Oracle Certified Associate (OCA) Java SE 8 Programmer

On this accelerated 3-day OCA Java SE 8 programming course, you'll be introduced to object orientated programming using the Java language.

Using our unique Lecture | Lab | Review technique, your expert instructor will guide you through creating command-line Java applications and creating conditional statements and loops. This technique, which combines both theoretical and practical tasks, will accelerate your learning as well as provide you with the hands-on experience you'll need to apply your skills to the real-world. You'll also learn how to:

• Apply Object-Oriented concepts such as Encapsulation, Inheritance and Polymorphism
• Use java types
• Manipulate Arrays and Collections
• Handle Exceptions
• Take advantage of new Java SE 8 features, such as Lambda expressions and Date/Time API

On this course, you will prepare for the Oracle Certified Associate Java SE 8 Programmer I (1Z0-808) exam, covered by your Certification Guarantee.

Achieving this certification is a prerequisite for attempting the Oracle Certified Professional Java SE 8 Programmer II. Save hundreds by combining both the OCA Java SE 8 Programmer and OCP Java SE 8 Programmer courses on the accelerated 7-day combined Oracle OCA and OCP Java SE 8 Programmer Certification course.

If you're a system administrator, project, web developer, program or technical manager looking to improve your programming skills, this course is ideal for you.

OCA Java SE 8 Programmer

Java Basics

• Define the scope of variables
• Define the structure of a Java class
• Create executable Java applications with a main method; run a Java program from the command line; including console output.
• Import other Java packages to make them accessible in your code
• Compare and contrast the features and components of Java such as: platform independence, object orientation, encapsulation, etc.

Java Data Types

• Declare and initialise variables (including casting of primitive data types)
• Differentiate between object reference variables and primitive variables
• Know how to read or write to object fields
• Explain an Object's Lifecycle (creation, "dereference by reassignment" and garbage collection)
• Develop code that uses wrapper classes such as Boolean, Double, and Integer.

Operators and Decision Constructs

• Use Java operators; including parentheses to override operator precedence
• Test equality between Strings and other objects using == and equals ()
• Create if and if/else and ternary constructs
• Use a switch statement

Arrays

• Declare, instantiate, initialise and use a one-dimensional array
• Declare, instantiate, initialise and use multi-dimensional array

Loops

• Create and use while loops
• Create and use for loops including the enhanced for loop
• Create and use do/while loops
• Compare loop constructs
• Use break and continue

Methods and Encapsulation

• Create methods with arguments and return values; including overloaded methods
• Apply the static keyword to methods and fields
• Create and overload constructors; including impact on default constructors
• Apply access modifiers
• Apply encapsulation principles to a class
• Determine the effect upon object references and primitive values when they are passed into methods that change the values

Inheritance

• Describe inheritance and its benefits
• Develop code that demonstrates the use of polymorphism; including overriding and object type versus reference type
• Determine when casting is necessary
• Use super and this to access objects and constructors
• Use abstract classes and interfaces

Handling Exceptions

• Differentiate among checked exceptions, unchecked exceptions, and Errors
• Create a try-catch block and determine how exceptions alter normal program flow
• Describe the advantages of Exception handling
• Create and invoke a method that throws an exception
• "Recognise common exception classes (such as NullPointerException, ArithmeticExcpetion, ArrayIndexOutOfBoundsException, ClassCastException)"

Java API Classes

• Manipulate data using the StringBuilder class and its methods
• Creating and manipulating Strings
• Create and manipulate calendar data using classes from java.time.LocalDateTime, java.time.LocalDate, java.time.LocalTime, java.time.format.DateTimeFormatter, java.time.Period
• Declare and use an ArrayListof a given type
• Write a simple Lambda expression that consumes a Lambda Predicate expression

You will prepare for the following exam at the training centre during this course:

Oracle Certified Associate Java SE 8 Programmer I (1Z0-808)

• Duration: 150 minutes
• Number of Questions: 70
• Passing Score: 65%
• Format: Multiple Choice

Please note that it is not possible to sit Oracle exams onsite. As part of this course, delegates receive an exam voucher to take exams remotely.

Before you attend this course, you should have at least six months’ programming experience in Java.

Your accelerated course includes:

• Accommodation *
• Meals, unlimited snacks, beverages, tea and coffee *
• On-site exams **
• Exam vouchers **
• Practice tests **
• Certification Guarantee ***
• Courseware
• Up-to 12 hours of instructor-led training each day
• 24-hour lab access
• Digital courseware **

* For residential training only. Accommodation is included from the night before the course starts. This doesn't apply for online courses.
** Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts.
*** Pass first time or train again free as many times as it takes, unlimited for 1 year. Just pay for accommodation, exams, and incidental costs.

Seven reasons why you should sit your course with Firebrand Training

• Two options of training. Choose between residential classroom-based, or online courses
• You'll be certified fast. With us, you’ll be trained in record time
• Our course is all-inclusive. A one-off fee covers all course materials, exams**, accommodation* and meals*. No hidden extras.
• Pass the first time or train again for free. This is our guarantee. We’re confident you’ll pass your course the first time. But if not, come back within a year and only pay for accommodation, exams and incidental costs
• You’ll learn more. A day with a traditional training provider generally runs from 9 am – 5 pm, with a nice long break for lunch. With Firebrand Training you’ll get at least 12 hours/day of quality learning time, with your instructor
• You’ll learn faster. Chances are, you’ll have a different learning style to those around you. We combine visual, auditory and tactile styles to deliver the material in a way that ensures you will learn faster and more easily
• You’ll be studying with the best. We’ve been named in the Training Industry’s “Top 20 IT Training Companies of the Year” every year since 2010. As well as winning many more awards, we’ve trained and certified over 135,000 professionals

*For residential training only. Doesn't apply for online courses
**Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts

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