Become confident with the fundamentals of Java with this structured, five-day course. Designed for those with basic coding experience, it prepares you to build real-world applications and supports preparation for Oracle Java SE certification.
Java Programming 1 - Java Developer
Advance your career in Java programming
Over five days, this engaging course introduces key concepts of Java programming. Through applied learning, you'll gain the confidence to construct working applications and take the next step towards Java certification.
Learning objectives
- Build and run Java apps
- Use classes and create objects
- Apply loops and conditionals
- Work with collections
- Handle errors using exceptions
- Process and format strings
- Understand inheritance and polymorphism
- Read/write files with Java I/O
- Connect to databases with JDBC
What you’ll learn
You’ll explore the essential features of Java and how they work together to support object-oriented programming. From basic syntax to advanced structures, you’ll gain skills-based coding experience to support continuing career development.
Object-oriented programming with classes and objects
Gain a thorough understanding of Java’s class-based structure. You’ll learn how to create and use objects, define fields and methods, and apply constructors effectively. From the very start, this course puts object-oriented thinking into practice, introducing encapsulation and modular design. You’ll build apps that are scalable and maintainable, developing the essential skills for professional development environments and real-world Java projects.
Controlling application flow
Master the core logic and decision-making tools in Java. You’ll work with if-else conditions, switch statements, loops, and branching structures to control how your applications run. These features allow your code to respond intelligently to different scenarios. You’ll also practise writing structured logic that keeps your applications efficient, predictable and easier to debug as complexity grows.
Working with data collections
Get to grips with storing and processing data in Java using arrays, ArrayLists and HashMaps. You’ll explore how generics help enforce type safety and make your code cleaner. This part of the course focuses on data structures you’ll use every day as a developer, giving you experience in organising and accessing data in ways that support robust, flexible applications.
Manipulating text and patterns
Build confidence in managing strings and text processing. You’ll work with the String and StringBuilder classes to clean, format and compare text efficiently. You’ll also learn how to identify and extract data patterns using regular expressions with Java’s Pattern and Matcher classes — ideal for validating input, handling user data, and parsing structured text from files or other sources.
What’s included
- Five days of expert-led training
- Practical coding live labs
- Live virtual classroom delivery
- Digital course materials
- Certification preparation guidance
Key facts
Ideal for
Aspiring Java developers or programmers with basic experience looking to formalise their skills and prepare for professional certification.
Prerequisites
Familiarity with programming concepts such as variables, loops, arrays and file handling. Command-line navigation and basic coding experience is also expected.
Learning experience
Our experienced trainers and interactive labs create a focused, practical environment – so you can put theory into practice from day one.
FAQs
This course teaches the foundations of Java development and prepares you to build object-oriented apps and progress to more advanced learning or certification.
What programming knowledge should I have before joining this course?
You should already understand core programming concepts like variables, loops, arrays and file handling. A little coding experience is expected. If you’re brand new to programming, our Introduction to Programming - Java course is a better starting point.
What practical exercises are included in the course?
You’ll complete a range of hands-on coding in our live labs, including building small Java applications, working with files, using databases, and applying object-oriented techniques in real scenarios.
Will I be able to build real applications by the end of the course?
Yes. You’ll develop working Java applications throughout the course, reinforcing key topics like object-oriented principles, file I/O, and basic database connectivity via JDBC.
Is this course aligned with Oracle Java certification?
Yes. It supports preparation for the Oracle Certified Associate Java SE 8 Programmer 1 exam and lays the groundwork for advanced certification like OCP Java SE 11 Developer or OCP Java SE 17 Developer when followed by our Java Programming 2 / Java Developer course.
Do I need to install anything before the course starts?
No. All tools and environments are provided within our virtual classroom setup. You’ll access everything you need through our platform, including live labs and course materials.
What our customers say
“Alan is a wonderful lecturer and is an expert within the field of Java, I learned a lot and built on top of my previous knowledge about object-oriented principles and concepts. He has a great pace, allowing me and the rest of the group to work on practical exercises after learning a new topic to consolidate the learning and ask any questions. I really enjoyed the course and looking forward to learning more from Alan for future courses at StayAhead.”
Abdulmalik, Java Programming 1 / Java Developer learner
“Very well laid out and John does an amazing job of explaining things in detail.”
Ali, Operations Technical Service Analyst – Utilities
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