Learn software development using Java, one of the most widely-used programming languages in the world.
Here at OpenClassrooms, we pinpoint the key skills needed for the most in-demand jobs and develop courses and diplomas to train our students in those areas. That’s why we've developed this one-year bachelor's-level diploma in web development, which you can complete entirely online with the help of a dedicated mentor.
A Java developer is a back-end developer who specializes in using the Java programming language to build applications. As Java is an essential part of many types of applications, Java developers are highly sought after in a wide variety of sectors.
A Java developer may be in charge of:
Back-end web development can be a lucrative career with many prospects opening up as you continue to rack up valuable experience. Here is what you might expect to earn in your career as a Java developer:
Beginner: $50,000 - $80,000
2-5 years: $70,000 - $90,000
5+ years: $100,000 +
Beginner: £30,000 - £40,000
2-5 years: £40,000 - £50,000
5+ years: £50,000 +
This path can prepare you for the following jobs:
Java is also one of the languages used to program mobile Android applications.
After a few years of experience, a developer can advance to a position of lead developer, software designer / architect, or technical director / tech lead.
To be eligible to earn this path's diploma, candidates must demonstrate proof of one of the following prerequisites:
All other candidates will need to go through a specific admissions process. These candidates must have:
Certificates accepted:
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In this path, you'll learn how to:
Our learning method is unique and revolves around two elements: professional projects and dedicated mentoring sessions.
Projects
At OpenClassrooms, learning is project-driven because that’s the fastest way to become proficient. Projects offer hands-on experience so you can hit the ground running when you start your new job.
Want to see an example of a project? Read our blog post here.
Mentorship
During your path, you will be assigned a mentor who will offer one-to-one support via weekly video conference sessions. This mentor will offer guidance on your projects, help define objectives and guide you until you reach them. Our mentors are dedicated professionals who are experts in their field and have experience in sharing their know-how with our students.
At the end of this training, you will be delivered the Java Back-end Developer OpenClassrooms certification.
From choosing what to study to starting their new career, our students describe their experiences and the support they received at every step of the way.
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This training program requires an estimated time commitment of 1600 hours, including 800 hours supervised.
Training duration details
The total training duration consists of:
The training period can be extended in the case of part time training.
The average duration is estimated and depends on your entry level into training, the time allocated per week, your availability, your capacity, and learning pace.
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Training program last updated on Dec 21, 2023