Programing in Java

Level: Beginner to Intermediate
Prerequisites: Basic computer literacy and logical thinking skills
Software Required: Java Development Kit (JDK), IntelliJ IDEA / Eclipse / NetBeans
Certification: Certificate of Completion from Thakral Global Learning + Preparation for Certiport IT Specialist: Java or equivalent Pearson Certification

📖 Course Overview:

This hands-on course introduces learners to object-oriented programming (OOP) using Java, one of the most powerful and widely used programming languages in the tech world. Designed for aspiring software developers and CS students, the course builds a strong foundation in Java programming concepts while preparing learners for Certiport’s IT Specialist: Java certification. Students will learn how to write clean, reusable, and efficient code, solve algorithmic problems, and develop basic console and GUI applications.

✅ Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the syntax and structure of Java programs

• Apply object-oriented principles such as inheritance, encapsulation, and polymorphism

• Use loops, arrays, functions, and error handling in real-world applications

• Read and write to files and work with exception handling

• Build small console and GUI applications

• Prepare confidently for the Java certification exam

🧩 Course Modules:

Module 1: Introduction to Java Programming

• What is Java? History and real-world use cases

• Setting up the JDK and IDE

• Writing your first Java program

• Compilation and execution process

• Introduction to JVM and JRE

Module 2: Java Syntax and Data Types

• Java keywords and naming conventions

• Primitive data types, variables, constants

• Type casting and parsing

• Operators: arithmetic, relational, logical

Module 3: Control Flow & Decision Making

• if-else and nested conditionals

• switch-case statements

• Loops: for, while, do-while

• break, continue, and return statements

Module 4: Methods and Arrays

• Declaring and invoking methods

• Method parameters and return values

• Method overloading

• Working with 1D and 2D arrays

• Array manipulation and searching algorithms

Module 5: Object-Oriented Programming in Java

• Classes and objects

• Constructors and overloading

• Encapsulation: getters and setters

• Inheritance and super keyword

• Polymorphism and method overriding

• Abstract classes and interfaces

Module 6: Exception Handling & Debugging

• Types of errors: syntax vs. runtime vs. logic

• try-catch-finally blocks

• Throwing exceptions

• Creating custom exceptions

• Using the debugger in IDE

Module 7: Working with Files and Basic I/O

• Reading from and writing to text files

• BufferedReader, Scanner, FileWriter classes

• File handling with error checks

• Understanding streams

Module 8: Introduction to GUI (Swing/JavaFX Basics)

• Introduction to desktop GUI applications

• Simple Swing components: JFrame, JPanel, JButton, JLabel, JTextField

• Event handling basics

• Building a simple form or calculator

Module 9: Final Project & Certification Preparation

• Mini Project 1: Student Record Management System

• Mini Project 2: GUI-based Calculator or To-Do List

• Certification mock test and review

• Best practices and career advice

📝 Assessment & Evaluation:

• Weekly code exercises

• In-class quizzes and review sessions

• Two mini projects with documentation

• Final mock certification test

• Instructor feedback and performance report

💼 Career Pathways:

• Java Developer (Entry-Level)

• Software Engineer Intern

• Backend Developer Trainee

• QA Automation Developer (Java-based tools)

• Mobile App Developer (Android basics)

🌟 Why Choose This Course at Thakral Global Learning?

• Industry-recognized Java fundamentals aligned with Certiport IT Specialist: Java

• Step-by-step teaching methodology with lots of coding

• Hands-on projects to build your programming portfolio

• Certification readiness with mock tests and feedback

• Supportive learning environment with expert trainers