"I believe that the certification track offered by Oracle is very important for developers because it not only strengthens knowledge, but also gives us confidence and credibility with the companies for which we provide services."
Juan Moreno, a Venezuelan developer currently living and working in Uruguay, is a relative newcomer to Java, but his skills and credentials are already growing fast. Earning the Java programmer certification opened new doors for him, helping build his expertise and giving him increased confidence and credibility.
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"When I started working as a Java developer," recalls Juan, "one of my goals was to formalize my knowledge about the platform so I started to study the official Java certification track, getting the Java SE7 OCP in December 2013, then in March 2015 I got the Java SE7 OCP , which fortunately opened more doors for me to grow professionally in another country. The most recent certification I earned was the Java EE6 OCJWCD and I’m still studying for many more."
"I received a lot of job offers after adding the two certifications to my resume and badges to my online professional job profiles. I don't think I will stop here; my next goal is Oracle Certified Master."
Abdelkader Bouazza's commitment to earning certification and expanding his Java knowledge paid off with his earning two Java certifications — Oracle Certified Associate and Oracle Certified Professional — in three months. Since earning these certifications, his opportunities have soared with multiple job offers and increased respect from his peers.
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"After earning these certifications," stated Abdelkader, "I felt very confident in my abilities and I was really appreciated among my colleagues."
"In my first job as a junior Java programmer, [my company] mandated earning Java's programmer certification within the first three months.
The Java Certifications were relevant 18 years back and they are still relevant, recognized and valued by organizations and professionals the world over."
Mala Gupta, the founder of eJavaGuru.com, an author, and an international speaker, has a long history with Java. She has learned Java, practiced it, become certified on it, written about it, taught it, and evangelized about it. She has a lot to say about how Java training helped elevate her career and how she believes it can help elevate yours too.
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"I felt cheated after graduating with a computer science degree from college," Mala observed. "There was no match between what we were taught at college and what the industry required of me. In my first job as a junior Java programmer, [my company] mandated earning Java's programmer certification within the first three months. I'm obliged to my employer now. The preparation process enabled me to understand Java inside out! It created a rock-solid foundation, letting me master my tool — the Java language — to design and create applications."
"The Java Certifications were relevant 18 years back and they are still relevant, recognized and valued by organizations and professionals the world over. These certifications are validated by the industry creators of the Java language. They help individuals to demonstrate their proficiency with Java. Organizations benefit by selecting from a certified pool to work on their projects."
"I actively encourage new students and professionals to earn these industry recognized professional certifications - to get a head start with their career - and remain in the game."
"Studying for certification also means learning new things. This aspect is not just a professional idea it is also a personal one."
Prasad Saya is a software engineer with more than 12 years experience. He has worked in various aspects of software including design, development, testing, and maintenance and in support roles on various technologies and platforms. He has been working with Java and related technologies for the past few years.
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"I found getting a professional certification helpful,” said Prasad. “It’s more than a qualification. One gets to understand the programming aspects and the APIs well. In work projects one is already aware of the available tools and their usage. One can make better choices in programming or design and be efficient."
"Certification matters a lot because of your knowledge and value in the market."
For Bipul Jaishwal, Java certification is not just a piece of paper. He has increased his value to his team, improved his skills, gained more confidence and inspired trust in his abilities. Earning certification was a turning point in his career.
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"I'm a Java developer in Atos India Ltd," stated Bipul. "After three months when we were asked to start work in production environment, our client asked us for OCJP certifications, because only certified people can work in production environment. So, I thought I'll pass this exam and will create trust with the client and will also perform better in future."
"Trust me, certification matters a lot because of your knowledge and value in the market. People will trust you if you're Java certified. Finally, I [took] the exam and passed successfully, and really worked hard to get my certification. Now I work without any hesitation and believe no one can defeat me for working in a Java based environment. Thanks to Oracle Inc."
"Passing an exam doesn’t mean you know any more than the next person; however, it does say that you are familiar with the latest and greatest technologies. It also says you have a solid foundation to build on and you hold an individual drive and passion to expand on those concepts."
John Brooks, Oracle Content Developer at Kaplan IT Training, is a big believer in the importance of Oracle certifications for Java developers. John has vast experience working with IT certifications and believes that when it comes software development knowledge is power.
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"Passing the exam and your grade on the exam are important of course, observed John, "but it's what you learn along the way that provides a strong foundation on which to build a career. The knowledge and experience gained from the preparation process is the real benefit."
"Going through the Oracle certification process lays the foundation for fundamental building blocks of learning Oracle concepts and even theories."
