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      Board Infinity

      Java Development Deep Dive

      Skills you'll gain: Spring Framework, Model View Controller, Java Programming, Software Design Patterns, Maintainability, Secure Coding, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Java, Software Design, Object Oriented Design, Enterprise Application Management, Enterprise Architecture, Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), Application Frameworks, Web Applications, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Extensible Markup Language (XML), OS Process Management, Performance Tuning, Operating Systems

      4
      Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • L

      LearnQuest

      Java as a Second Language

      Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Java, Application Servers, Web Applications, Development Environment, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Application Development, Eclipse (Software), Computer Programming, Object Oriented Design, Mobile Development, UI Components, Program Development, User Interface (UI), Virtual Machines, Command-Line Interface, Software Installation

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      188 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • J

      JetBrains

      Kotlin for Java Developers

      Skills you'll gain: Kotlin, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java, Java Programming, Android Development, IntelliJ IDEA, Interoperability, Unit Testing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      2.1K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • I

      IBM

      IBM Full-Stack JavaScript Developer

      Skills you'll gain: Istio, Node.JS, Software Development Life Cycle, Kubernetes, Server Side, MongoDB, Application Deployment, CI/CD, Cloud-Native Computing, React Redux, NoSQL, Restful API, OpenShift, Git (Version Control System), Cloud Applications, Containerization, GitHub, HTML and CSS, Ajax, Interviewing Skills

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      7.1K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    • C

      Codio

      Java: Data Structures and Algorithms

      Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Java, Java Programming, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Programming, Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Performance Tuning

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • C

      Codio

      Java Basic Structures: Arrays, Strings, and Files

      Skills you'll gain: Data Import/Export, Java Programming, Java, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Data Structures, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), File Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      40 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Free
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      École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

      Initiation à la programmation (en Java)

      Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Java, Computer Programming, Data Structures, Development Environment, Debugging

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      434 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • L

      LearnKartS

      Advanced Java

      Skills you'll gain: Spring Framework, Java Programming, Java, Restful API, Spring Boot, Application Servers, Application Frameworks, Application Performance Management, Server Side, Database Management, Data Access, Object-Relational Mapping, Web Applications, SQL, Model View Controller

      3.7
      Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Amazon

      Data Structures and Algorithms

      Skills you'll gain: JUnit, Test Driven Development (TDD), Version Control, Git (Version Control System), GitHub, Performance Tuning, Unit Testing, Data Structures, Development Testing, Algorithms, Program Development, Software Testing, Java, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Debugging, Scalability

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      25 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      LearnQuest

      Java Database Connectivity

      Skills you'll gain: Stored Procedure, Hibernate (Java), PL/SQL, Relational Databases, Object-Relational Mapping, SQL, Data Access, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Database Design, Databases, Java, Data Manipulation, Data Mapping, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Query Languages, Database Management, Database Systems, Transaction Processing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      54 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      LearnQuest

      Java Testing

      Skills you'll gain: JUnit, Test Driven Development (TDD), Unit Testing, Testability, Test Case, Software Testing, Eclipse (Software), Test Data, Development Testing, Test Execution Engine, Integrated Development Environments, Test Automation, Test Tools, Java

      3.8
      Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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      67 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      IBM iOS and Android Mobile App Developer

      Skills you'll gain: React Native, Software Development Life Cycle, iOS Development, Flutter (Software), Swift Programming, Apple Xcode, Mobile Development, Android Studio, User Centered Design, Android Development, Apple iOS, React Redux, Git (Version Control System), GitHub, Mobile Development Tools, React.js, Android (Operating System), HTML and CSS, AI Personalization, Large Language Modeling

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      6K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular java courses

    • Java Development Deep Dive: Board Infinity
    • Java as a Second Language: LearnQuest
    • Kotlin for Java Developers: JetBrains
    • IBM Full-Stack JavaScript Developer: IBM
    • Java: Data Structures and Algorithms: Codio
    • Java Basic Structures: Arrays, Strings, and Files: Codio
    • Initiation à la programmation (en Java): École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
    • Advanced Java: LearnKartS
    • Data Structures and Algorithms: Amazon
    • Java Database Connectivity: LearnQuest

    Frequently Asked Questions about Java

    Understanding your goal, whether it’s for software development, database management, or Android app creation, can guide your learning of java. Regular coding practice is crucial to mastering syntax and logic. Join communities like Stack Overflow or Reddit’s r/java to seek help and share experiences. Work on real projects such as developing small applications or contributing to open-source projects. Coursera offers Java Programming and Software Engineering Fundamentals Duke University or comprehensive learning.‎

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    Yes, Coursera offers a variety of free courses across many topics, including Java. While you can access most course materials for free by auditing the courses, this does not include graded assignments or a completion certificate. For those looking to obtain a certificate to showcase their learning or enhance their professional profile, Coursera provides the option to purchase the course. Additionally, Coursera offers free trials or financial aid to learners who qualify, making certifications more accessible to everyone.‎

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