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Java for Beginners
Learn the basics of Java programming with this hands-on training course. Develop job-ready programming skills.
- Practice in 46 Hands-On Labs — nothing to install
- 20 Interactive Lessons and 98 topics mapped to the official exam objectives
Beginner Self-paced · 1 year access
46 Hands-On LiveLabs
Practice real IT tasks in guided environments.
- Real environments
- Auto-graded
- No installation
20Interactive Lessons
98Topics
46LiveLab
101Flashcards
101Glossary of terms
01 / Skills you'll get
What you will be able to do
The Java for Beginners online training course is especially designed for those wanting to learn Java programming without any prior experience or knowledge. The comprehensive course covers the fundamentals of Java programming, including variables, data types, operators, control flow statements, and object-oriented programming (OOP). You’ll be exploring Java's powerful libraries and frameworks to build real-world apps with our step-by-step Live Lab projects and coding examples. By the end of this course, you’ll be able to write clean, readable, and efficient Java codes effortlessly.
- Complete understanding of data types and variables
- Understanding of operators: arithmetic, relational, logical, and assignment
- Expertise in using control flow statements: if-else, switch, for loops, and more
- Knowledge of OOP concepts like classes, objects, inheritance, polymorphism, encapsulation, and abstraction
- Expertise with methods to encapsulate code and constructors to initialize objects
- Arrays for storing collections of data
- Understanding of collections framework: classes like ArrayList, LinkedList, HashSet, and HashMap
- Handling exceptions using try-catch blocks and throw keywords
- Read & write File I/O using streams
- Executing SQL queries and manipulating data with Java Database Connectivity (JDBC)
- Use tools and libraries provided by the Java Development Kit (JDK)
- Understanding of Java Virtual Machine (JVM) for executing the codes
- Using IDEs like Eclipse or IntelliJ IDEA
- Debugging ability to identify and fix errors
Target Career Roles
- software development and programming
- including roles such as Junior Java Developer
- Application Support Analyst
- Quality Assurance Tester
- Technical Support Specialist
- Web Developer
- and Software Tester.
02 / Lessons & labs
See exactly what you will learn and practice
Lessons
20 Interactive Lessons · 98 topics01 Introduction 4 topics +
- About This Course
- Foolish Assumptions
- Icons Used in This Course
- Where to Go from Here
02 All about Java 5 topics · 1 LiveLab +
- What You Can Do with Java
- Why You Should Use Java
- Gaining Perspective: Where Java Fits In
- Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)
- What’s Next?
1 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
03 All about Software 4 topics +
- Get Ready for Java
- The Inside Scoop
- Developing Software
- Spoiler Alert!
04 Using the Basic Building Blocks 4 topics · 3 LiveLab +
- Speaking the Java Language
- Checking Out Java Code for the First Time
- Understanding a Simple Java Program
- And Now, a Few Comments
3 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
05 Making the Most of Variables and Their Values 7 topics · 6 LiveLab +
- Varying a Variable
- Experimenting with JShell
- What Happened to All the Cool Visual Effects?
- The Atoms: Java's Primitive Types
- The Molecules and Compounds: Reference Types
- An Import Declaration
- Creating New Values by Applying Operators
6 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
06 Controlling Program Flow with Decision-Making Statements 5 topics · 7 LiveLab +
- Making Decisions (Java if Statements)
- Using Blocks in JShell
- Forming Conditions with Comparisons and Logical Operators
- The Nesting Habits of if Statements
- Choosing among Many Alternatives
7 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
07 Controlling Program Flow with Loops 3 topics · 7 LiveLab +
- Repeating Instructions Over and Over Again (Java while Statements)
- Count On Me
- You Can Always Get What You Want
7 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
08 The Inside scOOP 6 topics · 3 LiveLab +
- Defining a Class (What It Means to Be an Account)
- Defining a Method within a Class (Displaying an Account)
- Sending Values to and from Methods (Calculating Interest)
- Giving Your Numbers a Makeover
- Hide-and-Seek
- Barry's Own GUI Class
3 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
09 Saving Time and Money: Reusing Existing Code 5 topics · 2 LiveLab +
- What It Means to Be an Employee
- Working with Disk Files (a Brief Detour)
- Defining Subclasses (What It Means to Be a Full-Time or Part-Time Employee)
- Using Subclasses
- Changing the Payments for Only Some of the Employees
2 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
10 Constructing New Objects 3 topics · 2 LiveLab +
- Defining Constructors (What It Means to Be a Temperature)
- Doing Something about the Weather
- A Constructor That Does More
2 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
11 Putting Variables and Methods Where They Belong 4 topics · 1 LiveLab +
- Defining a Class (What It Means to Be a Baseball Player)
- Making Static (Finding the Team Average)
- Experiments with Variables
- Passing Parameters
1 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
12 Using Arrays to Juggle Values 3 topics · 3 LiveLab +
- Getting Your Ducks All in a Row
- Arrays of Objects
- How to Argue with Your Code
3 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
13 Using Collections and Streams (When Arrays Aren't Good Enough) 3 topics · 2 LiveLab +
- Arrays Have Limitations
- Collection Classes to the Rescue
- Functional Programming
2 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
14 Looking Good When Things Take Unexpected Turns 3 topics · 2 LiveLab +
- Garbage In
- The Buck Stops Here, Except When It Doesn't
- Try, Try Again!
