The Sun Certified Programmer for Java 2 Platform 5.0 certification exam is for programmers experienced using the Java programming language. Achieving this certification provides clear evidence that a programmer understands the basic syntax and structure of the Java programming language and can create Java technology applications that run on server and desktop systems using J2SE 5.0.

The Java Programming Language course provides students with information about the syntax of the Java programming language; object-oriented programming with the Java programming language; creating graphical user interfaces (GUIs), exceptions, file input/output (I/O), and threads; and networking. Programmers familiar with object-oriented concepts can learn how to develop Java technology applications. The course uses the Java 2 Software Development Kit, Standard Edition (J2SE SDK), version 5.0.

In order to achieve SCP certification, the student must pass the following exam:

• CX-310-055: Sun Certified Programmer for the Java 2 Platform, Standard Edition 5.0
  

• Getting Started
• Object-Oriented Programming Identifiers, Keywords, and Types
• Expressions and Flow Control Arrays
• Class Design
• Advanced Class Features
• Exceptions and Assertions
• Text-Based Applications
• Building Java GUIs
• GUI Event Handling
• GUI-Based Applications
• Threads
• Advanced I/O Streams
• Networking