Welcome to the Java Certification and Assessment Testing Resource Center. There are many benefits to becoming Sun certified at the various levels for Java technology. It can create more opportunity as you look for a new job, increase your salary potential, make you eligible for a promotion or other project assignments at your current job, and more. It can also help you pace your own career and give you a sense of achievement. In the Java Certification and Assessment Testing Resource Center you'll find:

• The blog entry, "Does Java Certification Matter?" by Eric M. Burke, that discusses whether it is necessary to become a certified programmer.
• The article entitled, "Sitting for the Sun Java Certification Exams," by David Reilly, that discusses how to become Sun certified, what the certification exams involve, how to prepare for the exams, and what guides are available.
• The article entitled, "Becoming a Sun Certified Programmer for Java," by Vikram S. Discusses the exam, the exam objectives, recommended readings, tutorials, and practice exams.
• A chart that outlines the levels of Java certification including the Sun Certified Java Associate (SCJA), Sun Certified Java Programmer (SCJP), Sun Certified Java Developer (SCJD), Sun Certified Web Component Developer (SCWCD), Sun Certified Business Component Developer (SCBCD), Sun Certified Developer for Java Web Services (SCDJWS), and the Sun Certified Mobile Application Developer (SCMAD). You'll also find links to each exam where you can find more detailed information.
• The Sun Certification FAQ that lists the various Java certifications, suggested books, the differences between the different Java certifications, types of questions on the exams, how to prepare for the exams, information on taking the exams and more.
• The Whizlabs Java certification review exams that include tests, questions with detailed answers, tips and tricks, common pitfalls and more.
• Free practice exams for the Sun Certified Java Associate, Sun Certified Java Programmer, and Sun Certified Developer for Java Web Services certifications.
• Free study guides and tutorials that will help you prepare for the Sun Certified Java Programmer, Sun Certified Web Component Developer, Sun Certified Developer for Java Web Services, and Sun Certified Business Component Developer exams.
• The JCertify interactive Java learning product that prepares programmers for the Sun Certified Java Programmer's exam.
• Instructor-led training courses from Sun, Deitel and others that will help you prepare for the Sun Java certification exams.
• A fee-based, self-paced training course for preparing to take the Sun Certified Java Programmer exam.
• EPractize Labs Java skills assessment tools that can be used to test the skills of potential employees, or for programmers to prepare for Sun certification exams. Their products test for knowledge in object-oriented programming, core Java programming, J2EE Web component development, J2EE business component development, and Java/J2EE design.
• JavaBlackBelt.com—a community for Java and open source skills assessment. Programmers can earn different colored belts as they pass each level of assessment. The community contributes test questions, feedback and resources to study for each level of assessment.
• Brainbench Java certification tests for EJB, Java 2, Java 2 GUI, Java 2 non-GUI, Java 2 fundamentals, J2EE, J2ME, JSP, Java XML technologies, JavaScript and more. Practice test are also available.
• TCExam—a free, open source assessment tool that allows you to create, schedule and administer surveys, quizzes and exams.
• Java certification newsgroups and forums where you can post questions about the certification exams and receive answers and recommendations.
• Jobs for Java certified programmers.
• Java certification books and sample chapters.