Java Certification is becoming the in-thing in the IT world today. Although most Java professionals largely learn as they keep working with various technologies and the programming language, without necessarily requiring professional certifications, earning the Java certification gives personnel upper hand and open more opportunities.

In this most, we will take a look at the common categories and types of Java certifications available today. We will also consider how much these certifications go for and core things to note about them.

Java Certification Costs in Nigeria

How much is Java Certification in Nigeria?

Java certifications, like many other professional certifications come in various categories and vary in prices, depending on the certification level the candidate is applying for. There are four main categories of certification levels setup under the Oracle’s Java certification package. They include Oracle Certified Associate (OCA), Oracle Certified Professional (OCP), Oracle Certified Experts (OCE), and Oracle Certified Master (OCM). There are various types of certifications under each category and they vary in prices.

Here are some of the common Java certifications and the amounts they go for.

Java SE Associate

Java Foundations Certified Junior Associate (novice-level certification)

This is a junior Associate certification designed for students in secondary schools, colleges, or universities who have been a part of the Oracle Academy training or students studying computer science or other related courses. The certification requires a basic understanding of the Java programming language and the ability of the candidate to be able to use basic logic to solve problems with the programming language. The certification costs £60 which equates to just over N34, 860 (with exchange rate of N581 per pound).

Oracle Certified Associate, Java SE 8 Programmer

This is another highly-rated Java certification. Here, topics covered include introduction to Java basics, various Java data types, the use of operators constructs, creating and using arrays, how to use loop constructs, how to work with methods and encapsulation, how to work with inheritance, and handle expectations. The certification costs £198 which equates to just over N115, 031 (with exchange rate of N581 per pound).

Oracle Certified Associate, Java SE 7 Programmer

This is another unique Java certification. The certification tests the technical knowledge of candidates on creative use command-line applications, their understanding and practical application of object-oriented concepts, the use Java types. The certification will also test candidates on their knowledge of creation of conditional statements and loops, manipulation of arrays and collections, and many other related topics. The certification costs £198 which equates to just over N115, 038 (with exchange rate of N581 per pound).

Oracle Certified Associate, Java SE 5/SE 6

This certification comes as a replacement for the popular Sun Certified Java Associate (SCJA) certification. The certification tests the candidates’ knowledge of various object-oriented concepts, concepts of UML representation of object-oriented skills, and the overall Java language and build a general knowledge of Java technologies. The certification costs £198 which equates to just over N115, 038 (with exchange rate of N581 per pound).

Java SE Professional

Oracle Certified Professional, Java SE 8 Programmer

This certification is majorly designed for candidates with an advanced level of ability with the Java programming language and technology. The certification tests their ability to effectively work with the programming language and are in position to take advantage of newly introduced features in the SE 8. The certification costs £198 which equates to just over N115, 038 (with exchange rate of N581 per pound).

Oracle Certified Professional, Java SE 7 Programmer

The Java SE 7 Programmer II certification is designed for candidates who have considerable experience as a Java programmer and are looking to advance their careers and develop their knowledge and ability with the programming language. The certification costs £198 which equates to just over N115, 038 (with exchange rate of N581 per pound).

Oracle Certified Professional, Java SE 6 Programmer

This certification is designed for experienced programmers who have used the Java programming language for a considerable period. Earning the certification confirms that the candidate understands the rudimental syntax and structure of Java and have the ability to create applications that run on server and desktop systems using J2SE 5.0. This certification comes in place of the Sun Certified Java Programmer (SCJP) certification. The certification costs £198 which equates to just over N115, 038 (with exchange rate of N581 per pound).

Java SE Master

Oracle Certified Master, Java SE 6 Developer

The Oracle Certified Master (OCM) comes in place of the Sun Certified Java Developer (SCJD) exam. Before candidates can register for this certification, they must have either completed one of the listed Java certification courses or have submitted one of the archived courses they may have already completed. The certification costs £245 which equates to just over N142, 345 (with exchange rate of N581 per pound).

Java EE Master

Oracle Certified Master, Java EE 6 Enterprise Architect

To earn this certification, the candidates must have either completed one Java certification course or at least, submitted one of the archived courses they had already completed. The certification costs £150 which equates to just over N87, 150 (with exchange rate of N581 per pound).

Java EE Certified Expert

Oracle Certified Expert, Java EE 6 JavaServer Faces Developer

This certification is largely designed for candidates who already have working experience with the Java Enterprise Edition front end. The candidates are also expected to have experience with developing web applications. The course teaches the candidate the skills required to get certified in this technology. The certification costs £198 which equates to just over N115,038 (with exchange rate of N581 per pound).

Oracle Certified Expert, Java EE 6 Web Services Developer

This certification tests candidates’ knowledge on how to create, implement, and deploy web services with the use of Java technology components and the Java Platform Enterprise Edition 6 software development kit. The certification costs £198 which equates to just over N115, 038 (with exchange rate of N581 per pound).