About this Program

Java is perhaps the most widely used programming language in the IT world, underlying the Hadoop software framework and many data-heavy, enterprise-level operations. This versatile server-side language has also become a standard for games, mobile apps and web-based content, and the demand for Java developers continues to grow at a rapid rate.

You’ll begin this three-course certificate program by covering the full range of Java fundamentals before gaining greater competency over time. You’ll get an introduction to the most commonly used APIs as well as more advanced language features and APIs. Using industry standard tools, you’ll develop, test and deploy Java programs of increasing complexity and learn the skills to create your own full-featured Java applications. 

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DESIGNED FOR

IT professionals with two years of programming experience in either an object-oriented or procedural language. Those with less experience should consider taking our course in Java Foundations first.

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WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

• Syntax of the Java language
• Object-oriented programming concepts such as interaction, inheritance, abstraction, encapsulation and patterns
• Commonly used class libraries for working with strings, numbers and collections
• Integration libraries and data structures to store and manipulate data, connect to databases and communicate over a network
• Advanced concepts such as multithreading, logging, regular expressions and Java servlets

GET HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE

You’ll build applications using real-world software architecture principles and advanced Java features and get feedback from professional Java programmers.

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