Java
Certification
–
in theory
and practice
HUJAK
Hrvatska udruga Java korisnika
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Branko Mihaljević
Tihomir Smuđ
Aleksander Radovan
Jurica Križanić
Branko Mihaljević
• IT educator,
IT manager,
Software architect,
IT Entrepreneur
• Education and Research
• 12 years at FER
• 2 years at
Algebra and VERN'
• Currently employed at
• MSc, PhD, DSM
• HUJAK – one of the
founders and JUG leader
/ president of HUJAK for
3.5 years
• Currently employed at
RIT Croatia
• Professional experience
• 15+ years freelancer
• 7 years CTO and co-owner
at Beta Tau Beta (BTB)
• Currently (2 years) CEO
and owner at/of ITERAGO
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Tihomir Smuđ
• Software Architect,
Software Developer,
Project manager,
IT Entrepreneur
• Professional experience
• 4 years CTO at RAO
• 4 years Senior Java
Developer at Infodom
2.5 years CTO and owner• HUJAK – member
• Certificates
• Sun Certified Java
Programmer
• Oracle Certified Master,
Java EE 5 Enterprise
Architect
• 2.5 years CTO and owner
at S2 informacijski sustavi
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Aleksander Radovan
• Software Architect,
Software Developer,
Scrum Master,
IT Educator
• Education and Research
• Senior Lecturer degree
• 10 years at TVZ
• 4 years at VVG
• MSc, PhD candidate
• HUJAK – president of
The Board of Education
• Certificates
• OCAJP 7
• 1 year at Algebra
• Professional experience
• 10+ years experience with
Java
• Currently employed as
Java Team Lead at
KING ICT
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Java Certification – Can I do it?
• 800.000+ developers have
some Java certification
• Out of 9.000.000 Java developers
• 30.000+ new certifications/year
• Afsah Shafquat, Pakistan
• SCJP at age of 12 (2001)
• SCWCD at age of 12 (2001)
• SCBCD at age of 14 (2003)
• IBMCJ2EED at age of 14 (2003)
• Suril Rakesh Shah, India• Suril Rakesh Shah, India
• SCJP at age of 10 (2002)
• Afrah Shafquat (sister), Pakistan
• SCJP at age of 11 (2003)
• Dishaan Ahuja
• SJCP at age of 11 (2005)
• SCWCD at age of 12 (2006)
• SCBCD at age of 13 (2007)
• Nyemahame Allwell Worgu
• SCJP at age of 12 (2007)
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Your Name ☺☺☺☺
Why certify?
• One of the highly recognized certifications
• Higher earning potential ($$$)
• Hiring advantages over non-certified professionals
• Skilled Java developers are in high demand
• Increased performance
• Boost your confidence
• Address knowledge and skill gaps and sharpen your mind
• Your employer may pay for it ☺
• Networking and community benefits
• Help your company increase business
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Some marketing stuff ☺☺☺☺
• Value of IT Certifications Presentation, CompTIA, October 14, 2014
• 93% of Hiring Managers believe certifications are beneficial
• Oracle Certification Survey
• 87% - certification enhances their professional credibility
• 84% - have seen their job prospects improve
• 70% - improved their earning power• 70% - improved their earning power
• 83% - more productive in their jobs
• 90% - provide a higher level of service
• 80% - helps them tackle complex issues & projects
• Employment Benefits
• 90% - certified to increase knowledge or skills
• 90% - credibility when looking for a new job
• 55% - remain in their jobs longer if their employer helps them become
certified
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Where to find more info?
education.oracle.com
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Java certifications by Oracle
Java SEJava EE
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Other Java certifications
• O’Reilly School of Technology certifications
• Java Programming Certificate
• http://www.oreillyschool.com/certificate-programs/java-
programming/
• Advanced Java Programming Certificate
• http://www.oreillyschool.com/certificate-programs/advanced-java-• http://www.oreillyschool.com/certificate-programs/advanced-java-
programming/
• Spring certification
• Certified Spring Professional
• Certified Spring Web Application Developer
• https://pivotal.io/training#spring
• http://www.javacodegeeks.com/2014/06/springsource-certified-
spring-professional.html
• Other specialized certifications for specific products/tools
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Java Certification Roadmap
Oracle Certified Professional (OCP)
Oracle Certified Associate (OCA)
Java SE 5/6, 7 or 8
Programmer
Java SE 5, 6, 7 or 8
Programmer
Java ME 1
Mobile Application Developer
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Oracle Certified Master (OCM)
Oracle Certified Expert (OCE)
Java EE 6
Java
Persistence
API Developer
Java EE 6
Web
Component
Developer
Java EE 6
Enterprise
JavaBeans
Developer
Java EE 5 or 6
Enterprise Architect
Java SE 6
Developer
Java EE 6
JavaServer
Faces
Developer
Java EE 6
Web
Services
Developer
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Certificate Acronyms
• OCA – Oracle Certified Associate
• OCAJP – Oracle Certified Associate, Java SE 5/6, 7 or 8 Programmer
• OCP – Oracle Certified Professional
• OCPJP – Oracle Certified Professional, Java SE 5, 6, 7 or 8 Programmer
• OCPJMAD – Oracle Certified Professional, Java ME 1 Mobile Application Developer
• OCPJWCD – Oracle Certified Professional, Java EE 5 Web Component Developer
• OCPJWSD – Oracle Certified Professional, Java EE 5 Web Services Developer• OCPJWSD – Oracle Certified Professional, Java EE 5 Web Services Developer
• OCPJBCD – Oracle Certified Professional, Java EE 5 Business Component Developer
• OCE – Oracle Certified Expert
• OCEEJBD – Oracle Certified Expert, Java EE 6 Enterprise JavaBeans Developer
• OCEJPA – Oracle Certified Expert, Java EE 6 Java Persistence API Developer
• OCEJSFD – Oracle Certified Expert, Java EE 6 JavaServer Faces Developer
• OCEJWSD – Oracle Certified Expert, Java EE 6 Web Services Developer
• OCEJWCD – Oracle Certified Expert, Java EE 6 Web Component Developer
• OCM – Oracle Certified Master
• OCMJD – Oracle Certified Master, Java SE 6 Developer
• OCMJEA – Oracle Certified Master, Java EE 5 or 6 Enterprise Architect
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Java SE Programmer
OCAJP 7 OCAJP 8 OCPJP 7
OCPJP 8
Beta
(info from April)
Exam
Java SE 7
Programmer I
1Z0-803
Java SE 8
Programmer I
1Z0-808
Java SE 7
Programmer II
1Z0-804
Java SE 8
Programmer II
1Z0-809
Duration 120 min 150 min 150 min 150-210 min
Questions 70 77 90 ???
