Title: Java Certification
Course: CPS 189: Java Certification - Review, Practice & Prepare (Development) > Section: Course Orientation

A Java certification shows current and potential employers that you have the skills and knowledge they need. It also shows that you want to continue learning so that you can do better in your career. A certification distinguishes you from other job applicants and helps you perform better in a job interview. It can be useful if you have not yet earned a college degree. There are two Java certifications from Oracle:

- Oracle Certified Associate, Java SE 7 Programmer
- Oracle Certified Professional, Java SE 7 Programmer

For more information, see Oracle Java and Middleware Certifications.