Oracle Java Certification
Oracle Java certifications cover Java SE programming from Foundations to Professional level, plus Java EE 7 and Helidon microservices. The current Java SE Developer Professional exams are 1Z0-830 (Java SE 21) and 1Z0-831 (Java SE 25).
| Exam | Level | Questions | Time | Passing score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1Z0-811: Oracle Java Foundations | Foundations | 60 | 120 min | 65% |
| 1Z0-808: Oracle Java SE 8 Programmer I | Associate | 56 | 120 min | 65% |
| 1Z0-809: Oracle Java SE 8 Programmer II | Professional | 68 | 120 min | 65% |
| 1Z0-819: Oracle Java SE 11 Developer | Professional | 50 | 90 min | 68% |
| 1Z0-829: Oracle Java SE 17 Developer | Professional | 50 | 90 min | 68% |
| 1Z0-830: Oracle Java SE 21 Developer Professional | Professional | 50 | 120 min | 68% |
| 1Z0-831: Java SE 25 Developer Professional | Professional | 50 | 120 min | 68% |
| 1Z0-900: Oracle Java EE 7 Application Developer | Professional | 70 | 120 min | 66% |
| 1Z0-1113: Oracle Helidon Microservices Developer Professional | Professional | 60 | 90 min | 70% |
Questions, time and passing score: Oracle University exam pages, checked October 2026. Each exam page has free sample questions; the premium practice exam gives 2 months of unlimited Full and Mini attempts.
Which exam should you take?
- New to Java: Start with 1Z0-811 Java Foundations.
- Java developers: Take 1Z0-830 Java SE 21 Developer Professional or 1Z0-831 Java SE 25 Developer Professional. Both are 50 questions in 120 minutes with a 68% passing score.
- Enterprise and microservices developers: Take 1Z0-900 Java EE 7 Application Developer or 1Z0-1113 Helidon Microservices Developer.
Frequently asked questions
Which Java certification should I take?
Java SE 21 (1Z0-830) or Java SE 25 (1Z0-831), the current Java SE Developer Professional exams: 50 questions in 120 minutes with a 68% passing score.
How many questions are on the Java SE 21 exam?
1Z0-830 has 50 questions in 120 minutes, and you need 68% to pass.
Is there a beginner Java certification?
Yes. 1Z0-811 Java Foundations has 60 questions in 120 minutes with a 65% passing score.
See every Oracle certification practice exam on the Oracle certification page.
Oracle Java Testimonials... (Write a Testimonial!)
The 1Z0-830 practice exams were easy to navigate and well-structured. They removed any confusion and helped me pass the exam on my first attempt.
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mattie121Dec 8 2024 - 16:02Initially, I subscribed to 1Z0-819 premium questions for practice, thinking it would be casual. However, I got deeply interested and decided to attempt the 1Z0-819 exam. Achieving a great score was an amazing surprise!
CaelFernandezDec 6 2024 - 09:51At first, I had to attempt every 1Z0-1113 mock exam twice to get through. But with consistent practice, I began understanding the questions better and found my re-work time reducing significantly.
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