Oracle Certification Program

The Oracle Certification Program are IT professional certifications for Oracle and Sun
Microsystems products. There are three levels of Oracle Certification in several
disciplines: Oracle Certified Associate (OCA), Oracle Certified Professional (OCP),
and Oracle Certified Master (OCM). These certification are particularly designated for
administrators and developers.
Certification paths[edit]
Oracle9i Database Administrator Certified Master[edit]
There are 55 Oracle courses in OracleOCM 10g approved list ranging from Oracle 9i to Oracle
11g.
For Oracle OCM 11g there are only 24 approved courses and all belong to Oracle 11g
No additional courses required when you upgrade from Oracle OCM 10g to Oracle OCM 11g
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Oracle Application Server 10g Administrator Certified Associate[edit]
1Z0-311 Oracle Application Server 10g: Administration I
1Z0-301 Oracle9iAS: Basic Administration
Oracle Forms Developer Certified Professional[edit]
Oracle PL/SQL Developer OCA.
1Z0-141 Oracle Forms: Build Internet Applications
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Oracle Java and Middleware Certifications[edit]
(Formerly, Sun Certifications)
Associate level
Java SE 5 and 6, Certified Associate Exam
Java SE 7 Programmer I
Professional level
Java Programmer
Java Mobile Edition 1 Mobile Application Developer Certified Professional Exam
Java SE 5 Programmer Certified Professional Exam
Java SE 5 Programmer Certified Professional Upgrade Exam
Java SE 6 Programmer Certified Professional Exam
Java SE 6 Programmer Certified Professional Upgrade Exam
Java SE 7 Programmer II
Upgrade to Java SE 7 Programmer
Expert level
Java EE 5 Web Component Developer Certified Professional Exam
Java EE 5 Web Component Developer Certified Professional Upgrade Exam
Java EE 5 Business Component Developer Certified Professional Exam
Java EE 5 Business Component Developer Certified Professional Upgrade Exam
Java EE 5 Web Services Developer Certified Professional Exam
Java EE 5 Web Services Developer Certified Professional Upgrade Exam
Java EE 6 Enterprise JavaBeans Developer Certified Expert Exam
Java EE 6 Web Services Developer Certified Expert Exam
Java EE 6 Java Persistence API Developer Certified Expert Exam
Java EE 6 Web Component Developer Certified Expert Exam
Master level
Java Developer
Java SE 6 Developer Certified Master Assignment
Java SE 6 Developer Certified Master Essay Exam
Java SE 6 Developer Certified Master Assignment for Resubmission
Java Enterprise Architect Certified Master Assignment
Java Enterprise Architect Certified Master Essay Exam
Java Enterprise Architect Certified Master Assignment for Resubmission
Java EE 5 Enterprise Architect Certified Master Exam
Java EE 5 Enterprise Architect Certified Master Upgrade Exam
Java EE 6 Enterprise Architect Certified Master Exam
The old certification was formed by Sun Technologies.
Web Component Developer (JSP/Servlet)
JSF
Java Enterprise Architect
.
Oracle Certified Professional Java SE Programmer (formerly the
Sun Certified Java Programmer)[edit]


Java Certification Path
Oracle's Certified Professional SE Programmer (OCPJP)
[1]
exam is the fundamental exam
required to demonstrate solid understanding of Java and is a prerequisite to a number of the
other Java certificates.
It is designed as a fairly detailed test of knowledge of the core features and constructs of the Java
programming language. It tests a wide range of Java's APIsand core features, starting from
basics such as looping constructs and variables, to more complex topics such
as Threads, Collections and Generics. It does not cover specific technology domains such
as GUI creation, Web or network programming, though it does cover part of the APIs included in
the standard library. The exam tests how well a programmer has understood the language
constructs and mechanisms. However it's not a goal of the exam to test the programmer's ability
to produce purposeful or efficient programs. It does not test the programmer's ability to write
efficient algorithms, for example, though it does test knowledge of which collections should be
selected in order to implement efficient algorithms without re-inventing the wheel.
It is assessed through an automatically administered multiple-choice test system and consists of
60 questions which the candidate has 150 minutes to answer.
[2]
At least 37 questions are needed
to be correct to pass (around 61%).
[2]
To take the test a candidate must buy a voucher from
Oracle (approximately US$300 in the US, 150 (excludingVAT) in the UK, AUD 316 plus tax in
Australia, Rs. 8000 plus taxes in India) and book the test at least a week in advance.
[2]
The test
consists of multiple choice questions. In June 2011, Oracle moved from Prometric to Pearson
VUE as their test provider.
[3]

The OCPJP 6 exam tests a candidate on knowledge of declarations, access control, object
orientation, assignments, operators, flow control, assertions, string handling, I/O, parsing,
formatting, generics, collections, inner classes, threads and the JDK tools.
[2]
The test is available
in English, Japanese, Chinese, German, Korean, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish.
[4]

