About this badge

This badge is issued to those who have successfully completed the Java Programming Basics Certificate, module 1 of the Web Developer Coding Bootcamp - Java certificate program.

The Web Developer Coding Bootcamp - Java certificate program is an intensive program designed to teach the foundations of object oriented programming techniques in the Java language with special attention to practical application in corporate environments. Students learn to be full-stack, junior-level Java web developers capable of working in both front-end and back-end technologies. The program is divided into four modules.

The Java Programming Basics module focuses on two sections: Basics and Classes & Objects.
 Basics: this section introduces students to core Java syntax and other fundamentals and teaches how to set up and run a basic Java development environment on an Ubuntu operating system. Students also learn to run simple programming tasks in a NetBeans environment and explore Atlassian project management tools.
 Classes & Objects: this lesson explores the fundamentals of object-oriented programming. Students learn how to create Java classes using inheritance and polymorphism, and test code using JUnit test framework.

WHAT IT TAKES TO EARN THIS BADGE

Prerequisites: students must be 18 years of age and have earned either a high school diploma or a General Education Development (GED) certificate or higher.

Admission Requirements: because this is a rigorous program with heavy time commitments, a four-step application process must be successfully completed to be accepted into the program. The steps are:
 Submit a program application
 Interview with an enrollment counselor
 Complete an aptitude assessment
 Successfully complete a free 6-8 week online Intro to Web Development course designed to help prepares students for the full, intensive Java curriculum.

Certificate Completion Requirements: students must successfully complete 120+ hours of instruction and demonstrate an understanding of all technical concepts taught throughout the module.

Learn more about this University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education certificate:
https://www.georgiacenter.uga.edu/c...cat