Sun Certified Java Programmer (SCJP) Certification

By: Emiley J.

Sun Certified Java Programmer (SCJP) certification is for programmers interested in demonstrating proficiency in the fundamentals of the Java programming language. To achieve this certification, candidates must successfully complete one exam. It is not necessary to be a Sun Certified Java Associate prior to taking this exam.

In order to get SCJP certification you can take any one exam below. If you pass any one of them you are a SCJP certified. So go for the latest version (6). Follow the links provided to learn more about each exam.

1. Sun Certified Programmer for the Java Platform, Standard Edition 6
The Sun Certified Programmer for Java Platform, Standard Edition 6 certification exam is for programmers experienced using the Java programming language. Achieving this certification provides clear evidence that a programmer understands the basic syntax and structure of the Java programming language and can create Java technology applications that run on server and desktop systems using Java SE 6.
- Sun Certified Programmer for the Java Platform, Standard Edition 6 (CX-310-065) - NEW!

2. Upgrade Exam: Sun Certified Programmer for the Java Platform, Standard Edition 6 (CX-310-066)
The Sun Certified Programmer for Java Platform, Standard Edition 6 certification exam is for programmers experienced using the Java programming language. Achieving this certification provides evidence that a programmer understands the basic syntax and structure of the Java programming language and can create Java technology applications that run on server and desktop systems using Java Platform, Standard Edition 6 Sun strongly recommends that all new candidates interested in becoming a Sun Certified Java Programmer (SCJP) take this new version of the certification exam, rather than a previous version. In this way, candidates can demonstrate that they are knowledgeable in the latest technology. Sun also recommends that those certified on a previous version of SCJP update their credentials by taking the SCJP 6 Upgrade exam.
- Upgrade Exam: Sun Certified Programmer for the Java Platform, Standard Edition 6 (CX-310-066) - NEW!

3. The Sun Certified Programmer for the Java Platform, Standard Edition 5.0
The Sun Certified Programmer for the Java Platform, Standard Edition 5.0 certification exam is for programmers experienced using the Java programming language. Achieving this certification provides clear evidence that a programmer understands the basic syntax and structure of the Java programming language and can create Java technology applications that run on server and desktop systems using J2SE 5.0.
Sun Certified Programmer for the Java Platform, Standard Edition 5.0 (CX-310-055)

The other certification exam in this SCJP category are
- Upgrade Exam: Sun Certified Programmer for the Java Platform, Standard Edition 5.0 (CX-310-056)
- Sun Certified Programmer for the Java Platform, Standard Edition 1.4 (CX-310-035)
- Upgrade Exam: Sun Certified Programmer for the Java Platform, Standard Edition 1.4 (CX-310-036)

But probably to keep up to the latest Java technology you should go for the Standard edition 6 exam (the first option on top)