Overview

This intermediate online course provides a global industry standard accreditation in Java, the world’s most widely used general-purpose computer programming language. Java is a cross-platform, high-level language, which is free for developers to download and use.

The course, certified by Oracle, will give you a comprehensive understanding of the core features of the Java Programming language, including data types; operators and strings; decision and looping statements; object-oriented programming concepts and exception handling.

Java is one of the world’s most dynamic programming languages. Its English-like syntax makes it relatively easy to learn, and a Java program can run on almost any platform.

And with a solid background in Java proficiency, you’ll have easily transferable skills if you choose to learn related languages such as C and C++.

What’s Included

  • All course content

  • Practice exercises and quizzes

  • A practice exam

  • A certification exam voucher

Course Handbook

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Course Topics

Topic 1

Java Refresher

Topic 2

Java Building Blocks

Topic 3

Operators and Statements

Topic 4

String and StringBuilder

Topic 5

Arrays and ArrayList

Topic 6

Dates and Times

Topic 7

Methods and Encapsulation

Topic 8

Inheritance and Object-Oriented Design

Topic 9

Class Design

Topic 10

Exceptions

Topic 11

Course Appendix A: Source Coding Best Practices

Topic 12

Course Appendix B: Application Development Lifecycle

Prerequisites & Requirements

Any one of the following courses is a mandatory prerequisite (equivalent training accepted):

  • Java Foundations Certified Junior Associate (Exam 1Z0-811) (available on eCollege)
  • Bachelors/Masters degree in Software Engineering / Computer Science
  • PGDip in Software Engineering / Computer Science (from a university or Irish IT)
  • Microsoft Exam 70-483 Programming in C#
  • C++ Certified Professional Programmer (Exam CPP from C++ Institute)
  • Oracle / Sun Certified Associate in Java (SE 5/6)

If you do not have one of the above or if there is any doubt about your level, then you will be asked to complete the Java Foundations Junior Associate course first.

If you have already built a solid foundation in Java but you’d like to unlock further programming potential, this course is for you.

  • All students should have access to a PC or laptop running a supported version of Windows (e.g Windows 10). Apple/Android devices are not supported and cannot be used for this course.
  • A broadband connection is essential to stream video content.

You only require a web browser to view the content and access web platforms.

Employment

After earning your Java SE 8 Programmer I certificate, you will have an advantage when applying for various web, app and software development roles. You will also be more suited to roles in Enterprise Java Bean programming, testing, web development, software development and many other related fields.

Academic

An industry standard Java certification is a solid foundation for further academic development in the field. If you complete this course, we recommend the following eCollege programmes:

  • Java Professional Developer
  • Information Technology Specialist: Database
  • Software Testing: Certified Tester Foundation Level
  • Information Technology Specialist: HTML and CSS

Course Code: NC 09599 – Java Associate Developer

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