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Sun Microsystems' Java programming language has been causing a revolution in the software industry. Today, Java's use spans the full spectrum of software development from the embedding simple applets or Java Web Start clients in web pages to the enterprise-wide deployment of distributed, n-tier client/server applications. To help you master these technologies, Programix offers a comprehensive collection of Java classes designed by developers for developers covering the most important aspects of J2SE and J2EE technologies.

Course List
Q)  What happened to the Java I, Java II and Threads and Java classes?
A)  They have been updated and reorganized into Core Java - Part A and Core Java - Part B. Java I, Java II, and Threads and Java are similar enough to Core A and Core B to qualify as equivalent to meet prerequisites.

Most students will want to take all the courses above in the listed order. Full course descriptions are described below. For those students interested in skipping around, please be sure to check the prerequisite chart to be sure that you are prepared. If you'd like to take a class and have not taken the prerequisite courses, you should look at the prerequisite course descriptions to be sure that you have a very good understanding of the topics covered.

Our courses pack a bunch of information each 4-hour session making sure that you get your money's worth! There is some in-class lab time, but most students will have to spend time outside of class working on the programming assignments. This intensity helps you get the most out of the classroom time and allows us to cover more material, more thoroughly than our competitors' courses can.

J2SE and J2EE Courses J2SE/J2EE Chart

The Java 2 Platform, Standard Edition (J2SE) encompasses the core Java functionality that forms the basis for all Java development and is used to build Java applications, applets, and JNLP applications (Java Web Start). Our Core Java - Part A and Core Java - Part B courses cover the main topics of J2SE. The JDBC and XML and Java courses use functionality that ships with the J2SE Software Development Kit, however these technologies are also considered to be part of J2EE.

The Java 2 Platform, Enterprise Edition (J2EE) is a superset of J2SE and adds enterprise-level technologies like Java Servlets, Java Server Pages (JSP), and Enterprise JavaBeans (EJB). J2EE applications run on an middle-tier application server such as open-source projects like Apache's Tomcat and JBoss, or commercial products like IBM's WebSphere or BEA's WebLogic. Our Servlets and JSP and EJB courses concentrate on J2EE development. While Java Web Start is based on J2SE technology, our Java Web Start course incorporates aspects of both J2SE and J2EE and teaches students how to develop n-tier client/server applications with a Java Web Start client talking to a Java Servlet middle-tier which in turn talks via JDBC to a relational database.

Java Certification Preparation

Core Java - Part A and Core Java - Part B cover the core Java language features. Successfully completing these classes forms a foundation for going after the Sun Certified Programmer certification. This level of certification is a prerequisite to the more advanced certification levels. Before attempting this certification, Sun recommends practicing Java development for a few months after completing the core coursework to solidify one's knowledge of Java—taking JDBC, XML, Servlets/JSP, EJB, and Java Web Start is an excellent way to get that practice!

For those of you looking to achieve further levels of Java certification, the other classes in this program are a great start down that path. The information in the Core Java courses plus the information and design approaches in the JDBC course will help prepare students for the Sun Certified Developer certification. The Servlets and JSP course will help prepare students for the Sun Certified Web Component Developer for J2EE certification. The EJB course will help prepare students for the Sun Certified Business Component Developer for J2EE certification.

Top-Notch Instructors

Programix has several excellent instructors on staff. All of the instructors have been working with Java for several years and still work with it on a day-to-day basis in the field. As a result, they are all very knowledgeable about Java and they all have at least achieved the level of Sun Certified Programmer for the Java 2 Platform. Most of the instructors are only available for part-time, evening (6-10pm) or weekend teaching in the Twin Cities metro area as they all usually work on Java projects locally during the day. Occasionally, some of our instructors are available to teach daytime classes. Please contact us to check instructor availability.
 
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Course Delivery Options
for Groups Programix can send a trainer to your site (in the Minneapolis, MN area) to teach the courses directly to your team (nights, weekends, or weekdays). This cost-saving option helps organizations get their people Java-literate in minimal time from trainers who are working with Java in the field every day. Please contact us to find out more information including the complete price list, instructor availability, and training room requirements. If you don't have a training room, we have partners in the Twin Cities area that can provide a training room for a small additional cost.
Group Rates: Specially priced bundles for groups - delivered at your site (2–20 students)
for Individuals These courses are offered to the public as night classes at locations in the Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN metro area. Alternatively, if you have a group of students, we can teach directly to your group at your location.

Currently, there are no public evening classes being offered by Programix.
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[1] Shorter versions of the XML course is delivered at the Eagan/DCTC
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The Java platform plays an important role in today's business environment. Our Enterprise Java Developer Training program covers the most important aspects of J2SE (Java 2 Platform, Standard Edition) and J2EE (Java 2 Platform, Enterprise Edition) technologies in a series of courses (totaling 70, 4-hour sessions) designed to meet today's business needs.

