The Java Developer course is a comprehensive training program designed for those who want to master one of the most sought-after areas in IT and start a career in backend development.

During the course, you will progress from writing simple console programs to creating a full-fledged web application in Java using Spring Boot, databases, an authorization system, and a user interface. The training is based on practical immersion: theoretical material is interspersed with assignments, mini-projects, and team development. After completing the course, you will be ready for a Junior Java Developer position.

Training format

  • Format: online classes + mentoring support
  • Tools: IntelliJ IDEA, Git, Maven, Spring, Hibernate, SQL
  • Final project: web application with a full stack of technologies
  • Support: help with resumes, interview preparation

Course duration

  • 6 months (~ 180 hours of training)
  • First 4 months — learning Java and basic technologies
  • 1 month — final project development
  • 1 month — job search preparation and interviews

Tuition

  • US$7,000 for the full course (6 months)
  • Installment plan available: US$1,200 per month × 6 months
  • Discount for lump sum payment: for example, US$6,500 if paid in full
  • Free introductory module at the beginning of the course

Results after completion

Upon completion of the course, you will:

  • Master Java and OOP principles.
  • Learn how to work with databases, Spring, and REST API.
  • Be able to create modern web applications.
  • Prepare your portfolio and resume.
  • Get help finding your first job.

Stage 1. Java basics

Topic 1. Introduction to Java

Objectives: to familiarize yourself with the language, tools, and program launch process.

We will study:

  • The history of Java, platform features, and JIT compilation.
  • JDK, JRE, JVM — purpose and interaction.
  • The IntelliJ IDEA development environment, creating and launching your first program.

Practice:

  • Installing the development environment.
  • Writing and running your first program, “Hello, World!”.

Topic 2. Basic Syntax

Objectives: to master the syntax and basic elements of the language.

We will study:

  • Primitive data types and wrapper classes.
  • Control structures (if, switch, for/while loops).
  • Arrays and strings.
  • Basics of immutable objects.

Practice:

Creating console calculators, sorting arrays, working with strings.

Topic 3. Object-oriented programming (OOP)

Goals: learn to design code in an object-oriented style.

We study:

  • OOP principles: encapsulation, inheritance, polymorphism.
  • Classes, interfaces, abstract classes.
  • Object class methods.
  • Nested and anonymous classes.

Practice:

  • Developing a class system for a small application (e.g., library or store management).

Topic 4. Code analysis, error handling, and debugging

Objectives: learn how to catch errors and keep a program log.

We will study:

  • Exception hierarchy (checked/unchecked).
  • Try-catch-finally, throw/throws constructs.
  • Logging and debugging.

Practice:

Creating a program with user exception handling and logging.

Topic 5. Input/output (I/O) streams

Objectives: learn how to work with files and data streams.

We will study:

  • The java.io and java.nio packages.
  • Working with File, Path, Scanner, BufferedReader.
  • The Decorator and Adapter patterns.
  • Serialization and deserialization of objects.

Practice:

  • Creating a program to read and write data from a file.

Stage 2. Advanced programming

Topic 6. Generics and collections

Objectives: to learn code parameterization and working with collections.

We will study:

  • Generics, wildcards, the PECS principle.
  • Java collection hierarchy: List, Set, Map, Queue.
  • Differences between collections, their selection and application.

Practice:

Developing a mini-application using collections.

Topic 7. Functional programming

Objectives: understand the basics of the functional approach in Java.

We will study:

  • Functional interfaces (Supplier, Consumer, Predicate, Function).
  • Lambda expressions and method references.
  • Stream API — working with data streams.

Practice:

Implementing collection filtering and processing using the Stream API.

Stage 3. Application Development

Topic 8. Developer Tools

Objectives: to explore the ecosystem of Java developer tools.

We will study:

  • Git and GitHub — the basics of teamwork.
  • Apache Maven — building and managing dependencies.

Practice:

Setting up your own repository and building a project with Maven.

Topic 9. Working with databases

Objectives: learn how to work with relational databases and ORM.

We will study:

  • SQL basics: SELECT, INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE, JOIN.
  • JDBC — connecting to a database.
  • ORM, JPA, Hibernate.

Practice:

Creating a simple application with a database (for example, an order tracking system).

Topic 10. Spring Framework

Objectives: master the basic components of Spring.

We will study:

  • Spring Core, Dependency Injection, Inversion of Control.
  • Spring MVC — architecture, controllers, services, repositories.
  • Spring Security — authentication and authorization.

Practice:

Developing a REST application with user authorization.

Topic 11. Spring Boot and Frontend

Objectives: learn how to quickly create applications with Spring Boot.

We will study:

  • Spring Boot — auto-configuration and annotations.
  • Thymeleaf template engine.
  • Basics of HTML, CSS, Bootstrap.

Practice:

Creating a web application with a user interface.

Topic 12. RESTful services and microservices

Objectives: understand REST architecture and microservice principles.

We will study:

  • REST principles and HTTP requests.
  • Spring REST Template.
  • Spring Cloud basics and microservice interaction.

Practical work:

Developing a RESTful API and microservice project.

Stage 4. Final project and career preparation

Final project

Team development of a web application using a full stack of technologies:

Java 11/17, Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Security, Hibernate, SQL, Maven, Git, HTML/CSS/JS.

Preparation for employment

  • Review and systematization of all topics.
  • Resume writing with an HR specialist.
  • Preparation for technical interviews.
  • Support in receiving an offer.