Oracle Java Programming

Oracle Certified Java Programmer for Java 6

Course Details

Train as an Oracle Java programmer, and learn a skill that business is crying out for.

Java technology is used everywhere - in PC's, mobile phones, TV set-top boxes, and the internet. At the same time, trained Java programmers are in short supply. So by taking this course, you can put yourself in line for a huge range of exciting and extremely well paid jobs.

Although you'll require a basic knowledge of programming fundamentals before beginning your course, no prior knowledge of Java is needed.   But by the end, you'll have gained genuine mastery of Java and will be ready to apply for a job as a specialist Oracle Java programmer or developer. To repeat, your new skills will be in high demand. That means you could be looking at a salary of up to £45,000* per annum.

Qualifications

Upon completion of your course you should be ready to sit and pass the following exam:

Oracle Certified Java Programmer for Java 6 (Exam 120-851).

This is an industry-recognised qualification designed to demonstrate your skill and confidence as a trained Java programmer.

 

Study Plan

Your course is spread across 7 workbooks covering 19 modules which will cover many aspects of Oracle Java programming including:

• An Introduction to Java
• OOAD (Object Orientated Analysis and Design)
• The Java Programming Language
• Classes and Objects
• Methods
• Control Structures
• Arrays
• Inheritance
• Applets
• Declarations and Access Control
• Object Orientation 
• Assignments 
• Operators 
• Flow Control, Exceptions, and Assertions 
• Strings, I/O, Formatting, and Parsing 
• Generics and Collections 
• Inner Classes 
• Threads

Assignments

The Oracle Java Computer Programming course has 9 assignments for you to complete. Once you have completed an assignment you should send it to your personal tutor.  Your completed assignments will enable your personal tutor to see your progress, offer helpful feedback, and ensure you're getting the very most from your training.

 

Study Details

Your course is designed to allow you to learn at your own pace and in a logical way, with each new study topic building on the knowledge you have already gained.

You should expect to complete the course within approximately 240 hours of study.

Note: The minimun computer hardware requirements for this course are;

• 500MHz or faster processor
• 120MB RAM or higher
• 2GB of available hard disk space for installation
• DVD-ROM drive, broadband Internet access
• 1024 x 768 or higher resolution screen
• Your operating system must be at least  Windows XP Professional or Windows Vista.

 

Careers

Oracle Java programmers are in high demand. This means career and earning opportunities are currently excellent - both in the UK and abroad.

With this course you will be able to apply for jobs within the IT industry as an Oracle Java programmer or developer and could earn up to £45,000* per annum.

*Source: www.ITjobswatch.co.uk - May 2011

Example roles that students with a Java Programming qualification could perform are below:

Java Programmer
*£45,000
Source: www.ITjobswatch.co.uk - May 2011

Software Engineer
*£37,500
Source: www.ITjobswatch.co.uk - May 2011