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Sun Professional Certifications
• Sun certifications • Benefits of certification • How to prepare
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Sun Professional Certifications
• Sun certifications • Benefits of certification • How to prepare
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Sun Professional Certifications
Gets you prepared for the global job market
Sun offers:
> Certification in Java technology
and Solaris OS > Over 500,000 certifications granted > Industry credentials recognized around the world > Role-based certifications
> Technology focus provides transportable skill sets
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Java Technology Certifications
Advanced
Sun Certified Enterprise Architect (SCEA)
Sun Certified Java Developer (SCWCD) Sun Certified Web Component Developer (SCWCD) Sun Certified Business Component Developer (SCBCD) Sun Certified Developer for Java Web Services (SCWCD) Sun Certified Mobile Application Developer (SCMAD)
Specialty
Foundation
Sun Certified Java Programmer (SCJP) Sun Certified Java Associate (SCJA)
Java SE Java EE Java ME
Entry Level
sun.com/certification
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Java Certification Learning Path
Sequential Learning Paths Show How to Reach Your Goals Role-based training, confirmed by industry recognized credentials
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Java Certification Learning Path
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Solaris OS Certifications
Specialty
Sun Certified Security Administrator (SCSECA)
Sun Certified Network Administrator (SCNA)
Foundation
Sun Certified System Administrator (SCSA)
sun.com/certification
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• Sun certifications • Benefits of certification • How to prepare
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Benefits of certification
• More opportunities
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Did you know ?
70% of the top 1000 US firms cite lack of properly trained and assessed employees as their #1 barrier to growth.
(Knowledge Design)
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And – another fact Java application development, web services, and enterprise architecture skills remain in demand now and into the future
(Foote Partners, 2006)
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Java - Is Everywhere
2.8B 1.07B 700M 1.25B 4.5M Java devices worldwide Java powered phones* Java powered PCs Java Cards deployed Java developers
*Source: Ovum
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Java skills are in demand
A recent web search on popular job boards reveals demand for Java skills far exceeds other programming languages:
16000 15000 14000 13000 12000 11000 10000 9000 8000 7000 6000 5000 4000 3000 2000 1000 0
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Java
.Net
C++ C# Perl
Ajax
Volume of Job Postings
PHP
Benefits of certification
• More compensation
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Sun Certifications PAY BETTER!
>Sun Certified Java Web
Component Developers earn 46% more than Microsoft Professional Developers
>Sun Certified Solaris System Administrators earn 31% more than Microsoft Certified System Administrators
>Sun Certified Developers earned 14% more than other certified application developers and programmers in 2005.
Sources: CertMagazine Dec. 2006 & Foote Partners LLC. Sun Benefits of Certification
Sun Certifications PAY BETTER!
>Sun Certified Enterprise Architects on an average earn more than
developers holding developer certifications from Microsoft / IBM
>Sun Certified Java Developers earn more than developers holding
developer certifications from other vendors, including Microsoft / IBM that of the highest paid certified system administrators in the industry.
>Compensation for Sun Certified System Administrators is on par with
Sources: Certification Magazine 2007 Salary Survey. Sun Benefits of Certification
Sun Certifications PAY!
>Workers with Certified skills in application development, programming, earn 8% more than workers with noncertified skills – Foote Partners >Network Administrators with Sun Certification earn 10% more than those without the certification
Sources: CertMagazine Dec. 2006 & Foote Partners LLC. Sun Benefits of Certification
Java Salaries on the increase
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Solaris Salaries on the increase
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Benefits of certification
• Globally recognized
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For IT Professionals
• Sun Certifications are recognized around the world
> Sun is among the top 4 granters of certification
credentials in the world according to Prometric > Over 500,000 certifications granted to date > Same certification examination across the world
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Sun Certifications – Globally recognized
• Certification Magazine's Top 10 list in 2006 for > Best Supporting Materials > Best Entry Level Certification
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Sun Certified Java Programmer > Most Technologically Advanced Program – Sun Certified Enterprise Architect > Best New Program – Sun Certified Business Component Developer
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Benefits of certification
• What do certified professionals have to say about life after
certification
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IT Professionals
Certified IT professionals recognize that achieving a certification also offers other benefits
• According to Certification Magazine's 2006 Salary Survey, certified IT professionals believe certification makes them: > More credible with managers and colleagues > More confident > More productive with improved problem-solving skills > More promotable
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IT Professional Testimony
“My Sun Java Certification saved my house!! ... Seriously, it did!!
