Introduction to Java Programming

Sophia Learning's Introduction to Java Programming is designed to introduce the basics of computer programming from data types, to creating classes, to algorithms and testing.

Introduction to Java Programming course stats

• 13524 students successfully completed
• 71 partners accept credit transfer.
• 3.0 semester credits
• Recommended for credit to the ACE® and DEAC college and university networks.
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Assignments & grading

This is a pass/fail course. You must complete 11 Challenges (formative assessments), 3 Milestones (summative assessments), and 1 Touchstone (project-based or written assessments) with an overall score of 70% or better.

Learning outcomes

At the end of the course, you'll be able to:

• Demonstrate the use basic data types & library methods in a Java program.
• Use advanced data structures, iteration and complex methods in a Java program.
• Use Java classes in an object-oriented program.
• Create a software program using standard coding structures and processes.

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Introduction to Java Programming reviews

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by Lee A. on July 17, 2026
The template for the final project had issues with formatting and made it frustrating to work with at times. But otherwise, it was a very good course.

by Lesley N. on July 14, 2026
Not yet

by Marco C. on July 14, 2026
thanks

by Daniel E. on July 13, 2026
Very nice easy to navigate and you get to work at own pace

by Tyler C. on July 10, 2026
Class FAILED to actually teach any real programming/coding

by Enmesson Nunes R. on June 30, 2026
It is a good class, however, the final touchstone is just a copy of the python one.

by Jorge R. on June 25, 2026
Amazing class, learned a lot. Highly recommend

by Christian P. on June 24, 2026
The touchstone is a little in depth and rigorous but very much worth it

by Sze Lok L. on June 20, 2026
very helpful course and material are easy to understand

by Gilminur G. on June 18, 2026
Thanks, was an another interesting project among the programming introduction courses!