{"id":74283,"date":"2020-01-20T10:30:45","date_gmt":"2020-01-20T10:30:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/?p=74283"},"modified":"2020-08-31T12:09:18","modified_gmt":"2020-08-31T12:09:18","slug":"java-8-upgrade-exam-retirement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/java-8-upgrade-exam-retirement\/","title":{"rendered":"Java 8 Upgrade Exam Retirement"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"p2\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"s1\">It might come as a surprise for some people that some of the most popular Oracle certification exams are retiring. Until the very end of last year, an exam retirement list was maintained by Oracle. Even though the list continues to exist, it is not being updated anymore. You need to keep a tab on the retirement list. It is because when an exam retires, it implies that the certification path also retires with it. You need to upgrade your knowledge on<\/span><span class=\"s2\">\u00a0Java 8 Upgrade Exam Retirement<\/span><span class=\"s1\">\u00a0if you have an interest in the specific domain.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"s2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/education.oracle.com\/upgrade-java-se-7-to-java-se-8-ocp-programmer\/pexam_1Z0-810\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Upgrade Java SE 7 to Java SE 8 OCP Programmer (1Z0-810)<\/a> exam <\/span><span class=\"s1\">and<\/span><span class=\"s2\">\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/education.oracle.com\/upgrade-to-java-se-8-ocp\/pexam_1Z0-813\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Upgrade to Java SE 8 OCP (Java SE 6 and all prior versions) &#8211; 1Z0-813<\/a> exam retirement\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"s1\">are<\/span><span class=\"s2\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"s1\">some of the key areas that you simply cannot ignore. By understanding details on the retiring exams, you can make plans to strengthen your skills in the technical arena.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_76 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #ea7e02;color:#ea7e02\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #ea7e02;color:#ea7e02\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/java-8-upgrade-exam-retirement\/#Impact_of_the_exam_retirement\" >Impact of the exam retirement<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/java-8-upgrade-exam-retirement\/#Cracking_Java_Certification_is_vital\" >Cracking Java Certification is vital<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/java-8-upgrade-exam-retirement\/#The_relevance_of_Java_8_certification\" >The relevance of Java 8 certification<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/java-8-upgrade-exam-retirement\/#Options_available_for_students\" >Options available for students<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/java-8-upgrade-exam-retirement\/#Retirement_of_key_certification_courses\" >Retirement of key certification courses<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Impact_of_the_exam_retirement\"><\/span><span class=\"s1\">Impact of the exam retirement<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p2\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"s1\">If you have a certificate in 1Z0-810 before the\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"s2\">1Z0-810 exam retirement<\/span><span class=\"s1\">, you do not have to worry. Your knowledge and understanding will play an important role in the competitive Information Technology arena. If you have an interest in the domain, you have the option to appear for the exam before it retires. Similarly, before the\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"s2\">1Z0-813 exam retirement<\/span><span class=\"s1\">, you can appear so that your area of expertise and technical knowledge will improve. The knowledge that you will acquire will never be a waste in the vast technologically-evolving environment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"s1\">The timely update on\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"s2\">Java 8 Upgrade Exam Retirement\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"s1\">will surely play an important role in your career. In fact, you can make suitable plans relating to the retiring\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"s2\">Java 8 certification<\/span><span class=\"s1\">\u00a0programs.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cracking_Java_Certification_is_vital\"><\/span><span class=\"s1\">Cracking Java Certification is vital<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p2\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"s1\">Today technology is evolving like never before. Making a careful and strategic plan relating to your career path is extremely important. By making plans in advance about\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"s2\">Java 8 certification<\/span><span class=\"s1\">\u00a0or your area of interest, you can have a competitive advantage. Careful planning will help you to go a long way and strengthen your know-how on Java and its diverse examinations.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"s1\">In case you are unsure about the\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"s2\">Java 8 upgrade exam<\/span><span class=\"s1\">, you must remember that<\/span><span class=\"s2\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"s1\">Java is a primary language.<\/span><span class=\"s2\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"s1\">As it is extremely critical for professional programmers, it is extremely critical. The knowledge in the vast technical field will help you in the dynamic IT arena.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"s1\">The\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"s2\">Java 8 Upgrade Exam Retirement\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"s1\">news might definitely<\/span><span class=\"s2\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"s1\">impact your decision to take the exam. In order to be on the safe side, you must opt for an exam that is available at the latest time.