SCJP doesn't have much value in and of itself, especially if you're
not an entry-level programmer.  It does form a useful springboard onto
the other certifications.

In my experience, SCJD has a far higher perceived value.

Out of interest, how many years experience do you have in Java?

J

On Dec 6, 2007 2:25 PM, William Reid <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Hi
>
> I would like to know what's the value of Sun Certifications period. I am
> certified as a Java Programmer, Web Component Developer and Business
> Component Developer. I scored above 80% on all the exams. I got certified in
> 2004 and 2005.
>
> However, it's very difficult for me find a Java position. I'm currently
> working as a Systems-\Business Analyst\Programmer\Network Admin, but I want
> to focus purely on Java Development.
>
> It's seems companies refuse to offer you a position unless you have a
> degree. I have just registered for a BCom (Informatics) course at Unisa,
> hope it will help....
>
> My question ultimately is, how worthy is a Sun Java Certification?
>
>
>
> On Dec 6, 2007 1:49 PM, Carl Woermann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> >
> > I would rather spend money on the web component developer cert if any
> > - I stand to be corrected, but there have been huge improvements to
> > the way web services are deployed and developed - I suspect that the
> > exam concentrates on rather low level implementation issues that were
> > useful if you had to "roll your own" (esp 3 years ago) or were forced
> > to use the standard J2ee toolkit implementations - for an example look
> > at the way EJB3 web services are implemented  -simple annotation does
> > 80% of the trick - muuuuch easier than using JAXP JAXB etc - since all
> > that plumbing is now hidden from us mere mortals..
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > On Dec 6, 2007 1:26 PM, Fritz Meissner <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> > >
> > > Hi all,
> > >
> > > Does anyone here know anything about the Sun Certified Developer for
> > > Java Web Services? Specifically its value compared to the other Sun
> > > certs, and whether it is worth spending the money.
> > >
> > > Regards,
> > > Fritz
> > >
> > > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
>  >
>



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