Just a couple of years ago, It wasn't possible to take Spring Professional certification without a mandatory expensive training course from VMWARE, but now you can take Spring Certification without a training course. Yes, you read it correctly, it's now possible to become Spring certified developer without spending USD 3200 on mandatory Spring training, like the Core Spring training. For years, Pivotal, the company behind the Spring framework (now VMware) ensured that a Java developer can only get a Spring Professional certification by first going into a 4-day training run by Pivotal and its partner around the world.
How to Pass Spring Professional 5.0 Certification (VMware EDU-1202) in 2025 [UPDATED]
Hello guys, if one of your new year goals is to pass the Spring Developer Certification this year and wondering where to start then you have come to the right place. In this, article, I'll tell you how to prepare for Spring Professional v 5.0 certification (VMware EDU-1202) and useful resources to pass the exam on the first attempt. If you have been self-preparing for Spring Professional 5.0 exam, then you might have struggled with which topics to prepare and which topics to leave out. I often receive questions like does Spring Boot is part of Core Spring certification? Will there be any questions from Spring Security and Spring Data? Does Spring Cloud also part of this exam or not? Unfortunately, there is no detailed, semester syllabus for VMware's Core Spring certification (VMware EDU-1202)
Top 10 OCAJP and OCPJP Exam Simulators and Practice Test for Java Certifications in 2025
There is no doubt that exam simulators play an essential role in preparing for any Java certification like OCAJP, OCPJP, OCEJWCD, OCMJEA exams. In fact, they are one of the most crucial pillars because choosing a good exam simulator with a good book is generally the success mantra of many Java certification aspirants. The exam simulators prepare you well for exams by presenting the level of questions you can expect in real exams. They provide the much-needed practice in the exam like environment to increase your speed and accuracy required to pass a time-bound exam like OCAJP and OCPJP. It also helps you to find out your strong and weak areas well before the exam, so that you can focus more on weak areas.
OCPJP 11, OCP 17, OCP 21, or OCAJP 8? Which Java Certification should You Take in 2025?
Java certification is a great way to learn and master the Java programming language, do well on the interview and get recognition in the job, but the most common reason for doing Java certification is to find a job. After Oracle's acquisition and dividing the old SCJP exam into two exams OCAJP and OCPJP, it had become really confusing for many developers to decide which Java certification exam they should take, but thankfully that has changed now and now you can become an Oracle certified Java professional by passing just one exam, OCPJP 11 or Java SE 11 Developer 1Z0-819 certification, or Java SE 17 Developer 1Z0-829 certification, or Java SE 21 Developer 1Z0-830 exam in 2025.
How to Prepare for VMware EDU 1202 - Spring Professional v.5.0 Certification Exam in 2025 [UPDATED]
Hello guys, If you have been doing Java development then you may know the benefits of the Spring Framework that make it one of the best Java frameworks in the community. As an open-source framework, Spring offered the opportunity to build applications on the Java Enterprise Edition platform. First introduced in October 2002, Spring Framework obtained a recent stable release in the form of Spring v5.0 which brought things like Reactive programming and WebFlux. There is a huge demand for Java developers with Spring experience, in fact, Spring is often considered as the most important skill while hiring Java developers and many companies prefer to hire those candidates who have Spring Professional certification in their resume.
Top 5 Spring Certification Books and Courses for Java Developers in 2025 - Best of Lot
If you are preparing for Spring Professional certification (VMware EDU-1202) and looking for the best books, online courses, and practice tests for your preparation then you have come to the right place. As an author of a Java blog and a medium publication, I often receive questions about how to self-prepare for a technical certification like Spring Professional v5.0 certification from Pivotal, and which are the best books and courses to prepare for Spring Core certification? After answering a couple of my readers over Facebook chats and linking in, I decided to jot down my recommendations. Books, Online Courses, Study Guides, and Practice tests are some of the important resources to prepare for Spring certifications.
Top 5 Resources to become a Certified Spring Developer Professional in 2025
Ever since Pivotal has announced that Spring training is not mandatory for becoming a Certified Spring developer (now VMware EDU-1202), more and more experienced Java programmers who have been using Spring for years are preparing for this certification exam. This is obvious because the expensive Spring training, which cost around 32000 USD in the USA and most Western nations and about 50,000 INR in India, was the biggest hurdle in getting Spring certified and becoming a certified Spring professional.