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_relevance_of_Java_8_certification\"><\/span><span class=\"s1\">The relevance of Java 8 certification<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p2\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"s1\">Java 8 certification is definitely an important exam that keeps learners on their toes at all times. So the news relating to\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"s2\">Java 8 Upgrade Exam Retirement<\/span><span class=\"s1\">\u00a0must have taken you by surprise. In the programming arena, it is one of the most popular exams that gives IT professionals an advantage. Apart from this, it also opens up new opportunities in the dynamic IT context.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"s1\">In case you were preparing for the exam, the retirement news by Oracle might come as a shock. But you do not have to feel that your knowledge will be a waste. Oracle is making changes by upgrading exams. This decision is being taken so that learners like you can upgrade their expertise on the subject. So there is surely good news for you! There are better certification programs by Oracle that can help you to prosper in the competitive IT arena. You must remember that the significance of the\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"s2\">Java 8 Upgrade Exam<\/span><span class=\"s1\">\u00a0matters a lot in spite of its retirement.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Options_available_for_students\"><\/span><span class=\"s1\">Options available for students<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p2\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"s1\">In case you were planning to take up the Java 8 Upgrade Exam, it is not too late. Before the exam actually retires, you can take it. The certification as well learning experience will be good for you. The experience in the certification program will help you to expand your knowledge and understanding of the technical subject. Apart from this, you will also be able to strengthen your technical expertise in the area.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"s1\">In case you are thinking about what is so good about the exam retirement news, here is the answer. Oracle is also planning to introduce new upgrade exams that you can choose from. These exams will help you to expand your technical expertise further. So there are new options before you that will help you to be an expert in the field of Java.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Oracle recently launched some new professional level certifications. You can go with these Oracle Certified Professional Certifications &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/ocpjp-java-se-11-programmer-i\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">1Z0-815<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/ocpjd-java-se-11-programmer-ii\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">1Z0-816<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/ocpjd-java-se-11-developer-upgrade-1z0-817\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">1Z0-817<\/a>.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h3 class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Retirement_of_key_certification_courses\"><\/span><span class=\"s1\">Retirement of key certification courses<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p2\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"s1\">Oracle knows how to keep IT enthusiasts and learners on their toes. The news on\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"s2\">Java 8 Upgrade Exam Retirement<\/span><span class=\"s1\">\u00a0is surely something that no one was expecting. Oracle recently made the revelation that the 1Z0-810 exam will be ineffective soon. It was the exam which was an upgrade of Java SE 7 to Java SE 8 OCP Programmer. Similarly, the news on the retirement of 1Z0-813 news was pretty shocking in the prevailing IT backdrop. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"s1\">The certification exam was an upgrade to Java SE 8 OCP, which involved Java SE 6 and the previous versions. In case you are planning to take these exams before they retire, you need to keep in mind Oracle\u2019s retake policy. According to the policy, you will not be eligible to take the exam for two weeks if you fail. If at all you are worried about failing and want to retake the exam, then try targeting early February.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"s1\">Conclusion<\/span><\/h4>\n<p class=\"p2\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"s1\">The update on\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"s2\">Java 8 Upgrade Exam Retirement\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"s1\">can be of great help to you as it can mold your career. The technical arena is changing, like never before. You must be aware of the changing landscape of Java and the examinations so that you can select the appropriate exam. Selecting proper certification courses will of great help to you. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"s1\">In fact, the decision relating to the selection of the course can shape your career in the dynamic IT setting. The news relating to sudden exam retirements might be alarming for most of you. You do not have to be flustered. There are a number of upgrade exams by Oracle. These exams will ensure that your knowledge and expertise in the technical domain will expand.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Check out Whizlabs\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/oracle-java-certifications\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer follow\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">Java Certification Training Courses<\/a>\u00a0and give your preparation a new edge!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It might come as a surprise for some people that some of the most popular Oracle certification exams are retiring. Until the very end of last year, an exam retirement list was maintained by Oracle. Even though the list continues to exist, it is not being updated anymore. You need to keep a tab on the retirement list. It is because when an exam retires, it implies that the certification path also retires with it. 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