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This Java course is excellent for those wanting to learn how to code in Java, a powerful object-oriented programming language.

Award and Associated Qualifications

cpd

Awarded 50 CPD points upon successful completion

About This Course

This Java course is excellent for those wanting to learn how to code in Java, a powerful object-oriented programming language. The content covers the IT Specialist (ITS) Java exam objectives, gaining this certification will improve employability prospects for any software development position requiring Java coding skills.

The course covers Java fundamentals, datattypes and variables, flow control, object-oriented principles, and compiling and debugging code. These concepts are covered through simulating writing code for an online store, thus adding a real life scenario to this course.

COURSE OUTLINE

DOMAIN 1 – JAVA FUNDAMENTALS 

Introduction, the Use of Main, Basic Input and Output, Variable Scopes.

DOMAIN 2 – DATA TYPES, VARIABLES AND EXPRESSIONS

Primitive Type Variables, String Manipulation, Arrays and Arrays Lists, Parsing, Casting and Conversion, Arithmetic and Assignment Operators.

DOMAIN 3 – FLOW CONTROL IMPLEMENTATION

Branching Statements, Loops.

DOMAIN 4 – OBJECT ORIENTED PROGRAMMING

Classes, Class Data Members, Methods, Instantiate and Use a Class Object.

DOMAIN 5 – CODE COMPILATION AND DEBUGGING

Syntax, Logic and Runtime Errors, Exception Handling, Course Recap.

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Aims and Objectives

  • Access to our LiveTutor service to help answer any content or learning queries you may have on a 24/7 basis.
  • The flexibility and value of a self study course designed to enable you to work at your own pace.
  • The opportunity to gain the widely recognised Pitman Training Certificate.

Pre-Requisites

There are no specific pre-requisites required before starting this course.

Finance Options

Wherever possible our training is tailored to your needs. The cost of our training programmes depend on the course(s) you choose and varies according to duration and breadth. Rest assured we have a number of payment options available to ensure the cost of training is affordable and can be worked alongside your other financial commitments. Common ways people fund their training include: –

Self-Funded:

  • Flexible payment plans to help you spread the cost* available at many of our centres;
  • You could opt to pay upfront.

Company Funded:

Requesting funding from your employers needn’t be a daunting task. Many employers support and encourage their employees with their professional development and consider it a worthwhile investment to fund any training required.

What we can help with:

  • Providing a comprehensive training programme outlining learning outcomes
  • Tailored personnel letters
  • Communication with finance departments to arrange payment options (upfront or payment plan*).

Funding & Grants:

There may be the opportunity to apply for funded grants that can help towards the cost of training. These include the Skills Development Scotland ITAs and the ReAct programme in Wales. All schemes will have different terms and conditions that will need to be met in order to qualify for a grant and these are managed by each individual centre.

We’d recommend you speak to a Course Advisor in your local centre to find out whether they are registered to offer any such schemes and discuss your requirements further.

* Terms and Conditions apply. Speak to a Course Advisor for full information on the options available to you.

Career Path

The course covers Java fundamentals, datattypes and variables, flow control, object-oriented principles, and compiling and debugging code. These concepts are covered through simulating writing code for an online store, thus adding a real life scenario to this course.