how the OCA Java Programmer certification compares to AP Computer Science A
I gave a presentation to high schoolers about the OCA Java Programmer I certification. I was asked over email how well the AP (Advanced Placement) Computer Science class provides the foundational info...
View ArticleAnnouncing: Our NEW Java OCA / OCP 8 Practice Test Book!
Jeanne and I are thrilled and excited to announce that we are nearly done writing a brand new book for the OCA / OCP Java 8 Programmer exams! The new book, OCA / OCP Java SE 8 Programmer Practice...
View ArticleOCA/OCP 8 Programmer Practice Tests Kindle Edition Available
Scott and I are thrilled to announce that the Kindle version of our third book, OCA / OCP Practice Tests: Exam 1Z0-808 and Exam 1Z0-809, is now available for purchase on Amazon! The paperback edition,...
View ArticleOCA/OCP 8 Programmer Practice Tests AVAILABLE NOW!
Jeanne and I are really excited to announce that our new book OCA / OCP Practice Tests: Exam 1Z0-808 and Exam 1Z0-809 is now shipping. In fact, we just received our copies today! The book is available...
View Articleour oca book as an amazon prime lightning sale
Today was Amazon Prime Day. among other things, they have lightning sales. Our OCA 8 book was one of them. Up to 100 people could buy a discounted copy of the book. Six people did when I checked...
View Articlewhen will the java 9 (or 18.9) OCA/OCP cert be available
At CodeRanch, we frequently encounter the question, “should I take the OCA/OCP 8 certification exam or wait for the Java 9 cert to come out. My answer is to take the Java 8 cert. It could be a long...
View ArticleUpgrading from SCJP 5 (or earlier) to OCP 11
I got this question in a comment to a blog post and decided to answer in blog form. I have SCJP Java 5 from 2005, now preparing to 1Z0–813 using your bookMy goal is to get Java 11 cert eventually …...
View ArticleChoosing an exam: Java Foundations vs OCP 11
Three years ago, I wrote about why you should take the OCA 11 rather than the Java Foundations exam. Now that the Java 11 cert is out, the situation changes. Java Foundations vs OCA 8 (1Z0-815) Until...
View ArticleJava 8 upgrade exam retirement
Until the end of last year, Oracle maintained an exam retirement list. The list still exists, but is no longer update. The new model is to put a red banner on the actual exam page. Two exams recently...
View Article50% off All Oracle and Java Exams!
Making a New Year’s resolution to get Java certified? For this month only (expires 12/31/2019), Oracle is offering 50% off all digital training and exam vouchers. This means if you want to get Java (or...
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