Tad,
When Oracle acquired Sun, it re branded (renamed) all the existing Java certifications-no changes were made to the exams though.
Sun Certified Java Programmer (SCJP) was renamed to Oracle Certified Professional Java Programmer (OCPJP)Sun Certified Java Developer (SCJD) was renamed to Oracle Certified Master Java Developer (OCMJD)
The current Java Developer exam, that is,
Oracle Certified Master Java Developer (OCMJD), still requires submission of the assignment. However, Oracle has now added mandatory training with this certification-you must complete the specified training to be eligible to write this exam. According to Oracle, they included this to improve the passing rate of this certification.
Unlike Sun Microsystems, Oracle has also categorized the certifications:
Associate levelProfessional levelExpert levelMaster level
SCJP Vs OCAJP Vs OCPJP
The names and their acronyms changed, when the certifications were renamed by Oracle. Before the acquisition, Sun had an existing certification at associate level-Sun Certified Java Associate (
SCJA). It was renamed to
Oracle Certified Associate Java SE 5/6 Programmer by Oracle.
OCAJP7 and
OCAJP7
The confusion continues with these certifications due to the change in their names and multiple differences across exam versions.
OCAJP for SE 5/6 is not a pre-requisite for any other exam.
OCAJP for SE 7 is a pre-requisite for OCPJP7.
The exam topics, format of the questions and audience are also different for both the versions of the Oracle Certified Associate exam.
Do you plan to write any of these exams?
With respect,
Mala