Java

Software teams that inherit or build Java applications need a shared baseline before they can safely maintain code, troubleshoot defects, or contribute to production features. This beginner-level Java course fits IT Directors, Training Managers, and Team Leads onboarding new software developers or cross-training IT Practitioners into Java support roles.

The curriculum is a realistic 12-hour, 6-minute per-learner investment covering Java fundamentals, control structures, OOP, inheritance, collections, data types, exception handling, concurrency basics, file work, Swing GUI basics, and networking basics. For change management, teams can assign it as a structured onboarding path, then use individual topics as a reference when junior developers move into tickets involving collections, files, or networked applications.

CBT Nuggets Playlists can help Training Managers sequence this course with related development training, while Team Reporting helps IT leaders track completion and spot learners who may need follow-up coaching.

This Java training helps teams reduce ramp time by giving new and junior developers a consistent foundation for reading, writing, and maintaining Java code.

• Faster onboarding for Java projects: IT Practitioners build familiarity with variables, data types, control flow, and object-oriented programming before joining active codebases.
• More reliable application maintenance: Teams practice exception handling, file operations, and networking basics that commonly appear in support tickets and production troubleshooting.
• Better data handling decisions: Developers learn when to work with lists, queues, sets, and maps, supporting cleaner implementation of common business logic.
• Stronger readiness for expanded development work: Concurrency basics, inheritance, and Swing GUI fundamentals give Team Leads a common vocabulary for assigning follow-on tasks or deeper Java training.

Knowledge

• Java language fundamentals, including variables, data types, and basic program structure
• How control structures guide program flow and decision-making
• Core object-oriented programming concepts, including classes, objects, and inheritance
• Differences between common Java collections: lists, queues, sets, and maps
• Basic concepts behind exception handling, concurrent programming, files, GUI programming with Swing, and networking

Ability

• Write entry-level Java code using variables, control flow, and data types
• Model simple programs with object-oriented design and inheritance
• Choose and work with appropriate collection types for common data scenarios
• Handle errors with Java exception-handling patterns
• Read from and work with files in Java applications
• Build basic Java programs that touch GUI, networking, or concurrency concepts