[header] How to be an oracle database administrator [title] Learn software engineering or web applications-(or anything that means the same) are great college level course to get you started, although most are 2 or 3 year commitments, you can take night-school credits. [step] If you are university educated, a major (or minor) in computer sciences will get your foot in the door. [title] Don't be too proud. 
[step] Your first assignment will probably be a clerk of some sort, you will be assisting the dba in routine tasks. Be grateful-learn all that you can.