Java Servlet Development: From Basics to Real-World Projects Specialization

Build Dynamic Java Web Applications with Servlets. Design, build, and deploy secure Java Servlet-based web apps with real-world projects.

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3 course series

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1 month at 10 hours a week

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3 course series

Get in-depth knowledge of a subject

Beginner level

Recommended experience

Flexible schedule

1 month at 10 hours a week

Earn a career credential

Share your expertise with employers

Overview

This specialization equips learners with end-to-end expertise in Java Servlets for backend web development. From foundational servlet architecture and HTTP request handling to real-time integration with JDBC, JSP, and JavaMail APIs, learners will gain practical experience by developing full-stack web applications. Through hands-on case studies—like an Email Marketing Tool and Online Admission System—students will explore authentication, session management, form handling, and database connectivity using Tomcat, MySQL, and PostgreSQL. Designed for future backend developers and Java web programmers, this specialization builds practical implementation skills aligned with real-world enterprise solutions.

Applied Learning Project

Learners will build real-world web applications such as an automated Email Marketing Tool and an Online Admission System using Java Servlets, JDBC, JSP, and JavaMail APIs. Each project enables learners to apply servlet lifecycle methods, implement form-driven logic, and integrate databases and APIs in a deployable, full-stack environment.

Design and implement dynamic Java Servlet-based web applications using MVC and session management techniques.
Integrate relational databases with servlets using JDBC and perform secure, data-driven operations.
Build and deploy real-world projects such as Email Marketing and Admission Portals with complete frontend-backend integration.

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Specialization - 3 course series

Java Servlets Tutorial

Course 116 hoursView course

What you'll learn

This comprehensive course equips learners with the skills to design, develop, and manage dynamic web applications using Java Servlets and JDBC integration within the Java EE framework. Through a structured and hands-on approach, learners begin by exploring the core principles of servlet architecture, HTTP request handling, and server setup using Tomcat. As the course progresses, they will implement servlet lifecycle methods, configure initialization parameters, and construct scalable applications using the MVC pattern.

Learners will gain a solid understanding of state management techniques such as session tracking, cookies, hidden fields, and URL rewriting. By mastering relational database fundamentals and SQL, they will apply data modeling and execute real-time JDBC operations within servlets. The final modules introduce servlet filters and authentication flows, culminating in a complete user registration and login system that showcases end-to-end integration. Throughout the course, students will demonstrate mastery of concepts by analyzing architecture, differentiating configuration components, applying secure session techniques, and building deployable applications. Ideal for aspiring backend developers and Java web programmers, this course emphasizes practical implementation aligned with Bloom’s higher-order skills such as constructing, evaluating, and managing complex systems.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Web Applications

Category: Server Side

Category: Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE)

Category: Secure Coding

Category: Application Servers

Category: Software Design Patterns

Category: Authentications

Category: Apache Tomcat

Category: Databases

Category: Data Validation

Category: Stored Procedure

Category: Java

Category: SQL

Category: Model View Controller

Category: Web Servers

Category: Back-End Web Development

Category: Middleware

Category: Relational Databases

Category: Data Access

Java Servlets Case Study - Email Marketing Tool

Course 24 hoursView course

What you'll learn

This hands-on course equips learners with the skills to design, construct, and deploy a web-based Email Marketing Tool using Java Servlets, HTML, CSS, JDBC, and the JavaMail API. Through a real-world project, students will begin by outlining the front-end layout and form structure, then proceed to build dynamic servlets that interact with a MySQL database to retrieve employee data. Learners will then develop and integrate both frontend and backend logic to send automated emails, concluding with a working, browser-accessible tool. Emphasis is placed on practical understanding, modular development, and full-stack integration in Java-based web applications.

By the end of this course, learners will be able to: • Plan and organize form-driven front-end interfaces for a web-based tool. • Develop servlets that process requests and connect to backend systems. • Apply JDBC techniques to retrieve and manipulate data from a MySQL database. • Integrate the JavaMail API to send customized emails programmatically. • Evaluate output through real-time testing and project walkthroughs.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Java Programming

Category: Hypertext Markup Language (HTML)

Category: Java

Category: Back-End Web Development

Category: Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)

Category: Data Access

Category: Web Development

Category: Data Validation

Category: Development Testing

Category: Front-End Web Development

Category: Software Architecture

Category: Server Side

Category: Web Design

Category: Web Design and Development

Category: User Interface (UI)

Category: MySQL

Category: Application Servers

Category: Web Applications

Category: Full-Stack Web Development

Category: Databases

Java Servlets Case Study - Online Admission Process

Course 35 hoursView course

What you'll learn

This hands-on course guides learners through the complete development lifecycle of an online admission system using Java Servlets, JSP, and PostgreSQL. Designed for intermediate Java developers, the course combines real-world functionality with backend logic to simulate a full-stack academic portal.

Learners will begin by exploring the admission workflow and constructing user authentication and dynamic input forms. Through practical application, they will design multi-step interfaces to capture institutional preferences, personal details, academic records, and file uploads. The course then shifts focus to implementing payment gateway integration and generating printable confirmation documents. In the final phase, learners will evaluate student submissions, process administrative approvals or rejections, and construct merit lists based on academic performance—all while adhering to secure, data-driven logic. Emphasizing Bloom’s Taxonomy-aligned skills such as designing, implementing, validating, evaluating, and constructing, this course equips learners with both the technical expertise and system-thinking needed to build scalable web-based admission applications.

Skills you'll gain

Category: PostgreSQL

Category: Data Validation

Category: Verification And Validation

Category: Secure Coding

Category: Java

Category: Payment Systems

Category: File Management

Category: Database Design

Category: Business Logic

Category: Relational Databases

Category: Systems Development

Category: Web Development

Category: Databases

Category: Encryption

Category: Web Applications

Category: Javascript

Category: Document Management

Category: Back-End Web Development

Category: Application Servers

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Frequently asked questions

The specialization is designed to be completed over a span of approximately 13 to 14 weeks, with a recommended commitment of 3 to 4 hours per week. This allows learners to progress at a steady pace while gaining in-depth, practical experience in Java Servlet development.

A fundamental understanding of Java programming, including object-oriented concepts, is required. Familiarity with basic HTML and SQL will also be helpful for working with web technologies and databases throughout the specialization.

Yes, the courses are structured progressively and should be taken in the recommended order. Starting with foundational servlet concepts ensures you build the necessary skills before advancing to real-world case studies that apply more complex techniques and integrations.

Upon completing the specialization, you will be able to design, develop, and deploy robust Java-based web applications using Servlets, JDBC, JSP, and APIs. You’ll have the confidence and hands-on experience to build scalable backend systems, manage sessions securely, integrate databases, and apply full-stack development techniques in real-world projects.