Java Certification Level 1

Physiological studies have shown that learning to speak two or more languages can greatly benefit the cognitive process. Not only can communication expand exponentially when learning a new language, but it greatly improves the brain’s functionality. Interestingly, learning different computer languages can also provide amazing benefits. These benefits are not just mental, but are also a useful application in everyday life.

Smartphones, parking key fobs, security badges and using a device to unlock a car door are some of the daily items that have been programmed to perform in a certain way. Understanding how to program, can be an amazing asset and while there are many different languages, none is quite as easy to learn as Java.

Java was created with efficiency and uniformity in mind. The goal was to create a program with greater capabilities than C/C++ but with more simplicity. In this Java Programming for Beginners course you will learn the basics of programming using the Java language as well as many of the benefits that will pave the way for efficient programming.

What you will learn in this course:

  • How to set up a computer for Java programming and learn about pre-installed programs
  • Learn about the ‘modulus operator’ and what it means
  • How to identify a comment line and what the purpose of a comment is in a program
  • Learn about the length method
  • Learn about data structures
  • Learn about class-object relationship and start learning about object-oriented programming in Java

    • Learn about Booleans and what purpose they serve

The benefits of this course:

  • Learning the most commonly used computer language
  • Knowing Java can increase professional opportunities as a programmer or software engineer. Java programmers are in high demand and are among the highest paid in the industry
  • Java has a very in-depth API and can be used to implement other kinds of software
  • It will make you a better developer with its rich IDEs (Integrated Development Environment) providing suggestions and notifying of errors
  • Java will help you understand more complex programming concepts


Course Modules/Lessons

Module 02: Installing Java and Set Up of JDK & Text Editor

Module 03: Let’s Start to Build Our First Program

Module 04: How to Save, Compile & Run a Program

Module 05: Activity – Create a Simple Program from Scratch

Module 06: Activity Solution – Review

Module 07: Data Input & Output – Introduction

Module 08: Data Input & Output (1)

Module 09: Data Input & Output (2)

Module 10: Input Coding Errors

Module 11: Output and How to Save Data to a File for Permanent Storage

Module 12: Activity – Create a Simple Program from Scratch version 2

Module 13: Activity Solution – Review

Module 14: A Look at Different Types of Data

Module 15: The Different Types of Variables & When to Use Them.

Module 16: Variables – Declaring & Initializing

Module 17: Variables – Arithmetic Operations

Module 18: Variables – Strings

Module 19: Activity re Variables – Cash Register Simulation

Module 20: Activity Solution – Review

Module 21: How to Manipulate Data Using Conditionals & Loops

Module 22: Conditionals – How to Use for an Efficient & Problem Solving Program

Module 23: Complex & Compound Conditionals

Module 24: The While Loop

Module 25: The For Loop

Module 26: Activity re Conditionals & Loops – Carnival Worker Simulation

Module 27: Activity Solution – Review

Module 28: Data Structures

Module 29: Arrays (1)

Module 30: Arrays (2)

Module 31: Arrays (3)

Module 32: Immutables & Hash Tables

Module 33: Activity re Data Structure – Simulation of Basketball Team Roster/Changes

Module 34: Activity Solution – Review

Module 35: Final Section – Introduction

Module 36: Class Object Relationship (1)

Module 37: Class Object Relationship (2)

Module 38: Class Object Relationship (3)

Module 39: Final Activity: Create A Robot Class/Robot Driver

Module 40: Final Activity Solution – Review

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FAQ's

  • Who can take the Java Certification Level 1 course?

    There are no entry requirements to take the course.

  • What is the structure of the course?

    The course is broken down into 39 individual modules. Each module takes between 20 and 90 minutes on average to study. Although students are free to spend as much or as little time as they feel necessary on each module.

  • Where / when can the course be studied?

    The course can be studied study at any time and from any internet connected device

  • Is there a test at the end of the course?

    Once you have completed all 39 modules there is a multiple choice test. The questions will be on a range of topics found within the 39 modules. The test, like the course, is online and can be taken a time and location of your choosing.

  • What is the pass mark for the final test?

    The pass mark for the test is 70%.

  • What happens if a user fails the test?

    If the user doesn’t pass the test first time they will get further opportunities to take the test again after extra study. There are no limits to the number of times a test can be taken.

  • How long does it take to complete the Java Certification Level 1 course?

    We estimate that the course will take about 3 hours to complete in total, plus an additional 30 minutes for the end of course test.