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Vital Java Programming Courses for Beginners

If you’ve ever been interested in learning Java, Treehouse is the place to do it. With our online courses, you’ll be able to learn Java on your own time. Java is a great first programming language for coding beginners. It’s been around since 1995, so there are tons of books, online resources, and communities that can help you along your way. Java is derived from C, similar to C++ and C#; if you know one, it's easier to learn another. It’s also an object-oriented language, so the concepts you learn from Java can be applied to other popular languages like Python and Javascript. Ready to start learning Java with Treehouse? Check out our library of content to see what you’ll get to learn.

Treehouse is unique, because our courses are all self-paced, meaning you can learn at a speed that is comfortable for you. Our courses also teach you real-world applications, so you’ll actually know how to apply the concepts you learn in Java.

These courses are easy to navigate, since they’re separated by skill level. If you’re a beginner, you’ll be able to find the right courses for you, while those with pre-existing skills will be able to focus on more specific skills and advanced concepts.

This flexibility allows you to learn the way you want to learn. You’ll be able to grasp the concepts fully before moving on to different tracks. And since you never feel rushed, you’ll be able to absorb the information more easily and actually understand all of the information you’re learning.

As you complete courses, you’ll gradually build up a portfolio of projects that you can use once you enter the job market. Treehouse provides you with a variety of learning tools such as practice modules, individual challenges, workshops, interactive exercise, and much more.

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Study Java Development Virtually

Treehouse lets you study Java in an entirely virtual learning environment. Java has become one of the most popular languages in the tech industry today. In fact, Java is still among the most in-demand languages in the job market. This is partly because Java was one of the first platform-agnostic programming languages. It’s portable and ideal for Windows, Mac OS, Linux, and mobile services, making it an extremely versatile programming language.

If you’ve wanted to get into software development, Java is as good of a place to start as any. With Treehouse, you’ll learn how to use your Java skills in a future career in the software development industry. Even if you’re already experienced in Java, Treehouse can be beneficial for you. We have courses that can help you learn new skills to advance your career and step up to the next level. With Treehouse, you can become an invaluable asset to your employers. Treehouse also enables you to learn these skills whenever it’s convenient for you.

The way Treehouse is designed is to make it easy for those with full-time jobs or full-time parenting responsibilities to complete our courses. All you have to do is spend a little bit of time each day or anytime you’re able to get away toward our self-paced learning tracks. Our students who have full-time jobs are often able to complete our courses in three months. That’s three months to obtain the skills that can land you a job in the software development industry.

With our expert teaching staff, you’ll have no trouble grasping these concepts. Our teachers are skilled in the art of education but they also have real-world experience of their own with Java. They’ll know what employers are looking for and they’ll know how to teach you to use your skills in the real world. With engaging curriculums, you’ll be able to learn these concepts efficiently and effectively.

In addition to our staff, you’ll get access to the Treehouse Slack. Our Slack channel enables you to participate in an active learning community, bouncing ideas off other students and getting answers to questions from staff directly. The connections and networking you can do in the Treehouse community is unlike any other online coding courses.

Even if you just need to update your skills, Treehouse is the perfect place to do it. Since Java is a programming language, it’s always susceptible to changes and updates. With Treehouse, you can make sure you never fall behind with what’s new.

Meet Your Built in Code Editor

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Workspaces

A fully browser-based code editor designed to make learning with Treehouse a breeze.

Using Workspaces

The built-in code editor will assist you with your markup. This will help you identify any potential issues as you practice your coding skills. This ensures you will pick up on any mistakes you make early on, which will help you to correct these mistakes and give you a good foundation from which to progress. This is just one of several available tools to help you be successful.

Start Your Free Seven-Day Trial

It’s never been easier to take a course with Treehouse. You can try out Treehouse for free, learn at your own pace, get the precise help you need, network with others and get started on your chosen high-paying career path! Start your seven-day trial to jump-start your learning journey right away.

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Career Positions

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    Interactive Training Lessons in Java Development

    Java is an inescapable language in the modern era. You can find Java being used everywhere. Laptops, data centers, game consoles, supercomputers, cell phones, websites and more all utilize Java. Apps and websites that you use on a daily basis likely rely on Java to run at least part of their site. Java is also integral for Android mobile development. Since Android is one of the most widely used mobile platforms, you can trust that Java will be utilized for many years to come.

    With Treehouse, you’ll be able to access interactive training lessons in Java development, giving you the skills you need to develop these applications, websites, and programs. There are a wide variety of Java tracks in our library. You’ll learn skills and concepts like Java objects, Java maps, Java arrays, generics, Scala, functions, annotations, and much more. Each track you complete adds to your overall skill set, making you an asset to any potential employer. With these skills in your arsenal, you’re sure to find success in the software development field.

    You’ll get access to a variety of learning tools that help you conceptualize and grasp these skills. Interactive videos, practices, and more will help you work through these tracks and gain a deep understanding of all the concepts you choose to learn. Quizzes, workshops, and other review tools will help you review and reinforce your skills and test your proficiency. With all of these learning tools at your disposal, you’ll be able to retain everything from these tracks and know how to apply them in a real programming environment.

    Treehouse only requires 30 minutes a day to develop skills. When you’re ready to learn, Treehouse is there to help. If you want to learn the skills you need to succeed with Java, then Treehouse is the solution. Start learning Java skills with Treehouse today.

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