A Database Journal Guide to MySQL Certification: Part 1, Core Certification

Yes, MySQL has a certification too. Check out a first-hand review.

A Database Journal Guide to MySQL Certification: Part 1, Core Certification: "I recently arranged for the developers at our company to get MySQL certified. From the employer's point of view, it was not the piece of paper I was after. Rather, the improved productivity that properly-trained MySQL users could provide. The benefits have been noticeable. The number of badly written queries has decreased, saving everyone time and effort. The developers feel more confident using MySQL, and can use features they previously had not known existed. "