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      Status: Free
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      Universidade Estadual de Campinas

      Introdução ao Desenvolvimento de Aplicativos Android

      Skills you'll gain: Android Studio, Android Development, Mobile Development, Event-Driven Programming, User Interface (UI), Application Development, Java, Program Development, Development Environment, Software Installation, User Interface (UI) Design, Extensible Markup Language (XML), System Configuration

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      64 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Board Infinity

      .NET FullStack Developer

      Skills you'll gain: Model View Controller, ASP.NET, .NET Framework, Restful API, C# (Programming Language), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Front-End Web Development, JSON, Web Services, Application Frameworks, Web Applications, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Javascript, Web Design and Development, React.js, JavaScript Frameworks, Application Programming Interface (API), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Back-End Web Development, UI Components

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      297 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Scrimba

      CSS

      Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, HTML and CSS, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Typography, Web Design, Web Design and Development, Web Development Tools, Browser Compatibility, Front-End Web Development, Web Development, UI Components, Development Environment, Usability, Javascript, Maintainability, Visualization (Computer Graphics), GitHub, Application Deployment

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      156 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Packt

      JUnit and Mockito Unit Testing for Java Developers

      Skills you'll gain:

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • B

      Board Infinity

      Java Multi-Threading Mastery: From Basics to Advanced

      Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Java, OS Process Management, Computer Programming, Software Design Patterns, Operating Systems

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Meta

      Desarrollador front-end de Meta

      Skills you'll gain: User Research, UI/UX Research, Persona (User Experience), Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), Responsive Web Design, Design Research, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Version Control, User Experience Design, HTML and CSS, Unix Commands, Front-End Web Development, Usability, Web Design, React.js, Javascript, Interaction Design, Algorithms, Mobile Development, Pseudocode

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      436 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Board Infinity

      Java EE Essentials: Best Practices for Enterprise Solutions

      Skills you'll gain: Software Design Patterns, Maintainability, Secure Coding, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Software Design, Java, Model View Controller, Authentications, Application Servers, Application Security, Scalability, Software Architecture, System Monitoring, Code Review, System Design and Implementation, Service Oriented Architecture, Performance Tuning, Authorization (Computing), Debugging, Programming Principles

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidade de São Paulo

      Laboratório de Programação Orientada a Objetos - Parte 1

      Skills you'll gain: Model View Controller, Unified Modeling Language, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Design Patterns, Java, Software Design, Computer Programming, Debugging, Software Architecture, Programming Principles

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      181 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Vanderbilt University

      Android App Components - Intents, Activities, and Broadcast Receivers

      Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), Android Development, Android Studio, Mobile Development, Java Programming, Application Development, Application Lifecycle Management, Event-Driven Programming, File Management

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      800 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Princeton University

      Computer Science: Algorithms, Theory, and Machines

      Skills you'll gain: Theoretical Computer Science, Data Structures, Computer Science, Computer Architecture, Computer Systems, Algorithms, Programming Principles, Computational Logic, Computer Hardware, Java

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      693 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Programming Mobile Applications for Android Handheld Systems: Part 1

      Skills you'll gain: Android Development, Mobile Development, Android Studio, Android (Operating System), Application Development, User Interface (UI), UI Components, Java, Development Environment, Authorization (Computing), Application Lifecycle Management

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      684 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      LearnQuest

      Spring MVC, Spring Boot and Rest Controllers

      Skills you'll gain: Model View Controller, Spring Framework, Restful API, Spring Boot, Web Services, JSON, YAML, Java, Web Applications, Configuration Management, Angular, Application Frameworks, Software Architecture, Server Side, Extensible Markup Language (XML)

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      206 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Introdução ao Desenvolvimento de Aplicativos Android: Universidade Estadual de Campinas
    • .NET FullStack Developer: Board Infinity
    • CSS: Scrimba
    • JUnit and Mockito Unit Testing for Java Developers: Packt
    • Java Multi-Threading Mastery: From Basics to Advanced: Board Infinity
    • Desarrollador front-end de Meta: Meta
    • Java EE Essentials: Best Practices for Enterprise Solutions: Board Infinity
    • Laboratório de Programação Orientada a Objetos - Parte 1: Universidade de São Paulo
    • Android App Components - Intents, Activities, and Broadcast Receivers: Vanderbilt University
    • Computer Science: Algorithms, Theory, and Machines: Princeton University

    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:

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    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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