co-worker. Please fill out the application in as much detail as possible. For each community contribution, include a URL link so the activity can be verified. Award recipients will be selected based on their qualifications. You can submit a nomination here.
What are the expectations for an Oracle ACE Associate?
Enthusiasm and commitment to increase their community participation level to reach Oracle ACE status after a 12 month period.
About Oracle ACEs
Oracle ACEs have expertise in areas such as Database Management & Performance, Cloud, Applications & Apps Tech, Linux, Data Science, and Engineered Systems. These community thought leaders are speakers at top industry events such as Kscope, DOAG, Collaborate, and UKOUG Techfest. Besides presenting, writing, or sharing on social media, Oracle ACEs also play a leadership role in user groups, answer questions in forums, and provide Oracle product management with feedback. The Oracle ACE Program award is given for a one-year term. Follow the ACEs in Action blog for content such as blog posts, articles and more produced by Oracle ACEs!
How do I get promoted from an Oracle ACE Associate to Oracle ACE?
Oracle ACE Program Qualifications and Benefits
Below is a brief outline of Oracle ACE levels. Please see Get Nominated for more details. Oracle employees are not eligible to be nominated.
What is an Oracle ACE Director?
This level is comprised of top-tier community members who not only have been sharing their knowledge with the community for years, but who also participate in an ongoing dialog with Oracle and the people who use Oracle products in the "real world." Oracle ACE Directors are also known to their peers as experts in their area of focus.
What is the difference between Oracle ACE Associate and Oracle ACE?
Oracle ACE Associate is the entry point for anyone who is new to contributing in the community and has demonstrated activism in at least two areas. An Oracle ACE has an established and respected community profile in several different areas.
First 3 months:
- Attend at least one Web conference with the product team
- Subscribe to the appropriate Oracle developer newsletter
- Provide feedback to Oracle product management on a regular basis throughout the year
- Launch/maintain Oracle-related blog
Other Community Recognition Programs
The Oracle Groundbreakers Team sponsors two other community recognition programs: the Oracle Groundbreaker Ambassador program and the Java Champions program. The Oracle Groundbreaker Ambassador program recognizes modern developers; the Java Champions program celebrates Java enthusiasts.
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What is the Oracle ACE Program?
The Oracle ACE Program is designed to recognize and reward members of the Oracle Technology and Applications communities for their contributions. These individuals are technically proficient and share their knowledge and experiences through presentations, blog posts, articles, social media posts, community forum support and more. The Oracle ACE Program award is given for a one year term and past members are Oracle ACE Alumni.
The program is comprised of 3 levels: Oracle ACE Associate, Oracle ACE, and Oracle ACE Director. The Oracle ACE Associate award is the base level entry into the program for those who are just getting started with their community activities and aspire to contribute at higher levels. The Oracle ACE award recognizes established community contributors for their efforts. The Oracle ACE Director award is for community enthusiasts who not only share their knowledge (usually in extraordinary ways), but also want to increase their advocacy and work more proactively with Oracle to find opportunities for the same.
Oracle ACE Program
The Oracle ACE Program recognizes and rewards community members for their technical contributions in the Oracle community.
General Questions
Oracle ACE Program Levels
Oracle ACE Program is comprised of three levels: The Oracle ACE Associate, Oracle ACE, and Oracle ACE Director. An individual’s level is determined by how long they have been contributing to the Oracle community and the amount of content they produce. The Oracle ACE program supports community advocates in building their reputation and sharing their knowledge.
Oracle ACE Associate: This level is ideal for community advocates who are building their reputations. An ACE Associate has contributed in the community for at least one year.
Oracle ACE: This level is comprised of established Oracle advocates who have been sharing their knowledge with the community for at least three years.
Oracle ACE Director: This level is comprised of top-tier community members who not only have been sharing their knowledge with the community for years, but who also participate in an ongoing dialog with Oracle and the people who use Oracle products in the "real world." Oracle ACE Directors are also known to their peers as experts in their area of focus.
Who is eligible?
Candidates should be proficient in their area of expertise and demonstrate their willingness to share their knowledge and experience. Areas of contribution or activity include but are not limited to:
Please note Oracle employees are not eligible to participate in the program.
Who qualifies as an Oracle ACE Associate?
This level is ideal for community advocates who are building their reputations. An ACE Associate contributes in the community for at least one year
Nominate an Oracle ACE
Do you know someone who has been making contributions in the Oracle community? If so, they are eligible for nomination! You can even nominate yourself for the Oracle ACE Associate and Oracle ACE levels.
Oracle ACE Director nominations must include both an Oracle product manager and Oracle ACE Director reference and cannot be submitted by a co-worker. Oracle employees are not eligible for the Oracle ACE Program. Candidates who are not accepted may apply again after 9 months.
What are the types of contributions considered for acceptance into the Oracle ACE Program?
Contributions include but are not limited to:
When entering a nomination, please only include contributions from the last 12 months.
I'm an Oracle ACE and I want to become an Oracle ACE Director; what do I need to do?
If you feel you are viewed as a thought leader in the Oracle community and you meet the requirements, have your Oracle product manager reference select Oracle ACE Director on the nomination app.
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Within 12 months:
An annual review will be conducted to determine if the Oracle ACE Director will receive the award for a consecutive year.
Will I be paid as an ACE Director?
