Certifications

IT has been estimated that 85% of managers are hiring candidates who poses Subject Specific Certifications in addition to their formal IT Degrees. And thus anybody willing to give boost to his career must think about having a certification in his specific area of work. The employers are getting more and more cautious about who they are hiring and what specific skills he posses. With the IT industry growing at an enormous speed the jobs opportunities are becoming more and more task oriented. The formal Bachelor or Masters degrees though still posses their value but getting certified in specific area is a way of showing your expertise for a specific task and this increases your chances for getting hired for a dream job.

Sun Certified Java Associate (SCJA)

This certification provides an ideal entry into an application development or a software project management career using Java technologies. It validates basic knowledge of OO concepts, the Java programming language and general knowledge of Java platforms and technologies.

To achieve this certification, candidates must successfully complete one exam.

Follow links for detailed information, exam objectives and to purchase:

• Sun Certified Associate for the Java Platform, Standard Edition, Exam Version 1.0 (CX-310-019)

More details are available at: http://in.sun.com/training/certification/java/scja.xml

Sun Certified Java Programmer (SCJP)

This foundation 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.

Follow links for detailed information, exam objectives and to purchase:

• Sun Certified Programmer for the Java Platform, Standard Edition 6 (CX-310-065) - NEW!
• Upgrade Exam: Sun Certified Programmer for the Java Platform, Standard Edition 6 (CX-310-066) - NEW!

More details are available at: http://in.sun.com/training/certification/java/scjp.xml

Sun Certified Web Component Developer (SCWCD)

This certification is for developers specializing in the application of JavaServer Pages and servlet technologies used to present Web services and dynamic Web content.

To achieve this certification, candidates must successfully complete one exam. Prior to attempting certification, candidates must be certified as a Sun Certified Programmer (SCJP), any edition.

Follow links for detailed information, exam objectives and to purchase:

• Sun Certified Web Component Developer for the Java Platform, Enterprise Edition 5 (CX-310-083)
• Upgrade Exam: Sun Certified Web Component Developer for the Java Platform, Enterprise Edition 5 (CX-310-084)

More details are available at: http://in.sun.com/training/certification/java/scwcd.xml