According to Dice.com the average Java/J2EE developer earns just over USD 126,000 annually. This intermediate-level specialization is ideal for advancing your Java development skills and expanding your access to opportunities in in-demand backend and enterprise Java software roles. This specialization is designed for learners with foundational Java knowledge who want to build and deploy real-world applications using professional tools and modern best practices. You can gain these skills by completing the foundational courses available in the related professional certification or by bringing your foundational and object-oriented Java skills to these courses.
You'll begin this program by learning how to build secure, scalable Java applications with Spring Boot. You’ll create RESTful APIs, web forms, and implement authentication and role-based access with Spring Security. Next, you’ll connect Java applications to relational and NoSQL databases using JDBC,Hibernate, and Spring Boot. You’llmanage entity relationships and explore data integration in real-world apps. Finally, you’ll apply design patterns, implement automated testing with JUnit and Mockito, and deploy applications using Docker, Maven, and CI/CD pipelines in cloud-native environments.
If you’re keen to enhance your resume and portfolio with job-ready skills that employers actively seek in Java developers, enroll today!
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During this specialization, you’ll have numerous opportunities to practice what you’ve learned. In every course, each module offers opportunities to build your skills and your confidence during guided practice labs. Each course also includes end-of-the-course projects that reflect real-world Java development tasks and produce work you can showcase in interviews and on your resume. Projects include:
Building a realistic, secure online quiz system using Spring Boot, Spring Security, and RESTful APIs.
Developing a prototype booking application with JDBC, Hibernate, and relational database design.
Creating a sample inventory management system using design patterns, test-driven development, and CI/CD pipelines with Docker and Maven.
These projects enable you to demonstrate you have the practical, job-ready skills top employers expect from today’s Java developers working in cloud-based, enterprise environments.
