Will I earn university credit for completing the Specialization?

No, this is not a University course.

What will I be able to do upon completing the Specialization?

Upon completing the specialization, you will have a solid foundation for application programming and will be prepared to learn the language of your choice.

Is this course really 100% online? Do I need to attend any classes in person?

This course is completely online, so there’s no need to show up to a classroom in person. You can access your lectures, readings and assignments anytime and anywhere via the web or your mobile device.

Can I just enroll in a single course?

Yes! To get started, click the course card that interests you and enroll. You can enroll and complete the course to earn a shareable certificate. When you subscribe to a course that is part of a Specialization, you’re automatically subscribed to the full Specialization. Visit your learner dashboard to track your progress.

Is financial aid available?

Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.

Can I take the course for free?

No, you cannot take this course for free. When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. If you cannot afford the fee, you can apply for financial aid.

Introduction to Application Development Specialization

Learn programming from a solid foundation.. Master programming concepts that will prepare you for learning Java or any other language. You'll learn programming fundamentals, object-oriented programming, source control, build automation, and several of the most popular development methodologies.

Instructors: Evan Bergman

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4 course series

Get in-depth knowledge of a subject

4.4

(77 reviews)

Beginner level

Recommended experience

1 month at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Earn a career credential

Share your expertise with employers

4 course series

Get in-depth knowledge of a subject

4.4

(77 reviews)

Beginner level

Recommended experience

1 month at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Earn a career credential

Share your expertise with employers

What you'll learn

Application programming concepts, including object-oriented programming
Essential programming tools including source control and build automation
What methodologies and frameworks are used for programming, and which will you likely use as a programmer

Overview

This Specialization is intended for anyone seeking to become an application programmer with no existing experience. Through four courses, you'll learn about the fundamental concepts of programming, object-orientation, and several necessary tools including source control and build automation. You'll also review several popular development methodologies that will likely be used in any programming career.

What’s included

Shareable certificate

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Taught in English

16 practice exercises

Advance your subject-matter expertise

Learn in-demand skills from university and industry experts
Master a subject or tool with hands-on projects
Develop a deep understanding of key concepts
Earn a career certificate from LearnQuest

Specialization - 4 course series

This specialization is largely conceptual, so it isn't as hands-on as learning a programming language, but it does include some hands-on labs to practice your new foundational programming skills. You'll be able to utilize the Coursera lab environment to practice and to get a feel for how a programming environment is structured, and how you will set up and customize your environment to work best for you. This specialization will prepare you to dive into the Java development language and begin your programming career.

Application Programming Fundamentals

Course 19 hours4.4 (37 ratings)View course

What you'll learn

In Object-Oriented Concepts, we will introduce the core concepts behind modern, object-oriented, programming. We will discuss objects, classes, messaging, inheritance, polymorphism, and more. As with Fundamentals of Programming, we will illustrate the concepts using the Python language, but they will be portable to other object-oriented programming languages.

Skills you'll gain

Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Model View Controller, Software Design Patterns, Algorithms, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Architecture, Python Programming, Object Oriented Design, and Computational Thinking

Object-Oriented Programming Concepts

Course 29 hours4.5 (146 ratings)View course

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Development Methodologies, Distributed Computing, Unified Modeling Language, Object Oriented Design, Software Design, Program Development, Computer Programming, Software Design Patterns, Test Driven Development (TDD), and Programming Principles

Essential Tools For Application Development

Course 36 hours4.4 (10 ratings)View course

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Apache Maven, Build Tools, Version Control, Continuous Integration, Apache, Software Versioning, Software Development Tools, Software Configuration Management, and Dependency Analysis

Development Methodologies Overview

Course 411 hoursView course

What you'll learn

This course provides an introduction to a few of the main development methodologies used by application programmers today. These methodologies provide a framework and structure for the process of development to ensure teams can work together and all critical steps are followed. We'll discuss the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Agile concepts, Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery and 12 Factor for cloud development.

Skills you'll gain

Software Development Methodologies, Jenkins, Software Development Life Cycle, Scrum (Software Development), Agile Methodology, Continuous Integration, Continuous Delivery, Software Engineering, Cloud Computing Architecture, Agile Software Development, Cloud Development, Kubernetes, Cloud Applications, CI/CD, Software Development, and Computer Programming