Passing Score 63% 65% 65% TBD
Study Materials
Java SE 7
Fundamentals,
Sierra & Bates,
Gupta, Herrera
Java SE 8
Fundamentals,
Boyarsky &
Selikoff
Java SE 7
Programming,
Sierra & Bates,
Gupta, Herrera
+Java SE 8
New Features,
(Boyarsky &
Selikoff,
Dec 2015?)
Mock Test Yes Yes Yes No
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OCAJP Exam Objectives
OCAJP 7
• Java Basics
• Data Types
• Operators and Decision
Constructs
Arrays
OCAJP 8
• Java Basics
• Data Types
• Operators and Decision
Constructs
Arrays• Arrays
• Loops
• Methods and Encapsulation
• Inheritance
• Exceptions
• Arrays
• Loops
• Methods and Encapsulation
• Inheritance
• Exceptions
• Selected classes from Java API
• StringBuilder, Strings,
calendar data classes, ArrayList,
Lambda expressions
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OCAJP Experience
• Only basics covered, but be careful!
• ~ 100 seconds per question
• Some awkward questions, anti-practice examples
• Many "does not compile" answers
Cherry picking first, long-text questions later• Cherry picking first, long-text questions later
• Mock exams very useful
• Good investment in OCA/OCP books with "Test
simulator"
• Results available 30 minutes after the exam,
sent to email
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OCAJP Example Question¸¸
• Test question examples
• From OCA/OCP Java SE 7 Programmer I & II Study Guide"
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What is the result?
OCAJP Example Question
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OCPJP Exam Objectives
OCPJP 7
• Class Design
• Advanced Class Design
• Object-Orientated Design
Principles
• Generics and Collections
Beta (April 25th) - only $50
• Class Design
• Advanced Class Design
• Generics and Collections
• Lambda Built-in Functional
Interface
OCPJP 8
• Generics and Collections
• String Processing
• Exceptions and Assertions
• I/O Fundamentals
• File I/O (NIO.2)
• Database Apps (JDBC)
• Threads
• Concurrency
• Localization
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Educated guess
– out of beta in
September?
Interface
• Java Stream API
• Exceptions and Assertions
• Java 8 Date/Time API
• I/O Fundamentals
• File I/O (NIO.2)
• Concurrency
• Database Apps (JDBC)
• Localization
Prerequisites and Upgrades
• Prerequisites
• OCAJP 7 prerequisite for OCPJP 7
• OCAJP 8 prerequisite for OCPJP 8
• Don’t have to book OCAJP before OCPJP but won’t• Don’t have to book OCAJP before OCPJP but won’t
receive certification until both are passed
• Upgrades
• Different path for upgrade
• From OCPJP 7
• From previous versions (including SCJP - Java SE 1.4/5/6)
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Upgrades
OCPJP 8
Upgrade from
OPCJP 7 (Beta)
OCPJP 8
Upgrade from
Java 6 and prior
(Beta)
Exam
Java SE 8
Programmer II
1Z0-810
Java SE 8
Programmer II
1Z0-813
OCPJP 8 Upgrade
• Lambda Expressions
• Built-in Lambda Types
• Filtering Collections with
Lambdas
• Collection Operations
Beta – only $50
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1Z0-810 1Z0-813
Duration ??? 150-225 min
Questions ??? ???
