Java Certifications

Java is basically spilt into 3 Java worlds, namely SE (Standard Edition), EE (Enterprise Edition) and ME (Micro Edition). SE is the basic Java development and runtime environment. It is mainly used for desktop applications. EE is mainly used for enterprise applications like network distributed applications. ME is used for mobile devices applications like handphones and pdas. Java is a very flexible programming language that’s supported by other IT platforms, namely IBM and Oracle products. SUN offers a good range of certifications for IT developers of all levels, from beginners (junior developers) to advanced (architect):

Beginners in IT industry or project managers who need to gain an insight on Java technology are advised to pursue SCJA (Sun Certified Java Associate) as their first Java certification. SCJA gives an fundamental knowledge on application development and software project management using Java technology. However, it is not a pre-requisite for any of the Java certifications. Experienced Object Oriented developers in other programming languages like Microsoft C Sharp may aim for SCJP (Sun Certified Java Programmer) certification for a deeper understanding of the Java programming language. SCJP is a pre-requisite for other Java certifications: SCJD (Sun Certified Java Developer, SCWCD (Sun Certified Web Component Developer), SCBCD (Sun Certified Business Component Developer) and SCMAD (Sun Certified Mobile Application Developer).