Overview
Oracle certifications test skills with Oracle technology, including OCI, Java and Oracle Database. Oracle now runs its English-language exams itself through Oracle University. Pearson VUE delivers only the Chinese and Japanese versions.
Who it is for
- Java developers
- Database administrators
- Cloud engineers working on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure
- Consultants implementing Oracle Cloud Applications
Versions
Java SE 21 Developer Professional (1Z0-830)
Multiple-choice exam on Java programming. 2 hours.
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI)
Foundations, Associate and Professional OCI certifications.
Oracle Database and Cloud Applications
Administration, SQL and applications implementation credentials.
Where it is accepted
- Java developer jobs
- Oracle database and cloud roles
- Oracle partner staffing requirements
Always check the current requirements of the university, employer, regulator or visa authority you are applying to.
Test format
| Section | What it involves |
|---|---|
| Java SE 21 Developer Professional (1Z0-830) | Multiple choice, often with code snippets. 2 hours. Question count not confirmed. |
Total time: Varies by exam; 1Z0-830 is 2 hours.
Scores and validity
- Scoring
- Pass mark is set separately for each exam version and shown on the exam page.
- Validity
- OCI certifications are valid for 24 months. Oracle Cloud Applications credentials are valid for 18 months. Some Oracle Database credentials need periodic recertification.
How long results take is shown at the top of this page.
Fees
Java SE 21 Developer Professional (1Z0-830) exam (USD)
USD 245
Source (opens in a new tab)
| Item | Official fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Java SE 21 Developer Professional (1Z0-830) exam (USD) | USD 245 | Source (opens in a new tab) |
Fees are set by the test owner, were checked on 21 October 2026, and can change. Confirm the price when you book. GAPICT never takes exam fees.
On test day
Identification
Government-issued photo ID for online proctored check-in. Confirm details in Oracle's certification guidelines.
Arrive early, bring only what the test owner allows, and expect identity checks and a photo at check-in. Read our test day guide and exam day FAQs.
How to book
Exam seats for Oracle are booked and paid on the test owner's own system. Delivered through: Owner-run: English exams managed by Oracle University (online proctored). Pearson VUE delivers Chinese and Japanese exams only..
- 1
Register through Oracle MyLearn (Oracle University). Chinese and Japanese exams are booked with Pearson VUE.
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Create or sign in to your account on the official booking site.
- 3
Choose your exam, then a test centre, date and time.
- 4
Pay the exam fee to the test owner and keep your confirmation email.
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Check the ID rules and arrive early on test day.
You book and pay in your Pearson VUE account. Rescheduling deadlines (often 24–48 hours) and fees are set by each exam programme.
Need help booking?
We can walk you through the test owner's registration, step by step.
GAPICT's status with these organisations
- Pearson VUEEnquiry made
Oracle FAQs
Can I take Oracle exams at a test centre in Pakistan?
Do Oracle certifications expire?
Can I retake a passed exam?
Sources
Facts on this page were checked against these official sources on 21 October 2026. If anything here differs from the test owner's website, the owner's website is correct.
- Pearson VUE: Oracle (opens in a new tab)
- Oracle Certification Program Guidelines (opens in a new tab)
- Oracle 1Z0-830 exam page (opens in a new tab)
- Oracle Certification (opens in a new tab)
Oracle and related names are trademarks of their owners and are used here only to describe the test. GAPICT is independent of Oracle (Oracle University), is not endorsed by it, and is not currently an authorised centre for this test.