Oracle Academy: Java Fundamentals and Java Programming (Online)

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This is a fee-based online course for Java Fundamentals & Java Programming. Both courses will be available upon receiving a confirmed booking, the courses cannot be booked separately.

The Java Fundamentals course:

• Lays the foundation for those with little or no programming experience
• Introduces fundamental programming concepts and terminology in an easy, engaging manner
• Uses animations and games to introduce basic computer science concepts
• Incorporates integrated development environments: Alice 3, Greenfoot, and Eclipse

The Java Programming course:

• Builds upon the knowledge gained from Oracle Academy: Java Fundamentals
• Enables students to further develop Java programming knowledge using Java SE7
• Teaches the core APIs used to design object-oriented applications with Java
• Uses the GridWorld case study to enhance student knowledge of core Java concepts

Completion of this online Oracle Academy: Java Fundamentals course prepares you to take the optional external Oracle Certified Associate Java SE 7 Programmer 1 exam 1Z0-803. Information on the exam fee and details of the exam can be found online.

Completion of the Oracle Academy: Java Programming course prepares you to take the external Oracle Certified Associate Java SE 7 Programmer II exam 1Z0-804. Exam details including fee can be found online.

• All current Cambridge University members (departments and colleges)
• Further details regarding eligibility criteria are available

What is needed to access Oracle iLearning:

• a. Internet Explorer 6 or higher (IE6) with Java enabled – Javascript must be enabled (the default setting for IE)
• b. Latest version of Adobe Flash Player
• c. Latest version of Adobe Acrobat Reader
• d. Browser settings
  • i. Caching Option turned off (for Microsoft users only)
  • ii. Cookies must be enabled
  • iii. Pop-ups must be allowed - not blocked

Further instructions to set up your computer are included online in the course materials under Section 0 - Course Resources where you will find instructions to download and install the following software:

• 1. Java Development Kit (JDK)
• 2. Greenfoot
• 3. Alice 3
• 4. Eclipse

• Online access to the course £100 fee for University departments. Colleges and private payments from University members are charged + VAT = £120

• There are two external exams for those who wish to take them:
  • Oracle Certified Associate Java SE 7 Programmer 1 exam 1Z0-803. Information on the exam fee and details of the exam can be found online
  • Oracle Certified Associate Java SE 7 Programmer II exam 1Z0-804. Exam details including fee can be found online

• The exam can be booked and taken through the exam centre

Each course is approximately 90 hours on a self study basis, however the course should be completed by the end of August when Oracle deletes all existing student accounts.

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