process for obtaining java certification

dubbeat

Hi,

I've being working as an actionscript 3 and iphone developer for a couple of years now since leaving college.

I want to bump up my knowledge and at the moment I'm inclined to get into java programming. I did a little jave in college but no where near enough to be employable in the area.

So I'd like to study java, take the exams and get certified.
I'm finding it difficult at the moment to get usefull information on how to do this in Ireland and to find information on the process to set things in motion.

Has anybody gone through this process and would you be able to describe it to me?

Where do I go to train or find study material to teach myself?
Where do I apply for / take the exams?
Was it a worthwhile experience for you?
Any other information you might be able to share that could help me?

Thanks
dub

lettuce97

I'm in the same boat, can't find much useful information on anywhere providing courses, etc. for the SCEA certification anyway. SCJP seems a bit more common - for example Dorset College seem to do a part time course http://www.dorset-college.ie/Computing/courses/course_details/?rid=3&cid=37.

If anybody had information on SCEA certification I'd really appreciate any info - did you just study yourselves and then find a test centre, etc?

hobochris

Get the books,Study in your own time and do the exam, these guys do most IT based exams in centres around the world including Ireland.

http://www.prometric.com

dubbeat

@hobochris

do you think something like this would be suitable?

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Certified-Associate-Study-CX-310-019-Certification/dp/0071490035/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1284454130&sr=1-1

NullZer0

In a totally unsarcastic way -
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sun_Certified_Professional

Theres ALOT of info there :-)