Passing Score TBD TBD
Study
Materials
Java SE 8
New Features
Java SE 8
New Features
Mock Test No No
• Collection Operations
with Lambdas
• Parallel Streams
• Advanced Lambda
Cookbook
• Method Enhancements
• Java 8 Date/Time API
• JavaScript with Nashorn
Books for OCAJP and OCPJP
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OCE Java EE (6) Developer
OCEEJBD 6 OCEJPA 6 OCEJWCD 6 OCEJSFD 6 OCEJWSD 6
Exam
Java EE 6
Enterprise
JavaBeans
Developer
Certified Expert
1Z0-895
Java EE 6
Java
Persistence API
Developer
Certified Expert
1Z0-898
Java EE 6
Web
Component
Developer
Certified Expert
1Z0-899
Java EE 6
JavaServer Faces
Developer
Certified Expert
1Z0-896
Java EE 6
Web Services
Developer
Certified Expert
1Z0-897
Duration 110 min 135 min 140 min 120 min 90 min
Questions 60 64 57 87 55
Passing Score 73% 61% 64% 70% 65%
Study
Materials
Java EE 6:
Develop
Business
Components
with JMS & EJBs,
Study notes
EJB Spec
Java EE 6:
Develop
Database
Applications with
JPA,
Study notes
JPA Spec
Java EE 6:
Develop Web
Components
with Servlets &
JSPs,
Lyons book,
Servlet/JSP Spec
Java EE 6:
Develop Web
Applications with
JSF,
JSF Spec
Java EE 6:
Develop Web
Services with
JAX-WS&JAX-RS,
Study guide
SOAP, WSDL and
REST Spec
Mock Test Yes Yes Yes No Yes
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OCE Exam Objectives
OCEEJBD 6
• Java EE Basics
• Session Beans
• Implementing, Accessing,
Advanced Concepts, Singleton
• Messaging and Message-Driven
OCEJPA 6
• Java Persistence API
• JPA Entities
• Entity Manager
• Modeling Entity Relationships
• Entity Inheritance and
• Messaging and Message-Driven
Beans
• Timer Services Objectives
• Interceptor Classes and
Methods
• Transactions
• Security
• EJB Best Practices
• Entity Inheritance and
Object-Relational Mapping
• Persisting Enums and Collections
• Querying
• JPA Query Language
• JPA Criteria API
• JPA in a Container
• Transactions and Locking
• Advanced JPA Concepts
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OCE Exam Objectives #2
OCEJWCD 6
• Java Servlets
• Java Server Pages
• MVC Design
• Servlet's environment
• Containers for Servlets
and JSP
OCEJSFD 6
• JSF2.0 Essentials
• JSF Navigation Model
• Data Conversion and
Validation model
• Event Handling
OCEJWSD 6
• SOAP web service
• RESTful web service
• SOAP and RESTful services
by EJB component
• Java EE security for SOAP
web serviceand JSP
• Views
• Developing JSP pages
• JSP pages using custom
tags
• Controller facilities
• Options for the Model
• Asynchronous web
applications
• Web application
security
• Event Handling
• Data table and
Composite
Components
• Custom Components
• Security
• Test, Package, and
Deploy
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• Java EE security for SOAP
web service
• Web service clients for
SOAP and RESTful services
• Handlers for SOAP services
• Low-level SOAP services
• MTOM and MIME
• WS-Addressing with SOAP
service
• Message Level security
• Best practices
OCE Experiences
• Example – OCEJWSD 6
• Useful if you work (a lot) with web services
(SOAP/REST)
• Getting more detailed info• Getting more detailed info
• A lot of info probably you won’t use ☺
• JavaRanch is your friend
• Info (study guide, mocks)
• Q&A on forum
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Master (OCM) steps
• OCMJD 6 – Oracle Certified Master, Java SE 6 Developer
OCPJP
certificate
1 course
(out of 9)
Assignment
1Z0-855
Essay
1Z0-856
OCMJD
certificate
• OCMJEA 6 – Oracle Certified Master, Java EE 6 Enterprise Architect
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1 course
(out of 13)
Exam
1Z0-807
Assignment
1Z0-865
Essay
1Z0-866
OCMJEA
certificate
OCM Objectives
OCMJD 6 – Developer OCMJEA 6 – Architect
Courses
Possible courses (ILT, LVC, TOD or ULS, not self-study):
• Developing Applications with Java EE 6 on WebLogic
Server 12c
• Java SE 7 New Features
• Java SE 7 Programming
• Java SE 7 Fundamentals
• Object-Oriented Analysis and Design Using UML
• Java SE 7 Develop Rich Client Applications
Possible courses (ILT, LVC, TOD or ULS, not self-study):
• Architect Enterprise applications with Java EE
• Developing Applications for the Java EE 6 Platform
• Java Design Patterns
• Java EE 6 Develop Business Components with JMS & EJBs
• Java EE 6 Develop Database Applications with JPA
• Java SE 7 Fundamentals
• Java SE 7 Programming
Courses
• Java SE 7 Develop Rich Client Applications
• Java Performance Tuning with Mission Control & Flight
Recorder
• Java SE 8 Fundamentals
• Java SE 8 Programming
• Java SE 7 Programming
• Web Component Development with Servlets & JSPs, Java EE 6
• Java EE 6 Develop Web Services with JAX-WS & JAX-RS
• Java EE 7 New Features
• Object-Oriented Analysis and Design Using UML
• Java SE 8 Fundamentals
• Java SE 8 Programming
Exam
N/A Java EE 6 Enterprise Architect Certified Master 1Z0-807
150 mins, 60 questions, 71% pass score
• Application Design Concepts and Principles
• Common Architectures
• Integration and Messaging
• Business Tier Technologies
• Web Tier Technologies
• Design Patterns
• Security
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OCM Objectives #2
OCMJD 6 – Developer OCMJEA 6 – Architect
Assignment
Java SE 6 Developer Certified Master Assignment
1Z0-855 – in 6 months from purchase
80% pass score (immediate fails – very strict)
Java application program with:
• GUI demonstrating good principles of design
• Network connection and protocol
• Network server
Java (EE) Enterprise Architect Certified Master
Assignment 1Z0-865 – in 6 months from purchase
• Application Design Concepts and Principles
• Common Architectures
• Integration and Messaging
• Business Tier Technologies
• Web Tier Technologies
Assignment
• Network server
• Database
Marking Criteria: General Considerations (20%),
Documentation (12.5%), Object-Oriented Design (12.5%),
GUI (17.5%), Locking (20%), Language Fluency (17.5%)
• Web Tier Technologies
• Applicability of Java EE Technology
• Patterns
• Security
Stu
dy
Enthuware: Complete Guidance, Pre Submission Validation,
Sample Projects
Practice Guide (Amritendu), other books (next slide)
Essay
Java SE 6 Developer Certified Master Essay
1Z0-856 – 120 mins
Regarding application created in the assignment:
• Major choices you made
• Main advantages and disadvantages of your choices
• Justify your choices – comparison of design and
implementation objectives
Java (EE) Enterprise Architect Certified Master Essay
1Z0-866 – 120 mins
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Books
• Books for architects ☺
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Certification Pros and Cons
• Java Certificate does
not get expired
• A waste of money if it
doesn’t bring expectednot get expired
• Internationally
recognized
doesn’t bring expected
results
• Some certificates more
expensive than the
others (e.g. OCM)
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OCM Experience
• More expensive than the others …
• Why do you really want to do it?
