This performance-based certification is for developers interested in demonstrating advanced proficiency in the Java programming language using the Java SE.

To achieve this certification, candidates must successfully complete two elements: a programming assignment and an essay exam. Prior to attempting certification, candidates must be certified as a Sun Certified Programmer (SCJP), any edition. It is not necessary to be a Sun Certified Java Associate prior to taking this exam.

• Object-Oriented Analysis and Design Using UML (OO-226)
• Developing Applications With the Java SE Platform (SL-285-SE6)

Candidates must successfully complete two elements: a programming assignment and an essay exam.

• Sun Certified Developer for the Java Platform, Standard Edition: Assignment (Step 1 of 2) (CX-310-252A)
• Sun Certified Developer for the Java Platform, Standard Edition: Essay (Step 2 of 2) (CX-310-027)
• Sun Certified Developer for the Java Platform, Standard Edition: Assignment Resubmission (CX-310-252R)