Oracle Certified Associate Java Programmer (OCAJP / SCJA) Certification Training

OCAJP 8 Certification Exam Curriculum

1. Java Basics
2. Working With Java Data Types
3. Using Operators and Decision Constructs
4. Creating and Using Arrays
5. Using Loop Constructs
6. Working with Methods and Encapsulation
7. Working with Inheritance
8. Handling Exceptions
9. Working with Selected classes from the Java API

• (Must do) Familiarize yourself with the OCAJP 8 exam process. The best place to get information about it is Oracle Certification Website or else you can also talk to our team members
• (Must do) Whether you are at an early stage in your preparation or have you written 100s of 1000s of lines of Java code already, it is mandatory that you take a book relevant for this certification. We recommend Java Complete Reference and Java 8 Pocket Guide
• (Must do) Other than a book, you would also need to appear in a reasonable number of practice tests. That will help you to assess your topic-wise preparation level and concentrate your preparation on weak areas. It will also expose you to a variety of OCAJP 8 certification exam questions and set the right expectations. In case you want to take a look at some of the sample questions you can try OCAJP 8 Sample Practice Questions.
• (Optional) Register in a good OCAJP forum to post questions and discuss certification exam preparation related queries. This will be helpful for your study. One such forum is CodeRanch.

“By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.”

Benjamin Franklin

You have to first purchase an exam voucher from Oracle University. The voucher purchased is valid for 6 months. Register yourself at the local test center or through Pearsonvue. Finally, schedule the exam date according to your convenience.

According to the PayScale.com, the Java SE 8 Programmer can get up to an average salary of $83,000 per annum.

• Oracle Certified Java Associate certification is critical and it increases your potential to move ahead in Java.
• Candidates for this exam include entry level Java programmers, students studying to become Java programmers, and project or program managers working with Java technology in the software development industry.
• Some Professionals do not have a vast knowledge of Java Programming Language, preparing for this certification will help them to get a foothold in this language.
• Become more valuable to your current/future employer.

In case any of the above reasons resonate with your thought process, we recommend that you start with free OCAJP 8 sample questions.

There is no pre-requisite for the OCAJP 8 (1Z0-808) Exam. You can directly appear for this certification exam.

Yes. This certification is intended for Java programmers and entry-level programmers who will also get benefited by learning the basics & essentials of Java during the preparation for this certification.

The first step towards earning an Oracle Certified Professional certification is to obtain the Oracle Certified Associate (OCA) credential. The OCA certification guarantees a candidate has the foundational knowledge needed to support Oracle products.