• Gain knowledge?
• Prove something to others or yourself?• Prove something to others or yourself?
• Become effective architect?
• Show off?
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An effective architect
• While tech skills are necessary to be an effective
architect they are not enough
• Architects must:
• be effective communicators
• work well with other team members• work well with other team members
• be able to understand the business aspects and
requirements for the end user areas their applications
support
• None of these facets of being an effective architects
is measured by any of the certification exams!
• How would that exam even look like?
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What to expect?
• Once you finally make it …
• If you are an employer
• Easier applying to tenders
• Oracle partnership
• If you are a freelancer• If you are a freelancer
• LinkedIn headhunters
• Spotlight
• If you are an employee
• Raise?
• Promotion?
• Recognition?
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A lot of questions!
Does it really happen?!?
Is it worth it at all?!?
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Finally – The Master
I think you know the answer... It is worth it!
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Booking Exam how-to
• Register for a exam via Pearson VUE
• Register and pay Pearson VUE directly
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• Purchase exam voucher from Oracle and register at Pearson
VUE
• Phone a Pearson VUE certification provider• Phone a Pearson VUE certification provider
• ZG: KING ICT, SRCE, Recro-Net, Algebra, T-Comp, SPAN, TVZ, Infosistem
• RI: University of Rijeka
• Exam vouchers
• Have an expiration date – most expire after 12 months
• One free retake?
• Retake exam – registration allowed after 14 days
• Rescheduling exam – at least 1 business day before exam
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Buying and Writing Exam
• Buying Exam
• Prices – most of the exams are approx. 1360 HRK
• Beta exam for 50 USD ☺
• Also OCAJP and OCPJP value package (course + voucher)
4384 HRK4384 HRK
• Writing Exam
• Closed book
• Learn the "2 minute rule" to answer
• Objectives and questions can change, not all count
• Old topics can be asked
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Exam and Assignment Rules
• After the exam – certview.oracle.com and print
• A certificate "business card"
• Certificates send via regular mail in print
• Submission of assignment and essay• Submission of assignment and essay
• Both assignment and essay within 6 months of purchase
• Assignment must be submitted before you register for
the essay
• Resubmission of assignment
• Must be submitted within 30 days of failure notification by email
• Required to purchase a new assignment and retake the essay
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Criteria for Business Levels
• For Oracle Specializations (for Gold, Platinum and Diamond Level)
Specialization Business Criteria Competency Criteria
Java ME 1 OPN Membership Gold+
2 Customer References
2 x OCPJMAD or OCPJP/SCJP 5/6
Java SE 7 OPN Membership Gold+ 2 x OCAJP 7 or OCPJP 7
• For IBM PartnerWorld level
• Recognizes technical OCPJP (SCJP) and OCMJD (SCJD)
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Java SE 7 OPN Membership Gold+
2 Customer References
2 x OCAJP 7 or OCPJP 7
Java SE 8
(FY15-Q4)
OPN Membership Gold+
2 Customer References
2 x OCAJP 8
Java EE 8 OPN Membership Gold+
2 Customer References
2 x OCEEJBD 6 or OCEJPA 6 or OCEJWCD 6 or
OCEJSFD 6 or OCEJWSD 6 or OCMJEA 6
Tips and Tricks
• Books – already mentioned …
• Enthuware mock exams
• OCA/OCP/OCE Simulator enthuware.com
• CodeRanch.com (and JavaRanch) forums
• www.coderanch.com/forums/c/7/certification• www.coderanch.com/forums/c/7/certification
• Help from colleagues
• HUJAK forum (LinkedIn group discussions)
• Local studying groups (hujak.hr/certifikacija)
• Other JUGs (e.g. Jozi JUG)
• …
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• Free Exam Retake – Java Exam Registration
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• Up to 20% discount• Up to 20% discount
• Course/Seminar + 1 ePractice Exam + 1 Exam Voucher
• Available: OCAJP, OCPJP, OCEEJBD, OCEJPA, OCEJWCD,
OCMJEA
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• Available: OCPJP, OCEJWCD
• Oracle Learning Streams - Limited Time Special Offer
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• Questions?
