To date, Sun and its partners have certified and trained more than 800,000 IT professionals using Java technology in over 60 countries. With these latest certifications, Sun now offers complete learning and certification paths for seven career paths encompassing all three Java platforms.

Sun Certified Mobile Application Developer for Java 2 Platform, Micro Edition
Faced with increasing demand for mobile Java technology enabled devices, Sun created a collection of new coursework and a new certification, the Sun Certified Mobile Application Developer, focused on the J2ME technology. The certification was designed for programmers who create mobile applications using Java technologies for cell phones or "smart" devices. Sun's new certification and accompanying training can help bring Java developers up to speed with J2ME technologies. This offering is currently available for purchase.

Sun Certified Developer for Java Web Services
Web service also continues to grow in popularity. Sun is finalizing a new certification, the Sun Certified Developer for Java Web Services, for Java programmers interested in developing Web services applications using Java technology. This offering is expected to be available for purchase later this year.

Sun's new training and certification programs offer Java developers an opportunity to upgrade their skills and credibility. Each certification is priced at $150 (US) and offered at Authorized Prometric Testing Centers nationwide. Initially available in English, both certifications are expected to be available in multiple languages later this year.

For more information about Sun's Java certifications, visit http://training.sun.com/US/certification/java/index.html.

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