certification

java developer certification: which is more important

Hi I am student with 2 years of core java experience. Most of the work which i have done till now is in Java swing and related to other core api's of java. I do have some understanding of Java EE. But i have to decide which certification I should take next after scjp. Does SCJD is more valuable compared to SCWCD and SCBCD ? Which on...

PrintingPermissionLevel, SafePrinting, and restrictions

There is a PrintingPermission attribute in the framework which takes a PrintingPermissionLevel enumeration with one of these values; NoPrinting: Prevents access to printers. NoPrinting is a subset of SafePrinting. SafePrinting: Provides printing only from a restricted dialog box. SafePrinting is a subset of DefaultPrinting. DefaultPrin...

Is the SCJP CX-310-065 exam divided into the objectives (sections) as outlined on Sun's site?

The objectives and sections are listed here: http://www.sun.com/training/catalog/courses/CX-310-065.xml I've been using the Sun Certified Programmer for Java 6 Study Guide, which lists objectives as well that are close to those on the Web site, but they also have "sub-objectives" in the book that appear to be somewhat manufactured. Wil...

Cisco and Microsoft certification on a little budget and time

Hi. A friend works at as a restaurant manager for 70 hours a week. He'd like to get his Cisco and Microsoft certifications. What are some free/low cost and quick options for him? Are there free online resources he can use in the (little) free time he has? Thank you. ...

MCPD 3.5 certification

This book Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 Application Development Foundation is listed as one of the recomended books for the .net 3.5 MCPD certification exam 70- 536. My questions are: 1.) will it help me prepare for the framework ver. 3.5 MCPD certification? since it says 2.0 so clearly on the cover. 2.) Is there an order in particula...

C++ certification

Is there any industry standard C++ certification exam, like SCJP ? ...

Which of one is more important to a career: Certification(s) or a Master Degree?

Which of one is more important to a career: Certifications like Java, Oracle and Linux or a Master Degree on computer science? I know that if I go to the academic area the Master Degree would be better, but a Master Degree will be valued by my company too. Both are good for the curriculum. So, what is more important? ...

Is there any point starting .NET 3.5 certification now?

To start, I'm aware of the debate over the value of programming certifications. It's not really the subject of this question. Suffice to say that I believe studying for a certification will greatly help me in understanding .NET. I've been looking at the .NET certification options, starting with exam 70-536, which is for .NET 3.5. .NET 4...

Is SCJP still there?

I want to take the SCJP. But now Oracle has taken over Sun. So is SCJP stopped? Or it is continuing? ...

Enterprise architecture certifications

Do you know of well known acknowledged international enterprise architecture certifications? We are going to educate several architects within our organization. We want the certification to be a personal goal for each consultant and also use it for sales/marketing purposes. I have heard about the TOGAF 9 certification by The Open Group...

Are there any reputable Python certifications?

My company has a policy of encouraging employee training, but want some evidence of quality of training and tangible achievement. Several of our Java developers are taking advantage of this opportunity to go for Sun certifications, which provide a formal way of verifying competence, and will be useful additions to their CVs in the future...

Is there a HIPAA certification that would be helpful to programmers?

I work at a Medical Billing company that's software handles many facets of the centers practice, including patients, treatments, etc. To be frank, the only thing I know about HIPAA is security is paramount. I was wondering if there were any training courses with an earned certification proving knowledge/experience that I could use to i...

Professional Exams for Python?

I am interested in python, does python have any professional certification exams like the one java has, such as scjp? or how can i obtain the professional certification for python? ...

Sun Certified Developer for Java Web Services resources

I am looking for books that'll cover CX-310-230 exam. I have checked popular sites like javaranch and java.boot.by ...

XSLT and MVC Certification

Hello, I want to learn xslt and also asp.net mvc, but I'd like to have an exam so I can get a certification. Are there exams for xslt or mvc from Microsoft or from another company? Thanks. ...

MS Exam 70-536 - How can you constrain the input before you write any code?

Hello! In MS Exam 70-536 .Net Foundation, Chapter 3 "Searching, Modifying, and Encoding Text" in Case Scenario 1 Your organization, Northwind Traders, is creating a Web-based application to allow customers to enter their own contact information into your database. As a new employee, you are assigned a simple task: create the fro...

suggestions for someone studying for java certification

I have been working with java (J2EE) for about 4 years. I have been putting off the certification for a while now. I bought the exam last year and still have not taken the exam. it expires in june so I am going to give it a shot. I know certifications don't get jobs but interviews but where I work...certification will put a 'stamp' o...

Looking for an explanation of the 'Asynchronous' word in .Net?

I need someone to explain the following names; Asynchronous Delegates. Asynchronous methods. Asynchronous events. I'm currently going over this for my 70-536 exam and I am covering all my bases so far. The threading chapter and online resources have been good to me on my second read through. Still though, the names used above mean ab...

MS Exam 70-536 - How to throw and handle exception from thread?

Hello! In MS Exam 70-536 .Net Foundation, Chapter 7 "Threading" in Lesson 1 Creating Threads there is a text: Be aware that because the WorkWithParameter method takes an object, Thread.Start could be called with any object instead of the string it expects. Being careful in choosing your starting method for a thread to deal with...

Best online course for C#/SQL for a professional engineer

I know similar questions have been asked, but I've not been able to find information specific to my situation. I'm looking for "continuing education"-type options, specifically a C# and/or SQL course. I'm a software engineering professional with a graduate level computer science degree. So I'm looking for something substantial that will...