5. Next step: OCP Java SE 8 Programmer II (1Z0-809) exam

After successfully passing the OCA Java SE 8 Programmer I exam, the next step is to take the OCP Java SE 8 Programmer II exam. The OCP Java SE 8 Programmer II certification is designed for individuals who possess advanced skills in the Java programming language. It covers advanced Java features such as threads, concurrency, collections, the Streams API, Java file I/O, inner classes, localization, and others.