📚 Java Certification Syllabus

OCA Java SE 8 • OCP Java SE 17 • OCP Java SE 21

OCA Java SE 8 (1Z0-808)

Associate-Level Syllabus

Core Java Fundamentals

  • Class structure, main method, packages
  • Primitive & reference types
  • Operators, control flow, loops
  • Arrays & ArrayList
  • Encapsulation, inheritance (basic)
  • Exception handling (basic)
  • Core Java API (String, StringBuilder, ArrayList, basic java.time)
Not Covered: Lambdas, Streams, Concurrency, Modules
OCP Java SE 17 (1Z0-829)

Professional-Level Syllabus (Modern Java)

Advanced Language Features

  • Lambda expressions & method references
  • Functional interfaces (java.util.function)
  • Streams API & Collectors
  • Optional

Modern Java (9–17)

  • Modules (JPMS)
  • Records
  • Sealed classes
  • Pattern matching (instanceof)

Concurrency & I/O

  • Threads & Executors
  • Parallel streams
  • NIO.2 (Path, Files)
OCP Java SE 21 (1Z0-830)

Advanced & Future-Ready Syllabus

Language Enhancements

  • Record patterns
  • Pattern matching for switch
  • Enhanced sealed classes usage

Concurrency Evolution

  • Virtual Threads (Project Loom)
  • Basic structured concurrency concepts

Core API Updates

  • Sequenced collections
  • Updated Stream and Optional usage

📊 Java Certification Comparison: OCA vs OCP 17 vs OCP 21

Here’s a clear comparison of the three major Oracle Java certifications to help you choose the right path.

Feature OCA Java SE 8
(1Z0-808)		 OCP Java SE 17
(1Z0-829)		 OCP Java SE 21
(1Z0-830)
Certification Level Associate Professional Professional
Main Focus Core Java fundamentals Modern Java features (8–17) Latest Java platform (17–21)
Language Features Classes, inheritance, arrays, exceptions Lambdas, streams, modules, records, sealed classes Pattern matching, record patterns, enhanced switch
Concurrency Not covered Threads, executors, parallel streams Virtual threads, modern concurrency
Functional Programming Not covered Lambdas, functional interfaces, streams Advanced stream and functional patterns
Modules (JPMS) Not covered Yes Yes
Exam Duration 120 minutes 90 minutes 90 minutes
Questions 56 50 50
Passing Score 65% 68% 68%

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