To achieve this certification, candidates must successfully complete two elements: a programming assignment and an essay exam. Prior to attempting certification, candidates must be certified as a Sun Certified Programmer (SCJP), any edition. It is not necessary to be a Sun Certified Java Associate prior to taking this exam.  

Follow links for detailed information, exam objectives and to purchase:

• Step 1 - Sun Certified Developer for Java 2 Platform, Standard Edition - Programming Assignment (CX-310-252A)
• Step 2 - Sun Certified Developer for Java 2 Platform, Standard Edition - Essay Exam (CX-310-027)
• Assignment Resubmission - Sun Certified Developer for Java 2 Platform, Standard Edition - Programming Assignment (CX-310-252R)

Recommended Trainings

To succeed fully in this exam, candidates can take advantage of the following course(s): 

• Object-Oriented Analysis and Desgin Using UML (OO-226)
• Developing Applications for the Java SE Platform (SL-285-SE6)

Certification Preparation

Sun is pleased to take the guesswork out of preparing for certification. Learn about prerequisites and recommended training options to help you achieve this certification.