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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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    Packt

    Introduction to Git and GitHub Basics

    Skills you'll gain: GitHub, Version Control, Git (Version Control System), Unix Commands, Unix Shell, Software Versioning, Linux Commands, Shell Script, Command-Line Interface, Collaborative Software, Software Configuration Management, Software Installation, Configuration Management, File Systems, File Management, System Configuration

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    SkillsBooster Academy

    Microsoft Excel & Copilot: From Basics to AI

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Data Ethics, Data Storytelling, Microsoft Excel, Prompt Patterns, Microsoft Copilot, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Interactive Data Visualization, Excel Formulas, AI Orchestration, AI Workflows, Workflow Management, Microsoft Office, Artificial Intelligence, Predictive Analytics, Data Manipulation, Data Management, Business, Generative AI

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Apply Java Programming & Maven Build Automation

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Maven, Java Programming, Java, Build Tools, Database Design, Database Development, Database Application, Eclipse (Software), Full-Stack Web Development, CI/CD, Web Applications, Code Reusability, Continuous Integration, Model View Controller, Web Development, Authentications, Authorization (Computing), Application Development, UI Components, Automation

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Income Tax & GST Basics with Computation

    Skills you'll gain: Income Tax, Tax Preparation, Tax Planning, Tax Compliance, Tax, Tax Management, Tax Returns, Tax Laws, Sales Tax

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    11 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Solve Tree Problems with Java Recursion

    Skills you'll gain: Performance Tuning, Java, Memory Management, Computational Thinking, Algorithms, Java Programming, Data Structures, Scalability, Software Design Patterns, Programming Principles, Enterprise Architecture, Debugging, Management Consulting, Mitigation, Project Implementation

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Dartmouth College

    The Basics of Libertarian Free Will

    Skills you'll gain: Liberal Arts, Psychology

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Blockchain Basics and Smart Contract Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, FinTech, Application Development, Integrated Development Environments, Application Deployment, Other Programming Languages, Secure Coding, Programming Principles, Data Structures, Data Mapping

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Manage Binary Trees for Java Performance

    Skills you'll gain: Java, Java Programming, Performance Tuning, Data Structures, Software Engineering, Tree Maps, Scalability, Algorithms, Benchmarking, Theoretical Computer Science

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California San Diego

    Learn to Teach Java: Inheritance and Recursion

    Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Java, Pedagogy, Program Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computer Programming, Computational Thinking, Cultural Responsiveness, Digital pedagogy, Object Oriented Design, Algorithms

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Introduction à la programmation orientée objet (en Java)

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

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Terraform Basics - Managing Infrastructure as Code

    Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Terraform, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Deployment, IT Infrastructure, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Cloud Infrastructure, IT Automation, Amazon S3, Command-Line Interface, Configuration Management, Development Environment, Dependency Analysis, Multi-Factor Authentication

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Designing Breakthrough Advertisements: Basics to Begin

    Skills you'll gain: Copywriting, Advertising, Advertising Campaigns, Intellectual Property, Marketing Design, Writing and Editing, Writing, Graphic and Visual Design, Visual Design, Layout Design, Visual Storytelling, Typography, Creative Design, Storytelling, Digital Assets, Target Audience

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Introduction to Git and GitHub Basics: Packt
  • Microsoft Excel & Copilot: From Basics to AI: SkillsBooster Academy
  • Apply Java Programming & Maven Build Automation: EDUCBA
  • Income Tax & GST Basics with Computation: EDUCBA
  • Solve Tree Problems with Java Recursion: Coursera
  • The Basics of Libertarian Free Will: Dartmouth College
  • Blockchain Basics and Smart Contract Foundations: Packt
  • Manage Binary Trees for Java Performance: Coursera
  • Learn to Teach Java: Inheritance and Recursion: University of California San Diego
  • Introduction à la programmation orientée objet (en Java): École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

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