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title: Getting Started with Java Certification
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1. If you are new to Java, a Java certification can help you learn Java more deeply and thoroughly. If you are experienced in Java, a certification can do the same for learning what is new in the latest versions of the language. For example, have you mastered text blocks yet? Even the edge cases?
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2. If you are looking for a new job, putting Java certification gives you a talking point on your resume. It also gives you deeper knowledge for the interview. If you aren't looking for a job, it can show your employer that you are keeping your skills up to date or even help with a job transfer.
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There's a third reason, related to learning - doing your job better. By studying for a Java certification, you learn more Java APIs and problems that can occur in your (or teammates) code. This helps you solve problems faster and become more productive.
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3. If you are using Java at work, doing your job better. By studying for a Java certification, you learn more Java APIs and problems that can occur in your (or teammates) code. This helps you solve problems faster and become more productive.
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## What certification exams are available?
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There are currently six active Java certification exams. This article doesn't cover one of them: the [1Z0-900: Java EE 7 Application Developer exam](https://education.oracle.com/java-ee-7-application-developer/pexam_1Z0-900) is from before the transfer to [Jakarta EE](https://jakarta.ee). Let's explore the remaining five!
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There are currently five active Java certification exams.
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1. [1Z0-829: Java SE 17 Developer exam](https://education.oracle.com/java-ee-7-application-developer/pexam_1Z0-829) - 50 questions, passing 68% - This Java 17 is the most recent certification exams available.
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2. [1Z0-819: Java SE 11 Developer exam](https://education.oracle.com/java-ee-7-application-developer/pexam_1Z0-819) - 50 questions, passing 68% - For Java 11, the exam was launched in two parts like Java 8 (1Z0-815 and 1Z0-816). It was consolidated into a single exam, the 1Z0-819.
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3. [1Z0-808: Java SE 8 Programmer I exam](https://education.oracle.com/java-ee-7-application-developer/pexam_1Z0-808) - 56 questions, passing 65% - For Java 8, the exam was split into two parts. You earn a certification for each one. . Taking this first half gives you a more basic certification while you work towards the 809.
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4. [1Z0-809: Java SE 8 Programmer II exam](https://education.oracle.com/java-ee-7-application-developer/pexam_1Z0-809) - 68 questions, passing 65% - This is the second half of the Java 8 exam.
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5. [1Z0-811: Java Foundations exam](https://education.oracle.com/java-ee-7-application-developer/pexam_1Z0-811) - 60 questions, passing 65% - The foundations exam was introduced for those in Oracle Academy. It is far less common than the other exams. It uses Java 8 as well.
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1. [1Z0-808: Java SE 8 Programmer I exam](https://education.oracle.com/java-ee-7-application-developer/pexam_1Z0-808) - 56 questions, passing 65% - For Java 8, the exam was split into two parts. You earn a certification for each one. . Taking this first half gives you a more basic certification while you work towards the 809.
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2. [1Z0-809: Java SE 8 Programmer II exam](https://education.oracle.com/java-ee-7-application-developer/pexam_1Z0-809) - 68 questions, passing 65% - This is the second half of the Java 8 exam.
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3. [1Z0-811: Java Foundations exam](https://education.oracle.com/java-ee-7-application-developer/pexam_1Z0-811) - 60 questions, passing 65% - The foundations exam was introduced for those in Oracle Academy. It is far less common than the other exams. It uses Java 8 as well.
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4. [1Z0-819: Java SE 11 Developer exam](https://education.oracle.com/java-ee-7-application-developer/pexam_1Z0-819) - 50 questions, passing 68% - For Java 11, the exam was launched in two parts like Java 8 (1Z0-815 and 1Z0-816). It was consolidated into a single exam, the 1Z0-819.
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5. [1Z0-829: Java SE 17 Developer exam](https://education.oracle.com/java-ee-7-application-developer/pexam_1Z0-829) - 50 questions, passing 68% - This Java 17 is the most recent certification exams available.
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Most people start with the 1Z0-808 (if you want to get an easy certification faster and build on it) or 1Z0-829 (for the latest). It is very important to use study materials that match the exam you are studying for. As a result, those who hold Java 11 materials target the 1Z0-811 exam.
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You might have noticed that the exams target Java versions matching the LTS (long term support versions). I recommend taking an exam that is available when you want to start studying rather than waiting for the next version. It typically takes a number of months after the LTS release for the objectives/exam to come out. Then it takes time for updated certification study materials to come out. It's *a lot* harder to pass the test without study materials.
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Additionally, one of the benefits of a faster LTS release cycle is that less has time to change between versions. As a result, the benefits of taking the later exam are lower and the Java 17 exam is likely to meet your goals.
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Additionally, one of the benefits of a faster LTS release cycle is that the language syntax can evolve more rapidly. As a result, taking the Java 17 exam is likely to meet your goals and no need to wait for the next exam to come out/study materials to be updated.
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## What is covered?
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Each exam (see links above) has the objectives posted under "review exam topics". There are a number of top level objectives. For example, the Java 17 ones are:
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Each exam (see links above) has the objectives posted under "review exam topics". There are a number of top level objectives. For example, exam objectives covered in Java 17 ones are:
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