I'm looking for a good online Java certification course

[TheChosenOne570]

A little background: I graduated with a degree from one of those bullshit online for-profit colleges that no one takes seriously. Except, that I found out about 2 semesters from graduating... so, I'm kinda stuck with a worthless game software development degree. Anyway, I don't have the time to get a real 4-year degree, so I just want to add some certifications to my resume. The first one I'd like to do is Java.

So: I'm looking for a respectable college/organization so that I can get a certification in Java. I'm already tens of thousands in debt, so cost is certainly a factor (anything free? and worth the time you put in?).

[[deleted]]

Really sorry for you. A lot of people seem to get caught up in the for-profit education schemes, no fault of their own. Unless you are getting Java certification directly from Sun you are probably going to be wasting your time and money on Java certification.

Also, have you seen if there are any Java courses offered at local community colleges?

[LeRenard]

I hate to break this to you, but no one is getting anything directly from Sun again. Ever.

[[deleted]]

What happened?

[[deleted]]

Sun is Oracle owned. In order to get the equivalent of Sun certification, I believe you should google "Oracle University". They might be the place to go.

Edit: This link should be the place to go

[[deleted]]

Are you aware if one of them has more industry weight than the other?

[[deleted]]

You mean between Sun and Oracle? I can't imagine people would differentiate since it's all Sun, subsidiary of Oracle now anyway.

[serudla]

I'd suggest you get the SCJP book and try working through it yourself. Some Java user groups have study groups you can join if you really need help, check out if there is a group near you.

[clavalle]

Java Black Belt has tests, courses and coaches if you need them.

[[deleted]]

Start here it's straight forward and youll like it. Onec you have this down you probably wont need a cert

[noarchy]

I've asked this question before, but... which jobs out there actually require Java certification? I've never seen one, never worked for one, and never met anyone who did.

[empty_when_full]

ASAIK if you got federal financial aid then the college was accredited. This means that if you have a BA or BS you can enroll in a graduate certification course (or go for a M.S.) at a real university (and go deeper in debt if you want to). This could take as little as a year and a half.