• branko.mihaljevic@hujak.hr
• tihomir.smudj@s2is.hr
• aleksander.radovan@hujak.hr
Thank you &
greetings from HUJAK!
aleksander.radovan@hujak.hr
• Web hujak.hr
• LinkedIn group 4320174
• Facebook HUJAK.hr
• Twitter HUJAK_hr
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Extra slides for discussion
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Java certificates categories
• Java SE
• OCAJP – Oracle Certified Associate, Java SE 7 or 8 Programmer
• OCPJP – Oracle Certified Professional, Java SE 7 or 8 Programmer
• OCMJD – Oracle Certified Master, Java SE 6 Developer
• Java EE
• OCEEJBD – Oracle Certified Expert, Java EE 6 Enterprise JavaBeans• OCEEJBD – Oracle Certified Expert, Java EE 6 Enterprise JavaBeans
Developer
• OCEJPA – Oracle Certified Expert, Java EE 6 Java Persistence API Developer
• OCEJSFD – Oracle Certified Expert, Java EE 6 JavaServer Faces Developer
• OCEJWSD – Oracle Certified Expert, Java EE 6 Web Services Developer
• OCEJWCD – Oracle Certified Expert, Java EE 6 Web Component Developer
• OCMJEA – Oracle Certified Master, Java EE 6 Enterprise Architect
• Java ME
• OCPJMAD – Oracle Certified Professional, Java ME 1 Mobile Application
Developer
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Training & Certification
All-in-One #1
• Training & Certification, All-in-One
• Up to 20% discount
• Course/Seminar + 1 ePractice Exam + 1 Exam Voucher
• Available offers – Java SE
• Java SE 6 Associate Certification Discount Package
• Self-Study – 5,480 HRK -20%• Self-Study – 5,480 HRK -20%
• Java SE 6 Programmer Certification Discount Package
• Self-Study – 5,480 HRK -20%
• Oracle Certified Associate, Java SE 7 Programmer Certification Discount
Package
• Live Virtual Class and In-Class Training – 10,160 HRK -20%
• Training On Demand – 9,610 HRK -20%
• Oracle Certified Professional, Java SE 7 Programmer Certification Discount
Package
• Live Virtual Class, Training On Demand and In-Class Training – 10,160 HRK -20%
• Oracle Certified Professional, Java SE 7 Programmer Upgrade Certification
Discount Package
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Training & Certification
All-in-One #2
• Available offers – Java EE
• Java Enterprise Architect Certification Discount Package
• Self-Study – 10,030 HRK -20%
• Live Virtual Class, Training On Demand and In-Class Training) – 18,780
HRK -20%
• Java EE 6 Enterprise JavaBeans Developer Certification Discount
Package
• Java EE 6 Enterprise JavaBeans Developer Certification Discount
Package
• Self-Study – 4,930 HRK -20%
• Live Virtual Class and In-Class Training – 10,760 HRK -20%
• Java EE 6 Java Persistence API Developer Certification Discount
Package
• Self-Study – 4,930 HRK -20%
• Live Virtual Class and In-Class Training – 10,760 HRK -20%
• Java EE 6 Web Component Developer Certified Expert Certification
Discount Package
• Self-Study – 7,310 HRK -20%
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Exam Prep Seminar Packages
• Oracle Exam Prep Seminar Packages
• Exam Prep Seminar + 1 Exam Voucher + 1 ePractice Exam
• Exam Prep Seminar + 1 Exam Voucher
• Available offers SE/EE
• Exam Prep Seminar Discount Package: Java SE 6 Programmer
(Training On Demand) – 3,560 HRK -20%(Training On Demand) – 3,560 HRK -20%
• Exam Prep Seminar Discount Package: OCA Java SE 7 Programmer I
(Training On Demand) – 3,560 HRK -20%
• Exam Prep Seminar Discount Package: OCP Java SE 7 Programmer II
(Training On Demand) – 3,560 HRK -20%
• Exam Prep Seminar Value Package: OCE Java EE 5/6 Web
Component Developer (Training On Demand) – 3,710 HRK -20%
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JavaCro'15 - Java Certification – in theory and practice - Branko Mihaljević, Tihomir Smuđ, Aleksander Radovan, Jurica Križanić

  • 1. Java Certification – in theory and practice HUJAK Hrvatska udruga Java korisnika www.hujak.hr Branko Mihaljević Tihomir Smuđ Aleksander Radovan Jurica Križanić
  • 2. Branko Mihaljević • IT educator, IT manager, Software architect, IT Entrepreneur • Education and Research • 12 years at FER • 2 years at Algebra and VERN' • Currently employed at • MSc, PhD, DSM • HUJAK – one of the founders and JUG leader / president of HUJAK for 3.5 years • Currently employed at RIT Croatia • Professional experience • 15+ years freelancer • 7 years CTO and co-owner at Beta Tau Beta (BTB) • Currently (2 years) CEO and owner at/of ITERAGO www.hujak.hr2
  • 3. Tihomir Smuđ • Software Architect, Software Developer, Project manager, IT Entrepreneur • Professional experience • 4 years CTO at RAO • 4 years Senior Java Developer at Infodom 2.5 years CTO and owner• HUJAK – member • Certificates • Sun Certified Java Programmer • Oracle Certified Master, Java EE 5 Enterprise Architect • 2.5 years CTO and owner at S2 informacijski sustavi www.hujak.hr3
  • 4. Aleksander Radovan • Software Architect, Software Developer, Scrum Master, IT Educator • Education and Research • Senior Lecturer degree • 10 years at TVZ • 4 years at VVG • MSc, PhD candidate • HUJAK – president of The Board of Education • Certificates • OCAJP 7 • 1 year at Algebra • Professional experience • 10+ years experience with Java • Currently employed as Java Team Lead at KING ICT www.hujak.hr4
  • 5. Java Certification – Can I do it? • 800.000+ developers have some Java certification • Out of 9.000.000 Java developers • 30.000+ new certifications/year • Afsah Shafquat, Pakistan • SCJP at age of 12 (2001) • SCWCD at age of 12 (2001) • SCBCD at age of 14 (2003) • IBMCJ2EED at age of 14 (2003) • Suril Rakesh Shah, India• Suril Rakesh Shah, India • SCJP at age of 10 (2002) • Afrah Shafquat (sister), Pakistan • SCJP at age of 11 (2003) • Dishaan Ahuja • SJCP at age of 11 (2005) • SCWCD at age of 12 (2006) • SCBCD at age of 13 (2007) • Nyemahame Allwell Worgu • SCJP at age of 12 (2007) www.hujak.hr5 Your Name ☺☺☺☺
