Top 10 Java 11 Certification Mock Tests and Practice Tests [4 Free OCPJP 11 Sample Questions]

The latest Java certification is now out, the Java 11 Certification. Ever since Java 9 and Java10 were out, programmers were speculating that what will happen to Java certification now? Will, there is, be a new Java 9 certification or Java 10 certification? Will there be a new Java certification every 6 months, following the Java SE release cycle? Well, Thankfully, nothing of that sort happened; a new Java certification every six months would have been a crazy idea, not just for students and programmers but also to all the parties involved, including Oracle itself.  Now the big question is what has been changed in Java 11 certification, and should you go for OCAJP 8 or OCAJP 11 certification?

Top 5 Tips to Prepare for Oracle Java Certifications (OCAJP and OCPJP)

Hello All, today, I am going to share some useful tips to prepare for Oracle's Java certifications like OCAJP and OCPJP, both associate and programmer level certification. These certifications are great for both mastering Java language as well as getting recognition for your skill which not only improves your chances of getting a Java development job but also helps you in your career growth. Though you need a bit of Java experience or knowledge to pass the Exam. If you are entirely new to Java, then you need to first go through a comprehensive course like The Complete Java MasterClass on Udemy and learn how to program in Java, because getting certified without knowing how to program in Java is of no use.

Top 5 Java SE 8 Certification Books in 2025 - Best of Lot Must Read

Hello guys, If you are preparing for Oracle Certified Associate, Java SE 8 Programmer, also known as Java SE 8 Programmer I or OCAJP 8 exam and looking for some good resources then you have come to the right place. Earlier, I have shared some courses, and practice tests to pass the Java SE 8 certification. Actually, I have been sharing some of the most useful resources for Java 8 certification aspirants ever since the exam was launched. You can find a lot of this exam and essential resources in this blog. To continue that tradition, I am going to share some of the best books to crack the Java SE certification like OCAJP 8 (1Z0-808)  and OCPJP 8 (1Z0-89). Yes, you need to pass two exams to become Java 8 certified professional.

5 Best Books for OCAJP8 Exam 1Z0-808 in 2025- Java 8 Certification

It's been more than a decade since Java SE 8 was launched on 17th March 2014 and OCAJP 8 exam went live. Now we have Java 21 certification but do you know that Java SE 8 certification is still valid and its probably the easiest way to become a Oracle Certified Java developer? Yes, its true and that's why I am updating this article to share with you best books you can read to pass the OCAJP 8 or 1z0-808 exam in 2025. You might know that in order to become a Java SE 8 certified developer you need to pass two examples, the OCAJP8 (Exam 1Z0-808) and OCPJP8 (Exam 1Z0-809). The first one is called associate-level certification and the second one is called professional-level certification. 

2 Books to Prepare Java EE 6 Web Component Developer Certified Expert 1Z0-899 Exam (OCEJWCD)

Oracle launched "Java EE 6 Web Component Developer Certified Expert 1Z0-899 Exam" in 2011 to replace "Java Platform, Enterprise Edition 6 Java Server Pages and Servlet Developer Certified Expert Exam" and the "Oracle Certified Expert, Java Platform, Enterprise Edition 6 Java Server Pages and Servlet Developer" certification. They are the equivalent to the plain old SCWCD exam of the Sun Microsystems era. Frankly speaking, I always found sun naming less confusing and clearer than Oracle's e.g. SCJP was much better than OCAJP and OCPJP. 

The OCAJP 1Z0-808 - Best Books and Mock Exams for Java 8 OCA Certification

From the last couple of months, I have been helping a few developers to prepare for Java 8 associate certification with exam code 1Z0-808, also known as OCAJP 8. From my experience, both for preparing for Sun certification and helping other developers to get Java certified, I can say that two keys to be successful in Oracle Java SE certification are choosing an excellent study guide/course and buying one or two top quality mock exam simulators. When I say success, it doesn't mean just passing the exam but scoring above 90% because passing score 65% is not very difficult to achieve and anybody can pass OCAJP 8 by just a couple of month of practice but to score 90% and above is not that easy, you need to prepare and prepare hard.

2 Books to Prepare Oracle Java Certification Exams - OCA and OCP Java SE 6,7, 8 OCPJP 8

There was a time when Sun Certification was very hot and programmers feel proud of being Sun Certified Java Professional(SCJP). After Oracle took over Sun in early 2010, it changed names of all the examination from SCJP to OCPJP or OCJP, and now OCA and OCP for Java SE 7 and Java SE 8. I see there is a lot of confusion among certification nowadays, but essentially they are of the same level at previous SCJP. Since Java gets new language features with every new release, subsequently a new certification title is introduced. I am not agreed with upgrading your Java certification with every release, it doesn't make much sense to me, but many programmers prefer to get certified and keep it updated.

