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With experienced Java developers earning more than USD138,000 annually, Java is an excellent choice for anyone looking to start a career, or change to a new career using Java for software development. This IBM Professional Certificate program equips you with the skills needed to build and deploy Java applications, integrate front-end technologies, and create dynamic cloud and enterprise solutions. Java developers design, build, and maintain software applications using the Java programming language, ensuring they are efficient, scalable, and secure. In this program you’ll master Java programming fundamentals, web development, database integration, and modern deployment practices. You’ll gain hands-on experience with industry-standard tools like Git and Docker while learning advanced Java development techniques. You’ll also work on several real-world-inspired projects, giving you valuable practical experience that stands out during interviews. By the end of this program, you’ll be able to build Java applications, integrate front-end technologies such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript with Java frameworks and frameworks like Spring, design database-driven applications and leverage generative AI tools. You’ll graduate with a portfolio showcasing your job-ready hands-on skills and a resume tailored for entry-level Java Developer roles. Build job-ready Java development skills that employers are looking for. Enroll today and enhance your resume in less than 6 months!

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Top reviews across IBM Java Developer

YL

Reviewed Jan 3, 2023

Simple enough to fast track the learning, while it still manages to maintain the depth levels which allows learner to grapsh the main aspects on software engineering

EK

Reviewed Oct 24, 2025

Straightforward, well-organized, fast-paced. I wish IBM offered courses for more languages, such as Python and Scala.

SA

Reviewed Jun 19, 2026

thank you coursera for giving this chance to do these coruses

AI

Reviewed Jul 11, 2024

Some parts of the modules feel like there is information missing, or you should know more than you actually do. Otherwise very good and informative course.

FM

Reviewed May 9, 2023

A very complete and dynamic course that develops learning how to operate GitHub, its history and the benefits for the community.

SK

Reviewed Jun 11, 2025

Yes good course and clear lot of concept of Spring Framework with providing useful content.

RN

Reviewed Aug 10, 2025

Easy to follow, good examples, and useful for learning design patterns and testing.

HS

Reviewed Jun 30, 2024

Great topical introduction to Generative AI with a focus on software developers' role in Gen AI's expansion into the workplace. Enjoyable.

GR

Reviewed Sep 17, 2025

Great course for any resource with Java programming skills to start there initial programming integration with Generative AI.

SG

Reviewed Aug 31, 2022

Very thorough and helpful in explaining obvious and not so ovbious interview processes and expectations. Explainations from a real person also helped.

OC

Reviewed Aug 19, 2023

This Introductory course to Software Engineering was all-rounded. After taking this course, the information it delivers is well-rounded and fundamental for a beginner.

BB

Reviewed Aug 20, 2025

It could be better especially in the 4th Module because it was less understandable and hard to complete

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