Certiport IT Specialist — Java

On this accelerated Certiport IT Specialist - Java course, you’ll learn a wide spectrum of fundamental technical concepts, assess and validate core technical knowledge, and enhance technical credibility.

In just 4 days, you’ll learn about data types, including byte, char, int, and double, as well as identifying when precision is lost. You’ll also build knowledge on:

• Describe the use of main in a Java application
• Troubleshoot syntax errors, logic errors, and runtime errors
• Construct and evaluate code that uses branching statements
• Comment and document programs

At the end of this course, you’ll sit the Certiport IT Specialist - Java exam, and achieve your certification. Through Firebrand’s Lecture | Lab | Review methodology, you’ll get access to courseware, and achieve your certification at twice the speed of traditional training.

Section 1: Java Fundamentals

• Module 1: Describe the use of main in a Java application
• Module 2: Perform basic input and output using standard packages
• Module 3: Evaluate the scope of a variable

Section 2: Data Types, Variables, and Expressions

• Module 1: Declare and use primitive data type variables
• Module 2: Construct and evaluate code that manipulates strings
• Module 3: Construct and evaluate code that creates, iterates, and manipulates arrays and array lists
• Module 4: Construct and evaluate code that performs parsing, casting and conversion
• Module 5: Construct and evaluate arithmetic expressions

Section 3: Flow Control Implementation

• Module 1: Construct and evaluate code that uses branching statements
• Module 2: Construct and evaluate code that uses loops

Section 4: Object-Oriented Programming

• Module 1: Construct and evaluate class definitions
• Module 2: Declare, implement, and access data members in a classes
• Module 3: Declare, implement, and access methods
• Module 4: Instantiate and use a class objects in a programs

Section 5: Code Compilation and Debugging

• Module 1: Troubleshoot syntax errors, logic errors, and runtime errors
• Module 2: Implement exception handling

As part of your accelerated course, you’ll sit the following exam at the Firebrand Training centre, covered by your Certification Guarantee:

Certiport IT Technology Specialist (ITS) JAVA

35-45 Questions, MCQ

Duration - 50 Minutes

Candidates for this exam are application developers working with Java 6 SE or later, secondary and immediate post-secondary level students of software development, or entry-level software developers.

Candidates should have at least 150 hours or instruction or hands-on experience with Java, are familiar with its features and capabilities, and understand how to write, debug and maintain well-formed, well documented Java code.  

To be successful on the test, the candidate is also expected to have the following prerequisite knowledge and skills:

• 8th grade reading skills
• Algebra II
• Basic computer operating system skills
• Command-line interface experience

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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