Entry Level Oracle Certifications in Java
Are you a Java aspirant? Wish to build a career in Java? Then read this informative article on Java SE certifications provided by Oracle University.
Java SE certifications :
Let’s check each one in detail
Oracle Certified Associate Java SE 8 Programmer :
This is the first step in Oracle certification. Associate certification helps you to build strong basics in Java. Associate certification is currently available for Java 8.
Pre – requisite | Exam title and Code | Exam Price | No.of Questions Duration | Passing Score |
No Prior Certifications needed | Java SE Programmer | ₹17,784 | 70 questions,150 minutes | 65% |
Topics Covered:
- Java Basics
- Working With Java Data Types
- Using Operators and Decision Constructs
- Creating and Using Arrays
- Using Loop Constructs
- Working with Methods and Encapsulation
- Working with Inheritance
- Handling Exceptions
- Working with Selected classes from the Java API
For a detailed syllabus and more information visit :
https://education.oracle.com/java-se-8-programmer-i/pexam_1Z0-808
Oracle Certified Professional, Java SE 8 Programmer :
To attend this certification, first, you need to get OCA certification, ie pass the 1Z0-808 exam. This certification demonstrates you have the high-level skills required to be a successful Java programmer.
Pre – requisite | Exam Title and Code | Exam Price | No. Of questions, duration | Passing score |
Oracle Certified Associate, Java SE 8 Programmer 1 – (1Z0 – 808) |
Java SE Programmer II (1Z0-809) |
₹17,784 |
85 questions ,150minutes |
65% |
Topics Covered:
- Java Class Design
- Advanced Java Class Design
- Generics and Collections
- Lambda Built-in Functional Interfaces
- Java Stream API
- Exceptions and Assertions
- Use Java SE 8 Date/Time API
- Java I/O Fundamentals
- Java File I/O (NIO.2)
- Java Concurrency
- Building Database Applications with JDBC
- Localization
For a detailed syllabus and more information visit :
https://education.oracle.com/java-se-8-programmer-ii/pexam_1Z0-809
Oracle Certified Professional: Java SE 11 Developer :
If you are new to Java certifications, instead of taking Java SE 8 certifications you can go directly for this certification. This exam is designed on the basis of Java 11.
Pre – requisite | Exam Title and Code | Exam Price |
No: of questions, duration |
Passing Score |
None |
Java SE 11 Developer 1Z0-819 |
₹17,784 |
50 questions ,90 minutes |
68% |
Topics Covered
- Working with Java data types
- Controlling Program Flow
- Java Object-Oriented Approach
- Exception Handling
- Working with Arrays and Collections
- Working with Streams and Lambda expressions
- Java Platform Module System
- Concurrency
- Java I/O API
- Secure Coding in Java SE Application
- Database Applications with JDBC
- Localization
- Annotations
For a detailed syllabus and more information visit:
https://education.oracle.com/java-se-11-developer/pexam_1Z0-819
Oracle Certified Professional: Java SE 11 Developer (Upgrade from OCP Java 6, 7 & 8) Certification
If you have OCP certification in Java 6, 7, or 8, you can attend this certification exam. This will include the new features incorporated in Java SE 11.
Pre-requisite |
Exam Title & Code |
Exam Price |
No: of questions, duration | Passing Score |
OCP in Java 6, 7 or 8 |
Java SE 11 Developer Upgrade 1Z0-817 |
₹17,784 | 80 questions ,180 minutes | 61% |
Topics Covered:
- Understanding Modules
- Migration to a Modular Application
- Services in a Modular Application
- Local Variable Type Inference
- Java Interfaces
- Lambda Expressions
- Lambda Operations on Streams
- Extract stream data using a map, peek, and flatMap methods
- Parallel Streams
- Java File I/O (NIO.2)
- Language Enhancements.
For a detailed syllabus and more information visit:
https://education.oracle.com/upgrade-ocp-java-6-7-8-to-java-se-11-developer/pexam_1Z0-817
Benefits of getting certified :
- Stand out in a crowd
- Get preference in interviews
- Better job opportunities
- Promotions
How to get prepared:
- Get a book specially designed for certification and practice in an exam emulator
- Or you can take Oracle learning subscriptions.