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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 for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Java, Memory Management, Development Environment, Programming Principles, Computer Programming Tools, Computer Programming, Integrated Development Environments, Data Structures, Software Installation

    4.6 stars, 183 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (183) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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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, Code Reusability, Application Development, Maintainability, Computer Programming, Software Design, Development Environment, Program Development, Application Design, Programming Principles, Computer Programming Tools, Data Structures, Integrated Development Environments

    4.6 stars, 261 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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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, Code Reusability, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Computer Programming, Program Development, Event-Driven Programming, Bioinformatics, Encryption, Javascript, Algorithms, Data Analysis, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)

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

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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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, Programming Principles, Computer Programming Tools, Development Environment

    4.6 stars, 45 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

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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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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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, Code Reusability, Virtual Machines, Maintainability, Computing Platforms, Algorithms

    4.4 stars, 640 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    EDUCBA

    Java Programming: From Fundamentals to Database Integration

    Skills you'll gain: Hibernate (Java), Object-Relational Mapping, Java Programming, Java, Object Oriented Design, Enterprise Application Management, File I/O, Data Validation, Performance Tuning, Package and Software Management, User Interface (UI), Database Management, Computer Programming, Application Development, Relational Databases, Data Persistence, Databases, File Management, Persistence, Design

    4.9 stars, 33 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.9 (33) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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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, Web Design and Development, Test Data, Test Tools, Browser Compatibility, Computer Programming, Web Development, Programming Principles

    4.5 stars, 34 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.5 (34) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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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, 24 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    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, 120 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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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), Programming Principles, Software Design, Computer Programming, Application Frameworks, Data Structures, Software Installation, Virtual Machines, Code Reusability, Web Development, Package and Software Management, Memory Management, Computational Logic, Development Environment

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

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Introduction to Java and Object-Oriented Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, Java, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Unit Testing, Java Programming, Application Development, Data Structures, Application Design, Software Testing, Program Development, Development Testing, Programming Principles, Systems Development, Test Driven Development (TDD), Computer Programming, Other Programming Languages

    4.5 stars, 335 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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Best Java Basics courses from IBM

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

  1. 1
    Java Programming for Beginners
    IBMBeginner1 - 3 Months4.6(183)IBM
  2. 2
    Java Programming Fundamentals
    IBMBeginner3 - 6 Months4.6(261)IBM

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(22,240)Specialization
  2. 2
    Java Programming: From Fundamentals to Database Integration
    EDUCBABeginner3 - 6 Months4.9(33)Specialization
  3. 3
    Learn Automation Testing with Java and Selenium Webdriver
    PacktBeginner3 - 6 Months4.5(34)Specialization

Best Java Basics courses for beginners

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

  1. 1
    Oracle Java Foundations
    OracleBeginner1 - 4 Weeks4.6(45)No prerequisites
  2. 2
    Introduction to Java
    LearnQuestBeginner1 - 4 Weeks4.6(2,256)No prerequisites
  3. 3
    Fundamentals of Java Programming
    Board InfinityBeginner1 - 4 Weeks4.4(640)No prerequisites

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