Top 5 Java Certifications to Aim in 2025 - Best of Lot
Any successful job requires constant learning. However, as a Java programmer, it
might be challenging to keep up with the quickly evolving Java technology. In
this instance, a Java certification course might be an excellent approach to
keep up with the industry while also achieving one's learning objectives. One of
the most difficult aspects of learning Java is keeping up with the language's
periodic upgrades. Although the foundation of Java stays unchanged, it does add
a number of new capabilities that developers must quickly grasp in order to stay
current.
13 Free 1Z0-829 Exam Practice Questions for Java SE 17 Certification in 2025 (Mock Test)
Hello guys, if you are preparing for 1Z0-829 certification exam to become a Oracle certified Java SE 17 Developer in 2025 and looking for practice question for preparation then you have come to the right place. In this article, I am going to shared 13 Java SE 17 Practice question from my new Udemy course. It's been a long time since I released any course on Udemy and today, I am excited to announce the launch of my new course - Java SE 17 Mock Test for the 1Z0-829 Exam. I have been working on this course for a long time, ever since this exam was announced and if you follow me on Twitter then you know that as well.
7 Free 1Z0-803 and 1Z0-804 Sample Questions - OCAJP 7 and OCPJP 7 Mock Exams (Oracle Certified Associate Java SE 7 Programmer 1 and 2 )
In this article, I am going to share some OCAJP 7 or 1Z0-803 exam and OCPJP 7 or 1Z0-804 certification sample questions and mock exam for practice which are completely free and available online. The sample questions are not good enough for thorough practice but you can use these mock tests to get an idea of what to expect in the actual exam. Many of the free mock questions are actually the samples questions provided by professional certification exam simulator provided e.g. Whizlabs, Enthuware, MyExamCloud etc, which are samples of their full-length exam simulators.
Top 5 OCPJP7 books for 1Z0-804 and 1Z0-805 Exam - Java SE 7 II Certification
You may know that from Java SE 7 onwards, you need to pass two exams to become a certified Java developer e.g. OCAJP and OCPJP. The first one is an associate-level exam and it's rather easy to pass, but the second one OCPJP is a professional level exam and it's much harder than OCAJP. If you are giving the Oracle Java certification then you should know that you need to pass OCAJP before taking the OCPJP exam. This is also the second part of an article about books to prepare Java SE 7 certifications. In the first part, I have shared the best books for OCAJP7 and in this part, I am going to share the best books for the OCPJP7 exam.
Top 5 Books for Java 8 Certifications - 1Z0-808 (OCA) and 1Z0-809 (OCP)
If you are preparing for Oracle's Java SE 8 certification then you may know that in order to become a Java 8 Certified developer, you need to pass two exams, the OCAJP 8 exam with code 1Z0-808 and the OCPJP8 exam with code 1Z0-809. You will not be a Java SE 8 certified programmer if you just pass the OCAJP8 exam. In order to prepare for both these exams, you need to choose an excellent study guide, a couple of quality online courses, and a unique mock exam simulator, apart from writing programs on a daily basis. This is the perfect recipe to crack Oracle's Java certification in the first attempt. It requires a lot of hard work but it's worth it.
How to Prepare for Java Certifications like OCAJP, OCPJP, or Java SE 11 Developer?
There is No doubt that Oracle's Java certification is one of the most valuable certifications for the IT industry and helps you to get a better job, better pay, and a better rise in your current salary. It also improves your recognition and job prospects because many big clients demands certified Java programmers for their mission-critical applications. Because of enormous popularity and usefulness, many Java developers and computer science graduates aspire for Java certifications. I often receive queries like, what is the best way to prepare for Java certifications like OCAJP or OCPJP?
Top 5 Free & Paid Spring Certification Courses and Practice Tests
Many Java developers don't know that, similar to Oracle's Java certification, there is also a Spring certification program, which certifies yourself for your Spring framework skill. There are three Spring certifications currently available, the Spring Professional certification exam, also known as the Vmware Certified Spring Professional exam (VMware EDU-1202) which certifies on your general knowledge about Spring framework, Spring MVC skill, Spring Boot, Spring Data JPA, Testing with Spring and Spring Boot, and other advanced Spring skills. Earlier, SpringSource provides these certifications, but now they are provided by Vmware, the company behind the Spring framework.
