What is OCA Java SE 8 Programmer Certification?

Hi there. In this lesson, I will give information about the Oracle Certified Associate Java SE 8 Programmer Certificate. As you know, Oracle requires you to obtain some certifications to become a professional Java developer. Of course, in order to get these certifications, you need to get a successful grade from the exams prepared by Oracle. 

Here is the first step towards becoming a professional Java developer: getting the Oracle Certified Associate Java SE 8 Programmer Certification. Therefore, this certificate is very important. There are two exams you must pass to get this certification. The first one of these is the Java SE 8 Programmer 1 Exam (1Z0-809). The other is the Java SE 8 Programmer 2 Exam (1Z0-809). To become a professional Java developer, you must first successfully pass these two exams.

Now, let's talk about the content of these exams. The Java SE 8 Programmer 1 Exam is a multiple choice exam consisting of 70 questions. The duration of the exam is 150 minutes. To be successful in the exam, you must answer 65% of the questions correctly. This means that you answer at least 46 questions correctly. The price of the exam is $245. 

Now, let's examine the Java SE 8 Programmer 2 Exam. The Java SE 8 Programmer 2 Exam is a multiple choice exam consisting of 85 questions. The duration of the exam is, again, 150 minutes. To be successful in the exam, you must answer 65% of the questions correctly. This means that you answer at least 56 questions correctly. The price of the exam is $245. Yes friends, you must pass these exams successfully to get Oracle Certified Associate Java SE 8 Programmer Certification. Let's take a short break here. In our next lesson, we will introduce Java. See you in the next lesson.