Who Should Attend

This course is designed for developers with prior programming experience who want to learn Java, including:

• Software Developers transitioning to Java
• Engineers working across multiple programming languages
• Developers moving into enterprise or backend development
• Technical professionals working with Java-based systems

Prerequisites

Participants should have a basic understanding of programming concepts such as variables, control flow, and functions.

This course is not intended for complete beginners to programming.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• understand the core syntax and structure of Java programs
• apply object-oriented programming principles in Java
• write clean, structured, and maintainable Java code
• handle exceptions and errors effectively
• use core components of the Java Standard Library
• work with collections and common data structures
• develop and run Java applications confidently

Course Content

Introduction to Java and the Development Environment

Participants begin by understanding how Java applications are structured and executed.

Topics typically include:

• overview of Java and where it is used
• Java platform and execution model (JVM)
• compiling and running Java programs
• structure of a Java application

Core Language Fundamentals

Participants learn the essential building blocks of Java programming.

Topics typically include:

• variables and data types
• operators and expressions
• input and output
• type conversion and casting

Control Flow and Program Logic

This section focuses on controlling program execution.

Topics typically include:

• conditional statements (if, switch)
• loops (for, while, do-while)
• writing structured and readable logic
• managing program flow effectively

Object-Oriented Programming in Java

Participants develop a strong understanding of object-oriented design in Java.

Topics typically include:

• classes and objects
• encapsulation and abstraction
• constructors and methods
• inheritance and polymorphism
• designing reusable and maintainable code

Working with Methods and Classes

This section builds on object-oriented concepts to structure applications.

Topics typically include:

• method definition and overloading
• parameter passing and return values
• class design and organisation
• modular application structure

Exception Handling

Participants learn how to manage errors and ensure application stability.

Topics typically include:

• exception types and hierarchy
• try-catch-finally blocks
• throwing and handling exceptions
• writing robust and fault-tolerant code

Collections and Data Handling

Participants explore how Java manages collections of data.

Topics typically include:

• overview of the Java Collections Framework
• lists, sets, and maps
• iterating over collections
• choosing the right data structure

Basic File Handling and I/O

Participants learn how to work with external data.

Topics typically include:

• reading and writing files
• input and output streams
• handling data safely and efficiently

Practical Application and Exercises

The course includes hands-on exercises to reinforce learning.

Participants will:

• write and run Java applications
• apply concepts to realistic programming scenarios
• build small structured programs
• develop confidence through guided practice

Delivery Approach

This is a hands-on, developer-focused programme designed to build practical capability.

It includes:

• instructor-led technical sessions
• guided coding exercises
• real-world programming scenarios
• discussion of best practices

Duration

4 Days

Delivery Options

This course can be delivered as:

• a public scheduled course
• a private team programme
• virtual delivery
• on-site classroom training

Outcomes

After completing this course, participants will be able to:

• develop structured and maintainable Java applications
• apply object-oriented programming principles effectively
• handle errors and exceptions confidently
• work with collections and core Java libraries
• build a strong foundation for enterprise or backend Java development

Additional Notes

This course provides a strong foundation for progression into:

• advanced Java and enterprise development
• Spring and backend frameworks
• microservices and cloud-based Java applications

Participants are encouraged to bring relevant development context where possible, allowing the learning to be applied directly to their own projects.