The OCPJP 7 exam includes a few new Java 7 features such as NIO 2, try-with-resources,
catching multiple exceptions, and fork/join framework.
[5]
The OCPJP 7 exam has 90 questions
and one has to answer 65% of the questions to clear it. In case, you have older version of Java
Programmer certification (such as SCJP/OCPJP 6) then you can appear for upgrade exam (1Z0-
805) to get OCPJP 7.
[5]

Current Versions (As of October 2013)[edit]
OCPJP 5 Very similar in objective to the older SCJP 5.0 listed
OCPJP 6 designated by Oracle as 1Z0-851
OCPJP 7 designated by Oracle as 1Z0-804
OCPJP 8 designated by Oracle as 1Z0-804
Previous versions[edit]
There have been a number of previous versions of the OCPJP.
SCJP 6.0 (designated by Sun as CX-310-065) is aimed at the JDK 6.0 release of Java. The
SCJP 6 introduced new topics covering Console, NavigableSet, and NavigableMap.
SCJP 5.0 (designated by Sun as CX-310-055) was based on JDK 5. It introduced variable
arguments, autoboxing, and generic types, and dropped the bit shifting topics from previous
exams.
SCJP 1.4 (designated by Sun as CX-310-035) was based on JDK 1.4. Compared to the previous
version of the exam, SCJP 1.2, it dropped questions on GUI topics and shifted the emphasis
towards core language features.
[6]
SCJP 1.4 features 61 questions to be answered within 120
minutes. 32 questions or more (52%) need to be answered correctly in order to pass.
[7]

SCJP 1.2 (designated by Sun as CX-310-025) was based on JDK 1.2, and was first live on 15
June 2000. The exam had 59 questions (both multiple choice and short answer) to be answered
within two hours. The pass mark was 61 percent.
[8]
However, exam 310-025 has been withdrawn
from the market; certified professionals can retain their certification and use the title, but this
version is no longer being offered.
Oracle Certified Master Java SE Developer (OCMJD) (formerly Sun Certified
Java Developer)[edit]
Sun Certified Java Developer (or SCJD) is the advanced Java programmer certification level.
Unlike the easier SCJP, this level is intended to verify that the participant is able to write a real-
world commercial application, solving all typical problems. It is the highest qualification that Sun
confirms for the Standard Edition Java programmer. Prior to attempting certification, candidates
must be certified as a Sun Certified Programmer (SCJP), any edition. It is not necessary to be a
Sun Certified Java Associate prior to taking this exam.
[9]
The total cost of the exam is around
$575.
The certification consists of the practical programming task and the subsequent written theory
exam. The participant must write the described application, extensively using custom file formats,
distributed computing (JRMP) and advanced Swing features that are not fully accessible from the
popular rapid development tools (JTable, component data models and so on). The code must be
documented, and the user manual must be supplied. The task itself is written in the form of
a PRD for a non-programming end user. Apart from one or two interfaces, no technical details are
given.
Oracle Certified Professional Java EE Web Component Developer (formerly
Sun Certified Web Component Developer)[edit]
The Sun Certified Web Component Developer (SCWCD) certification targets information
regarding Java components related to web-applications, specifically Servlets and Java Server
Pages(JSPs). To achieve this certification, the candidate must pass a computer-based test
available world-wide.
The SCWCD 1.4 exam covers the Java 2 Enterprise Edition (J2EE) version 1.4 code,
corresponding to Servlet version 2.4 and JSP version 2.0.
SCWCD 5 was released in early 2008. The exam consists of 69 questions with 70% or above
being required to pass. The time duration is 3 hours. The objectives are identical to the previous
(1.4) version of the exam.
Oracle Certified Professional Java EE Business Component Developer
(formerly Sun Certified Business Component Developer)[edit]
The Sun Certified Business Component Developer (SCBCD) certification targets information
regarding Java components related to distributed applications, specifically Enterprise Java
Beans(EJBs). To achieve this certification, the candidate must pass a computer-based test
available world-wide at Prometric test centers.
SCBCD 1.4 exam covers Java 2 Enterprise Edition (J2EE) version 1.3 code,
including EJB version 2.0.
As of 2008, the SCBCD covers the Java 2 Enterprise Edition (J2EE) version 5 code,
corresponding to EJB version 3.0.
The pre-requisite for this certification is that the candidate should be a Sun Certified Programmer
for Java 2 Platform (any edition).
SCBCD for J2EE version 1.3 is now no longer offered (starting February 2008). However, the
upgrade exam from SCBCD for J2EE version 1.3 to Java EE version 5 is still available
Oracle Certified Expert Java Platform, EE Web Services Developer (formerly
Sun Certified Developer for Java Web Services)[edit]
The Sun Certified Developer for Java Web Services 5 (SCDJWS) certification exam
(designated CX-310-230) is for developers who have been Developer Pack, JAX-WS and JAXB.
Other topics like XML, JSON, REST and security are covered too.
There was an older version, SCDJWS 1.4 (designated CX-310-220), which is already
decommissioned .
[10]

