Java 8 Certification - Oracle Java SE 8 Programmer 1 (1Z1-808) - Latest OCAJP Exam
Today one of my reader asked about what is the latest OCPJP or SCJP exams available, which prompted me to browse through Oracle's certification website. During my casual browsing, I noticed this new Java 8 certification. I said great, within six month of Java 8 release we now have Java SE 8 certification available, programmer still digesting changes form Java 8 now have chance to be certified on latest Java 8 . The certification is called "Oracle Certified Associate, Java SE 8 Programmer - 1Z1-808" and has written for the Java SE 8 release. Format of exam is similar to previous certification e.g. Java SE 7 Associate and Professional exams (1Z1-803 and 1Z1-804). The exam is in beta and as per their website, exam score reports will be available in CertView approximately 11 weeks after the close of the beta Exam. You will receive an email with instructions on how to access your beta exam results. Number of question is very high (150-225), comparing to old SCJP days, and you will get 2.5-3.5 hours to answer all questions. Given this exam is available, I am sure programmers will start getting confused that whether should they go for Java SE 7 or go for this beta exam, or wait for some time to get certified in Java SE 8. My suggestion to all of them is that it depends, if you are fresh graduate from college and looking for job, do Java SE 7 as soon as possible, it will help you to lend a Job faster. If you already got a job and settling there, you can wait for sometime until Java SE 8 exam come out of Beta or try this one because it doesn't cost you much. If you are still not sure, then read this article about why you should do Java certification. If I read correctly, it will cost you around 60 USD. Considering cost of Oracle Certified Associate, Java SE 7 Programmer, which is around 350$, this is much more cheaper, but remember it's still in beta.
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