Lesson: Preparation for Java Programmer Language Certification

Oracle provides three certification examinations and two certificates for Java SE 7 programmers. The Java Tutorials can be a valuable resource to help you prepare for the certification exams. The following links will help you learn more about Java SE 7 training and certification offered by Oracle:

• Oracle Java Certification
• Oracle Java Training

The following links provide more information on the certification topics and their mapping to tutorial content:

• Programmer Level I Exam - Successfully passing the Java SE 7 Programmer I exam results in the "Oracle Certified Associate, Java SE 7 Programmer" certification.
• Programmer Level II Exam - Successfully passing the Java SE 7 Programmer II exam results in the "Oracle Certified Professional, Java SE 7 Programmer" certification.
• Java SE 7 Upgrade Exam - Successfully passing the Upgrade to Java SE 7 Programmer exam results in the "Oracle Certified Professional, Java SE 7 Programmer" certification.

See Oracle Certification Program for more information on classes, exams, and pre-requisites.

For a high-level guide on how to approach learning the Java language, see Java Tutorials Learning Paths.