Why should you take OCPJP Certification?

With the world of technology constantly moving at a fast pace, what is considered an important skill at one point of time becomes passé after a few years. Few programming languages stand the test of time and Java has been one of them.  Java had its origins in the late ‘90s and coding in Java is still a sought after skill in the industry. Learning to program in Java and mastering the language is an exhilarating feeling. How does a newbie to the world of Java programming consider oneself to be a master of Java fundamentals?  The answer would be to get certified and assert one’s knowledge of the subject. Once certified, the advantages are numerous. This blog post will cover the advantages of being certified in Java and in particular, the advantages of being OCPJP (Oracle certified professional Java programmer) certified.

1. Better job prospectsHaving the OCPJP certification for recent college graduates is profound.  Just having a degree in a technical field, might not be enough. Having the OCJCP certification enables you to get your foot in the door of your career. The OCPJP certification ensures that new and better opportunities abound the individual who has attained it. Job portals like naukri.com and dice.com often advertise for professionals having OCPJP certification. Individuals who have several years of experience who achieve their OCPJP certification also find that it adds more variance to their resume. This again helps them to seek better job opportunities.Listed below is a candidate specification from a job description in naukri.com:
   “Preferably the candidate should be SCJP (Sun/Oracle Certified Java Programmer), SCWCD (Sun/Oracle Certified Web Component Developer)” (naukri.com 2016)This again is an example from Dice.com which states that, “Java certification a plus” (Dice.com 2016), demonstrating the need for certified Java professionals.

1. Better salaries
   Better salaries will certainly abound the professional who has the OCPJP certification than the one who does not have it. A degree along with the OCPJP certification (which is a type of re skilling) will pave the way for entry level professionals to attract a better salary.
   Experienced individuals who feel a slump or a plateau in their career and who have achieved the OCPJP certification can also expect a salary boost.

1. Gain respect
   Attaining the OCPJP certification will enable an individual to gain respect from their peers and superiors within an organization. This type of respect will boost the certified individual’s confidence. This in turn will improve their work efficiency which will also improve the productivity of an organization.

1. Helps to differentiate oneself from others
2. A professional who has the OCPJP certification stands out from the other professionals who are bereft of the certification. There is a clear demarcation that separates the certified Java professionals from the uncertified Java professionals. The OCPJP certified professional will have their Java core concepts firmly under their belt.  The fundamentals will be clear and robust and this will help them to stand out from other professionals who are trying to start their career.

1. Industry credibility
   Another great advantage of being OCPJP certified is the credibility that the certification gives a professional. Being OCPJP certified, none can doubt the Java prowess of the professional. After having gone through a rigorous study schedule and cracking the exam, the industry largely appreciates the OCPJP professional.