Intermediate

Certificate in Java Programming

About This Course

Master Java, the enterprise-standard programming language powering billions of devices worldwide. This rigorous course covers Java fundamentals through advanced enterprise development. Learn object-oriented programming principles, Java collections framework, multithreading, exception handling, and JDBC for database connectivity. Build robust, scalable applications using industry best practices. Understand design patterns, unit testing with JUnit, and modern development tools. Java's "write once, run anywhere" philosophy makes it essential for enterprise applications, Android development, and large-scale systems. Perfect for aspiring software engineers, mobile developers, or professionals transitioning into backend development roles.

Course Content

Module 1: Welcome to Java — Installing and Writing Your First Program

1.1 Why Java Matters for Zambian Learners (Preview)

1.2 Installing JDK and VS Code on a Modest Windows Computer

1.3 Your First Java Program: Hello, Kalomo!

1.4 Compiling and Running from the Command Line

Module 2: Variables, Data Types, and Operators with Kwacha Calculations

2.1 Variables and Java Data Types

2.2 Declaring Constants for Prices and VAT

2.3 Arithmetic and Assignment Operators

2.4 A Worked Example: Calculating a Shop Bill with Kwacha and Ngwee

Module 3: Control Flow — Making Decisions and Repeating Tasks

3.1 Relational and Logical Operators

3.2 if, else if, else Statements

3.3 switch Statements

3.4 for and while Loops

3.5 A Worked Example: ZESCO Token Purchase Calculator

Module 4: Methods and Arrays

4.1 Writing and Calling Methods

4.2 Parameters and Return Values

4.3 Method Overloading

4.4 Arrays: Declaring, Filling, and Looping

4.5 A Worked Example: Mini Bus Fare Calculator Using Arrays

Module 5: Object-Oriented Programming — Modelling Real Businesses

5.1 Classes and Objects

5.2 Fields, Constructors, Getters, and Setters

5.3 Modelling a Shop or Bus Company

5.4 Inheritance and Method Overriding

5.5 Encapsulation

Module 6: Collections, Exceptions, Files, and Your Final Project

6.1 ArrayList and HashMap

6.2 Exception Handling with try-catch

6.3 Reading and Writing Text Files

6.4 Console Project: Market Stock Manager

6.5 Where Java Jobs Are in Zambia and Beyond

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ZMW 3,000.00

Instructor TBA

Duration 12 weeks

Students 1

Language English