Sun Java Certification
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| Sun Certified Java Associate (SCJA) | |
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This exam is only entering point into application development more suitable for these looking into project management career. Participant is introduced to basic concepts of object-oriented programming with light introduction into programming, basics of UML and general knowledge of Java Platform Technologies and what it has to offer. At the present time unfortunately there is no up-to-date book available for this course. Amazon site is advertising arrive of new book at 28 Feb 2009, but this is already overdue for few days. Link here |
| Sun Certified Java Programmer (SCJP) | |
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The exam is targeting to examinate your knowledge of the Java programming language, detailed understanding of syntax, common APIs. In exam you are asked which of provided answers is correct and you are not asked to explain why. To take this exam YOU DO NOT HAVE TO HAVE SCJA certification.
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| Sun Certified Java Developer (SCJD) | |
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This is performance-based certification to demonstrate advanced proficiency in the Java programming language using the Java SE. Candidates must successfully complete two elements: a project assignment (with unlimited amount of time to complete this project) and an essay exam ( to verify that you designed and built the project). Prior to attempting certification, candidates must be certified as a Sun Certified Programmer (SCJP), any edition.
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| Sun Certified Web Component Developer (SCWCD) | |
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This is for developers specializing in Java web development. The exam is based on Java Server Pages (JSP) and servlet technologies used to build web applications. Prior to attempting certification, candidates must be certified as a Sun Certified Programmer (SCJP), any edition.
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| Sun Certified Business Component Developer (SCBCD) | |
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For candidates specializing in Enterprise JavaBeans (EJB) to build business-tier applications. Prior to attempting certification, candidates must be certified as a Sun Certified Programmer (SCJP), any edition.
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| Sun Certified Developer For Java Web Services (SCDJWS) | |
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This exam is for candidates building applications using Java EE and Java Web Services Developer Pack technologies. Prior to attempting certification, candidates must be certified as a Sun Certified Programmer (SCJP), any edition. No free resources available at this time, however Amazon already advertise Sun Certified Developer for Java Web Services Study Guide (Exam 310-220) with availability from 15 Jun 2009 |
| Sun Certified Mobile Application Developer (SCMAD) | |
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This is for candidates developing applications embedded devices (mobile phones, PDS, smartphone or anything else that is too small run full version of Java, but able to handle Java Microedition). According to available information exam is covering Java Technology for Wireless Industry (JTWI) specification, the Wireless Messaging API and Mobile Media API. Prior to attempting certification, candidates must be certified as a Sun Certified Programmer (SCJP), any edition. At the present time there is no book available directly for this exam, so for now I would recommend to saty with Kicking Butt with MIDP and MSA: Creating Great Mobile Applications |
| Sun Certified Enterprise Architect (SCEA) | |
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SCEA is exception amongs previous exams as it does not require from candidate to pass any previously mentioned exams. This exam is for enterprise architects responsible for architecting and designing Java EE compliant applications and consists of three pieces: a knowledge-based multiple-choice exam, an architectural design assignment, and essay exam. In order to get design assignment candidate have to first pass multiple-choice exam. Similary to Java developer exam (SCJD) you have unlimited time to finish this project that is then followed up by essay exam. Bellow are free online resources: |
Notice: Once there will be new books available related to any of the above certifications, like from McGraw-Hill Osborne, I will try to add them at some point...
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