How to Become a Java Developer

Whether developing mobile, web, or desktop applications, Java continues to be one of the most popular programming languages, with over eight million Java developers worldwide.

On this three-week course, you’ll build a foundational knowledge of Java to kickstart your career in software engineering or development, by gaining coding skills sought after in the software industry.

From banking to e-commerce, many of the largest companies in the world rely on object oriented programming to develop and maintain their computing processes.

On this course, you’ll learn what makes Java an OOP language and how the concepts of classes and objects are used within programming.

With this knowledge, you’ll be able to transfer your skills to other OOP languages, increasing your skill set and employability.

Starting with working with Java in an integrated development environment (IDE), you’ll receive step-by-step guidance to create your very first program.

Building on this understanding, you’ll examine core Java operations such as control statements, arrays, strings, methods, and objects, ensuring you have in-depth knowledge of the functions of Java and how to use them.

At the end of each section, you’ll be challenged to put your learning into practice by completing an array of exciting projects.

Working through these activities, you’ll be able to demonstrate your understanding of the key concepts learned throughout the course and readily apply your skills to real-world applications.

By the end of this course, you’ll have learned the programming theory and tools needed to begin a career as a Java developer.