Is Java programming in demand? – Yes very HIGHLY. There’s a real shortage of java developers in the workplace. Thus creating a massive demand for our java courses. The top 3 jobs in South Africa today is software development (java). Java is among the most in-demand programming languages on the job market, depending on whose numbers you look at. Java-related job postings on indeed increased 80 percent between 2015 and 2020. The java programming language has been around for nearly 25 years!
Is what I learn relevant and of value? – Most definitely and it’s current, up to date IDE’s (Eclipse or netbeans) and tools. Furthermore you learn from experienced java developers/lecturers and strong java content.
Can I get a job as a java developer after? – Definitely yes, get a job easier by getting Internationally accredited and recognized by writing your Oracle or Microsoft exam/s:
Why Java?
The Java language has been extensively refined and been around for over 25 years! Moreover extended, tested and proven by an active community of over four million software developers. Thus at School of IT the java programming course is designed for you to learn Java practically by building a practical portfolio of relevant industry projects. At School of it we offer:
An intro java course (for the fundamentals),
An advanced java course (more intermediate and advanced java concepts),
A Software Development course in Java (which includes intro, intermediate and advanced java concepts).
Software Engineering course in java and 1 other programming language (which includes intro, intermediate and advanced of the 2 programming languages).
When is it Offered?
Overall learn java anytime and anywhere. We have 3 training options and we have award-winning coding courses. In turn identify and implement client side and integration technologies. Thus learn how to create and manage your own java applications.
Part-Time
Fast forward your career in the IT industry with a part-time java courses at School of IT. All in all the Part-time courses allow working professionals to transition into a new skill set while working. In turn at School of IT we are agile and can customize a java course to the individual. Start anytime and choose your hours!
Full Time
Are you ready to start a career in IT? In turn learn to code in java as a full time student at School of IT. Thus beginning your career as a java developer. Start anytime and manage your own contact hours with your mentor!
High School
In addition prepare for the future by learn to code in java while you’re still in high school. Have the option to get internationally accredited and recognized before you even finish school!
Corporate
All in all upskill yourself or your company by learning to code while you’re working. Thus no matter where you are, you can upskill yourself and get internationally accredited and recognized in under 6 months!
Intro Java Course Objectives
Overall by the end of the intro java course students will have usable knowledge of the following:
Understand OOP – Object Orientated Programming
Be able to understand Classes and Objects.
Understand datatypes and operators.
Variable declaration and initialization.
Learn about Methods, functions and sequential code.
Decision making (If statements and switch cases).
Learn about Loops. Including a do while, for loop and while loop.
Learn about Loops, do while, for loop and while loop.
Encryption and security standards.
Learn sql queries and database connections.
Parsing, Tokenizing, and Formatting.
Arraylists and dictionary lists.
2 dimensional arrays.
JAR Files and Searching.
Software Development (Java) Course Objectives
Overall by the end of the Software Development course students will have usable knowledge of the following:
Intro Java Course objectives.
Intermediate Java Course objectives.
Advanced Java Course objectives.
Project & test.
Software Engineering Course Objectives
(Java + 1 other programming language of choice): By the end of the Software Engineering course, students will have usable knowledge of the following:
Intro Java Course objectives.
Intermediate Java Course objectives.
Advanced Java Course objectives.
Project & test.
Intro of programming language 2 (your choice) fundamentals
Intermediate programming language 2.
Advanced programming language 2 objectives.
Project & test.
Career Prospects
The career prospects for Java programmers are excellent and high in demand. Java is everywhere: on all platforms and devices and in all countries around the world!
All international exams are additional in price. We assist you booking online and choosing an approved centre closest to you — or write via online proctoring worldwide!
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Lecturer is sharing Loops in Python
How a loop works
Repeat the same steps for every item in a list.
names = [...]for name in names:print(name)✓ done
You are sharing lesson.py
You are sharing lesson.py
# your codenames = ["Thabo", "Aisha", "Pieter"]
for name in names
print("Hello", name)
SyntaxError: expected ':'
Lecturer
You are sharing lesson.py
names = ["Thabo", "Aisha", "Pieter"]
for name in names:
print("Hello", name)
Hello Thabo Hello Aisha Hello Pieter
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