Java Programming Courses
Why become certified in Java programming?
Some form of Java is used by 25-30% of all the world's application developers. That number is driven by the fact that Java applications are found everywhere, from your cell phone to corporate mainframe computers. If you have certified Java skills, you can expect to work in any of a wide variety of innovation situations - from mobile gaming to cloud deployments to enterprise-level applications. Java skills can lead to high-paying work - according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average annual salary for a computer-system analyst in the US in 2007 was more than $75,000. See below for the Sun-authorized courses that will lead you to certification as a Java programmer or developer, and click on the course title for a description of what you'll learn in your studies, and for registration instructions.
Sun-Certified Java Associate (SCJA)
This entry-level certification shows employers that you can productively support software development or project management involving Java, which is the most important programming language in information technology. If you're a non-technical manager of projects involving Java development, this level of fluency in Java will help you be more effective as a leader of those responsible for hands-on Java development.
Course Title: Sun-Certified Java Associate, Access Certification Course
Certification Path: Sun-Certified Java Associate
Course Number: PK-AVOT-JA1
Cost: $1,400
Clock Hours: 10
Course Start Date: On Registration
Delivery Method: Online and CD
This entry-level course leads to certification as a Java associate (SCJA). The certification may become eligible for promotion points in the future. This course is suitable for those who want to understand how object-oriented programming works, particularly to help supervise and lead programmers and developers doing hands-on work in Java.
Additionally, a voucher for the following certification exam is included:
- Sun Certified Java Associate
PK-AVOT-JA2 COURSE ESSENTIALS
Sun-Certified Java Programmer (SCJP)
This certification demonstrates to employers that you are sufficiently proficient in the Java programming language that you can be a productive member of a development team involved in large-scale projects, or that you can independently take on smaller-scale projects. Likewise, the SCJP certification shows that you can generally lead project-management activities involving the Java programming language.
Course Title: Sun-Certified Java Programmer, Professional Certification Course
Certification Path: Sun-Certified Java Programmer
Course Number: PK-AVOT-JA2
Cost: $2,615
Clock Hours: 26
Course Start Date: On Registration
Delivery Method: Online and CD
This course leads to certification as a Sun certified Java programmer, and teaches the skills necessary to become employable as a Java programmer. The certification may become eligible for promotion points in the future. If you're interested in a solid start to a career as a Java programmer, and want to let your skill take you almost anywhere in the business world, this is the place to start. Likewise, if you've already done some programming in a language such as C++, you'd do well to start here.
Additionally, vouchers for the following certification exams are included:
- Sun Certified Java Associate
- Sun Certified Java Programmer
PK-AVOT-JA3 COURSE ESSENTIALS
Sun-Certified Business Component Developer (SCBCD)
This certification shows employers you have valuable development skills, especially where it's necessary to stitch together legacy and next-gen systems.
Course Title: Sun-Certified Business-Component Developer for Java EE 5, Access Certification Course
Certification Path: Sun-Certified Business-Component Developer
Course Number: PK-AVOT-JA3
Cost: $2,925
Clock Hours: 34
Course Start Date: On Registration
Delivery Method: Online and CD
This course leads to certification as a Sun certified business-component developer. The certification may become eligible for promotion points in the future. This comprehensive course prepares experienced Java programmers and developers to use Enterprise Java Beans technology to develop and deploy server-side components to encapsulate business logic and interact with legacy systems and applications within the Java Enterprise Edition framework.
Additionally, a voucher for the following exam is included:
- Sun Certified Business Component Developer
PK-AVOT-JA4 COURSE ESSENTIALS
Sun-Certified Web Component Developer (SCWCD)
This certification demonstrates to employers that you're able to develop ways to present Web services and dynamic Web content using JSP and servlet technologies. Valuable skills to have in a SAAS world.
Course Title: Sun-Certified Web-Component Developer for Java EE 5, Access Certification Course
Certification Path: Sun-Certified Web-Component Developer
Course Number: PK-AVOT-JA4
Cost: $1,840
Clock Hours: 15
Course Start Date: On Registration
Delivery Method: Online and CD
This course leads to certification as a Sun certified Web-component developer. The certification may become eligible for promotion points in the future. This comprehensive course prepares experienced Java programmers and developers to present Web services and dynamic Web content using JSP and servlet technologies.
Additionally, a voucher for the following exam is included:
- Sun Certified Web Component Developer
PK-AVOT-JA5 COURSE ESSENTIALS
Sun-Certified Java Developer (SCJD)
Holders of this advanced certification demonstrate to employers that they have sufficient knowledge of the Sun programming language to either lead development teams, or to take on complex projects independently.
Course Title: Sun-Certified Java Developer, Professional Certification Course
Certification Path: Sun-Certified Java Developer
Course Number: PK-AVOT-JA5
Cost: $4,315
Clock Hours: 24
Course Start Date: On Registration
Delivery Method: Online and CD
This course leads to certification as a Sun certified Java developer. The certification may become eligible for promotion points in the future. This course assumes no previous knowledge of Java, and builds your understanding of how to develop applications in the world's premier object-oriented language from the ground up.
Additionally, vouchers for the following certification exams are included:
- Sun Certified Java Associate
- Sun Certified Java Programmer
- Sun Certified Java Developer (Practical Test)
- Sun Certified Java Developer (Essay)
The US Bureau of Labor Statistics projects strong growth in jobs for people with strong skills in software development through 2016.
