Sun Certified Associate for the Java Platform

This certification is for programmers interested in demonstrating proficiency in the fundamentals of the Java programming language using the Java 2 Platform, Standard Edition (J2SE) technology.

Product Description

The Sun Certified Associate for the Java Platform, Standard Edition, Exam Version 1.0 certification exam provides an ideal entry into an application development or a software project management career using Java technologies. This worldwide credential validates basic knowledge of Object-Oriented Concepts, UML representation of OO concepts, the Java programming language, and general knowledge of Java Platforms and Technologies. Candidates for this exam include: entry level Java programmers, students studying to become Java programmers, project or program managers working with Java technology in the software development industry.

Supporting Materials

Java Ranch's SCJA certification page, UML for the Java Associate (free PDF document), HF Java 2nd Edition, UML Distilled 3rd Edition, Section 2.6 of the Java 2 Platform, Enterprise Edition Specification, v1.4, J2EE 1.4 Tutorial, Java 2 Platform, Micro Edition datasheet .

Source: www.sun.com