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Core Java SpecializationLearnQuest

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This Course is the first of a series of courses that make up the Core Java Specialization.  The Core Java Specialization, in turn, is part of a series of programming specializations, derived from LearnQuest's private Java Bootcamps, designed to provide the skill set necessary to be hired as an IT developer using Java in many corporate environments.
This course includes hands-on practice and will give you a solid knowledge of the Java language. After completing this course, you will be able to identify Java’s benefits, program in basic Java syntax using Java data types, and incorporate branches and loops.

The audience for this course:
-    Anyone interested in learning Java
-    Programmers
-    Technical Managers
-    Application Developers

Prerequisites: To be successful with this course, you should understand the fundamentals of software development in either a procedural or object-oriented language.

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Course 1 of 4 in the

Core Java Specialization

Beginner Level

Basic knowledge of programming in any language

Approx. 11 hours to complete

English

What you will learn

Describe the Java product offerings, and the key benefits of Java.
Explain how to use basic Java syntax and data types.
Use Java expressions, operators, branching and looping statements, to write simple Java code.

Skills you will gain

Java Database Connectivity (JDBC)
Java Class Library
Java Programming
Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)
Computer Programming

Flexible deadlines

Reset deadlines in accordance to your schedule.

Shareable Certificate

Earn a Certificate upon completion

100% online

Start instantly and learn at your own schedule.

Coursera Labs

Includes hands on learning projects.

Learn more about Coursera Labs

Course 1 of 4 in the

Core Java Specialization

Beginner Level

Basic knowledge of programming in any language

Approx. 11 hours to complete

English

Instructors

Instructor rating

4.55/5 (445 Ratings)

Noel J. Bergman

Developer, Consultant, Mentor, Trainer

70,841 Learners

8 Courses

Evan Bergman

Instructor

66,787 Learners

6 Courses

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LearnQuest

LearnQuest is the preferred training partner to the world’s leading companies, organizations, and government agencies. Our team boasts 20+ years of experience designing, developing and delivering a full suite industry-leading technology education classes and training solutions across the globe. Our trainers, equipped with expert industry experience and an unparalleled commitment to quality, facilitate classes that are offered in various delivery formats so our clients can obtain the training they need when and where they need it.

Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

Content Rating96%(3,944 ratings)

Week1

Week 1

3 hours to complete

Introduction to Java

3 hours to complete

11 videos (Total 43 min), 3 readings, 2 quizzes

11 videos

Overview of the Core Java Specialization2mCourse Overview47sModule Introduction and Benefits of Java1mKey Benefits: Write Once Run Anywhere (WORA)3mKey Benefits: Packages, Syntax and Libraries6mKey Benefits: Connectivity and Performance6mJava Product Suite2mJava Standard Edition (SE)1mJava Enterprise Edition (EE)7mJava Micro Edition (ME)21sJDK Installation and Demo9m

3 readings

BD-J10mBlu-ray Disc Application Development with Java ME, Part 1: Creating Your First Application1hJava Ecosystem Popularity - Versions and Frameworks10m

2 practice exercises

Practice Quiz30mModule 1 Review 30m

Week2

Week 2

3 hours to complete

Java Language Fundamentals - Types

This module introduces a bit of basic Java syntax, but primarily focuses on Java's primitive types, and their wrapper classes. This module concludes with a brief introduction to the associated lab environment within your browser and learning to configure the environment to work in the best fashion for yourself. You then proceed to open the IDE used in this environment, Eclipse, and review the different elements within it. Finally, you will be reading for lab exercises related to this module.

3 hours to complete

11 videos (Total 72 min), 3 readings, 1 quiz

Week3

Week 3

5 hours to complete

Java Language Fundamentals - Flow of Control

5 hours to complete

11 videos (Total 119 min), 1 reading, 2 quizzes

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TOP REVIEWS FROM INTRODUCTION TO JAVA

by ESFeb 21, 2022

Crashcourse on (basic) Java. If you already know a procedural language feel free to skip some parts.

by SSApr 19, 2022

This is a great course for any beginner and would be very useful but during the first week there is a lot of un needed theory on java itself and felt that it was tedious at times

by MMAug 15, 2022

I have been programming in Java for a year. Learning this course was a review of Java for me and it was very useful.

Thanks Coursera Team

by SKJul 21, 2022

It was a great experience overall. But 4 stars because some things (which I already know from school) were a bit confusing to understand (in the way it is explained) in the learning course.

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About the Core Java Specialization

This Core Java Specialization is part of a series of programming specializations, derived from LearnQuest's private Java Bootcamps, designed to provide the skill set necessary to be hired as an IT developer using Java in many corporate environments.

To be successful in this specialization, we recommend you have an understanding of the fundamentals of software development in any language. LearnQuest offers a beginning programmer specialization that can help you prepare. In the four courses of this specialization, you’ll quickly master the Java programming language and the packages that constitute its rich set of core libraries. We’ll provide hands-on exercises so you can practice your new skills. In Course 1, we’ll introduce you to the basic fundamentals of the Java language. Course 2 provides a refresher on object-oriented programming, and how you can apply OO to Java. We’ll introduce Java classes, instances and packaging. By the time you get to course 3, you’ll be ready to go deeper into applying OOP concepts in Java, including inheritance and polymorphism. In course 4 you’ll learn how to use selected parts of the Java SE Class LIbrary, including Generics, Collections, Java Streams, I/O, Exceptions, Annotations and Enums. While we'll touch on other important Java topics, such as database connectivity, Java EE and Spring, those topics are covered in greater detail in other LearnQuest Java Specializations.

Frequently Asked Questions

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The course may offer 'Full Course, No Certificate' instead. This option lets you see all course materials, submit required assessments, and get a final grade. This also means that you will not be able to purchase a Certificate experience.
What will I get if I subscribe to this Specialization?
When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. Your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile. If you only want to read and view the course content, you can audit the course for free.
Is financial aid available?
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Introduction to Java

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