THE POWER OF
SUN CERTIFICATION
“Becoming a Sun certified professional was pivotal in my career. It was the deciding factor in acquiring my current position with the company. ”
Mike Greening
Sun Certified Java Programmer
Proven results
Increasing the concentration of Sun certified members on a team directly impacts performance.
IDC White Papers sponsored by Sun:
• The Sun Certification and Team Performance: The Impact on Application
Developers , April 2008
• The Sun Certification and Team Performance: The Impact on System
Administrators , April 2008
Prepare for future success with Sun certification
With over 650,000 granted worldwide, Sun certifications have long been recognized in the industry for endorsing the competency, dedication and motivation of leading IT professionals. With Oracle's plans to increase investment in Java, Sparc, Solaris and MySQL technologies,
the demand for professionals with proven expertise in these areas will also continue to increase. And we remain fully committed to developing and promoting the expertise of these sought-after specialists with our comprehensive training and certification programs.
Demand for Sun skilled professionals is growing
Whether you are currently employed or seeking a new opportunity, having the right skills is essential to thriving in this job market. In its IT Labor Market Predictions for 2010 1 report, Foote Partners placed the following Sun skills on its 2010 IT Skills Hot List:
• Java™ EE, SE, ME • Solaris™
• Security • Database Management
• Java development-related job postings have increased 64% • Solaris administration postings have increased by 42% • Job postings requiring MySQL skills have increased by 91%
Salaries for Sun certified professionals on the rise
In Certification Magazine’s 2009 Salary Survey 3, 85% of over 40,000 respondents from 150 countries indicated that since they became certified there is greater demand for their skills. The results also indicate that Sun certified professionals are benefiting from pay raises and promotions. The following shows the increase in average salary in the United States by comparing the results of the 2008 4 and 2009 3 surveys for several Sun certifications.
Sun Certification
Sun Certified Java Programmer Sun Certified Enterprise Architect
Sun Certified System Administrator for the Solaris OS Sun Certified Network Administrator for the Solaris OS
Salary Change from 2008 to 2009
25.5% increase 13.9% increase 30.6% increase 21.8% increase
Get ahead with Sun certification
As demand for skilled Sun professionals continues to increase, Sun certified professionals will be positioned for success. Sun certification can help you prove that you have the expertise required to fill the most sought-after jobs in the industry. Validate your skills in:
• Java SE, EE and ME – Programming, Application Development and Architecture • Solaris 10 System, Network and Security Administration • MySQL Database Administration or Development •
OpenOffice.org Productivity Software
Register today to start your own path toward a Sun certification
1 Foote Partners 2010 IT Predictions, December 2009 2
SimplyHired.com, trends for June 2008–November 2009 3 Certification Magazine 2009 Salary Survey, December 2009 4 Certification Magazine 2008 Salary Survey, December 2008
• Virtualization
Hiring managers are seeking professionals with these skills. Since June 2008,
SimplyHired.com 2 shows job posting trends have increased significantly for Java, Solaris and MySQL:
THE VALUE OF CHOICE:
SUN TRAINING OPTIONS
Classroom
Real-time/Hands-on/ Collaborative
2
CD-ROM Training
Self-paced/ Cost-effective
Web-based Training
Self-paced/Affordable/ Interactive
Team Training
Team-focused/Versatile/ Customisable
o ra c l e . c om/e d u c a t i o n
Packages
Convenient/Efficient/ Affordable
Live Virtual Class
Online/Real-
Time Interactive/ Expert-led
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