ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
To apply, you must have:
- Two or more years of recent programming experience in at least one object-oriented or procedural language such as C, C++, C#, Perl, Python, PHP, Object Pascal or Smalltalk
- One of the following:
- Work experience with basic file I/O (reading and writing text and/or binary files) in at least one language and with basic data structures (arrays, linked lists, stacks, queues)
- Successful completion of the Java Foundations course or knowledge of the content covered in it
ALSO RECOMMENDED
- Experience with software development life cycle methodologies
- Quality assurance and testing experience
English Proficiency
If you're not a native English speaker, you’ll need to have at least basic English language skills to enroll. To learn more, see English Language Proficiency Requirements.
International Students
Because this offering is 100 percent online, no visa is required and international students are welcome to apply. For more information, see Admission Requirements for International Students.
TECHNOLOGY REQUIREMENTS
Students are expected to have a laptop for use in class. Windows, Mac or Linux operating systems are all acceptable. Java Development Kit (JDK) version 8 is required, and the first course will use the Eclipse IDE, although students may decide later to use other IDEs of their choice. Additional tools that will be used are Maven (build utility) and a Web server. Acceptable Web servers include Apache, Tomcat and IIS. All of these tools are freely available.
Earning the Certificate
You earn the certificate by adhering to the program's attendance policy and successfully completing all required courses. For more information, see Earning the Certificate.