Which is better: CCNA or OCJP?

Let me understand your purpose behind asking this question since both the certifications are not in the same domain. While CCNA is an entry level Certification in Networking, OCJP (which used to be SCJP or JCP back in the late 90s.) is a decent Java programming certification. With OCJP you can get a decent job as a programmer with any small to medium sized organization. However, I can't say the same with confidence about CCNA. Since both certifications are in completely non-related domains, it is really hard to compare both. What exactly is your purpose or intention? What is your ultimate goal? What do you believe you are good at & most importantly, interested in, viz. networking or programming? If problem-solving is your thing, I'd say go for OCJP, but if you are thrilled to work with routers & switches, go for CCNA. Make sure you don't stop after CCNA. You will have to upgrade to CCNP & then later on CCIE.

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This is a very rare comparison. Both the certification are in different fields. CCNA is related to networking at an entry level and has no relation to programming whereas OCJP is a JAVA based programming certification. These courses will offer different job prospects as the OCJP will offer jobs in the field of JAVA programming in various companies with basic software usage. CCNA is a course that would offer jobs in the field of networking, WNA/LAN technologies and routing. You will have to upgrade yourself over time with CCNA to a CCNP as the CCNA as a two year validity time period and so on. OCJP is a lifelong validity certificate but there is regular updating of the versions that are used hence one needs to constantly keep updating the knowledge. The decision also lies in the type of interest that you have: if you are interested in programming then OCJP is a better choice else networking careers can be achieved through CCNA.

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