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      Scrimba

      Become a Professional React Developer

      Skills you'll gain: React.js, Debugging, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, UI Components, Routing Protocols, JavaScript Frameworks, Front-End Web Development, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Event-Driven Programming, User Experience Design, User Interface (UI), Performance Tuning, Web Development Tools, Software Design Patterns, Code Review, Authentications, Javascript, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Restful API, Usability

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      221 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      VLSI CAD Part II: Layout

      Skills you'll gain: Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Hardware Design, Computer-Aided Design, Systems Design, Computer Architecture, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Semiconductors, Network Routing, Computational Logic, Data Structures, Algorithms, Linear Algebra, Applied Mathematics, Calculus

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      281 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      LearnQuest

      Spring - Ecosystem and Core

      Skills you'll gain: Spring Framework, JUnit, Application Frameworks, Java, Integration Testing, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Application Development, Software Design Patterns

      3.8
      Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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      439 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Building Test Automation Framework using Selenium and TestNG

      Skills you'll gain: Test Automation, Test Case, Selenium (Software), Software Testing, Maintainability, Test Data, Debugging, Configuration Management

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      156 reviews

      Advanced · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of London

      Introduction to Meteor.js Development

      Skills you'll gain: MongoDB, JavaScript Frameworks, Web Applications, Authentications, Web Development, Database Application, User Accounts, Application Security, Package and Software Management, Javascript, Software Installation

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      1.2K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Selenium WebDriver 4 with Java - Zero To Hero

      Skills you'll gain: Jenkins, Selenium (Software), GitHub, Git (Version Control System), CI/CD, Continuous Integration, Apache Maven, Performance Testing, Test Automation, Browser Compatibility, Test Tools, Test Data, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java, Test Case, Unit Testing, Javascript and jQuery, Test Execution Engine, Regression Testing, Software Testing

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      LearnQuest

      Jakarta Persistence (JPA)

      Skills you'll gain: Hibernate (Java), Object-Relational Mapping, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Data Access, Java, Relational Databases, Data Mapping, SQL, Query Languages, Transaction Processing

      5
      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      13 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of London

      Web Application Development with JavaScript and MongoDB

      Skills you'll gain: User Accounts, MongoDB, Command-Line Interface, Web Applications, Web Development, Javascript, Database Systems, Data Access, Data Validation, Application Frameworks, User Interface (UI)

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      614 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The Linux Foundation

      Linux Tools for Developers

      Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), File Systems, Package and Software Management, Linux, Command-Line Interface, Unix Commands, Linux Commands, Shell Script, Linux Administration, Scripting, Software Development Tools, File Management, Program Development, Java, C and C++, Debugging

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      727 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

      Effective Programming in Scala

      Skills you'll gain: Scala Programming, Java, Data Validation, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Build Tools, Debugging, Software Design Patterns, Development Environment, Software Testing, Unit Testing, Data Structures, Data Modeling

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      173 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      JavaScript Programming Essentials

      Skills you'll gain: Ajax, Javascript, Data Structures, Debugging, JSON, Scripting, Web Development, Front-End Web Development, HTML and CSS, Event-Driven Programming, Application Programming Interface (API)

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      137 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Using JavaScript and JSON in Django

      Skills you'll gain: jQuery, Ajax, JSON, Django (Web Framework), Javascript, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Web Development Tools, Debugging, Event-Driven Programming

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      282 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Become a Professional React Developer: Scrimba
    • VLSI CAD Part II: Layout: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Spring - Ecosystem and Core: LearnQuest
    • Building Test Automation Framework using Selenium and TestNG: Coursera Project Network
    • Introduction to Meteor.js Development : University of London
    • Selenium WebDriver 4 with Java - Zero To Hero: Packt
    • Jakarta Persistence (JPA): LearnQuest
    • Web Application Development with JavaScript and MongoDB: University of London
    • Linux Tools for Developers: The Linux Foundation
    • Effective Programming in Scala: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    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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    No prior programming experience is required to start beginner Java courses. The curriculum is designed to support learners at all levels:

    • Beginners can start with introductory Java programming concepts and simple coding exercises.
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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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