  • 6. Why certify? • One of the highly recognized certifications • Higher earning potential ($$$) • Hiring advantages over non-certified professionals • Skilled Java developers are in high demand • Increased performance • Boost your confidence • Address knowledge and skill gaps and sharpen your mind • Your employer may pay for it ☺ • Networking and community benefits • Help your company increase business www.hujak.hr6
  • 7. Some marketing stuff ☺☺☺☺ • Value of IT Certifications Presentation, CompTIA, October 14, 2014 • 93% of Hiring Managers believe certifications are beneficial • Oracle Certification Survey • 87% - certification enhances their professional credibility • 84% - have seen their job prospects improve • 70% - improved their earning power• 70% - improved their earning power • 83% - more productive in their jobs • 90% - provide a higher level of service • 80% - helps them tackle complex issues & projects • Employment Benefits • 90% - certified to increase knowledge or skills • 90% - credibility when looking for a new job • 55% - remain in their jobs longer if their employer helps them become certified www.hujak.hr7
  • 8. Where to find more info? education.oracle.com www.hujak.hr8
  • 9. Java certifications by Oracle Java SEJava EE www.hujak.hr9
  • 10. Other Java certifications • O’Reilly School of Technology certifications • Java Programming Certificate • http://www.oreillyschool.com/certificate-programs/java- programming/ • Advanced Java Programming Certificate • http://www.oreillyschool.com/certificate-programs/advanced-java-• http://www.oreillyschool.com/certificate-programs/advanced-java- programming/ • Spring certification • Certified Spring Professional • Certified Spring Web Application Developer • https://pivotal.io/training#spring • http://www.javacodegeeks.com/2014/06/springsource-certified- spring-professional.html • Other specialized certifications for specific products/tools www.hujak.hr10
  • 11. Java Certification Roadmap Oracle Certified Professional (OCP) Oracle Certified Associate (OCA) Java SE 5/6, 7 or 8 Programmer Java SE 5, 6, 7 or 8 Programmer Java ME 1 Mobile Application Developer www.hujak.hr11 Oracle Certified Master (OCM) Oracle Certified Expert (OCE) Java EE 6 Java Persistence API Developer Java EE 6 Web Component Developer Java EE 6 Enterprise JavaBeans Developer Java EE 5 or 6 Enterprise Architect Java SE 6 Developer Java EE 6 JavaServer Faces Developer Java EE 6 Web Services Developer Image by HUJAK, 2015
  • 12. Certificate Acronyms • OCA – Oracle Certified Associate • OCAJP – Oracle Certified Associate, Java SE 5/6, 7 or 8 Programmer • OCP – Oracle Certified Professional • OCPJP – Oracle Certified Professional, Java SE 5, 6, 7 or 8 Programmer • OCPJMAD – Oracle Certified Professional, Java ME 1 Mobile Application Developer • OCPJWCD – Oracle Certified Professional, Java EE 5 Web Component Developer • OCPJWSD – Oracle Certified Professional, Java EE 5 Web Services Developer• OCPJWSD – Oracle Certified Professional, Java EE 5 Web Services Developer • OCPJBCD – Oracle Certified Professional, Java EE 5 Business Component Developer • OCE – Oracle Certified Expert • OCEEJBD – Oracle Certified Expert, Java EE 6 Enterprise JavaBeans Developer • OCEJPA – Oracle Certified Expert, Java EE 6 Java Persistence API Developer • OCEJSFD – Oracle Certified Expert, Java EE 6 JavaServer Faces Developer • OCEJWSD – Oracle Certified Expert, Java EE 6 Web Services Developer • OCEJWCD – Oracle Certified Expert, Java EE 6 Web Component Developer • OCM – Oracle Certified Master • OCMJD – Oracle Certified Master, Java SE 6 Developer • OCMJEA – Oracle Certified Master, Java EE 5 or 6 Enterprise Architect www.hujak.hr12
  • 13. Java SE Programmer OCAJP 7 OCAJP 8 OCPJP 7 OCPJP 8 Beta (info from April) Exam Java SE 7 Programmer I 1Z0-803 Java SE 8 Programmer I 1Z0-808 Java SE 7 Programmer II 1Z0-804 Java SE 8 Programmer II 1Z0-809 Duration 120 min 150 min 150 min 150-210 min Questions 70 77 90 ??? Passing Score 63% 65% 65% TBD Study Materials Java SE 7 Fundamentals, Sierra & Bates, Gupta, Herrera Java SE 8 Fundamentals, Boyarsky & Selikoff Java SE 7 Programming, Sierra & Bates, Gupta, Herrera +Java SE 8 New Features, (Boyarsky & Selikoff, Dec 2015?) Mock Test Yes Yes Yes No www.hujak.hr13
  • 14. OCAJP Exam Objectives OCAJP 7 • Java Basics • Data Types • Operators and Decision Constructs Arrays OCAJP 8 • Java Basics • Data Types • Operators and Decision Constructs Arrays• Arrays • Loops • Methods and Encapsulation • Inheritance • Exceptions • Arrays • Loops • Methods and Encapsulation • Inheritance • Exceptions • Selected classes from Java API • StringBuilder, Strings, calendar data classes, ArrayList, Lambda expressions www.hujak.hr14
  • 15. OCAJP Experience • Only basics covered, but be careful! • ~ 100 seconds per question • Some awkward questions, anti-practice examples • Many "does not compile" answers Cherry picking first, long-text questions later• Cherry picking first, long-text questions later • Mock exams very useful • Good investment in OCA/OCP books with "Test simulator" • Results available 30 minutes after the exam, sent to email www.hujak.hr15
  • 16. OCAJP Example Question¸¸ • Test question examples • From OCA/OCP Java SE 7 Programmer I & II Study Guide" www.hujak.hr16 What is the result?
