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What to do next after OCP 8?

 
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Hello

I currently finished the OCP study guide (together with a collegue). Now we were having the discussion on which would be the logical next step after completing OCA and OCP 8. Looking at the certification tree (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/33/Java_Certification_Path.gif) it seems to me that the OCM logically follows to the OCP (if you don't want to specialize in a certain area).

Now the problem is that currently Oracle is only offering the OCM for Java version 6. Is there any chance (or plan) to have the OCM exam for Java 8 soon?
If there are no such plans - would it make sense to do the OCM in version 6? Or maybe better go for the Enterprise Architect?

Greetings from Frankurt, Germany
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Just to let you know that image link you had in your post is outdated. The mobile app developer and business component developer are retired.

Anyway back to your question. OCM Java Developer can be a next step after OCPJP. The version Oracle has is v6 but actually the cert is technically version independent because you can't use the old SDK as long as a newer one is out for 18 months or longer, or something like that. So despite the cert is v6, candidates mostly like use v8 (is it out more than 18 months?).

The OCMJD, unlike the JP cert, is a hands-on programming assignment (GUI, network server, multi-threading) and essay defending your design choices. You only have 6 months to do from purchase date.

The architect OCMJEA cert is similar to the OCMJD, having 3 parts: MC exam, assignment and essay. Again the assignment and essay need to be done in 6 months. The assignment for OCMJEA is designing some app/system drawing UML diagrams.

Both OCM certs do require training before Oracle grants you the cert.
 
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Mathias,
I wouldn't recommend the architect exam. It assumes experience in Java which takes time to obtain.

The developer exam isn't that popular because of the required (expensive) course. If you want to take another exam, I think the EJB or Web Component "Expert" exams are good choices. Or just study and learn on your own.
 
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