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Hi Guys,

Here you'll find a list of all available study materials to prepare for the OCA 7/8 exams.

For the OCA 7 exam

In May 2012 the JA+ V7 for Oracle Certified Associate - Java SE7 Programmer I (1Z0-803) from Enthuware was released (according to Enthuware).

As of October 2012 here's a list of study materials (with abbreviated titles), available "now" for the OCA 7 exam:

OCAJP Practice Exams - Hanumant Deshmukh (Note: this appears to be just mock exams)

OCA Java SE 7 Programmer I Study Guide (Exam 1Z0-803) - Edward Finegan and Robert Liguori (McGraw-Hill and Amazon)

OCA Study Guide - Reese Richard

SCJP 6 (K&B) - Kathy Sierra and Bert Bates (this is an older book but chapters 1-5 plus the sections on ArrayList, String, StringBuilder, hashCode(), and equals() cover the OCA). More info in this topic.

On April 11, 2013 a new kid on the block was officially released (according to Manning & Amazon):

OCA Java SE 7 Programmer I Certification Guide - Mala Gupta

On October 13, 2014 K&B7 (the successor of the famous K&B6) was finally released (according to McGraw-Hill and Amazon):

OCA/OCP Java SE 7 Programmer I & II Study Guide (Exams 1Z0-803 & 1Z0-804) - Kathy Sierra and Bert Bates

On February 10, 2015 a video course was released (according to Pearson IT Certification):

Oracle Certified Associate, Java SE 7 Programmer Exam (1Z0-803) Complete Video Course - Simon Roberts

For the OCA 8 exam

(This study guide does not exist on Amazon anymore)
On December 10, 2014 a study guide for the (brand new) OCAJP8 exam was officially released (according to Amazon), only available as Kindle Edition:

Java SE 8 Programmer I: Guide to the Oracle Certified Associate - Guilherme Silveira and Mário Amaral

On December 31, 2014 another study guide for the (brand new) OCAJP8 exam was officially released (according to Sybex and Amazon):

OCA: Oracle Certified Associate Java SE 8 Programmer I Study Guide: Exam 1Z0-808 - Jeanne Boyarsky and Scott Selikoff

On February 20, 2015 the JA+ V8 for Oracle Certified Associate - Java SE8 Programmer I (1Z0-808) from Enthuware was released (according to Enthuware).

On September 2, 2015 another study guide for the OCAJP8 exam was officially released (according to McGraw-Hill and Amazon):

OCA Java SE 8 Programmer I Study Guide (Exam 1Z0-808) (Oracle Press) - Edward Finegan and Robert Liguori

On October 30, 2015 another study guide for the OCAJP8 exam was released in the Manning Early Access Program (MEAP) (according to Manning and the author herself):

OCA Java SE 8 Programmer I Certification Guide - Mala Gupta

On November 5, 2015 a video course was released (according to Pearson IT Certification):

Oracle Certified Associate, Java SE 8 Programmer I (1Z0-808) Complete Video Course - Simon Roberts

On May 16, 2016 a free training and a book was released (according to Java Certification Roadmap):

Java Programmer Certification Free Training - Raul Rios

The Java Certification Roadmap eBook - Raul Rios

On July 30, 2016 another study guide for the OCAJP8 exam was officially released (according to Addison-Wesley Professional and Amazon):

A Programmer's Guide to Java SE 8 Oracle Certified Associate (OCA) - Khalid A Mughal and Rolf W Rasmussen

There are several other books in progress, and we'll update the list as they become available.

Also, if we missed any currently available materials, say so on this thread!

Thanks!

[edit 2014-10-16] added 2 study guides to the list
[edit 2015-01-10] added 1st ocajp8 study guide
[edit 2015-01-10] removed k&b6 from the list as k&b7 is available
[edit 2015-01-16] added another ocajp8 study guide
[edit 2015-02-21] added enthuware OCAJP8 mock exams
[edit 2015-08-16] added k&b6 back to the list (for those who already have this study guide and want to use it to prepare for OCA7)
[edit 2015-09-01] added ocajp8 study guide Edward Finegan & Robert Liguori
[edit 2015-09-01] study guide by Guilherme Silveira & Mário Amaral does not exist anymore on Amazon (dead link)
[edit 2015-09-03] added links ocajp7 study guide Edward Finegan & Robert Liguori
[edit 2015-09-08] added ocajp7 video course by Simon Roberts
[edit 2015-10-31] added ocajp8 study guide Mala Gupta
[edit 2015-11-18] added ocajp8 video course by Simon Roberts
[edit 2016-07-12] added ocajp8 free training and book by Raul Rios
[edit 2016-07-30] added ocajp8 study guide Khalid A Mughal & Rolf W Rasmussen

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OCA Java SE 7 Programmer I Certification Guide, by Manning, authored by Mala Gupta.

Further details on this this book can be accessed using - http://www.manning.com/gupta/

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Hi Mala,

I knew your book was "in progress" but on Amazon it says it won't be published until December. Is it available now? If not, can you tell us when, and I'll add it to the list!

Thanks,

Bert

p.s. (My book is also "in progress")

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Hi Bert,

Complete OCA Certification Guide, authored by me, in ebook format has been made available since September 15, 2012 through MEAP. Its print version will be available soon.
As you know, Manning's e-books are available through MEAP (Manning Early Access Program), before their print version is available.

I wish you Good Luck with your book!

With respect,
Mala

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Hi Mala, hi OCA'ers,

Several computer book publishers provide "early access" programs such as the MEAP program Mala is discussing.

Typically, books in "early access" are still under development, perhaps finishing a last chapter or two, perhaps fixing errors or reworking confusing sections.

For my money, early access books are usually a good idea if you're in a hurry to read about a topic - usually the gist of the topic is covered and it's fairly easy to overlook the last minute "sprucing up" that most publishers do.

hth,

Bert

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Regardless of the current books and studies guides currently in the market, I would say "From east to west, Bert and Katy books are the best"

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Khaled Mahmoud wrote:Regardless of the current books and studies guides currently in the market, I would say "From east to west, Bert and Katy books are the best"

I have read the sample chapter of Mala's book. Bert has some serious competition. At least in terms of quality of the content. Popularity is another matter though

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Hi Bert,
Is your book "OCA/OCP Java SE 7 Programmer I & II Study Guide (Exams 1Z0-803 & 804)" released?If not when will it be releasing?

Thanks,
Sreeram

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Hi everyone,
Even I am looking forward to purchase a good book for OCJA prep.Which is a must book to go ahead,any suggestions ?

how many times can we take an exam? Lets say I pass the exam with lesser %,can i take it again? please let me know.

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Hi Kavya,

Right now i am preparing from SCJP 6 text book from K & B.... along with that i am taking tests from enthuware too... I think this should be fine for now... you can check out mala's book since the e-book is available... I think you can take the exam in case if you get lesser %... but i am not sure...

All the best!

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Deepa,
Thanks for the info on books. But regarding lesser passing % in the exam,I remember reading that one cannot take exam again ,it s this true ? Do anyone else know about this,please share the info.

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