Top 5 Java 8 Certifications Courses to Prepare OCAJP (1Z0-808) Exam Online in 2025

If you are preparing for Oracle Certified Java SE 8 Associate exam, also known as OCAJP 8 and OCPJP 8 with exam codes 1Z0-808 and 1Z0-809 and looking for a decent online course to kick start with your preparation then you have come to the right place. In the past, I have shared Java 17 courses for 1Z0-829 certification and Java 11 courses for 1Z0-819 exam and In this article, I will share some of the best online courses to prepare for Java SE 8 certifications. Btw, first of all, configurations to make the right decision. If you are a Java developer then certifying for your skill will not only distinguish you from millions of other non-certified Java programmers but also improve your knowledge and understanding of Java SE 8. If you are looking for a job then this can help you to get a better job and if you are looking for career growth like becoming a senior Java developer, these certifications can help you to get a promotion.

Top 5 Java EE 7 Application Developer Exam Courses and Practice Tests in 2025

Before we get to the best courses that you can use to clear the Java EE 7 Application Developer Exam, let me tell you what this exam really is. The Oracle Java EE 7 Application Developer Certification is an exam that validates your programming ability to develop and deploy applications using Java Platform, Enterprise Edition 7. This Java Certification exam is meant for intermediate and advanced-level front-end and back-end application developers, architects, and software engineers who possess the necessary skills. You should be an expert in utilizing the Java EE 7 technology to create web-based user interfaces using JavaScript, JSPs, JSFs, and Servlets.

Top 5 Java 8 Practice Test and Exam Simulators (OCAJP and OCPJP) - Best of lot

Apart from books, exam simulators are another essential tool to prepare for Java certifications. They not only give you the opportunity to test your knowledge topic-wise but also provide a helpful explanation to clear your doubt and misconception, which means you can learn on the fly. Actually, when I prepared for my SCJP exam, I learned a lot of new concepts by just giving mock exams and solving practice questions. Since most of the Java certification aspirants are Java developers with some experience i.e., they have done a good amount of coding, they can easily understand the code, but they might not be familiar with the exam format.

250+ Practice Questions for Java SE 11 Developer Certification [1Z0-819] Exam

Hello guys, I am very excited to announce the release of my new Udemy course, Java SE 11 Certification Practice Tests for the 1Z0-819 exam. This is one of my dream projects which I have been working on since last year and one of the 3 goals I had set up for this year, along with Grokking the Spring Boot Interview and Grokking the Java Interview. This is also my first Java course on Udemy. The course is a practice test that contains more than 250+ practice questions to prepare for Java SE 11 Developer certification or 1Z0-819 exam. If you are preparing for this certification then you can use these practice tests to check your preparation level, find your strong and weak areas and work upon them. 

Top 10 Java SE 17 Certification Practice Questions and Mock test for 1Z0-829 Exam - Free

Hello guys, if you are preparing for 1Z0-829 certification exam to become a Oracle certified Java SE 17 Developer and looking for practice question for preparation then you have come to the right place. In this article, I am going to shared 10 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. 

Does Udemy, Coursera, edX, and Udacity Course Certifications Helps in Job & Career?

While online courses provide an excellent platform for learning at low cost, at your schedule, and at your own pace, I often received questions from my readers about the worth of their certifications. Many people asked me whether course completion certificates offered by Udemy, Coursera, edX, Educative, Udacity, or any such online platforms are worth any? The answer to this question is both Yes, and No because it totally depends upon what worth means for you?  If you are thinking that just completing a  Computer Science or Data Science course on Coursera and displaying a certificate on your resume or on LinkedIn will land you a job, then definitely, it's not worth it, but at the same time, these certifications can put your resume forward to many Recruiters looking for Data Scientist.

How to Crack Spring Professional Develop (2V0-72.22) Exam - Latest Spring Certification for Java Programmers

Ever since VmWare, the company behind the Spring framework made the mandatory Spring training optional (see here), I have received many queries from experienced Java developers who are interested in doing Spring certifications. This move from VmWare has suddenly made the Spring certification affordable for many experienced Java and Spring developers who were interested in Spring certification earlier but couldn't progress further due to expensive mandatory training. Since many of them are now preparing for Spring certifications like Spring Core  or Spring Professional (VMware EDU-1202) via self-study they are increasingly looking for good resources to prepare for the exam. I have received a lot of questions on preparation, books, mock exams, exam structure, passing marks, and useful resources.

