Kathy ([info]lemmywinks30) wrote in [info]java_dev,
2005-08-10 09:28:00

certification

I have been studying for the java programmer certification and I was wondering if it matters which one I go for. The site lists :

Sun Certified Programmer for the Java 2 Platform, Standard Edition 5.0 (CX-310-055) - New!
Sun Certified Programmer for the Java 2 Platform, Standard Edition 5.0 Upgrade Exam (CX-310-056) - New!
Sun Certified Programmer for the Java 2 Platform, Standard Edition 1.4 (CX-310-035)
Sun Certified Programmer for the Java 2 Platform, Standard Edition 1.2 (CX-310-025)
Sun Certified Programmer for the Java 2 Platform, Standard Edition 1.4 Upgrade Exam (CX-310-036)


The topics in the 5.0 are way different from the 1.4. Would it be a waste for me to take the 1.4? Those are the subjects I have been studying for but I wonder if its kind of going backwards.....Would an employer view having the 5.0 over the 1.4 differently? Thanks.

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[info]khalidz0r

August 10 2005, 13:31:39 UTC 6 years ago

I just took the Java 1.4 one, I don't think it's a waste of time. After all you could upgrade. Also, most businesses are still using 1.4 (Actually most have just started doing that!), and will likely keep using it for a while.

[info]lemmywinks30

August 10 2005, 13:40:46 UTC 6 years ago

ok good- I would hate to have to start all over with the studying. I am nervous enough about it!

[info]chuzhestrannik

August 10 2005, 13:33:39 UTC 6 years ago

I would take 5.0. Although it is not very common now, it is the latest version which will gradually become a standard. I don't think employers care much. They don't hire people because they have certificates, but because they fit into position. And certificate is simply one of many criterias they cosider.

[info]lemmywinks30

August 10 2005, 13:41:20 UTC 6 years ago

Maybe I will start with 1.4 just to get one under the belt and then upgrade when ready. Can't hurt to have both!

[info]scubi

August 10 2005, 14:06:06 UTC 6 years ago

It would depend on the employer, whether they view having the 5.0 certification as important to them. Where I am, we're quite happy with 1.4, but there will come a time when I need to go up to 5.0.

[info]lemmywinks30

August 10 2005, 16:12:24 UTC 6 years ago

yeah I think they will be happy with the 1.4
Thanks

[info]brians_dad

August 10 2005, 15:36:26 UTC 6 years ago

If you're going to spend time on just one cert, go with 5. Most of us are jealous of anyone with a 5 cert because we're all stuck doing 1.4 (and even 1.3.1 !!!) So just go for it.

Any employer will be pleased with any certs that you have. My certs are 4 years old and they are still opening doors for me. You can be certain that somebody will disparage you for certing on 5 when they because they are on 1.4 or vice versa, but pay no attention to them.

[info]lemmywinks30

August 10 2005, 16:13:08 UTC 6 years ago

ok thanks for your advice

[info]lightning_geek

August 12 2005, 15:00:20 UTC 6 years ago

I currently have 1.2 certification :) so don't worry, I'm a jobbing programmer and people are really just interested if you can actually program in a competent manner, personally if i were you i would go for the 1.5 exam as this is the latest and then take an upgrade when 1.6 comes out.

As you may have guessed its a moving target and you will always have to upgrade if you insist on having the most uptodate piece of paper. The fact of the matter is its never been a bar to me getting a job as 1.2 certification prooved I could program java and I then just had to learn the extra bits like generics and the new io stuff etc.

Get yourself a test paper too, study and you'll pass.

[info]shamrock19

August 15 2005, 13:51:29 UTC 6 years ago

I say 1.4

Most development is in 1.4 right now. If you know 1.4 inside and out, 5.0 isn't a big leap.
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