Oracle Java Foundation Certified Associate is the perfect entry-level certification for Code College bootcamp graduates. Validate your Java knowledge of OOP, classes, exception handling, and collections.
Oracle Java Foundation Certified Associate validates your foundational Java knowledge. It's the natural first step for Code College Java bootcamp graduates before pursuing professional certifications.
You'll be tested on everything covered in our bootcamp: variables, data types, object-oriented programming, classes, exception handling, arrays, collections, and working with strings. This certification is globally recognised and demonstrates Java proficiency to employers.
The exam tests your knowledge across six major areas of Java fundamentals.
Primitive types (int, double, boolean, char), variable declarations, type casting, string literals, and memory management.
Arithmetic, logical, comparison operators. if/else, switch statements, loops (for, while, do-while), and break/continue.
Classes, objects, constructors, methods, inheritance, polymorphism, encapsulation, abstraction, and interface basics.
Single and multi-dimensional arrays, ArrayList, HashMap, HashSet, iterating with for-each loops and enhanced loops.
try/catch/finally blocks, throwing exceptions, checked vs unchecked exceptions, custom exceptions, and error handling.
String immutability, String methods (charAt, substring, split, etc.), StringBuilder, and using built-in Java APIs.
~1–2 hours/day, 5 days/week. Designed for bootcamp graduates.
Variables, primitives, operators, type casting, control flow (if/for/while)
Classes, objects, methods, constructors, inheritance, polymorphism
Arrays, ArrayList, HashMap, HashSet, iteration, generics
String methods, StringBuilder, try/catch, exception handling
Mock exams, weak areas review, final practice tests
📚 Oracle Documentation
Official Java API documentation and tutorials. The authoritative reference for syntax and built-in classes.
🎓 Code College Bootcamp Code
Review all your bootcamp projects. This is your best practice resource—all exam topics are covered.
📖 Udemy Java Courses
Search for "Oracle Java Foundation" or "Java Associate" courses. Many include practice exams ($15–$50 on sale).
💻 Practice Coding Platforms
LeetCode (Easy tier), HackerRank, and Exercism for hands-on Java practice problems.
Oracle Java Foundation Certified Associate is an entry-level certification that validates your knowledge of Java fundamentals. It's perfect for bootcamp graduates and career-changers looking to prove their Java skills.
The exam costs $99–$149 USD depending on the bundle. Optional practice exams cost $30–$80 extra.
120 minutes (~2 hours) for approximately 60 multiple-choice questions. You have about 2 minutes per question on average.
Yes! Our Java bootcamp covers all the topics tested. Graduates who review bootcamp code and do practice exams typically pass on the first attempt.
63% — you need approximately 38 correct answers out of 60 to pass.
Yes. You'll need to purchase another exam attempt ($99–$149). Oracle allows unlimited retakes, but spacing them out helps ensure you're truly ready.
You can pursue Oracle Certified Associate Java Programmer (OCA) or Oracle Certified Professional Java Programmer (OCP) for more advanced credentials.
Java Foundation certifications are generally valid for 3 years, after which you can recertify or upgrade to higher-level certifications.
You have everything you learned in our bootcamp. Start studying, take practice exams, and register when you're confident.