You can read my response to my post does Java Certification adds value to your career. I am not agreed with upgrading your Java certification with every release, it doesn't make much sense to me, but many programmers prefer to get certified and keep it updated.īy the way, many Java programmers also ask me, whether doing Java certification benefits in a job search or in a long-term Java programming role, In short, Yes, they do. Since Java gets new language features with every new release, subsequently a new certification title is introduced. I see there is a lot of confusion among certification nowadays, but essentially they are of the same level at previous SCJP.

After Oracle took over Sun in early 2010, it changed names of all the examination from SCJP to OCPJP or OCJP, and now OCA and OCP for Java SE 7 and Java SE 8. There was a time when Sun Certification was very hot and programmers feel proud of being Sun Certified Java Professional(SCJP).