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Queries regarding JAVA certification

S M
Member Posts: 133
Experts,
I am new to JAVA. I have programming experience in C and PL/SQL.
I have finished headfirst java (initially 7-8 chapter in very detail and others a go through).
Now to make sure I am learning JAVA I am trying to attach my learning with certification.
Hence I have started searching for SCJP but got confused with OCJP. Through some googling I am sure now that SCJP and OCJP are same.
My queries:-
1. What is the latest version of the book SCJP Sun Certified Katherine Sierra( through reviews seems great book to learn and crack the certification)?
2. I see many JAVA certifications on the website of Oracle. Which one to go? Or which one I will be able crack through the book I mentioned above?
Thanks,
MS
I am new to JAVA. I have programming experience in C and PL/SQL.
I have finished headfirst java (initially 7-8 chapter in very detail and others a go through).
Now to make sure I am learning JAVA I am trying to attach my learning with certification.
Hence I have started searching for SCJP but got confused with OCJP. Through some googling I am sure now that SCJP and OCJP are same.
My queries:-
1. What is the latest version of the book SCJP Sun Certified Katherine Sierra( through reviews seems great book to learn and crack the certification)?
2. I see many JAVA certifications on the website of Oracle. Which one to go? Or which one I will be able crack through the book I mentioned above?
Thanks,
MS
Answers
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M S wrote:Yep. The difference is S = Sun and O = Oracle.
Experts,
I am new to JAVA. I have programming experience in C and PL/SQL.
I have finished headfirst java (initially 7-8 chapter in very detail and others a go through).
Now to make sure I am learning JAVA I am trying to attach my learning with certification.
Hence I have started searching for SCJP but got confused with OCJP. Through some googling I am sure now that SCJP and OCJP are same.My queries:-I would recommend that one, yes. The certification website should list resources you can use to prepare.
1. What is the latest version of the book SCJP Sun Certified Katherine Sierra( through reviews seems great book to learn and crack the certification)?2. I see many JAVA certifications on the website of Oracle. Which one to go? Or which one I will be able crack through the book I mentioned above?As you already figured out, you should start with OCJP. The last time I looked that was also a prerequisite to be able to do any of the other certifications.
I warn you: certification proves only one thing and that is that you're good at cramming theory into your head for a short amount of time. If you want to prove to yourself that you actually know something, try building an actual application. I challenge you to create a simple IRC chat program (you decide if you go for text only or you want to support formatting) for 2 people that actually works when run on two different computers. There is a catch: the chat server is actually a separate second program that the clients will connect with. If you can do that without a chain of "how I do this" questions in this forum, you're on your way to the top -
Thanks gimbal2 for quick help. You have explained well.
I understand your concern and surely i will try to put my learning in actual java codes.
I just wanted to couple my learning with a target so thought of certification.
Actually you answered my queries very well but need more help on last query.
When I go to oracle's website (http://education.oracle.com/pls/web_prod-plq-dad/db_pages.getpage?page_id=632), I see following similar certifications. Which one is OCJP and which one to take? I can see some are not relevant but I am confused in others.
Java SE (It cannot be)
Oracle Certified Associate, Java SE 5/SE 6 ( I guess it is very introductive and not required)
Oracle Certified Associate, Java SE 7 Programmer
Oracle Certified Master, Java SE 6 Developer (I guess this is not what we are looking)
Oracle Certified Professional, Java SE 7 Programmer
Oracle Certified Professional, Java SE 5 Programmer
Oracle Certified Professional, Java SE 6 Programmer
Thanks,
MS -
OCJP = Oracle Certified Java Professional. I think Sun used to call it 'Sun Certified Java Programmer' though, that's closer to the truth if you ask me. I think the associate one is more for consultants, analysts and IT managers; people related to development projects but who won't do much actual programming themselves. And master... well I guess that's for people who are member of Mensa
I wouldn't want to be labelled a master, too much responsibility.
I would go for Java 7 version of course, Java 6 is already so old. Any study guide for Java 6 will also work for Java 7 if you take 30 minutes to read through articles that describe what changed in the language syntax. -
One thing to note with the Java SE 5 and 6 exams, there are no prerequisites to take the Oracle Certified Professional exam. But with Java SE 7, you must take the Oracle Certified Associate, Java SE 7 Programmer exam before you can take the Oracle Certified Professional, Java SE 7 Programmer.
If you click on the Oracle Certified Professional, Java SE 7 Programmer exam link it will show the prerequisite. Note sure if you can have it waved or not though. -
Thanks gimbal2 !
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Thanks JDScoot!
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