Certifications - Java

Sun Microsystems offers professional certifications for Java 2 Platform 1.2 and for the Solaris Operating Environment. TechMaine offers courses to help you prepare for these certifications. Complete certification requirements are located at the Sun Microsystems Web site at www.sun.com.

Java Certification Overview

 Sun's certification program in Java technology is an industry recognized, worldwide program that focuses on critical job roles in software application development and enterprise architecture. Since these certifications focus on the technology, the knowledge and skills learned while preparing for Sun's certifications are transportable from one company to another.

Sun's philosophy is that certification is central to the learning process as it provides validation of skill sets for specific job roles. Sun certification also offers a natural progression to support your career goals.

• First, by becoming a Sun Certified Associate Sun verifies that you have a base set of knowledge that enables entry into a career in application development or software project management using Java technology.
• Second, we train developers on a foundational set of skills, which can then be validated by becoming a Sun Certified Programmer.
• Afterwards, you can pursue advanced or specialty training and certifications that help enable career growth into more specific job roles making you more valuable to an organization.

Sun offers the following Java technology professional certifications:

Sun Certified Java Associate (SCJA)
Sun Certified Java Programmer (SCJP)
Sun Certified Java Developer (SCJD)
Sun Certified Web Component Developer (SCWCD)
Sun Certified Business Component Developer (SCBCD)
Sun Certified Developer For Java Web Services (SCDJWS)
Sun Certified Mobile Application Developer (SCMAD)
Sun Certified Enterprise Architect (SCEA)

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With Sun's online pre-assessments, you can discover your proficiency level against many of Sun's certification exams and classes and receive a custom proficiency profile and learning path to help you discover what's next in your professional development.

Available Pre-Assessment Offerings

Java Courses in the TechMaine e-Learning Catalog

The TechMaine Online Library

The MUST-HAVE companion to these courses is the Online Technical Reference Library Collection.
Imagine having the top, bestselling technical book titles available for reading right from your desktop or laptop computer. These top titles are presented in their complete form...no condensations...with an easy to use interface that will keep you focused on content and returning for more. The books are fully searchable and contain a complete, integrated dictionary and note-taking facility. The online reference library is not included with the courses or packages, it can be purchased separately.

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