Wednesday, October 10, 2018

Steps to Become a Certified Java Programmer


INTRODUCTION

Have I seen many Java programmers in doubt as to whether or not they go to Java certifications? If the Java certificate will help them earn a better salary? or after becoming certified in Java by Oracle will help them get a job. In this article, we will see what are the benefits of obtaining certification in Java . I know that higher income, better job prospects and a better promotion opportunity are at the top of the benefits of becoming a certified Java professional, but this certification offers much more value than that. In addition to all these tangible benefits, the most important thing is that you learn Java better, which will help you anywhere, as in your daily work and in interviews.

Another common question that many Java developers asked me is whether I should go to OCPJP 7 (Oracle Certified Professional for Java SE 7) or OCAJP 8 (Oracle Certified Associate for Java SE 8) or you need to pass OCA before going to OCP Java SE 7

More a doubt is in his appointment, especially after the acquisition of Sun Microsystems by Oracle. These certifications are known as different names, for example The SCJP (Sun Certified Java Programmer) remains the most popular name for Java certification than the OCP.

Well, getting Java certification and recognition is always good for your career, knowledge and confidence, but it's even more important for beginner and junior Java developers, who just started their career.

They are those who need something extra, in addition to their regular computer diploma to impress the prospective employer and gain advantage over the other candidates.

There are many advantages and reasons why Java certifications, such as SCJP, also known as OCPJP, are good for Java programmers, and everyone has their own reasons to make sure. I think the following 10 reasons make sense because you must become a certified Java programmer.

Why become certified in Java?

There are many reasons why the OCPJP should become a certified Java professional by Oracle, and I am convinced with the long-term value that it adds to your career, knowledge and personality, and I hope that some of these reasons also help you to see The value of becoming certified in Java.

I know that everyone has their own reasons for obtaining Oracle certification, but a better salary, more job opportunities and recognition are at the top of the list.
I am also eager to hear your reasons for obtaining Java certification. I'm sure this will help Java programmers who want to obtain certification and look for possible benefits that can be added to their careers.

1) Opportunity to learn Java better

Java certifications offer you an opportunity to learn the Java programming language very close in a short space of time. You not only learn about the basics, but also the subtle details of the essential Java APIs.

The Java SE 8 exam curriculum has been designed as well as you will be exposed to the Java concept, object-oriented design patterns, file entry and exit manipulation, exception manipulation, Java database connectivity, collections and generic Java, garbage collectors and different GC algorithms, multi-chain and concurrency and many other important issues are part of the certification objective.

Once a beginner goes through this rigorous program he is forced to understand the Java programming language very well.

2) Help to pass written Java tests

Java Certifications helps the beginner to clean written tests. At the coolest level, the competition is much higher than at the level experienced and many programmers are applying to the same job and companies often use a written test to filter out that large number of candidates.

Once certified in Java, there is a good chance that you will clean all of these Java programs in written tests with little or no effort. Some companies even offer direct interview opportunities to Java developers certified by Oracle.

By the way, ready to prepare yourself with coding questions, because Sun's certification hardly tests your programming or coding ability, which is also very important during Java interviews.

3) Hiring of Preference

Many government organizations and consulting companies working on the government project highly value Java certification. Not all work says that Java certification is essential, but there are certainly few jobs out there, which prefer a certified Java developer than the non-certified one.

By passing the Java certification as OCAJP or OCPJP with good grades, a beginner improves their chances of being called by those companies.

4) Confidence boost

Java certifications give a boost to your confidence. Even without a meaningful Java programming experience in real life, you will feel that you know Java much better, which reflects in your interview and there is more important.

I have seen the certified Java programmer perform much better on core Java issues than normal programmers. They are also very good at answering these complicated questions based on facts, about which they have no clue.

This increased confidence not only helps to clarify the interviews, but also to demand and negotiate better offers. Companies also recognize talents and have reasons to offer more.



5) Add value to the curriculum

Java certification seems very good in the curriculum. Especially if you do not have excellent academic records or something extracurricular that stands out, go to Java certification.

This will fill their gaps in the curriculum. Sometimes, it also acts as a filtering criterion.A hiring manager with 100 freshers resumes and Java junior developer has limited time for interviews. You will probably connect to the first 10 of them who have excellent academic records or Java certifications on your resume.

6) Better salary

Although it is not guaranteed, I discovered that certified Java professionals generally earn better salaries and package Java developers with the same skill set, but not certified.

One reason for this may be that the employer values ​​a certified Java professional more than those who are not. What is true, some companies mention especially that they only hire Oracle Certified Professional.

One reason for this is that they save time and cost in examining the candidate's basic Java skill by several online Java testing sites, such as the Brainbench, which is used by hiring managers to test the fundamentals of Java.

Another reason for a better package of certified Java professionals can be assigned to the power of trust and negotiation achieved by doing well in Java certification.

Once you are certified with the score of 90+, you automatically feel a confidence in yourself, which reflects when you interview and negotiate.


7) Opportunity to update your knowledge of Java

Java is changing and is changing rapidly. If you are reading blogs or following launch notes of various versions of JDK, you should know that new features have been added and existing resources have been improved. Which means that the best practices  you follow now may not be relevant when you move to a higher version of Java.

For example, if you know Java 7 resources, you will find that there are better ways to do your daily work. When Java 8 came, you would see a radically different way of handling collections using expressions and lambda flows.

It is true that you will not have a real chance to use the latest version of Java in a corporate project, I know that several projects are still using Java 1.6 and many are running in Java 1.5.

When you perform Java certification, you will get a real chance to learn new features of Java and how it affects your daily work.

The preparation for a Java SE 8 certification is much better than just reading some articles here and there, because it is a more intense and active learning. What you learn by doing Java certification will remain with yours for a long time.


8) Employer reimbursement

Many good companies, start-ups encourage their employees to develop their technical and soft skills. It is advantageous for both the company and the candidate if it is perfected, and that is why many companies pay for their cost of certification, which sometimes includes the cost of the OCPJP and the cost of buying some courses or books.

If your employer has such benefits, you should take advantage of it. In fact, this extra motivation encourages many Java programmers to become certified professionals by Oracle.

By the way, it's worth remembering that, generally, you need to work for a minimum period of six months for the same company if you pay for Java certification. If you leave the company, you will probably deduct the money paid from your salary.

Then take note of it. It is better to go to Java certification as soon as possible to get the maximum benefit.

9) Rejuvenates your learning ability

Just as an artist never satisfied with his art, a programmer must never satisfy with his skill. It is a constant learning field, but like anything else, your learning will be slower over time due to the lack of goals, opportunities and doing the same work time again and again. The Java certification provides an opportunity to rejuvenate your learning ability.

Every day you learn something new about the Java programming language, for example, Java 7 resources, Java 8 resources or something new about resources that you thought you knew very well.

Doing exercises, simulating exams and answering some difficult questions from Java simulators, such as Whizlabs, Enthuware and others, will really test your Java knowledge.

So, if you feel that your learning has become slow or if you want to test your Java skill, the OCPJP Java SE7 certifications are the best option.

10) Recognition within the team

One more reason, why you should get Java certification is to improve your position in the team. I have experience that, passing SCJP in the past and OCPJP today with good score improves your impression on the team.

People recognize their ability in Java more than before and develop a high regard for their knowledge in Java.

This is very useful, not only helps make a good friend and increases your circle of contacts. If you participate in Java groups, Java certification also improves your position in the circle.






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