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MTA: Introduction to Programming Using Java

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MTA certifications are a great place to start if you would like to get into the technology field. MTA certifications address a wide spectrum of fundamental technical concepts, assess and validate core technical knowledge, and enhance technical credibility. Note: MTA exams do not qualify for MCP certification, nor are they a prerequisite for MCSA or MCSD certification.

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MTA: Introduction to Programming Using Java

Skills measured

  • Understand Java fundamentals
  • Work with data types, variables, and expressions
  • Implement flow control
  • Perform object-oriented programming
  • Compile and debug code

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Job role: Developer

Required exams: 98-388

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  • 98-388: Introduction to Programming Using Java

    Languages: en ja zh-tw zh-cn es pt-br fr de ko

    Retirement date: **

    Candidates for this exam are application developers working with Java 6 SE or later, secondary and immediate post-secondary level students of software development, or entry-level software developers.

    Price based on the country or region in which the exam is proctored.

    We strongly recommend that you register for an exam with a personal MSA account. If you register with an organizational (work/school) AAD account, your exam records will be lost if you leave your organization and they will be unrecoverable.
    for Introduction to Programming Using Java

    All objectives of the exam are covered in depth so you'll be ready for any question on the exam.

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** Complete this exam before the retirement date to ensure it is applied toward your certification. After the retirement date, please refer to the related certification for exam requirements.