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Job Outlook for Java Programmer

• The US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) forecasts a 22% growth rate for Software Developers between now and 2029. This is much faster than the average rate for all jobs. The BLS expects especially strong demand for developers who create software for an emerging generation of devices such as the Internet of Things (IoT) and new platforms for data collection, analysis and use. Many of these devices run on Java.
• According to PayScale.com, the average salary for a Java Developer in the US is $74,756 per year. Salaries for early-career career Java Developers range between $51-98,000 per year during the first four years of their careers, with an average of $71,794.

Java Programmer FAQs

WHAT JOBS CAN I GET AS A JAVA PROGRAMMER?

Entry-level Java programmers often join development teams that design, create and test Java-based applications and solutions. As an entry-level programmer, your duties may include performing a needs analysis for a new project, helping teammates create the data and coding structures, writing modules, testing code and troubleshooting bugs. Most entry-level Java programmers begin as Junior Developers, Developers, Project Managers or Software Architects, depending on experience.

IS AN ONLINE COURSE USEFUL FOR BECOMING A JAVA PROGRAMMER?

Java is used by some of the most visible and prestigious enterprises in the world. While there are many Java tutorials online, completing a course from a recognized provider assures these high-level employers and project teams that you have undergone a challenging and organized study program with distinct objectives and competencies. A well-designed course features a solid conceptual framework that prepares you to program in Java now and to expand your skill base into advanced concepts and other languages later.

CAN JAVA PROGRAMMERS WORK REMOTELY?

Java programmers use digital devices and tools to create software, so they can easily work from home or from a remote office location. ZipRecruiter.com reports that established Java developers commonly earn between $99-170,000 working remotely.

Course Objectives

• Understand the “write once, run anywhere” concept
• Understand and learn how to create basic Java objects
• Learn how to implement flow-control concepts in Java
• Understand Java’s package concept and create packages of Java classes
• Understand Java arrays and write code to create and use arrays
• Learn how to write Java classes using inheritance
• Understand and use the concept of polymorphism in an application
• Understand how Java’s exception-handling mechanism works and learn how to apply exception-handling to Java applications
• Learn how to use elements from the Java API library, including the Collections classes
• Prepare yourself for an entry-level position as a Java programmer
• Further your career in coding by learning a new programming language
• Set yourself apart from competitors by refining your skills in a regulated environment
• Create Java programs that can be shown to prospective employers or used as a portfolio piece

Curriculum

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