🧭 Course Introduction
This course, titled “Java for Beginners,” is a comprehensive learning program designed to introduce participants to the world of Java programming. Throughout the course, students will learn the fundamentals of Java syntax, object-oriented principles, and the practical skills necessary to write, test, and debug Java programs.
The course provides hands-on experience through short video tutorials, interactive exercises, and assignments that build a strong conceptual and practical foundation in Java. It is tailored for beginners, students, and professionals who aspire to enter the software development field or strengthen their understanding of Java programming.
⏰ Course Duration and Modules
Overall Duration: 6 weeks
Total Learning Hours: 45 learning hours (18 hours of video content + 27 hours of self-practice and assignments)
Weekly Commitment: Approximately 6–8 hours of study per week
Pacing: Self-paced, designed to be completed in 6–8 weeks.
Modules and Video Lectures:
This course is organized into five core modules. Each module includes short, high-quality video lessons by Microsoft developers.
| Module | Topic Title | Content Overview |
|---|---|---|
| Module 1: Introduction to Java | Introduction to Java and its ecosystem | Understanding Java, JShell, and Visual Studio Code setup |
| Module 2: Java Data Types and Strings | Working with strings and numeric types | Formatting and manipulating string data |
| Module 3: Logic and Control Flow | Conditional logic, loops, and arrays | Writing structured programs |
| Module 4: Object-Oriented Programming | Classes, packages, and methods | Building modular and reusable code |
| Module 5: Advanced Concepts | Java modules, records, Maven, and testing | Understanding Java application development structure |
👨🏫 Course Presenter
The course is presented by Microsoft Developers Team, a group of expert engineers and educators from Microsoft with extensive experience in software development and education. The presenters are known for their practical, clear, and engaging teaching style, combining conceptual clarity with real-world coding examples.
Their collaborative teaching approach ensures a global learning experience that reflects Microsoft’s mission to “empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more.”
🎓 Course Certificate
Upon successful completion, learners will receive a Qalam Scholar Certificate with international recognition.
Each certificate contains a unique barcode for instant online verification and validation.
This certificate enhances your professional credibility and supports both national and international career opportunities in software development, programming, and information technology.
🎯 Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, students will be able to:
- Understand the fundamental concepts of Java programming.
- Write, compile, and execute Java programs using Visual Studio Code.
- Apply object-oriented programming principles effectively.
- Work with Java data types, strings, arrays, and collections.
- Manage project dependencies using Maven and modules.
- Test and debug Java applications efficiently.