Course Description
This course is made available through the eLearnAfrica and FutureLearn partnership.
Develop Java programming skills ready for a career as a software 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.
Learn the fundamentals of object oriented programming (OOP)
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.
Explore key functions and operations of software engineering with Java
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.
Complete fun coding projects using Java concepts
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.
This course is designed for aspiring software engineers and developers with little or no prior knowledge of Java.
You’ll need access to an integrated development environment (IDE), such as IntelliJ IDEA Community Edition, running on a Windows, MacOS or Linux operating system.
You can still follow along with the course if you use other IDEs, including Apache NetBeans and Eclipse.
Certificate cost may vary. You will be redirected to the host page for cost and payment options.
Packt
This university is part of the partnership between eLearnAfrica and FutureLearn.
This institution is available on eLearnAfrica through partnership with FutureLearn.
COLLABORATION POLICY
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ELEARNAFRICA HONOR CODE PLEDGE
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Complete all tests and assignments on my own, unless collaboration on an assignment is explicitly permitted.
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Maintain only one user account and not let anyone else use my username and/or password.
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Not engage in any activity that would dishonestly improve my results, or improve or hurt the results of others.
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Not post answers to problems that are being used to assess student performance.
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Abide by any and all requirements of the eLearnAfrica Participants as may regard the expectations of civil or academic behavior or of community standards.
VIOLATIONS
If you are found in violation of the Terms and Conditions or Honor Code, you may be subject to one or more of the following actions:
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Receiving a zero or no credit for an assignment;
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Having any certificate earned in the course withheld or revoked;
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Being unenrolled from a course, learning program or degree program; or
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Termination of your use of the App and/or Site.
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Additional actions may be taken at the sole discretion of eLearnAfrica and eLearnAfrica course providers.
No refunds will be issued in the case of any corrective action for such violations.
Honor code violations will be determined at the sole discretion of eLearnAfrica, the Partners, or Members. You will be notified if a determination has been made that you have violated this honor code and you will be informed of the corresponding action to be taken as a result of the violation.
CHANGING THE HONOR CODE
Please note that we review and may make changes to this Honor Code from time to time. Any changes to this Honor Code will be effective immediately upon posting on this page, with an updated effective date. By accessing the App and/or Site after any changes have been made, you signify your agreement on a prospective basis to the modified Honor Code and any changes contained therein. Be sure to return to this page periodically to ensure familiarity with the most current version of this Honor Code.
Effective Date: September 22, 2016