Sun Java Certification Programs

Sun Java Certifications

Sun Java Certification Program is a Globally Recognized, Industry Respected certification program in Java technology. It focuses on key job roles in software application development and enterprise architecture.Certification is central to the learning process as it provides validation of skill sets for specific job roles. Sun Java Certification offers a natural progression to boost your career growth.

•First, by becoming a Sun Certified Java Associate (SCJA) You acquire a base set of knowledge that enables entry into a career in application development or software project management using Java technology.

•Second, as a developer You are trained on a foundational set of skills, which can then be validated by becoming a Sun Certified Java Programmer (SCJP) and Sun Certified Java Developer (SCJD).

•Afterwards, you can pursue advanced or specialty training and certifications (SCWCD, SCBCD, SCMAD, SCDJWS) that help enable career growth into more specific job roles making you extremely valuable to an organization.

•You set yourself a class apart by achieving Sun Certified Enterprise Architect (SCEA), responsible for architecting and designing Java Platform, Enterprise Edition technology-compliant applications that are scalable, flexible, and highly secure.

Since these certifications focus on the technology; the knowledge and skills learned while preparing for Sun Java Certification Exams are transportable from one company to another.

Sun offers the following Java technology professional certifications:

Certifications

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)

Sun Certified Mobile Application Developer (SCMAD)

Sun Certified Enterprise Architect (SCEA)

Red Hat Certification Program

Red Hat Certification Program

The Red Hat Certification Program is Red Hat's professional certification program for Red Hat and general Linux related skills such as system administration on Red Hat Enterprise Linux.

All certifications are given after passing exams. The program distinguishes itself in that the exams are performance-based, meaning that students must perform tasks on a live system, rather than answering multiple choice questions.

The program was launched in January 1999. As of 2010, there are nearly 75,000 Red Hat certified professionals spanning 162 countries. GoCertify considers it "the most prominent Linux certification programs"^]

Certifications

Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA)

RHCSA is an entry-level certification that focuses on actual competencies at system administration, including installation and configuration of a Red Hat Linux system and attaching it to a live network running network services.

To achieve the RHCSA certification the student must pass EX200, a two-hour hands-on lab exam. There is no prerequisite for the exam, but Red Hat recommends preparing for the exam by taking courses in Red Hat System Administration (RH124 or RH135) if one does not have previous experience.

RHCT was launched in 2002 as Red Hat Certified Technician (RHCT).^] As of July 2009 there were 30,000 RHCTs. In November 2010 it was renamed to RHCSA.

Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE)

Self-titled "the flagship" certification, RHCE is a mid to advanced-level certification that builds on topics covered in the RHCSA certification to include more advanced topics such as security and installing common enterprise networking (IP) services. To achieve the RHCE certification, the student must pass the RHCSA exam, EX200, and in addition EX300, a two hour hands-on lab exam. Red Hat recommends preparing for the exam by taking courses in Linux essentials (RH033), Linux administration (RH131 or RH133), and Linux networking and security (RH253) if one does not have previous experience. Previous real-world experience is also advised. RHCE was the first Red Hat certificate launched, in 1999. As of July 2009 there were 40,000 RHCEs. It was named the Hottest Certification for 2006 by CertCities.com.

Red Hat Certified Security Specialist (RHCSS)

RHCSS is an advanced-level certification that builds on the security skills covered by the RHCE certification, and enhances it with deeper capabilities in network services security, directory services, authentication, and Security-Enhanced Linux policy management. To achieve the RHCSS certification, the student must pass three exams, EX333, a six hour exam on Network Services, EX423, a 4 hour exam on Enterprise Directory Services and Authentication and EX429, a three and a half hour exam on Security-Enhanced Linux.^[14] RHCE is prerequisite for taking any of the exams. Other than RHCE there is no prerequisite for the exams, but Red Hat recommends preparing for the exams by taking the three respective four day courses, RHS333, RH423 and RHS429. RHCSS was launched in October 2005.

Red Hat Certified Datacenter Specialist (RHCDS)

RHCDS is an advanced-level certification that builds on system administration skills covered by the RHCE certification, and enhances it with the capabilities required to build solutions in mission-critical datacenter environments using Red Hat technologies. To achieve the RHCDS certification, the student must pass three exams, EX401, a four hour exam on Enterprise Deployment, EX436, a 4 hour exam on Clustering and Storage and either EX423 described above or EX318, a three hour exam on Virtualization RHCE is prerequisite for the certificate. Other than RHCE there is no prerequisite for the exams (EX318 does not require RHCE), but Red Hat recommends preparing for the exams by taking the three respective four day courses, RH401, RH436 and either RH423 or RH318.

RHCDS was launched in October 2007.

]Red Hat Certified Architect (RHCA)

Self-titled "the capstone certificate", RHCA is the most complete certificate in the program, adding an enterprise-level focus. To achieve the RHCA certification, the student must pass five exams, EX333, EX401, EX423 or EX318, EX436 and EX422, all described above. RHCE is prerequisite for the certificate. Other than RHCE there is no prerequisite for the exams (EX318 does not require RHCE), but Red Hat recommends preparing for the exams by taking the respective courses. RHCA was Launched in 2005.