No. Upon acceptance we ask that you agree to participate in an honorary, non-compensated capacity. We do provide travel support to Oracle ACE Directors delivering eligible presentations at conferences.
Nominations are open to the public and require sponsorship by both an Oracle product manager and Oracle ACE Director reference. Nominations cannot be submitted by a co-worker. A nomination committee will evaluate the submitted nomination as well as validate credentials and areas of expertise. Recipients will be selected based on their qualifications. Oracle reserves the right to final judgment on all submitted nominations. If you meet the above criteria, your nominator should select Oracle ACE Director in the nomination form.
Oracle ACE Program - FAQ
What does Oracle provide for ACE Directors?
Oracle ACE Program Levels
Oracle ACE Program is comprised of three levels: The Oracle ACE Associate, Oracle ACE, and Oracle ACE Director. An individual’s level is determined by how long they have been contributing to the Oracle community and the amount of content they produce. The Oracle ACE program supports community advocates in building their reputation and sharing their knowledge.
Oracle ACE Associate: This level is ideal for community advocates who are building their reputations. An ACE Associate has contributed in the community for at least one year.
Oracle ACE: This level is comprised of established Oracle advocates who have been sharing their knowledge with the community for at least three years.
Oracle ACE Director: This level is comprised of top-tier community members who not only have been sharing their knowledge with the community for years, but who also participate in an ongoing dialog with Oracle and the people who use Oracle products in the "real world." Oracle ACE Directors are also known to their peers as experts in their area of focus.
What happens if I don’t have enough contributions to be accepted into the program?
The Oracle ACE Program office will email you with suggestions on what contributions are needed to become a stronger candidate for the program. You can submit a new nomination 9 months after your nomination decline decision.
About Oracle ACEs
Oracle ACEs have expertise in areas such as Database Management & Performance, Cloud, Applications & Apps Tech, Linux, Data Science, and Engineered Systems. These community thought leaders are speakers at top industry events such as Kscope, DOAG, Collaborate, and UKOUG Techfest. Besides presenting, writing, or sharing on social media, Oracle ACEs also play a leadership role in user groups, answer questions in forums, and provide Oracle product management with feedback. The Oracle ACE Program award is given for a one-year term. Follow the ACEs in Action blog for content such as blog posts, articles and more produced by Oracle ACEs!
What are the benefits of being an Oracle ACE?
- Recognition and promotion on Oracle Web sites as an "official" expert
- Profile posted in online Oracle ACE Program Directory
- Oracle ACE icon added to Oracle Discussion Forum profile as well as published article bylines
- An Oracle ACE appreciation gift
- Invitations to participate in Oracle ACE activities
Nominate an Oracle ACE
Do you know someone who has been making contributions in the Oracle community? If so, they are eligible for nomination! You can even nominate yourself for the Oracle ACE Associate and Oracle ACE levels.
Oracle ACE Director nominations must include both an Oracle product manager and Oracle ACE Director reference and cannot be submitted by a co-worker. Oracle employees are not eligible for the Oracle ACE Program. Candidates who are not accepted may apply again after 9 months.
What commitment is required of an Oracle ACE Director?
Candidate must commit to the program for a 12 month period. Within that timeframe, the following is expected:
Oracle ACE Program
The Oracle ACE Program recognizes and rewards community members for their technical contributions in the Oracle community.
Who qualifies as an Oracle ACE Director?
Above and beyond those of an Oracle ACE, Oracle ACE Director qualifications include:
- Track record of major contributions to the community, technical and/or community-oriented
- Exceptional communication skills (contributions can be in native language or English)
- Reputation in the community as a thought leader in their area of expertise
- Ability to commit to participation in an honorary (non-compensated) capacity for 12 months
- Regularly communicates and interacts with the local community
- Provides feedback to Oracle
- Maintains an active Oracle-related blog
- Presents at conferences and community meet-ups
- Regularly posts answers and comments in Oracle Discussion Forums
How long is the nomination review period?
Oracle ACE Program
The Oracle ACE Program recognizes and rewards community members for their technical contributions in the Oracle community.
First 6 months:
What expectations does Oracle have of an Oracle ACE?
The Oracle ACE award is given to individuals for a one-year period (June 1 – May 31) as recognition of their consistent community contributions. Once in the program, a member can continue to receive the Oracle ACE award annually based on a review each year in June for the previous 12 months of activity.
What are the benefits of being an Oracle ACE Associate?
- Recognition and promotion on Oracle Web sites as "Associate" member
- Profile posted in online Oracle ACE Program Directory
- Oracle ACE Associate icon added to Oracle Discussion Forum profile as well as published article bylines
- An Oracle ACE Program welcome gift
- Invitations to participate in Oracle ACE Program activities
This level is comprised of established Oracle advocates who have been sharing their knowledge with the community for at least three years.
About Oracle ACEs
Oracle ACEs have expertise in areas such as Database Management & Performance, Cloud, Applications & Apps Tech, Linux, Data Science, and Engineered Systems. These community thought leaders are speakers at top industry events such as Kscope, DOAG, Collaborate, and UKOUG Techfest. Besides presenting, writing, or sharing on social media, Oracle ACEs also play a leadership role in user groups, answer questions in forums, and provide Oracle product management with feedback. The Oracle ACE Program award is given for a one-year term. Follow the ACEs in Action blog for content such as blog posts, articles and more produced by Oracle ACEs!
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