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      University of London

      Creative Programming for Digital Media & Mobile Apps

      Skills you'll gain: User Interface (UI), Interactive Design, Computer Graphics, Mobile Development, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Application Development, Multimedia, Computer Programming, Creativity, Java, Image Analysis

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      55 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Virginia

      Coding for Designers, Managers, and Entrepreneurs

      Skills you'll gain: User Story, HTML and CSS, Debugging, Model View Controller, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Prototyping, Application Programming Interface (API), Javascript, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Design and Development, Web Applications, User Interface (UI), Interactive Design, Javascript and jQuery, Maintainability, User Centered Design, Team Oriented, Wireframing, Web Development Tools, Business Logic

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      72 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Master Java Unit Testing with Spring Boot and Mockito

      Skills you'll gain: JUnit, Unit Testing, Spring Boot, Test Case, Software Testing, Restful API, Java Programming, Integration Testing, Hibernate (Java), Mockups, Object-Relational Mapping

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Meta

      Mobile Development and JavaScript

      Skills you'll gain: Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), Mobile Development, Unit Testing, Programming Principles, Javascript, React Native, JSON, Package and Software Management, Computer Programming, Web Development, Node.JS, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Development Testing

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      120 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      LearnQuest

      Spring Data Repositories

      Skills you'll gain: Spring Framework, Object-Relational Mapping, Transaction Processing, Databases, Java, Restful API, Data Access, Web Services, Service Oriented Architecture

      3.9
      Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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      47 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Vanderbilt University

      Capstone MOOC for "Android App Development"

      Skills you'll gain: Android Development, Android Studio, Software Testing, Mobile Development, Java, Development Testing, Unit Testing, Application Development, Mobile Development Tools, User Interface (UI)

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      67 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Minnesota

      Black-box and White-box Testing

      Skills you'll gain: Gherkin (Scripting Language), Software Testing, Testability, Test Case, Behavior-Driven Development, Code Coverage, Acceptance Testing, Unit Testing, Functional Testing, Test Automation, Test Driven Development (TDD), Requirements Analysis, Functional Requirement

      3.8
      Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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      108 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Yonsei University

      Hands-on Text Mining and Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Text Mining, Natural Language Processing, Analytics, Data Cleansing, Data Analysis, Java, Unsupervised Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Supervised Learning

      3.9
      Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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      40 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google Cloud

      Creating a Streaming Data Pipeline With Apache Kafka

      Skills you'll gain: Apache Kafka, Data Pipelines, Google Cloud Platform, Java, Public Cloud

      3.8
      Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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      27 reviews

      Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of California, Davis

      Animation with JavaScript and jQuery

      Skills you'll gain: jQuery, Javascript and jQuery, Scripting, HTML and CSS, Javascript, Web Development Tools, Interactive Design

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      124 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Scrimba

      Become a JavaScript Developer

      Skills you'll gain: TypeScript, Javascript, Pseudocode, Computational Thinking, Web Development, Angular, Vue.JS, Application Development, Debugging, Algorithms, React.js, JSON, Programming Principles, Event-Driven Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Front-End Web Development, Maintainability, Application Programming Interface (API), Data Structures, Data Validation

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      69 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of New Mexico

      Web Application Development: Basic Concepts

      Skills you'll gain: Version Control, Web Applications, Full-Stack Web Development, Git (Version Control System), Web Development, Application Development, Software Architecture, User Interface (UI), Agile Software Development, Application Frameworks, Ajax, Model View Controller, Databases, Data Modeling, Relational Databases, Software Engineering, Software Development, Software Design Patterns, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Javascript

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      183 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Creative Programming for Digital Media & Mobile Apps: University of London
    • Coding for Designers, Managers, and Entrepreneurs: University of Virginia
    • Master Java Unit Testing with Spring Boot and Mockito: Packt
    • Mobile Development and JavaScript: Meta
    • Spring Data Repositories: LearnQuest
    • Capstone MOOC for "Android App Development": Vanderbilt University
    • Black-box and White-box Testing: University of Minnesota
    • Hands-on Text Mining and Analytics: Yonsei University
    • Creating a Streaming Data Pipeline With Apache Kafka: Google Cloud
    • Animation with JavaScript and jQuery: University of California, Davis

    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.‎

    Java courses on Coursera cover a wide range of fundamental and advanced programming skills including:

    • Basic syntax and structure of the Java programming language
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    • Graphical User Interface (GUI) development with Java Swing and JavaFX
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    No prior programming experience is required to start beginner Java courses. The curriculum is designed to support learners at all levels:

    • Beginners can start with introductory Java programming concepts and simple coding exercises.
    • Intermediate learners can develop more complex applications and explore Java's advanced features.
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    Skills in Java can lead to numerous career opportunities in the tech industry, including:

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    • Professionals in these roles use Java to build efficient, scalable, and secure software applications that power countless devices and systems worldwide.‎

    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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