Sun Certifications are professional certification programs created by Sun Microsystems to verify skills and provide credentials for competency in and familiarity with the Java programming language. The various levels of certification include: Sun Certified Java Associate (SCJA), Sun Certified Java Programmer (SCJP), Sun Certified Java Developer (SCJD), Sun Certified Web Component Developer (SCWCD), Sun Certified Business Component Developer (SCBCD), Sun Certified Developer for Java Web Services (SCDJWS), Sun Certified Mobile Application Developer (SCMAD), and Sun Certified Enterprise Architect (SCEA). Training programs are designed to prepare applicants to meet and exceed the examination's Java-based development criteria; graduates will be able to efficiently execute Java-related programming, manipulate Java objects and content, and develop across multiple platforms. Sun Certifications are generally used as career skill enhancements for professionals with existing competency or experience in IT or computer programming, providing a salary boost dependent on business requirements and goals. To learn more about Sun Certification programs.