  • 18. OCPJP Exam Objectives OCPJP 7 • Class Design • Advanced Class Design • Object-Orientated Design Principles • Generics and Collections Beta (April 25th) - only $50 • Class Design • Advanced Class Design • Generics and Collections • Lambda Built-in Functional Interface OCPJP 8 • Generics and Collections • String Processing • Exceptions and Assertions • I/O Fundamentals • File I/O (NIO.2) • Database Apps (JDBC) • Threads • Concurrency • Localization www.hujak.hr18 Educated guess – out of beta in September? Interface • Java Stream API • Exceptions and Assertions • Java 8 Date/Time API • I/O Fundamentals • File I/O (NIO.2) • Concurrency • Database Apps (JDBC) • Localization
  • 19. Prerequisites and Upgrades • Prerequisites • OCAJP 7 prerequisite for OCPJP 7 • OCAJP 8 prerequisite for OCPJP 8 • Don’t have to book OCAJP before OCPJP but won’t• Don’t have to book OCAJP before OCPJP but won’t receive certification until both are passed • Upgrades • Different path for upgrade • From OCPJP 7 • From previous versions (including SCJP - Java SE 1.4/5/6) www.hujak.hr19
  • 20. Upgrades OCPJP 8 Upgrade from OPCJP 7 (Beta) OCPJP 8 Upgrade from Java 6 and prior (Beta) Exam Java SE 8 Programmer II 1Z0-810 Java SE 8 Programmer II 1Z0-813 OCPJP 8 Upgrade • Lambda Expressions • Built-in Lambda Types • Filtering Collections with Lambdas • Collection Operations Beta – only $50 www.hujak.hr20 1Z0-810 1Z0-813 Duration ??? 150-225 min Questions ??? ??? Passing Score TBD TBD Study Materials Java SE 8 New Features Java SE 8 New Features Mock Test No No • Collection Operations with Lambdas • Parallel Streams • Advanced Lambda Cookbook • Method Enhancements • Java 8 Date/Time API • JavaScript with Nashorn
  • 21. Books for OCAJP and OCPJP www.hujak.hr21
  • 22. OCE Java EE (6) Developer OCEEJBD 6 OCEJPA 6 OCEJWCD 6 OCEJSFD 6 OCEJWSD 6 Exam Java EE 6 Enterprise JavaBeans Developer Certified Expert 1Z0-895 Java EE 6 Java Persistence API Developer Certified Expert 1Z0-898 Java EE 6 Web Component Developer Certified Expert 1Z0-899 Java EE 6 JavaServer Faces Developer Certified Expert 1Z0-896 Java EE 6 Web Services Developer Certified Expert 1Z0-897 Duration 110 min 135 min 140 min 120 min 90 min Questions 60 64 57 87 55 Passing Score 73% 61% 64% 70% 65% Study Materials Java EE 6: Develop Business Components with JMS & EJBs, Study notes EJB Spec Java EE 6: Develop Database Applications with JPA, Study notes JPA Spec Java EE 6: Develop Web Components with Servlets & JSPs, Lyons book, Servlet/JSP Spec Java EE 6: Develop Web Applications with JSF, JSF Spec Java EE 6: Develop Web Services with JAX-WS&JAX-RS, Study guide SOAP, WSDL and REST Spec Mock Test Yes Yes Yes No Yes www.hujak.hr22
  • 23. OCE Exam Objectives OCEEJBD 6 • Java EE Basics • Session Beans • Implementing, Accessing, Advanced Concepts, Singleton • Messaging and Message-Driven OCEJPA 6 • Java Persistence API • JPA Entities • Entity Manager • Modeling Entity Relationships • Entity Inheritance and • Messaging and Message-Driven Beans • Timer Services Objectives • Interceptor Classes and Methods • Transactions • Security • EJB Best Practices • Entity Inheritance and Object-Relational Mapping • Persisting Enums and Collections • Querying • JPA Query Language • JPA Criteria API • JPA in a Container • Transactions and Locking • Advanced JPA Concepts www.hujak.hr23
  • 24. OCE Exam Objectives #2 OCEJWCD 6 • Java Servlets • Java Server Pages • MVC Design • Servlet's environment • Containers for Servlets and JSP OCEJSFD 6 • JSF2.0 Essentials • JSF Navigation Model • Data Conversion and Validation model • Event Handling OCEJWSD 6 • SOAP web service • RESTful web service • SOAP and RESTful services by EJB component • Java EE security for SOAP web serviceand JSP • Views • Developing JSP pages • JSP pages using custom tags • Controller facilities • Options for the Model • Asynchronous web applications • Web application security • Event Handling • Data table and Composite Components • Custom Components • Security • Test, Package, and Deploy www.hujak.hr24 • Java EE security for SOAP web service • Web service clients for SOAP and RESTful services • Handlers for SOAP services • Low-level SOAP services • MTOM and MIME • WS-Addressing with SOAP service • Message Level security • Best practices
  • 25. OCE Experiences • Example – OCEJWSD 6 • Useful if you work (a lot) with web services (SOAP/REST) • Getting more detailed info• Getting more detailed info • A lot of info probably you won’t use ☺ • JavaRanch is your friend • Info (study guide, mocks) • Q&A on forum www.hujak.hr25
