Java Programming Fundamentals

About This Course

Java Programming Fundamentals is a free course teaching core Java programming concepts with applications in enterprise software, backend systems, and data processing pipelines.

Java powers many enterprise business systems, ERP platforms, and backend services across industries. This course teaches Java from the ground up with examples drawn from data processing, business applications, and structured reporting.

Since Java requires a runtime not available in the browser, code examples are shown with interactive JavaScript widgets that simulate equivalent logic, plus full runnable Java code you can copy and run in any Java environment (JDK 11+, online compilers like repl.it or OneCompiler).

What You'll Learn

Understand Java syntax — classes, methods, variables, and types

Write object-oriented programs using classes and inheritance

Process collections of business data using ArrayList and HashMap

Handle exceptions and write robust error-handling code

Read and write files for data processing workflows

Understand Java in the context of enterprise software systems

Course Chapters

Chapter 1: Introduction to Java — Syntax, Types and Methods

Chapter 2: Object-Oriented Programming — Classes and Objects

Chapter 3: Collections — ArrayList, HashMap and Streams

Chapter 4: Exception Handling and File I/O

Chapter 5: Java in Enterprise Software — Architecture and Patterns

Free

Course Content
5 chapters
5 weeks duration
Assessments
6 assessments total
3 written (handwritten, single submission)
2 MCQ (auto-graded, up to 3 attempts)
Final project report
Final viva voce (oral examination)
Certificate
Perpetual certificate on completion
Online verification link
Key Policies
Re-registration available (unlimited, fresh start)
Academy terms apply — view all policies

Prerequisites

Basic computer literacy

Understanding of any programming language is helpful but not required