Answering the demand with simplicity
This Program is Perfect For
- Beginners looking to quickly gain industry-ready Java skills
- Learners aiming to master fundamentals vital for job interviews and real-world development
- Self-motivated individuals seeking flexible, credentialed learning
Courses
Program Requirements
Total 3 courses
- 3 courses
- 8 units
- End with specialization completion review.
1. Required Course(s):
- Online Self-Paced Work online at your own pace.
Online Self-Paced courses have a structured learning environment where students are allowed to complete the work at their own pace. Students may complete the coursework early or use the entire duration of the course. This course is largely self-study with instructor guidance and includes online learning modules, assignments, and/or quizzes. All course materials and assignments will be available at the beginning of the course on Canvas, our learning management system.
For this section, student access begins on September 8, but you may still enroll until October 14. All course work must be completed by 11:59 pm on December 9, 2025.
Note: This course includes a module on "Introducing Generative AI Assisted Programming."
This course fulfills the Java prerequisite for the Carnegie Mellon University:
Based on the requirements for special programs, such as CMU, students may complete this course early and receive a letter grade before the official end date. Click here for details.
Students are required to have a computer with the latest Java SE Development Kit (JDK) and Exclipse IDE for Java Developers or equivalent IDE, e.g. NetBeans, IntelliJ, etc.
Required Text:
Murach's Java Programming (6th Edition) by Joel Murach, Published January 2022, ISBN 978-1-943872-87-9
Electronic Course Materials: You will be granted access in Canvas to your course site and course materials approximately 24 hours prior to the published start date of the course.
- Online Self-Paced Work online at your own pace.
Online Self-Paced courses have a structured learning environment where students are allowed to complete the work at their own pace. Students may complete the coursework early or use the entire duration of the course. This course is largely self-study with instructor guidance and includes online learning modules, assignments, and/or quizzes. All course materials and assignments will be available at the beginning of the course on Canvas, our learning management system.
For this section, student access begins on November 4, but you may still enroll until December 9. All course work must be completed by 11:59 pm on February 3, 2025.
Note: This course includes a module on "Introducing Generative AI Assisted Programming."
This course fulfills the Java prerequisite for the Carnegie Mellon University:
Based on the requirements for special programs, such as CMU, students may complete this course early and receive a letter grade before the official end date. Click here for details.
Students are required to have a computer with the latest Java SE Development Kit (JDK) and Exclipse IDE for Java Developers or equivalent IDE, e.g. NetBeans, IntelliJ, etc.
Required Text:
Murach's Java Programming (6th Edition) by Joel Murach, Published January 2022, ISBN 978-1-943872-87-9
Electronic Course Materials: You will be granted access in Canvas to your course site and course materials approximately 24 hours prior to the published start date of the course.
- Online Self-Paced Work online at your own pace.
黑料不打烊
Online Self-Paced courses have a structured learning environment where students are allowed to complete the work at their own pace. Students may complete the coursework early or use the entire duration of the course. This course is largely self-study with instructor guidance and includes online learning modules, assignments, and/or quizzes. All course materials and assignments will be available at the beginning of the course on Canvas, our learning management system.
For this section, student access begins on January 6, but you may still enroll until February 10. All course work must be completed by 11:59 pm on April 7, 2026.
Note: This course includes a module on "Introducing Generative AI Assisted Programming."
This course fulfills the Java prerequisite for the Carnegie Mellon University:
Students are required to have a computer with the latest Java SE Development Kit (JDK) and Exclipse IDE for Java Developers or equivalent IDE, e.g. NetBeans, IntelliJ, etc.
Required Text:
Murach's Java Programming (6th Edition) by Joel Murach, Published January 2022, ISBN 978-1-943872-87-9
Electronic Course Materials: You will be granted access in Canvas to your course site and course materials approximately 24 hours prior to the published start date of the course.
- Online Self-Paced Work online at your own pace.
黑料不打烊
Online Self-Paced courses have a structured learning environment where students are allowed to complete the work at their own pace. Students may complete the coursework early or use the entire duration of the course. This course is largely self-study with instructor guidance and includes online learning modules, assignments, and/or quizzes. All course materials and assignments will be available at the beginning of the course on Canvas, our learning management system.
For this section, student access begins on March 3, but you may still enroll until March 31. All course work must be completed by 11:59 pm on June 2, 2026.
Note: This course includes a module on "Introducing Generative AI Assisted Programming."
This course fulfills the Java prerequisite for the Carnegie Mellon University:
Students are required to have a computer with the latest Java SE Development Kit (JDK) and Exclipse IDE for Java Developers or equivalent IDE, e.g. NetBeans, IntelliJ, etc.
Required Text:
Murach's Java Programming (6th Edition) by Joel Murach, Published January 2022, ISBN 978-1-943872-87-9
You will be granted access in Canvas to your course site and course materials approximately 24 hours prior to the published start date of the course.
2. Completion Review:
Recommended course sequence
We suggest: Java Programming I, followed by Java Programmings II, and on to the more advanced Data Structures and Algorithms using Java.