Top 13 Free Java 8 Certification Sample Questions - OCAJP8 and OCPJP8 - 1Z0-808 and 1Z0-809 Exam Dumps
Hello guys, Java SE 11 certifications are already out but not many people are not going for it because of the difficulty level. If you want to become a certified Java developer then Java SE 8 is still the best possible option. If you are preparing for Oracle Java SE 8 Certifications, like OCAJP8 and OCJP8, also known as exams 1Z0-808 and 1Z0-809, and looking for some free practice tests, then you have come to the right place. Earlier, I have shared the best Java certification courses, and in this article, I am going to share some of the best OCAJP 8 and OCPJP 8 mock tests available for free of cost online, so that you can check your speed and accuracy before the real exam.
OCMJEA 6 FAQs - Oracle Certified Master - Java EE 6 Enterprise Architect (1Z0-807, 1Z0-865 and 1Z0-866) - Frequently asked Questions
The OCMJEA (Oracle Certified Master Java EE Enterprise Architect) is one of the toughest Java certifications to crack, even for experienced Java developers. It requires architectural decision skills for the given business problem. Step 1 multiple-choice tests your skills by scenario-based business problems to choose the best design solution. The exam not only covers the Java EE platform but also tests your security, hardware architecture, and design pattern skills.
How to prepare Oracle Certified Master Java EE Enterprise Architect (1z0-807, 1Z0-865, 1Z0-866) - OCMJEA6 Exam
The OCMJEA 6 certification is one of the most difficult, time-consuming, and tiresome Java certifications. Still, it was also the one that made me learn and grow professionally. This certification consists of 5 phases:
If you already have experience in Java and architecture, leave to take the course at the end. If not, use the classes to gain knowledge for the test by doing them before. There is a complete grid of Java courses for the candidate to acquire the necessary know-how for this certification.
Phase 1: Compulsory Course
At this point, the candidate is required to take at least one official Oracle course from Java at any partner company. You can complete this course during certification - before, during, or after.If you already have experience in Java and architecture, leave to take the course at the end. If not, use the classes to gain knowledge for the test by doing them before. There is a complete grid of Java courses for the candidate to acquire the necessary know-how for this certification.
What is the cost of Oracle Java Certifications - OCAJP, OCPJP, OCEWCD, OCPJD?
One of the frequently asked questions about Oracle Java certifications, formerly known as Sun Certified Java programmer like OCAJP, OCPJP, OCEWCD, OCMEJA, etc. is about the cost of certification. Many of my readers often ask what the cost of OCAJP like OCAJP 8 or OCAJP 11 and OCPJP like OCPJP 8 and OCPJP 11 is? Is there any discount available? What are the fees of Java 8 certifications? How much Java architect exam cost? Etc. I have answered many of them one to one via Facebook and Email in the past, but after so many such requests, I decided to write a blog post about it.
Difference between OCAJP7, OCAJP8, and OCAJP11 Certification - 1Z0-803 vs 1Z0-808 vs 1Z0-815
One of the frequently asked questions asked by most of the OCAJP certification candidates is, what are the differences between OCAJP 8 and OCAJP 7? And, after Java 11 certification release, what is the difference between OCAJP 11 (1Z0-815) and OCAJP 8 (1Z0-808) Which one Java developers should go for? OCAJP7 or OCAJP8, or OCAJP 11? The obvious answer to this question is the latest Java version of the exam, I mean OCAJP 11. Since it's already more than a couple of months since Java 12 is out but there is no OCAJP 9 certification, the OCAJP 8 should be the exam, Java developers should pursue this year and beyond.
Difference between OCAJP and OCPJP Certification Exams for Java Programmers
Earlier when Sun Microsystems was in charge of Java, the popular Java certifications were called "Sun Certified Java Programmer" or "SCJP" and that time there was just one exam, you need to pass to become a certified Java Developer, but when Oracle took over Sun Microsystems on 2010, the SCJP goes away and OCAJP and OCPJP born. Since Oracle already has its certifications for database administrations like OCA, which stands for Oracle certified associates, and OCP, which stands for Oracle Certified Professional, it introduces new Java certifications to match their existing hierarchy. They are known as OCAJP and OCPJP in the Java world.
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