1. General Program Information

What is the Oracle ACE program?

_x000D_ The Oracle ACE program is a worldwide advocacy recognition program that rewards and promotes individuals for their personal contributions to the Oracle community._x000D_ Many ACEs are technically proficient and share their knowledge and experiences through activities such as giving presentations, writing blog posts, books, articles, creating video tutorials, contributing to open-source projects, sharing their knowledge on social media, writing code, and answering questions in community forums like Cloud Customer Connect, Stack Overflow, and more._x000D_ Oracle ACE membership is also offered to community leaders who are active in at least one of the following activities: organizing conferences or meetups, volunteering in leadership positions in User Groups, writing or producing newsletters, sharing Oracle Certification preparation knowledge, volunteering in an Oracle User Group, and more._x000D_ The program also provides an ACE Apprentice level that helps people new to Oracle technology attain the technical skills, professional network, and leadership skills they need to become an ACE._x000D_

What are the Oracle ACE membership levels?

_x000D_ The program is comprised of four levels: Oracle ACE Apprentice, Oracle ACE Associate, Oracle ACE Pro, and Oracle ACE Director._x000D_ The Oracle ACE level is determined by the candidate’s influence, depth, and amount of community contributions, demonstrated championing of Oracle products and solutions, and level of interaction with Oracle product management._x000D_ Oracle ACE Directors are our top-tier community members who not only have a history of sharing their knowledge with the community, but who also participate in an ongoing dialog with Oracle to exchange ideas and provide product feedback. Oracle ACE Directors are also known to their peers as experts and thought leaders in their areas of focus._x000D_

What are the membership benefits?

_x000D_ Oracle ACE membership has many rewards. Oracle will promote your contributions in numerous corporate channels to raise your profile, in addition to many other benefits to help you professionally and personally. Watch this video to learn more here._x000D_

Oracle ACE Apprentice Benefits:

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• Profile posted online in the Oracle ACE Program Directory
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• Oracle University Certification and badge
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• ACE Apprentice Slack channel access to Oracle product management
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• Exclusive technical product overview sessions
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• Career and professional training sessions on presenting, blogging, creating and maximizing your social media profile, and more
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• Cool digital assets to share on your social channels
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• Mentorship opportunities
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Oracle ACE Associate Benefits:

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• Recognition and promotion on Oracle.com as an ACE member
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• Profile posted online in the Oracle ACE Program Directory
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• Promotion of your contributions in Oracle ACE social media accounts, including X, LinkedIn, Facebook and in the ACEs in Action blog
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• Direct access to Oracle product development teams through monthly product overview meetings and Slack channels
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• Invitations to participate in both global in-person and virtual Oracle ACE Program product overviews and networking events
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• Oracle Certification Exam Credit
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• An Oracle ACE Program membership certificate
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• Cool digital assets for your social media accounts
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Oracle ACE Pro Benefits:

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• Oracle ACE Associate benefits plus:
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• Eligible for an Oracle AI World conference pass at no cost
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• Oracle Cloud account
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• Cool swag
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Oracle ACE Director benefits:

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• Oracle ACE Pro benefits plus:
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• Exclusive ACE Director product briefings with Oracle executives and product management leaders
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• Exclusive testing eligibility
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• Travel-support eligibility to speak at tech conferences
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How long can I remain an Oracle ACE member?

_x000D_ Oracle ACE membership is given for a one-year term from June 1 to May 31 the following year. Members are eligible to maintain their ACE status for consecutive terms based on their continued contributions in the community._x000D_

Who are Oracle ACE Alums?

_x000D_ An Oracle ACE Alum is a former (not current) Oracle ACE Program member._x000D_

2. Eligibility and Membership

Who is eligible for the Oracle ACE program membership?

_x000D_ Everyone is eligible for the program except individuals who fall under these categories:_x000D_

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• Under 18 years of age
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• Oracle employees
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• Public sector and government employees
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• Health organization employees (public or private sectors)
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• My Oracle Rewards members
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_x000D_ The apprentice level is immediately available to anyone who signs up and follows the prescribed learning path. Start the ACE Apprentice path. Sign up here. Candidates for ACE Associate, Pro, and Director levels should be proficient in their area of expertise and have demonstrated willingness to share their knowledge and experience in their personal time. There are many ways Oracle ACEs share their knowledge—here are just some examples:_x000D_

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• Writing content such as technical papers, articles, code samples, or utilities, or creating free applications
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• Creating or publishing Oracle-focused blog posts, video tutorials, webinars, podcasts, newsletters, or books
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• Speaking at conferences or events, including user groups, webinars, and meetups
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• Contributing to forums such as Cloud Customer Connect, GitHub, or Stack Overflow
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• Contributing to open-source projects
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• Volunteering in or leading user groups or meetups
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• Participating in Oracle efforts such as the Customer Reference Program or Customer Advisory Boards
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• Organizing events including conferences and meetups
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• Creating social media posts promoting Oracle and related technology subjects
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• Mentoring, especially for early career professionals and/or those in underrepresented areas in tech
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• Creating Oracle Dev Gym quizzes, LiveLabs, workouts, or tutorials
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How do I become an Oracle ACE?

