Certification tracks
· SCBCD Sun Certified Business Component Developer
· SCEA Sun Certified Enterprise Architect
· SCJA Sun Certified Java Associate
· SCJD Sun Certified Developer
· SCJP Sun Certified Programmer
· SCWCD Sun Certified Web Component Developer
SCJP Sun Certified Programmer
Getting Sun-certified is a great way to invest in your professional development. Skills verified during the certification process can help lead to increased productivity, decreased time to market, reduced risk of system failure, greater employee satisfaction and enhanced staff credibility. The Sun Certified Java Programmers certification is the introductory level certification which demonstrates proficiency in the fundamentals of the Java programming language using the Java 2 Platform Standard Edition.
Certification path
Non – Programmer Entry Point
Fundamentals of the Java Programming Language (SL-110-SE6) - 5 days
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Experienced Programmer Entry Point
Java Programming Language (SL-275-SE6) - 5 days
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Delegates can choose to take ONE of the following examinations:
Exam CX-310-055 Sun Certified Programmer for the Java 2 Platform, Standard Edition 5.0
Exam CX-310-065 Sun Certified Programmer for the Java Platform Standard Edition 6
SCJA Sun Certified Java Associate
This certification provides an ideal entry into an application development or a software project management career using Java technologies.
It validates basic knowledge of OO concepts, the Java programming language and general knowledge of Java platforms and technologies. This would be a non-programmer entry point.
Recommended learning path
Fundamentals of the Java Programming Language (SL-110-SE6) - 5 days
Exam CX-310-019 Sun Certified Associate for Java Platform
Recommended follow on certification
SCJP Sun Certified Java Programmer