Oracle offers variety of Java Certifications for all Java Editions (Java SE, Java EE and Java ME).  Oracle Certified Expert, Java Platform, Enterprise Edition 6 Java Persistence API Developer (Formerly Sun Certified JPA Developer for the Java EE6 Platform (SCJPAD 6)) certification provides knowledge required to develop Java EE 6 Enterprise applications using JPA.

What exam I need to pass to achieve OCE for Java EE 6 JPA Developer Certification?

You need to complete 1Z0-898 Java Platform, Enterprise Edition 6 Java Persistence API Developer Certified Expert Exam to achieve this certification.

What kind of knowledge I can achieve after completing this certification?

Oracle Certified JPA Developers are familiar with the JPA coding experience of entities. Through careful exam preparation, they should also gain an understanding of entity design, best practices, transaction management, locking fundamentals, and security.

Do I need any prior certification to take this exam?

Oracle Certified Professional, Java SE 5 or SE 6 Programmer OR Sun Certified Java Programmer (any edition)

Where do I get complete information about exam objective?

• Overview of the Java Persistence API
• Introducing the Auction Application
• Java Persistence API Entities
• Understanding the Entity Manager
• Modeling Entity Relationships
• Entity Inheritance and Object-Relational Mapping
• Persisting Enums and Collections
• Introduction to Querying
• Using the Java Persistence API Query Language
• Using the Java Persistence API Criteria API
• Using the Java Persistence API in a Container
• Implementing Transactions and Locking
• Advanced Java Persistence API Concepts

You can visit Oracle site at http://education.oracle.com/pls/web_prod-plq-dad/db_pages.getpage?page_id=434 or Download EPractize Labs Java EE 6 JPA OCE Training Lab and click Plan > Objective to know more details about this certification.

How much time I need to prepare for this exam?

You can access our Time Estimator to know your preparation estimation at http://www.epractizelabs.com/certification-advisor/time-estimator.php?s=13

Is there any recommended Training Guide or Book available for this certification?

EPractize Labs offer complete Training Material that includes set of Mock Exams to prepare for this certification. You can download at http://www.epractizelabs.com/certification/sun/oce-jpa-exam-6.html

What are the benefits I can achieve after completing this exam?

• The certification empowers in driving Java Persistence Architecture for enterprise applications.
• OCE certified experts can easily evaluate various design options, frameworks, software COTS components, etc.
• Being a certified expert will help to improve your career potential, gain more respect, boost up your job security and opportunities.
• With OCE certification, you are more competitive in the job market.

What are the benefits my employer can achieve after completing this exam?

• Enables management to distinguish OCE as professionals, who can act as Technical Lead for new or existing initiatives.
• Helps in deciding the best design/architecture,frameworks and software COTS components based on project budget to minimize cost.
• More confidence to drive technical requirements with business partners.
• Enables project team to acquire guidance on best practices from a qualified expert.

Good luck for your preparation!