Sun Certified Enterprise Architect (SCEA) Overview 
 
This certification is for enterprise architects responsible for architecting and designing Java EE compliant applications.  To achieve this certification, candidates must successfully complete three elements: a knowledge-based multiple choice exam, an assignment and essay exam.
• Sun Certified Enterprise Architect for the Java Platform, Enterprise Edition 5 (Step 1 of 3) (CX-310-052)
• Sun Certified Enterprise Architect for the Java Platform, Enterprise Edition 5: Assignment (Step 2 of 3) (CX-310-301A)
• Sun Certified Enterprise Architect for the Java Platform, Enterprise Edition 5: Essay (Step 3 of 3) (CX-310-062)
• Sun Certified Enterprise Architect for the Java Platform, Enterprise Edition 5: Assignment Resubmission (CX-310-301R)
• Upgrade Exam: Sun Certified Enterprise Architect for the Java Platform, Enterprise Edition 5 (CX-310-053)

Sun's certification program in Java technology is an industry recognized, worldwide program that focuses on critical job roles in software application development and enterprise architecture. Since these certifications focus on the technology, the knowledge and skills learned while preparing for Sun's certifications are transportable from one company to another.

Sun's philosophy is that certification is central to the learning process as it provides validation of skill sets for specific job roles. Sun certification also offers a natural progression to support your career goals.
• First, by becoming a Sun Certified Associate Sun verifies that you have a base set of knowledge that enables entry into a career in application development or software project management using Java technology.
• Second, we train developers on a foundational set of skills, which can then be validated by becoming a Sun Certified Programmer.
• Afterwards, you can pursue advanced or specialty training and certifications that help enable career growth into more specific job roles making you more valuable to an organization.

As the Sun Microsystems certification program continues to evolve, TestKing will continue to change and update our content to reflect those changes.