_x000D_ To be considered for the Oracle ACE program, please fill out a nomination form. To join the ACE Apprentice program, simply add your name and email on the ACE Apprentice page._x000D_

How do I become an ACE Apprentice?

_x000D_ There are a few steps you need to take before becoming an ACE Apprentice. First, you need to register here to become an Apprentice and choose a learning path. You will then take a course of your choice and pass the corresponding exam to obtain a certification. Once completed and verified, you will be invited to become an ACE Apprentice. Here’s more detail on each milestone from Apprentice to Associate:_x000D_

_x000D_ You will next choose a learning path here and complete a free OU course. You will need to pass the free certification and submit it for verification to complete Milestone 1._x000D_

_x000D_ Please give the ACE Admin team 1-2 weeks to verify your certification. In case the certification cannot be reviewed, you will receive an email with detailed instructions on how to resubmit._x000D_

_x000D_ You will be requested to submit these details when you update your ACE Apprentice profile, and they will be reviewed by the ACE Program Team. Once invited, you will be prompted to read and accept the ACE program agreement. After this step, you will have access to the ACE app and you will be listed in the ACE Directory as an ACE._x000D_

_x000D_ Your certification just needs to be active. You can view your certifications’ active dates in CertView._x000D_

_x000D_ Yes, you can reactivate your registration by submitting a new registration and using the same name and email._x000D_

What is an ACE Apprentice?

_x000D_ The Oracle ACE Apprentice is an entry level to the program. An ACE Apprentice can be anybody who is interested in learning and using Oracle technology and who wants to share their knowledge but doesn’t know how or where to begin. This includes but is not limited to: individuals working for a new Oracle customer who are now exposed to Oracle technology, individuals using our free cloud services for personal use, or individuals who have just finished or are finishing their education with a focus in technology sectors where Oracle is relevant._x000D_

3. Nominations and Process

How long does it take for my nomination to be reviewed?

_x000D_ We receive a large number of nominations for the program. As a result, the review process can take up to 10 weeks._x000D_

How will I know if the nominee has been accepted?

_x000D_ We email all accepted nominees and their nominators with the Oracle ACE program membership invitation details. We will email only the nominator if a nomination is declined._x000D_

What happens if my nomination is declined by Oracle?

_x000D_ The Oracle ACE Program team will email the nominator with suggestions on how the nominee can become a stronger candidate for the program. You can submit a new nomination nine months after a decline decision._x000D_

Who can submit an Oracle ACE nomination?

_x000D_ Anyone can submit a nomination for an Oracle ACE Associate and Oracle ACE Pro candidate. Yes, that means that you can also nominate yourself for these levels! Nominations for Oracle ACE Directors need to be submitted by either current ACE members in good standing who do not have the same employer as the nominee, or Oracle employees. All ACE Director nominations need to include at least one reference from an Oracle product manager. The ACE Program team will review a submitted nomination to evaluate the candidate's public contributions, level of expertise, and length of time they’ve been sharing their knowledge in the community. Oracle reserves the right to decide if a nomination is accepted or rejected. We recommend that you fill out the application using as many knowledge-sharing examples as possible for the previous 12 to 18 months. For each community contribution, include a link so we can learn more about the candidate._x000D_

If you have Java contributions, please share examples that show:

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• Oracle OpenJDK or Oracle JDK usage in delivered content
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• Modern features from Java 17 to current release versions in delivered content
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• Content contributions to Dev.java (the official Java portal)
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• Leadership/organization of content in Java User Groups, Java conferences and/or Java meet-ups showcasing modern features from Java 17 to current releases
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Who reviews the nominations?

_x000D_ Oracle ACE nominations are reviewed by the Oracle ACE Program team and relevant product managers, based on the candidate's area of expertise. Acceptance into the Program is at Oracle’s sole discretion, and Oracle reserves the right to prevent any individual who was previously accepted from continuing to participate if Oracle believes that the individual no longer meets the eligibility requirements._x000D_

How do I know that my nomination has been received by Oracle?

_x000D_ We email the nominator as soon as the nomination is submitted and again when the review has been completed._x000D_

4. Support and Additional Questions

Where can I ask extra questions?

_x000D_ If you have extra questions, you can send us an email at aceprogram_ww@oracle.com._x000D_

How can I subscribe to updates or news from the Oracle ACE program?

_x000D_ You can follow the Oracle ACE program on X (Twitter), Facebook, Bluesky join the Oracle ACE program LinkedIn group, or bookmark the ACEs in Action blog._x000D_