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

Meet the growing demand for Java developers

Java, one of the easiest object-oriented programming languages to learn and use, has been the dominant language for decades. No longer just a web development language, it’s now used in general-purpose programming. Developers use this platform-independent, open-source programming language for web, mobile, and server-side applications development.

The growth of Android OS, wearables, and appliances in the Internet of Everything (IoE) has contributed to the soaring popularity of Java and it's the language of choice for backend development for high-performance concurrent applications. It also has a simplicity; it doesn’t use the complicated concepts of pointers and thereby avoids the challenges of dealing with memory leaks.

The Java community

In this 8-unit Java Programming specialization, you can start as a novice and, in just four to six months of hands-on practice, master the fundamentals, and start articulating the intricacies of efficient algorithms using Java. Java is ubiquitous. Students of Java find a wide range of community support while they develop this skill. Once you’ve completed this specialization, you’ll have a competitive edge in the job market.

Courses

Program Requirements

Total 3 courses

  • 3 courses
  • 8 units
  • End with specialization completion review.
1. Required Course(s):
Title units Fall Spring Summer Winter
Java Programming I 2.0 Online Self-Paced Online Self-Paced
Java Programming II 3.0 Flexible
2. Completion Review:
Title units Fall Spring Summer Winter
Specialization in Java Development Completion Fee

1. Required Course(s):

CMPR.X412
$625
  • Online Self-Paced Work online at your own pace.
Schedule
Date
Start Time
End Time
Meeting Type
Location
Tue, 09-09-2025
12:01am
12:02am
Online Self-Paced
ONLINE
Tue, 09-09-2025
12:01am
12:02am
Online Self-Paced
ONLINE
Tue, 12-09-2025
11:58pm
11:59pm
Online Self-Paced
ONLINE
Tue, 12-09-2025
11:58pm
11:59pm
Online Self-Paced
ONLINE
 

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.
Schedule
Date
Start Time
End Time
Meeting Type
Location
Tue, 11-04-2025
12:01am
12:02am
Online Self-Paced
ONLINE
Tue, 11-04-2025
12:01am
12:02am
Online Self-Paced
ONLINE
Tue, 02-03-2026
11:58pm
11:59pm
Online Self-Paced
ONLINE
Tue, 02-03-2026
11:58pm
11:59pm
Online Self-Paced
ONLINE
 

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.
Schedule
Date
Start Time
End Time
Meeting Type
Location
Tue, 01-06-2026
12:01am
12:02am
Online Self-Paced
ONLINE
Tue, 01-06-2026
12:01am
12:02am
Online Self-Paced
ONLINE
Tue, 04-07-2026
11:58pm
11:59pm
Online Self-Paced
ONLINE
Tue, 04-07-2026
11:58pm
11:59pm
Online Self-Paced
ONLINE
 

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:

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.
Schedule
Date
Start Time
End Time
Meeting Type
Location
Tue, 03-03-2026
12:01am
12:02am
Online Self-Paced
ONLINE
Tue, 03-03-2026
12:01am
12:02am
Online Self-Paced
ONLINE
Tue, 06-02-2026
11:58pm
11:59pm
Online Self-Paced
ONLINE
Tue, 06-02-2026
11:58pm
11:59pm
Online Self-Paced
ONLINE
 

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:

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

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.

Fall Online Self-Paced
Winter Online Self-Paced
CMPR.X413
$980 (Estimated Cost)
Currently no classes scheduled. Would you like to be notified when a class is available?
Fall Flexible

2. Completion Review:

O-CE0528
$50 (Estimated Cost)
Schedule
Date
Start Time
End Time
Meeting Type
Location
 

黑料不打烊

Please enroll in the Specialization in Java Development Completion Fee only once all of the certificate requirements have been met and your final grades are posted.

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.

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