Core Java - Part A   [public schedule | onsite training | pre-req chart | top of page]
This course is an introduction to programming on the Java platform. Starting with an overview of Java's features and its roles in client/server development, this class gives programmers a good idea of what kinds of solutions are possible with Java. The class includes detailed coverage of:

Along with in-class labs on various topics and quizzes, for a final project, students build a Swing application that loads files for viewing. Course is twelve, 4-hour sessions (48 hours): 75% lecture, 25% hands-on lab time. Additionally, students will need to spend time outside of the classroom reading and working on labs. As a prerequisite, students should have previous experience with another programming language and be familiar with how to get around in Microsoft Windows. Even students with some previous Java experience will benefit from the depth of the material in "Core Java - Part A".

Core Java - Part B   [public schedule | onsite training | pre-req chart | top of page]
This course builds directly upon the material covered in "Core Java - Part A" going into more depth on some topics and covering many additional topics. Most students will want to take both "Core Java - Part A" and "Core Java - Part B" back-to-back. Topics covered include:

Along with in-class labs on various topics and quizzes, for a final project, students build a client/server application that supports multiple simultaneous Swing-based client connections. The server is multithreaded and the client/server communication uses object serialization over TCP/IP sockets. Course is twelve, 4-hour sessions (48 hours): 65% lecture, 35% hands-on lab time. As a prerequisite, students should have completed Core Java - Part A or have extensive Java experience covering all of the topics in Part A.

JDBC - Accessing Databases from Java   [public schedule | onsite training | pre-req chart | top of page]
This course is an introduction to JDBC (Java Database Connectivity). The JDBC API is used to connect Java applications and servlets to any RDBMS (Relational Database Management System). This course starts with a refresher on how a relational database works and the syntax of SQL (Structured Query Language) including full coverage of SELECT including table joins, plus INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE, and CREATE TABLE syntax in SQL. The class emphasizes vendor independent techniques that can be used with any RDBMS and includes detailed coverage of:

This class includes lecture, handout examples, in-class lab time, quizzes, and a graded final project. Course is six, 4-hour sessions (24 hours) comprised of 60% lecture, 40% hands-on lab time. As a prerequisite, students should have completed the Core Java - Part A and Core Java - Part B classes. Experience with relational databases is a plus, but not required.

XML and Java   [public schedule | onsite training | pre-req chart | top of page]
This course is an introduction to XML (eXtensible Markup Language) using Java-based examples and labs in parsing and generating XML. The class includes detailed coverage of:

This class includes lecture, handout examples, in-class lab time, quizzes, and a graded final project. Course is eight, 4-hour sessions (32 hours) comprised of 60% lecture, 40% hands-on lab time. As a prerequisite, students should have completed the Core Java - Part A and Core Java - Part B classes. Pre-req Chart

Java Servlets and JSP   [public schedule | onsite training | pre-req chart | top of page]
This course is an introduction to the use of Java Servlets and JSP's (Java Server Pages). These J2EE technologies dynamically generate web pages in response to user input in browsers. In many cases, Servlets and JSP's talk to databases on the back-end to gather information to respond to user input. This class explores both technologies and includes detailed coverage of:

This in-depth class includes lecture, handout examples, in-class lab time, and quizzes. For a graded final project, students build an e-commerce application that tracks user sessions, queries and updates a database, and dynamically generates different pages. Course is twelve, 4-hour sessions (48 hours) comprised of 65% lecture, 35% hands-on lab time. As a prerequisite, students should have completed the Core Java - Part A, Core Java - Part B, JDBC, and XML and Java classes.

EJB - Enterprise JavaBeans   [public schedule | onsite training | pre-req chart | top of page]
This course is an introduction to EJB (Enterprise JavaBeans). EJB technology is a vital component of the J2EE platform, playing a central role in the development of n-tier, scalable applications. The class includes detailed coverage of:

This class includes lecture, handout examples, in-class lab time, quizzes, and a final project. Course is ten, 4-hour sessions (40 hours) comprised of 60% lecture, 40% hands-on lab time. As a prerequisite, students should have completed the Core Java - Part A, Core Java - Part B, JDBC, XML and Java, and Servlets and JSP classes.

Java Web Start - Advanced n-Tier Client/Server Development   [public schedule | onsite training | pre-req chart | top of page]
This course is an introduction to using Java Web Start and its integration into advanced multi-tier architectures. Java Web Start is a technology used to deliver and automatically keep up-to-date client-side Java application code from a web page link. This powerful technology allows for the development of rich, interactive, client-side graphical user interfaces with Swing, while simultaneously eliminating the task of keeping the client-side code in the field up-to-date. The class includes detailed coverage of:

This class includes lecture, handout examples, in-class lab time, quizzes, and a final project. Course is ten, 4-hour sessions (40 hours) comprised of 60% lecture, 40% hands-on lab time. As a prerequisite, students should have completed the Core Java - Part A, Core Java - Part B, JDBC, XML and Java, and Servlets and JSP classes.

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