Sharadraj Caliamourthy wrote:Yes I agree with your replies. But to get a OCJP certificate in SE 7 we need to write 2 exams level 1 and 2. So instead what I feel is we can write OCJP 6 ( 1z0-851) so that we can get a certificate and then we can upgrade with SE 7 upgradation exam. Is it wise ? Because even if we need a OCJP 7 we need to write 2 exams.
So if you want to be OCPJP7 certified you'll need to take 2 exams, regardless of the certification path.
In your situation I would without any doubt opt for OCAJP7 followed by OCPJP7. Why? First of all, because as a Java beginner it will be easier to study for OCAJP7 than for OCPJP6, because the 1st one is an entry-level exam which covers only Java & some OO basics. The OCPJP6 is a full-blown exam covering a bunch of advanced topics besides the basics. Therefore you'll need less time to prepare for OCAJP7 than OCPJP6, so you'll be certified much quicker. And as a beginner, you'll have limited (or none) experience with Java, so it might be very tough to study some advanced topics (e.g. generics). If you have already taken (and passed) the OCAJP7 exam, you'll have already a few months of Java experience and studying those advanced topics (of OCPJP7) probably become a little bit easier
Hope it helps!
Kind regards,
Roel