Will I earn university credit for completing the Specialization?

This is not a university course so no credit is available.

What will I be able to do upon completing the Specialization?

You will be able to write web and mobile applicatioins using the Java language.

Is this course really 100% online? Do I need to attend any classes in person?

This course is completely online, so there’s no need to show up to a classroom in person. You can access your lectures, readings and assignments anytime and anywhere via the web or your mobile device.

Can I just enroll in a single course?

Yes! To get started, click the course card that interests you and enroll. You can enroll and complete the course to earn a shareable certificate. When you subscribe to a course that is part of a Specialization, you’re automatically subscribed to the full Specialization. Visit your learner dashboard to track your progress.

Is financial aid available?

Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.

Can I take the course for free?

No, you cannot take this course for free. When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. If you cannot afford the fee, you can apply for financial aid.

Java as a Second Language Specialization

Transfer your programming skills to Java. Learn to develop web and mobile applilcations using the Java language.

Instructor: Jim Sullivan

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3 course series

Get in-depth knowledge of a subject

4.3

(100 reviews)

Intermediate level

Recommended experience

1 month at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

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3 course series

Get in-depth knowledge of a subject

4.3

(100 reviews)

Intermediate level

Recommended experience

1 month at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Earn a career credential

Share your expertise with employers

What you'll learn

This specialization is meant to be an introduction to Java as a second language. You may be familiar with any computer programming language, shell scripting, or knowledge of older Java versions, JavaScript, etc. This specialization will help you move to the Java language and will cover all the features and functions you need to create great Java web and mobile applications. You will learn Java object orientation and see the parallels with other programming languages.

The Java as a Second Language specialization assumes that you know some programming and want to transfer that knowledge into learning Java. Lab exercises will be performed using your own system and Java installation as well as the Coursera lab platform. The instructor will guide you through setting up and configuring your environment and working through the labs. Java can be installed on just about any type of computer, but the instructor will demonstrate the installation on a Windows system.

Skills you'll gain

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What’s included

Shareable certificate

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Taught in English

15 practice exercises

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Learn in-demand skills from university and industry experts
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Develop a deep understanding of key concepts
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Specialization - 3 course series

Introduction to Java as a Second Language

Course 16 hours4.4 (83 ratings)View course

What you'll learn

This course is meant to be an introduction to Java as a second language, if you are familiar with any computer programming language. It could be shell scripting, knowledge of older Java versions, JavaScript, etc. This course will allow you to quickly pick up the Java programming language. You will learn Java Object Orientation, and see the parallels with other programming paradigms.

This is course 1 of a 3 course Specialization titled Java as a Second Language. It assumes that you know some programming and want to transfer that knowledge into learning Java. Lab exercises will be performed using your system and Java installation. The instructor will guide you through setting up and configuring your environment and working through the labs. Java can be installed on just about any type of computer, but the instructor will demonstrate the installation on a Windows system.

Skills you'll gain

Java Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java, Development Environment, Eclipse (Software), Virtual Machines, Computer Programming, Software Installation, Program Development, and Web Applications

The Java Language

Course 26 hours4.4 (91 ratings)View course

What you'll learn

This is the second course in the Java as a Second Language Specialization. In this course, we'll take a look at Java data types, discuss what primitive data types are, and explain data classes. We'll also explore characters and strings and you'll add a new class in the lab. Next, we'll take a look at Java Control Structures. We'll explain IF statements, Loops, and arrays, and will discuss Switch Statements and the Java Programming Environment.

After that, we'll define inheritance and explore how methods and properties are inherited in Java. We'll also discuss polymorphism and overloading functions before completing a lab and quiz. The final module discusses how all of the things we've learned in the previous lessons together will come together for our final lab. The labs in this course require you to download and install the Java environment. The instructor walks you through the installation of the environment in course 1 of this Specialization. It is recommended that you take these courses in order because the knowledge is cumulative.

Skills you'll gain

Java Programming, Java, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Programming Principles, Development Environment, and Computer Programming

Writing Java Application Code

Course 313 hours4.4 (59 ratings)View course

What you'll learn

This is the third course in a Specialization titled Java as a Second Language. This course presents instruction to IT professionals for developing Java applications. The material targets professional that are familiar with application programming, but do not have strong Java skills. The type of Java applications focus on: Console based Java applications, Java windows applications, and Java web and mobile applications. This course presents material on developing real applications, and includes hands-on application development labs. Learners will gain strong Java application development skills.

The courses in this specialization are cumulative, so you should take courses 1 and 2 prior to this one. This course contains Coursera labs so students can practice their new Java skills. The instructor also provides offline instructions in case you prefer to use your own local Java environment. It is recommended that you take the courses in this Specialization in order because the knowledge is cumulative.

Skills you'll gain

Java Programming, UI Components, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Development Environment, Web Applications, Mobile Development, Application Servers, Java, Program Development, Command-Line Interface, Application Development, User Interface (UI), Computer Programming, and Debugging