Should I take IBM SOA Certified Solution Designer (667) ?

[Yogesh R Kapare]

Hello,

I am a java/J2EE developer for past 8 years and I want to see my self growing in the SOA area.

I did not have a chance to work on SOA , but I am keen on knowing the concepts and doing certification.

Would you recommend the 'IBM SOA certified Solution Designer' (667),If yes what book should I refer ??

I am very serious on upgrading my skills, as I have some 20 days off from work and have handsome time for studying things.

If not this , what would you recommend please ??.

Thank you so much...

Yogesh R K