Java Programming (PLA)

About this course

This course is now full, we are now taking applications for courses starting from September 2023. Apply now and we will contact you in July to discuss dates.

This Java Programming course is aimed Java Developers who would like to further their knowledge of Java.

This 3-day Java Programming course aims to develop the skills and knowledge surrounding the foundations of programming in Java. The Java Programming training course teaches delegates the language of Java and how it is used to program websites and applications with Java.

This is a trainer-led course, which means that the course is taught by our experienced instructors who have years of experience in Java Programming. This course therefore prepares candidates to use Java when programming for their organisation or personal use.

You must have access to a PC/Laptop to undertake this training.
This course runs 9am-5pm (approx.) online and is tutor led.

This FREE course is only available to adults that are eligible for a Personal Learning Account (PLA). Personal Learning Accounts, funded by the Welsh Government, are available to employed adults living in Wales that wish to develop skills to progress or change career.
Find out if you're eligible today.

What you will study

The Java Programming course covers the following topics:

Java Fundamentals
Data Types and Operators
Program Control Operators
Classes, Objects, Methods
More Data Types and Operators
A Closer Look at Methods and Classes
Inheritance
Packages and Interfaces
Exception Handling
Using I/O
Multithreaded Programming
Enumerations, Autoboxing, Static Import and Annotations
Generics
Introducing Swing
Introducing JavaFX

Important points

The College welcomes contact with parents/guardians of students who are under 18.
Additional support is available for students with learning difficulties and disabilities.
Cardiff and Vale College is committed to inclusion and values diversity. We are determined to promote equality of opportunity and to treat everyone fairly and with respect.
Cardiff and Vale College reserves the right to make changes to this course without prior notice.
Course fees are subject to change. Your fee will be confirmed prior to enrolment.
All courses are accurate at the time of upload or print.
Courses can only run if there are sufficient numbers.
Please note, if you choose three or more course choices, then you may be referred for a careers appointment first. This does not apply to A Level or GCSE choices.

Key information

Start date

Contact us for dates

Time of day

Day Time

Part Time

21 hours per week

Location

Online

Maps & directions

PLA: This course is free for employed adults eligible for a Personal Learning Account (PLA). To see if you could be eligible for a PLA go to www.cavc.ac.uk/PartTimeFunding - For a full list of PLA courses go to www.cavc.ac.uk/PLA