Oracle Certified Professional Java ME Mobile Application Developer
(formerly Sun Certified Mobile Application Developer)[edit]
The Sun Certified Mobile Application Developer (SCMAD) certification targets information
related to developing Mobile applications, through platform Java 2 Micro Edition (J2ME). It
focuses in specifications like JTWI, CLDC, MIDP, WMA and MMAPI. SCMAD Exam Guide is the
only book that focus on the exam objectives.
[11]

Oracle Certified Master oracle 11g/12c Enterprise Architect (formerly Sun
Certified Enterprise Architect)[edit]
Sun Certified Enterprise Architect for the Java EE Platform (SCEA) certification certifies the
skills of a software architect in the Java Enterprise Edition technology (formerly J2EE). Obtaining
the certification requires the candidate to pass three individual stages:
a multiple choice exam on the basic concepts of Java EE technology
a UML design project involving Java EE technology
an essay exam regarding the design project
Complete Mandatory Course Completion Form (After Oct 2011)
The multiple-choice exam can be taken at any Prometric testing center around the world. Passing
of this portion is required prior to registering with Sun Microsystems for the design project, which
is downloaded from a secured website. After completion of the assignment and upload to the
same secured website, the candidate then sits for an essay exam, once again through a
Prometric test center. As the questions on the essay exam are based on the assignment for Part
II, it is advised to take the essay exam as soon as possible after submitting the assignment. (The
last two steps are essentially one step since they are graded in unison.) Scores for the Part I
exam are known immediately after taking the test; however, the scores for Parts II/III are only
available after six to eight weeks through Sun's certification manager website.
SUN released the Java EE 5 version of the SCEA exam in February 2008, and the prior version
(for J2EE 1.2) was retired on March 1, 2008. Candidates who already began work on the prior
track had until the end of 2008 to complete their assignments, assuming they have purchased the
vouchers prior to the retirement date. Sun has also made available an upgrade track consisting of
a single, multiple-choice exam not unlike the Part I examination, for those who have the prior
credential. Also, unlike the prior version, a candidate for the SCEA for Java EE 5 now must
complete the Part II assignment within one year - the prior version had no time limit for the
assignment.
Unlike other higher-level Java exams, this certification does not require passing the Sun Certified
Java Programmer exam as a prerequisite. This is due to the different job-role an architect fills on
the software development team.
Should the candidate pass, Sun will award the person the status of a professional Java architect.
Unlike some other technology exams (such as MCSE), this exam and all of the other
Sun Javaexams do not have an expiration date.
Solaris Operating System Certifications[edit]
Sun Certified Solaris Associate[edit]
The Sun Certified Solaris Associate (or SCSAS), is a certification for university students and
other beginners seeking to gain basic knowledge of UNIX with a Solaris Operating System
(Solaris OS) emphasis. Candidates will learn basic UNIX commands and tasks, performed in the
Solaris OS environment.
This certification is offered for the Solaris 10 OS, consisting of one multiple choice exam. There
are no prerequisites to this exam.
Sun Certified System Administrator for the Solaris Operating System[edit]
The Sun Certified System Administrator for Solaris (or SCSA), the oldest of Sun's
certifications, concentrates on in depth knowledge of the Solaris OS including knowledge of
basic UNIX andSolaris OS commands management of file systems, system boot and shutdown,
software install, user creation and administration, security, network printers and system
processes, and system backups and restores. The test covers topics of system administration
for SPARC, x64, and x86 based systems. The certification requires passing score on two
separate tests, Sun Certified System Administrator for Solaris 10 OS, Part I, (exam number 310-
200), and Sun Certified System Administrator for Solaris 10 OS, Part II, (exam number 310-202).
The certification is targeted at System Administrators working in technical positions in the Solaris
OS.
Sun Certified Network Administrator for the Solaris Operating System[edit]
The Sun Certified Network Administrator for Solaris, follows the Sun Certified System
Administrator Certification and focuses on networking skills in the Solaris OS. This exam will test
candidates on their knowledge of Network Interface Layers, Transport, Network Applications and
configuring the Solaris IP Filter. It is recommended that candidates have three or more years
experience in networking prior to this certification. The Solaris System Administration certification
is a prerequisite for this certification. This certification requires a passing score on exam
number310-302. The certification is targeted at Network Administrators working in technical
positions in the Solaris OS.
Sun Certified Security Administrator for the Solaris Operating System[edit]
The Sun Certified Security Administrator for Solaris (or SCSECA), the newest of Sun's
Solaris certifications, concentrates on in depth knowledge of security features of the Solaris
OS including installing security features, Process Rights Management, Solaris Cryptographic
framework, and Solaris Zones. The certification is targeted at advanced administrators of Solaris
environments with responsibility for security.
Others[edit]
Sun Certified Specialist Netbeans IDE[edit]
The Sun Certified Specialist Netbeans IDE (SCSNI), designated CX-310-045 concentrates on
specific knowledge of the usage and functionality of the Netbeans IDE.