  • 26. Master (OCM) steps • OCMJD 6 – Oracle Certified Master, Java SE 6 Developer OCPJP certificate 1 course (out of 9) Assignment 1Z0-855 Essay 1Z0-856 OCMJD certificate • OCMJEA 6 – Oracle Certified Master, Java EE 6 Enterprise Architect www.hujak.hr26 1 course (out of 13) Exam 1Z0-807 Assignment 1Z0-865 Essay 1Z0-866 OCMJEA certificate
  • 27. OCM Objectives OCMJD 6 – Developer OCMJEA 6 – Architect Courses Possible courses (ILT, LVC, TOD or ULS, not self-study): • Developing Applications with Java EE 6 on WebLogic Server 12c • Java SE 7 New Features • Java SE 7 Programming • Java SE 7 Fundamentals • Object-Oriented Analysis and Design Using UML • Java SE 7 Develop Rich Client Applications Possible courses (ILT, LVC, TOD or ULS, not self-study): • Architect Enterprise applications with Java EE • Developing Applications for the Java EE 6 Platform • Java Design Patterns • Java EE 6 Develop Business Components with JMS & EJBs • Java EE 6 Develop Database Applications with JPA • Java SE 7 Fundamentals • Java SE 7 Programming Courses • Java SE 7 Develop Rich Client Applications • Java Performance Tuning with Mission Control & Flight Recorder • Java SE 8 Fundamentals • Java SE 8 Programming • Java SE 7 Programming • Web Component Development with Servlets & JSPs, Java EE 6 • Java EE 6 Develop Web Services with JAX-WS & JAX-RS • Java EE 7 New Features • Object-Oriented Analysis and Design Using UML • Java SE 8 Fundamentals • Java SE 8 Programming Exam N/A Java EE 6 Enterprise Architect Certified Master 1Z0-807 150 mins, 60 questions, 71% pass score • Application Design Concepts and Principles • Common Architectures • Integration and Messaging • Business Tier Technologies • Web Tier Technologies • Design Patterns • Security www.hujak.hr27
  • 28. OCM Objectives #2 OCMJD 6 – Developer OCMJEA 6 – Architect Assignment Java SE 6 Developer Certified Master Assignment 1Z0-855 – in 6 months from purchase 80% pass score (immediate fails – very strict) Java application program with: • GUI demonstrating good principles of design • Network connection and protocol • Network server Java (EE) Enterprise Architect Certified Master Assignment 1Z0-865 – in 6 months from purchase • Application Design Concepts and Principles • Common Architectures • Integration and Messaging • Business Tier Technologies • Web Tier Technologies Assignment • Network server • Database Marking Criteria: General Considerations (20%), Documentation (12.5%), Object-Oriented Design (12.5%), GUI (17.5%), Locking (20%), Language Fluency (17.5%) • Web Tier Technologies • Applicability of Java EE Technology • Patterns • Security Stu dy Enthuware: Complete Guidance, Pre Submission Validation, Sample Projects Practice Guide (Amritendu), other books (next slide) Essay Java SE 6 Developer Certified Master Essay 1Z0-856 – 120 mins Regarding application created in the assignment: • Major choices you made • Main advantages and disadvantages of your choices • Justify your choices – comparison of design and implementation objectives Java (EE) Enterprise Architect Certified Master Essay 1Z0-866 – 120 mins www.hujak.hr28
  • 29. Books • Books for architects ☺ www.hujak.hr29
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  • 33. What to expect? • Once you finally make it … • If you are an employer • Easier applying to tenders • Oracle partnership • If you are a freelancer• If you are a freelancer • LinkedIn headhunters • Spotlight • If you are an employee • Raise? • Promotion? • Recognition? www.hujak.hr33
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  • 39. Criteria for Business Levels • For Oracle Specializations (for Gold, Platinum and Diamond Level) Specialization Business Criteria Competency Criteria Java ME 1 OPN Membership Gold+ 2 Customer References 2 x OCPJMAD or OCPJP/SCJP 5/6 Java SE 7 OPN Membership Gold+ 2 x OCAJP 7 or OCPJP 7 • For IBM PartnerWorld level • Recognizes technical OCPJP (SCJP) and OCMJD (SCJD) www.hujak.hr39 Java SE 7 OPN Membership Gold+ 2 Customer References 2 x OCAJP 7 or OCPJP 7 Java SE 8 (FY15-Q4) OPN Membership Gold+ 2 Customer References 2 x OCAJP 8 Java EE 8 OPN Membership Gold+ 2 Customer References 2 x OCEEJBD 6 or OCEJPA 6 or OCEJWCD 6 or OCEJSFD 6 or OCEJWSD 6 or OCMJEA 6
  • 40. Tips and Tricks • Books – already mentioned … • Enthuware mock exams • OCA/OCP/OCE Simulator enthuware.com • CodeRanch.com (and JavaRanch) forums • www.coderanch.com/forums/c/7/certification• www.coderanch.com/forums/c/7/certification • Help from colleagues • HUJAK forum (LinkedIn group discussions) • Local studying groups (hujak.hr/certifikacija) • Other JUGs (e.g. Jozi JUG) • … www.hujak.hr40
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