2 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
15 Sharing Names among the Parts of a Java Program 7 topics · 1 LiveLab +
- Access Modifiers
- Classes and Their Members
- Public and Private Access for Members
- Default Access for Members
- Protected Access for Members
- Access Modifiers for Java Classes
- From Classes Come Modules
1 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
16 Fancy Reference Types 4 topics · 2 LiveLab +
- Java's Types
- The Java Interface
- Abstract Classes
- Relax! You're Not Seeing Double!
2 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
17 Java's Juggling Act 3 topics · 1 LiveLab +
- Juggling Two or More Calls
- Some Events Aren't Button Clicks
- The Inner Sanctum
1 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
18 Using Java Database Connectivity 5 topics · 3 LiveLab +
- Creating a Database and a Table
- Putting Data in the Table
- Retrieving Data
- Destroying Data
- One Step Beyond
3 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
19 Ten Packs of Java Websites 10 topics +
- This Course’s Website
- For Business Issues Related to This Course
- Download the Java Development Kit
- Your Grandparents' Java Download Site
- The Horse’s Mouth
- Join Java User Groups
- Find the Latest News about Java
- Find News, Reviews, and Sample Code
- Got a Technical Question about Anything?
- Become Involved in the Future of Java
20 Ten Bits of Advice for New Software Developers 10 topics +
- How Long Does It Take to Learn Java?
- Which of Your Books Should I Read?
- Are Books Other than Yours Good for Learning Java and Android Development?
- Which Computer Programming Language(s) Should I Learn?
- Which Skills Other than Computer Coding Should I Learn?
- How Should I Continue My Learning as a Software Developer?
- How Else Should I Continue My Learning as a Developer?
- How Can I Land a Job Developing Software?
- I Still Don’t Know What to Do with My Life
- If I Have Other Questions, How Can I Contact You?
Hands-On Labs Our edge
46 LiveLabs- Understanding Java Instructions
- Using Method Declaration
- Creating the main() Method
- Using Comments
- Using the int Type
- Using Variables
- Using Java Primitives
- Using Reference Types
- Using the Assignment Operators
- Using the Increment Operator
- Using the if Statement
- Using the Logical OR Operator
- Using the Logical AND Operator
- Using Conditions
- Using the if-else Statement
- Using Nested if Statements
- Using the switch Statement
- Using the while Statement
- Using the for Statement
- Computing the Factorial of a Number
- Using Multiple Loops
- Using the continue Statement
- Using the break Statement
- Using the do/while Statement
- Creating an Object
- Creating a Method
- Passing Parameters to a Method
- Grouping Separators
- Reading the Content of a File
- Creating a Constructor
- Displaying a Frame
- Passing an Object to a Method
- Declaring an Array
- Writing Values in a File
- Using the conditional operator
- Using String Methods
- Using a Lambda Expression
- Using the try/catch Block
- Using the throws Keyword
- Using the Access Modifier
- Creating an Interface
- Using the Abstract Method
- Creating a Textbox and a Progress Bar Using Event Handling
- Working with JDBC Statements
- Executing a SQL Query
- Displaying Records
Labs run in your browser — nothing to install.
03 / FAQs
Questions before you start
What are the prerequisites for this course?+
There are no prerequisites. You can start from the basics and gradually build on your programming skills.
Who is this Java programming course intended for?+
This course is ideal for absolute beginners, students (pursuing computer science or engineering), programming enthusiasts, and career shifters (those wanting to transition into programming).
Does this cover any advanced programming topics?+
No, this course is especially designed for absolute beginners and focuses on the fundamental concepts and Java programming skills.
Can I take this course if I have experience in another programming language?+
Yes, you can learn Java even if you have varied programming experiences.
How does learning Java benefit my career?+
Learning Java is a sought-after skill set that can open doors to exciting career opportunities and personal growth.
- There is a consistently high demand for skilled Java developers, so you’ll always find ample opportunities.
- With Java skills you can command competitive salaries.
- You can pursue diverse career paths, like enterprise application development, Android app development, big data processing, and more.
Is it the best online Java course for beginners? Why?+
It is definitely amongst the best online courses for learning Java, because uCertify provides the following benefits:
More engaging and effective learning, owing to the interactive lessons, quizzes, and flashcards.
Practical experience with hands-on Labs for learning Java concepts.
Flexible module to facilitate learning at your own pace and on your own schedule
Obtain a certificate of completion to enhance your job prospects.
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