"If you have been part of the computer programming world for any length of time you are sure to have heard of, and probably used, Java 2 technologies. Java 2 is Sun Microsystems's development platform for creating end—to—end network applications and embedded applications. Two Java platforms exist, Java 2, Standard Edition (J2SE) and Java 2, Enterprise Edition (J2EE). The J2SE platform contains essential items like compilers, tools, API's, and runtimes for creating and deploying applications as well as applets created with the Java language. The J2EE platform includes support for Web Services and the infrastructure for building secure and robust business applications. As with Microsoft developer certifications, see Microsoft Developer Certifications: What's Your Path? , Sun offers certifications for the tools and infrastructures found in the J2SE and J2EE platforms. These certifications allow Java 2 developers to exhibit their skills and expertise with Java 2 technologies. There are four certifications one can attain, and these include:"
"Sun Certified Developer for the Java Platform details For individuals who write and design Java programs. A step up from Sun's Java programmer certification."
"Sun Microsystems' Java 2 Platform is a familiar set of tools known to most in the development world. The Java 2 Platform, Standard Edition (known as J2SE) offers the tools, compilers, APIs, and runtimes for creating and deploying Java applets and applications. The Java 2 Platform, Enterprise Edition (known as J2EE) offers the tools and infrastructure to manage and support Web services that come together to make secure, interoperable business applications. Finally, the Java 2 Platform, Micro Edition (known as J2ME) is for consumer and embedded devices. These devices can include cell phones, PDAs, and vehicle telematic devices."
"While jCert defines the skill levels and objectives for each skill level, individual companies write the exams. Moreover, each member company has a Java certification path. How well do these exams and paths comply with the jCert standard?"