... I spent five and a half months looking for a job and watching my bank account get smaller and smaller. Eventually, we got to the point that we decided to sell the house. During this time, I had heard that having a certification on your resume would not get you a job, but it helps get you to the interview process. I immediately began studying for the Java Programmer certification and quickly found out that there was much more Java than I had yet run into. After passing the exam, I called a company that I had interviewed with and let them know that I was now Sun Java certified. I was then offered the job (two days before meeting with the realtor) ... and on my first day working, my boss told me that the Java certification was what pushed me into the lead and into the job.
So... My Sun certification helped me get a job that saved me from having to sell my house!!” - David Kihne
Sun Certified Programmer
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IT Professional Testimony
After including in my resume the certificate of Sun Certified Programmer for The Java 2 Platform (SCJ), I received 10 phone calls for interviews within 1 week. After talking to them, I realized that the certificate had played a critical role in getting me short-listed by removing the interviewers' doubts about my technical knowledge of Java. Moreover, the experience of preparing and going through the certificate test itself is an enriching and enjoyable one. ”
- Sun Certified Programmer
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IT Professional Testimony
Abhishek Khandelwal - Programmer Analyst , India Sun certifications held: Sun Certified Java Programmer (SCJP) Sun Certified Web Component Developer (SCWCD) “In terms of business....I think I have more options...I receive at least 2 jobs request daily..all because of my certifications...it's proof that I'm capable of doing things.....In interviews ...people don't ask me about my skills for Java...My certificates speak for me......”
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Sun Professional Certifications
• Sun certifications • Benefits of certification • How to prepare
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Training from the Source
Preparation
• Sun Training is developed along with Learn from Sun the certification, so you are assured the inventor and the best possible training industry leader • Sun courses offer the best preparation in Java technology for the exams • Sun's training and exams update on the same topics • Get training from the source, the inventor of the technology
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Critical Steps to Certification
1. Understand your career goals 2. Select a certification program 3. Assess your skills 4. Prepare 5. Practice 6. Take the exam 7. Never stop learning
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1. Understand Your Career Goals
• You must manage and drive your own career • You need to stay current to provide value to employers • You have to use certification to establish the connection between where you are and where you want to go • You should pursue certifications and credentials that provide portable skill sets based on a job role, not a software release • Remember “Manage your skill sets, certifications and credentials like a stock portfolio”
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2. Select a Certification Program
• Make sure that the program is aligned with your career objectives (e.g. Mobile applications, Sys Admin) • Global industry 'brand' recognition • Rigorous development process • Provider protects value of certification • Exam objectives are available • Support is available
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3. Assess Your Skills
• Obtain and understand the test objectives • Verify the nature of the exam • Identify your deficiencies
> Take a practice exam > Solicit input from a friend
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4. Prepare
• Obtain and understand the test objectives • Verify the nature of the exam • Identify your deficiencies
> Practice exams
• Select training method
> Self-paced: books, Web courses, CD-ROMs, product
documents > Instructor-led: classroom, boot camps, workshops
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5. Practice
• Take a practice exam
> Allows you to become
familiar with the exam format and time restrictions > Allows you to assess their skill level > Allows you to assess readiness to take the exam
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6. Take the Exam
• Make a list of everything you need to take the exam
> Identification > Admission materials
• Know the route to the test center • Arrive early and check-in • First focus on questions for which you know the answer
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7. Never Stop Learning ...
• Maintain your skills – upgrade your certification • Diversify your skills – attain multiple certifications • Improve your skills – achieve advanced or specialty certifications
It's Your Future! It's Your Career!
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Important URLs ...
• Sun URLs
> www.in.sun.com/training > www.sun.com/certification > Or mail to us at edu_enquiry_in@sun.com
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