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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


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    EDUCBA

    Recommendation Engine - Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, AI Personalization, Data Science, Data Preprocessing, Python Programming, Development Environment

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    29 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Unit Testing in Java

    Skills you'll gain: Unit Testing, JUnit, Test Case, Testability, Software Testing, Software Development, Software Engineering, Java Programming, Java

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    25 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    SkillUp

    Java Development with Databases 

    Skills you'll gain: Hibernate (Java), Object-Relational Mapping, Spring Boot, Restful API, Java, NoSQL, Database Development, SQL, Databases, Database Design, Application Frameworks, Java Programming, Data Access, Database Management, Relational Databases, Back-End Web Development, Software Development

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    9 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Rice University

    Distributed Programming in Java

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Kafka, Apache Spark, Apache Hadoop, Distributed Computing, Java, Software Architecture, Systems Architecture, Programming Principles, Scala Programming, Servers, Algorithms

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    506 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Simplilearn

    Basics of Ethereum

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Emerging Technologies, FinTech, Cryptography, Technical Analysis, Distributed Computing, Transaction Processing, Scalability

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Toronto

    iOS App Development Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Model View Controller, Apple iOS, Apple Xcode, Swift Programming, User Interface (UI), Mobile Development, UI Components, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Application Frameworks, Computer Programming

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    552 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California San Diego

    Learn to Teach Java

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java, Teaching, Programming Principles, Program Development, Pedagogy, Computer Programming, Integrated Development Environments, Computational Thinking, Education Software and Technology, Cultural Responsiveness, Digital pedagogy, Test Case, Computational Logic, Pseudocode, Algorithms, Data Structures

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    57 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Edureka

    Java Microservices with Spring Boot

    Skills you'll gain: Restful API, Application Deployment, Microservices, Docker (Software), Spring Boot, Spring Framework, Containerization, CI/CD, API Design, Application Programming Interface (API), Java Programming, Hibernate (Java), Back-End Web Development, Java, Software Architecture, Server Side, Software Design, Authentications, Software Development, IntelliJ IDEA

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Java Development Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Continuous Integration, Restful API, Docker (Software), Model View Controller, Front-End Web Development, Databases, User Story, CI/CD, Java, Java Programming, Database Application, Application Programming Interface (API), HTML and CSS, Full-Stack Web Development, Spring Boot, Microservices, Back-End Web Development, Software Design Documents, Software Architecture

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    10 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnKartS

    Core Java - Design Patterns

    Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Application Design, Solution Design, Design Strategies, Design Elements And Principles

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    33 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Board Infinity

    Java Development Deep Dive

    Skills you'll gain: Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Software Design Patterns, Java Programming, Java, Enterprise Architecture, Secure Coding, Application Servers, Software Design, Model View Controller, Software Architecture, Application Security, Maintainability, Programming Principles, Authorization (Computing), Authentications, System Programming, OS Process Management, Debugging, Scalability

    3.9
    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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    14 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Java Classes and Objects

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java, Object Oriented Design, Java Programming

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    54 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular java basics courses

  • Recommendation Engine - Basics: EDUCBA
  • Unit Testing in Java: Coursera
  • Java Development with Databases : SkillUp
  • Distributed Programming in Java: Rice University
  • Basics of Ethereum: Simplilearn
  • iOS App Development Basics: University of Toronto
  • Learn to Teach Java: University of California San Diego
  • Java Microservices with Spring Boot: Edureka
  • Java Development Capstone Project: IBM
  • Core Java - Design Patterns: LearnKartS

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