If you've been working hard on your MySQL skills, and need some way to prove it to your peers (and maybe your boss), then this new press release from MySQL will be just your thing.

According to this release: MySQL AB is pleased to announce that the beta version of the MySQL Professional Certification exam is now available! With successful completion of the Professional Certification beta exam, you can earn a valid MySQL Professional Certification -- the most advanced MySQL credential -- to demonstrate strong proficiency in working with the MySQL database.

It's great that MySQL has come so far in such a short amount of time - especially to the level to be able to offer certifications like this. This "little database that could" is just growing by leaps and bounds, and giving the big guys some good competition...