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Sun Academic Initiative

Sun Academic Initiative
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An industry-recognized certification keeps you up to date on the latest technologies and can give you an edge when competing for a job in today's economy. Professional certification bridges the gap between what graduating students know and what they need to know in order to perform certain job roles and remain marketable. Professionals pay $300 USD for these certifications, while Sun Academic Initiative (SAI) participants can get certified for only $40 USD.

Professional Certification Programs are Available in These Key Areas:

Discounted Certification

If you participate in the SAI Program you can take a Sun Certification Exam and get an 85% discount, which means you only pay $40 USD, making it affordable for anyone on a student budget.

ePractice Exams

As a member of the SAI Program you will have access to ePractice Certification Exams to prepare for Sun Certification. These free web-based practice exams will familiarize students, faculty and staff with the exam format. The practice exams include sample test questions and answers with explanations, as well suggestions for future study.

What Does it Mean to Get Sun Certified?

Sun certification demonstrates competency in high-demand technologies such as the Java programming language, MySQL, and Solaris Operating System. With certification comes acknowledgment of specific technology skill sets. According to a Certification Magazine Salary Survey, Sun Certification increases earning power:

  • Sun Certified Programmers earn on average 8.3% more than the average programmer.
  • Sun Certified Developers earn on average 14.3% more than the average developer.
  • Sun Certified System Administrators earn on average 31% more than system administrators certified on other operating systems.

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