Red Hat Certified Virtualization Administrator (RHCVA)

RHCVA is a certification that focuses on Virtualization administration. To achieve the RHCVA certification the student must pass EX318 described above. There is no prerequisite for the exam, but Red Hat recommends preparing for the exam by taking the respective course RH318.The exam also requires knowledge in using and installing Microsoft Windows operating systems. RHCVA was Launched in November 2009.

JBoss Certified Application Administrator (JBCAA)

JBCAA is a certification that focuses on managing the JBoss Enterprise Application Platform. To achieve the JBCAA certification the student must pass EX336, a four hour hands-on lab exam.^] There is no prerequisite for the exam, but Red Hat recommends preparing for the exam by taking course JB336, a four day course in JBoss application administration. JCBAA was Launched in September 2009.

CWSP® Certified Wireless Security Professional

CWSP^®

Certified Wireless Security Professional

The CWSP certification is a professional level wireless LAN certification for the CWNP Program. The CWSP certification will advance your career by ensuring you have the skills to successfully secure enterprise Wi-Fi networks from hackers, no matter which brand of Wi-Fi gear your organization deploys.

The Certification Magazine annual salary survey results for CWSP show a consistent annual increase in the average salary for CWSPs since 2005.

Average Salary for CWSP (US):

2005 – $83,000
2006 – $88,000
2007 – $87,000
2008 – $95,120

The CWSP exam (PW0-200) has been updated to PW0-204 in January of 2010. PW0-200 was retired as of April 30, 2010.

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About the CWSP Certification

• To earn the CWSP certification, you must pass 2 exams: PW0-104 and PW0-204.
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CWSP (PW0-204) Exam Summary

• Exam Number: PW0-204
• Cost: $225.00 U.S.
• Availability: Register at Pearson VUE
• Duration: 90 minutes
• Questions: 60
• Question Types: Multiple choice / multiple answer
• Passing Score: 70% (80% for Instructors)
• Available Languages: English

The main subject areas covered by CWSP

• WLAN Discovery Techniques
• Intrusion and Attack Techniques
• 802.11 Protocol Analysis
• Wireless Intrusion Prevention Systems (WIPS) Implementation
• Layer 2 and 3 VPNs used over 802.11 networks
• Enterprise/SMB/SOHO/Public-Network Security design models
• Managed Endpoint Security Systems802.11 Authentication and Key Management Protocols
• Enterprise/SMB/SOHO/Public-Network Security Solution Implmentation
• Building Robust Security Networks from the ground up
• Fast BSS Transition (aka. Fast/Secure Roaming) Techniques
• Thorough coverage of all 802.1X/EAP types used in WLANs
• Wireless LAN Management Systems (WNMS)
• Authentication Infrastructure Design Models
• Using Secure Applications
• 802.11 Design Architectures
• Implementing a Thorough Wireless Security Policy

Certification track

The CWSP certification is awarded to candidates who pass the CWSP exam and who also hold the CWNA certification. The CWNA certification is a prerequisite to earning the CWSP certification; however, the CWNA and CWSP exams may be taken in any order though it is recommended that you take the CWNA exam first.^[1]

CWSP requirements

This certification covers a wide range of security areas. These include detecting attacks, wireless analysis, policy, monitoring and solutions.^[2]

Recertification

The CWSP certification is valid for three years.^[3] The certification may be renewed by retaking Official CWNP Site

CCNP information

CCNP Certification
Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP®) validates the ability to plan, implement, verify and troubleshoot local and wide-area enterprise networks and work collaboratively with specialists on advanced security, voice, wireless and video solutions. The CCNP certification is appropriate for those with at least one year of networking experience who are ready to advance their skills and work independently on complex network solutions. Those who achieve CCNP have demonstrated the skills required in enterprise roles such as network technician, support engineer, systems engineer or network engineer.

Find out more about changes to CCNP certification announced on January 25, 2010 and use our CCNP exam combination tool to show which additional exams are required, based on the exams you've already passed.

CCNP Prerequisites
Valid CCNA certification or any CCIE Certification can act as a pre-requisite.

CCNP Exams & Recommended Training
Required Exam(s)

Recommended Training
642-902 ROUTE Implementing Cisco IP Routing (ROUTE)
642-813 SWITCH Implementing Cisco IP Switched Networks (SWITCH)
642-832 TSHOOT Troubleshooting and Maintaining Cisco IP Networks (TSHOOT)

CCNP Recertification

Cisco professional level certifications (CCNP, CCNP Wireless, CCDP, CCSP, CCNP Voice, and CCIP) are valid for three years. To recertify, pass ONE of the following before the certification expiration date:

* Pass any current 642-XXX Professional level exam, or
* Pass any current CCIE Written Exam, or
* Pass the current CCDE Written Exam, or CCDE Practical Exam, or
* Pass the Cisco Certified Architect (CCAr) interview AND the CCAr board review to extend lower certifications.

Achieving or recertifying any of the certifications above automatically extends your active Associate and Professional level certification(s) up to the point of expiration of the last certification achieved. For more information, access the Cisco About Recertification page.