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What are the benefits of Java certification and will I get paid more?

April 26, 2017Benefits Certification Java paid

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What are the benefits of Java certification and will I get paid more?

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Being certified will demonstrate to employers a minimum level of knowledge of the Java language. Java is still a relatively new language so few people have extensive real world experience with it; certification is proof that you understand the fundamentals. Certification is also a great way for someone new to programming to get started or for someone with a background in other programming languages (like C++ or Visual Basic) to learn Java. There are no specific stats on how much more certified programmers are paid then non-certified, although increases of $5000 to $10,000 and starting salaries in the $30-$40/hr range seem to be common.