[ajug-members] Java Certification - Worth it?

[Chris Mawata]

Actually the Developer exam was worthwhile to me in the sense of 
maturing in Java development. Writing the project was the first time I 
was responsible for all parts of a distributed program. So while I agree 
that certification does not impress an interviewer and that most are not 
very useful you will find some with value. The one I am really upset 
about is the architect one where Oracle now insists that you not only 
pass the exams but you must have actually taken a course *from them!*. 
It is clearly a money making device.

On 4/7/2012 3:38 PM, Rino wrote:
> Briggs/Shannon:
>
> Thanks for the replies/insights.
>
> Interesting to read that certification in the java world has about as 
> much worth as QA certifications: none :-)  I am a self-taught Network 
> Admin (I did do the exam for certification way back), then QA 
> Automation developer.  I expect I can do the same with java.
>
> The 'problem' (for a beginner anyway) with the java world is that it's 
> so diverse and consists of many vocal) factions.  I thought the java 
> certification might help me focus on the basic, core skills right now, 
> so I can better understand the wider java world and make more informed 
> decisions down the road.  So, not so much for job prospects, more as a 
> guide to java.
>
> Briggs: I am lucky in that I have a full subscription to the O'Reilly 
> Safari library through my employer, so I can check out (and sometimes 
> download) most books I'm interested in.  I worked my way through the 
> first three chapters of 'Head First Servlets and JSPs', and am now 
> going through Murach's 'Java Servlets and JSP' (the paper version, 
> since Safari doesn't have it).
>
> Shannon: Appreciate the suggestion of working with my present employer 
> and getting my feet wet that way, it's something I may try to do. 
>  Fortunately, they are open to career moves like that.
>
> Again, thanks for the advice.
>
> Back to NetBeans :-)
>
>
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