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Java Basics Courses

Java Basics courses can help you learn object-oriented programming, data types, control structures, and exception handling. You can build skills in writing efficient code, debugging, and using Java libraries to enhance functionality. Many courses introduce tools like Integrated Development Environments (IDEs) such as Eclipse or IntelliJ IDEA, which streamline coding and testing processes, along with version control systems like Git to manage code changes effectively.


Popular Java Basics Courses and Certifications


  • B

    Board Infinity

    Java EE Essentials: Best Practices for Enterprise Solutions

    Skills you'll gain: Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Application Performance Management, Software Design Patterns, Java, Enterprise Architecture, Java Programming, Enterprise Application Management, Secure Coding, Software Design, Model View Controller, System Monitoring, Security Controls, Software Architecture, Application Security, Maintainability, Application Frameworks, Programming Principles, Authorization (Computing), Authentications, Program Development

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • C

    Coursera

    Introduction To Java Database Connectivity - JDBC

    Skills you'll gain: MySQL, Java, Data Access, Data Store, Database Application, Database Development, Java Programming, Databases, Software Development, Data Storage, Program Development, Computer Programming

    ★ 4.4 (84) · Advanced · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • P

    Pearson

    Learn Reflection with Java

    Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Java, Program Development, Application Frameworks, Performance Tuning

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • L

    LearnQuest

    Writing Java Application Code

    Skills you'll gain: Java, Software Development Tools, Application Servers, Computer Programming Tools, Web Applications, Development Environment, Java Programming, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Application Development, Program Development, Mobile Development, Computer Programming, UI Components, Event-Driven Programming, User Interface (UI), Command-Line Interface

    ★ 4.4 (61) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • P

    Packt

    Java Fundamentals - Getting Started with Java

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java, Java Programming, Software Development Tools, Software Development Life Cycle, Program Development, Computer Programming Tools, Computer Programming, Development Environment, Software Development, Programming Principles, Integrated Development Environments, Software Installation, Command-Line Interface, Linux Commands

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • P

    Packt

    Foundations of Programming and Java Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Debugging, Java, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Algorithms, Computer Programming Tools, Data Structures, Pseudocode, Software Installation, Software Architecture, Other Programming Languages, Code Reusability, Data Storage

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • L

    LearnQuest

    Java Data Access - SQL Primer

    Skills you'll gain: Relational Databases, SQL, Databases, Data Access, Data Manipulation, Database Development, Query Languages

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • P

    Pearson

    Java SE 17 Developer (1Z0-829): Unit 2

    Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Programming Principles, Java, Data Structures, Program Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computer Programming, Application Programming Interface (API), Database Application

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • A

    Amazon

    Introduction to Software Development

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Development Life Cycle, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java Programming, Java, Program Development, Code Reusability, Software Development, Object Oriented Design, Development Environment, Integrated Development Environments, Application Development, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Software Design, Computational Logic

    ★ 4.4 (390) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • P

    Pearson

    Java SE 17 Developer (1Z0-829): Unit 4

    Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Information Management, Application Programming Interface (API), Software Design Patterns

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • B

    Board Infinity

    Machine Learning Fundamentals for Java Developers

    Skills you'll gain: Classification Algorithms, Java Programming, Data Preprocessing, Machine Learning Software, Model Training, Model Deployment, Model Evaluation, Decision Tree Learning, Logistic Regression

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • P

    Packt

    Object-Oriented Programming and Java Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java, Java Programming, Object Oriented Design, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Software Design, Code Reusability, Data Structures

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular java basics courses

  • Java EE Essentials: Best Practices for Enterprise Solutions: Board Infinity
  • Introduction To Java Database Connectivity - JDBC: Coursera
  • Learn Reflection with Java: Pearson
  • Writing Java Application Code: LearnQuest
  • Java Fundamentals - Getting Started with Java: Packt
  • Foundations of Programming and Java Essentials: Packt
  • Java Data Access - SQL Primer: LearnQuest
  • Java SE 17 Developer (1Z0-829): Unit 2: Pearson
  • Introduction to Software Development: Amazon
  • Java SE 17 Developer (1Z0-829): Unit 4: Pearson

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