Oracle offers variety of Java Certifications for all Java Editions (Java SE, Java EE and Java ME). Oracle Certified Master, Java EE 5 Enterprise Architect (Formerly Sun Certified Java EE 5 Enterprise Architect (SCEA)) certification tests Java architecture experience.

What exam I need to pass to achieve OCM for Java SE 5 Enterprise Architect Certification?

You need to complete 1Z0-864 Java Enterprise Edition 5 Enterprise Architect Certified Master Exam (Step 1 of 3) , 1Z0-865 – Java Enterprise Edition 5 Enterprise Architect Certified Master Assignment (Step 2 of 3) and 1Z0-866 – Java Enterprise Edition 5 Enterprise Architect Certified Master Essay Exam (Step 3 of 3) to achieve this certification.

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

Empowers in driving Java EE Architecture for enterprise applications. Java EE certified architects can easily evaluate various design options, frameworks, software COTS components, etc.

Do I need any prior certification to take this exam?

Currently there is no prior requirement from Oracle.

Where do I get complete information about exam objective?

•    Topic 1     Application Design Concepts and Principles
•    Topic 2     Common Architectures
•    Topic 3     Integration and Messaging
•    Topic 4     Business Tier Technologies
•    Topic 5     Web Tier Technologies
•    Topic 6     Applicability of Java EE Technology
•    Topic 7     Patterns
•    Topic 8    Security

You can visit Oracle site at http://education.oracle.com/pls/web_prod-plq-dad/db_pages.getpage?page_id=326 or Download EPractize Labs SCEA 5 Part 1 Training Lab, SCEA 5 Part 2 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=8
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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/scea-5-part1-exam.html
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What are the benefits I can achieve after completing this exam?

•    The certification empowers in driving Java EE Architecture for enterprise applications
•    SCEA certified architects can easily evaluate various design options, frameworks, software COTS components, etc
•    Being a certified architect helps you to improve your career potential, gain more respect, boost up your job security and opportunities.
•    With SCEA certification, you become more competitive in the job market.

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

•     Enables management to distinguish SCEA holders as professionals who can act as Technical Architect for new or existing initiatives.
•     Helps in deciding the best architecture, frameworks and software COTS components based on project budget to minimize cost
•     More confidence to drive technical decisions with business partners.
•     Enables project team to get best practices guidance from a qualified architect.

Good luck for your preparation!