Top 2 Books for OCPJP8 Certification - Java 8 1Z0-809, 810, 813 Exam

This is the second part of the best books for Java 8 certifications. Since you need to pass two exams, OCAJP8 and OCPJP8, to become a Java SE 8 certified developer, I have shared some of the best OCAJP8 books in the last article. In this article, I will tell you more about the second exam, OCPJP8, and suggest the best books to prepare OCPJP8. This exam is known as a professional level exam, and it's more stringent than the associate level exam. The OCPJP8 stands for Oracle Certified Professional Java Programmer. The exam code for this certification is 1Z0-809. While there are many latest Java certification available now like OCPJP 21, OCPJP 17, or OCAJP 11, Java 8 certification is still the easiest certification you can to become a certified Java developer.

Why become a Certified Java Programmer? Does Oracle Certified Professional Earn more?

I have seen many Java programmers in doubt whether to go for Java certifications or not? Whether getting Java certified will help them to earn a better salary? or after becoming Java certified from Oracle will help them to get a Job. In this article, we will see what the benefits of getting Java certified are. I know higher income, better job prospects, and a better chance of promotion is at the top of the benefits of becoming a certified Java professional, but this certification provides much more value than that. Apart from all those tangible benefits, the most important thing is that you learn Java better, which help you everywhere like in your day job as well as on interviews.

Top 6 Books and Courses to Crack Oracle's Java SE 11, 17 and Java 21 Certification - 1Z0-819, 1Z0-829, 1Z0-830 Exam in 2025

Hello guys, if you are preparing for the OCPJP 11 1Z0-819 exam and looking for some advice on preparation then you have come to the right place. The Java SE 11 Certification is one of the toughest of Java certification at the developer level. It's much harder than Java Foundations Exam (1Z0-811) and OCAJP 8, it's predecessor, and some of the programmers who have attempted it calling it even harder than the professional-level certification like OCPJP 8. In order to crack Java SE 11 certification, you need to prepare hard, but, at the same time, you also need to know which areas you should focus on. What topics should you spend more time on and which books and courses can help you to learn those essential topics?

Do you Need to Pass OCAJP before taking OCPJP - Core Java Certification from Oracle

Even though we now have Java 11 certification, I know many Java developers who are going for Java certification like Java SE 8 Programmer 1 and 2, also known as OCAJP 8 and OCPJP 8 with exam code 1Z0-808 and 1Z0-809. Even though Oracle split Java certification into 2 after acquiring Sun Microsystem in 2010, there is still confusion among Java developers whether they need to pass just one OCAJP exam or both OCAJP and OCPJP exam to become a certified Java developer. Well, The short answer is Yes, if you want to become a Java certified engineer then you need to pass both OCAJP and OCPJP, but the long answer depends upon your situation, e.g. whether you hold any previous Java certification or not, which we'll discuss in the second section.

Spring Professional Develop 2025 Certification Guide - [VMware 2V0 -72.22 FAQ]

If you are a Java developer, working in the Spring framework, and thinking to become a certified Spring professional but couldn't do it in the past due to expensive mandatory training provided by Vmware and its partners then there is good news for you. Now you can take online Spring training courses from Vmware for appearing to the Spring Professional Develop certification exam, which means, now, it's not mandatory to take expensive Spring training for Spring certifications (see here). Similar to Oracle's Java certifications, you can become a Vmware Certified Spring Professional by just buying the exam vouchers and scheduling your exam online using examlocal.com from anywhere in the world.

How to Crack Java SE 11 Developer Certification Exam [1Z0-819] in 2025 [UPDATED]

If you have heard that the recently launched Java SE 21 1Z0-830 is the toughest certification so far with longer questions, increased complexity and multiple options to choose from.  Because of that, a lot of folks are start looking at Java 17, Java 21 and even in some cases Java SE 8 to become a certified Java developer in 2025. Talking about difficult, Java SE 11 Certification is not an easy one either, its also one of the tough of Java certification at the developer level, then you have heard it right. It's indeed one of the difficult certifications to crack, and It's much harder than OCAJP 8; it's the predecessor, and some of the programmers who have attempted it call it even harder than OCPJP 8, a professional-level certification.