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Appendix C. EJB 3 developer certification exam
This appendix provides some general information on Oracle's Java certification process with
focus on the EJB 3 certification exam. Oracle's EJB certification page sums up the exam as
follows:
The Sun Certified EJB Developer for the Java EE6 Platform should have the knowledge
required to build robust back-end functionality using Enterprise JavaBeans (EJB) ver-
sion 3.1 technology. Through careful exam preparation, the candidate should gain
practical experience with the EJB technology coding experience of session beans and
message-driven beans. This candidate should also be familiar with EJB design, best
practices, transaction management, messaging fundamentals, and security
. (Retrieved
12/22/2013 from
http://education.oracle.com/pls/web_prod-plq-dad/
Certification is a great way for a Java software professional to enhance their skill set for
their career. Studying for the certification gives you the opportunity to learn new technolo-
gies, techniques, and development processes you wouldn't normally be exposed to in your
day-to-day work environment. After studying and learning, you can go on to take the cer-
tification exam that demonstrates basic competency in the subject matter. Finally, you can
be an evangelist in the workplace and hopefully help steer your projects and infrastructure
toward Java EE technologies that are better suited for your company's technical needs.
This EJB 3 book is an excellent source of information to study in preparation for the EJB 3
developer certification exam. What follows here is a general description of the Oracle Java
certification process with the eventual goal of reaching and completing the EJB 3 developer
certification exam. We'll cover
• How to get started with the certification process
• What path you need to take to get to the EJB 3 developer certification exam
• What topics are covered in the exam
• What the exam is like
• What to expect on exam day
Let's get started and see what Oracle's certification process is all about.
