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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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    IBM

    Java Programming Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), File I/O, Data Persistence, Object Oriented Design, Java, Java Programming, File Management, Memory Management, Application Development, Maintainability, Computer Programming, Software Design, Development Environment, Programming Principles, Data Structures, Data Management, Integrated Development Environments, Software Installation

    4.6 stars, 266 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (266) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    IBM

    Java Programming for Beginners

    4.6 stars, 185 reviews, Beginner, Course

    ★ 4.6 (185) · Beginner · Course

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    Duke University

    Java Programming and Software Engineering Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, UI Components, Object Oriented Design, Java Programming, Software Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Debugging, Web Design and Development, Software Engineering, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Computer Programming, Program Development, Event-Driven Programming, Encryption, Algorithms, Javascript, Statistical Analysis, Data Processing, Data Analysis, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)

    4.6 stars, 22K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (22K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    LearnQuest

    Introduction to Java

    Skills you'll gain: Java, Java Programming, Software Installation, Computer Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP)

    4.6 stars, 2.3K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (2.3K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Oracle

    Oracle Java Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Java, Java Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Oracle Cloud, Computer Programming, Cloud Development, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Programming Tools, Development Environment

    4.6 stars, 46 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (46) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Board Infinity

    Fundamentals of Java Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Eclipse (Software), Java Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Development Tools, Java, Computer Programming Tools, Object Oriented Design, Integrated Development Environments, Development Environment, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Virtual Machines, Algorithms

    4.4 stars, 641 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

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    Packt

    Foundations of Java Concurrency for Cloud Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud-Native Computing, Cloud Development, Java Programming, Java, Cloud Applications, Microservices, Amazon Web Services, Performance Tuning, Serverless Computing, Development Testing, Application Deployment, Scalability

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Learn Automation Testing with Java and Selenium Webdriver

    Skills you'll gain: Selenium (Software), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Eclipse (Software), Java, Java Programming, JUnit, HTML and CSS, Object Oriented Design, Test Automation, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Software Testing, Test Script Development, Integrated Development Environments, Test Data, Test Tools, Browser Compatibility, Computer Programming, Web Development, Programming Principles, Development Environment

    4.4 stars, 36 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.4 (36) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Codio

    Java Basics: Selection and Iteration

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Java Programming, Java, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Computer Science, Data Storage

    4.5 stars, 124 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (124) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnQuest

    Core Java

    Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Spring Framework, Java, File I/O, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Computer Programming, Application Frameworks, Software Installation, Virtual Machines, Code Reusability, Web Development, Memory Management

    4.6 stars, 2.9K reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (2.9K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Edureka

    Java Programming

    Skills you'll gain: JUnit, Apache Maven, Restful API, Java Programming, Java, Application Deployment, Microservices, Docker (Software), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Spring Boot, Spring Framework, Containerization, CI/CD, Unit Testing, API Design, Application Programming Interface (API), Hibernate (Java), Computer Programming, Object Oriented Design, Programming Principles

    4.2 stars, 37 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.2 (37) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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Best Java Basics courses from IBM

Top-rated Java Basics courses offered by IBM on Coursera.

  1. 1
    Java Programming Fundamentals
    IBMBeginner3 - 6 Months4.6(266)IBM
  2. 2
    Java Programming for Beginners
    IBMBeginnerIBM

Best Java Basics certificate programs

Earn a certificate in Java Basics from top universities and companies.

  1. 1
    Java Programming and Software Engineering Fundamentals
    Duke UniversityBeginner3 - 6 Months4.6(22,250)Specialization
  2. 2
    Learn Automation Testing with Java and Selenium Webdriver
    PacktBeginner3 - 6 Months4.4(36)Specialization
  3. 3
    Core Java
    LearnQuestIntermediate3 - 6 Months4.6(2,855)Specialization

Best Java Basics courses for beginners

Top-rated beginner-friendly Java Basics courses with no prerequisites.

  1. 1
    Introduction to Java
    LearnQuestBeginner1 - 4 Weeks4.6(2,259)No prerequisites
  2. 2
    Oracle Java Foundations
    OracleBeginner1 - 4 Weeks4.6(46)No prerequisites
  3. 3
    Fundamentals of Java Programming
    Board InfinityBeginner1 - 4 Weeks4.4(641)No prerequisites

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