Java Taster Course

Java Taster Course

The Java Taster Course is a brief, live introduction to Java: simply the basics. Try Java and find out whether it is for you. It is interactive, practical and personalised.

Course at a Glance

• Duration: 1 hour
• Price: £25
• You will build: the Hangman game in Java
• Level: no coding experience needed
• Group size: maximum of 4 delegates
• Certificate: PCWorkshops certificate of completion
• Format: live, instructor-led, online
• Where: attend from your own internet connection
• Classroom option: not available for the 1-hour taster course, due to classroom costs and travel time. Classroom training is available for the longer courses.
• What to download: the Java JDK and Eclipse or IntelliJ. Alternatively, use an online compiler or simply view the taster course.

Who Should Attend the Java Taster Course?

This course is useful if you have no coding skills, or if you know a different programming language. It aims to introduce you to Java principles and give you a taste of what to expect from the full Java course.

Java Taster Course Outline

Code the Hangman game in only one hour! The basics, made simple: learn them quickly and create a fun game.

Step 1: Data Types and Variables

Learn how to use Java data types and variables to store and work with information in your programs. Explore integers for whole numbers, strings for text, and useful string functions for manipulating and displaying text. Understand how variables hold data and how to use them to build the foundations of your first Java application.

Step 2: User Input and Decisions

Discover how to make your Java programs interactive by accepting user input from the console.
Learn how to use if-else statements and switch statements to make decisions based on different conditions and user choices.
These essential programming skills allow your code to respond intelligently to input and follow different paths depending on what happens.

Step 3: Loops

Learn how to use for loops and while loops to repeat blocks of Java code efficiently. Understand when to use each type of loop, how to control repetition, and how to avoid unnecessary duplication in your programs. You will see how loops can be used to process information, repeat actions and create the interactive features needed for a simple game.

Step 4: Arrays

Understand how Java arrays allow you to store multiple values of the same data type in a single variable. Learn how to create and access arrays, use indexes to refer to individual elements, and retrieve specific values when your program needs them. These fundamentals will help you organise information and prepare you to use collections of data in your own Java projects.

Step 5: Code the Hangman Game

Put your new Java programming skills into practice by building a simple Hangman game. Combine variables, strings, user input, decision-making, loops and arrays to create an interactive program that responds to the player's guesses. Have fun testing your code, improving the game's behaviour and seeing how the Java concepts you have learned work together in a practical project.

What Next After the Taster?

Continue with the Java Beginners Course, join the Tuesday or Thursday evening course, or go all the way with the Java 12-Week Course, which covers everything needed for the Oracle OCP exam.

Java Taster Course FAQs

How long is the Java Taster Course?

The Java Taster Course is a 1-hour, live instructor-led session.

How much does the Java Taster Course cost?

The Java Taster Course costs £25. You choose your date, ticket type and pay in the booking form on the page, where promo codes can also be entered.

Why should I do the taster?

Find out if you would like to take up Java further, and whether you like the training style of PCWorkshops.

Do I need coding experience?

No. The course is useful if you have no coding skills, or if you know a different programming language and want to see how Java works.

What will I program in the Java Taster Course?

You will code the Hangman game in Java in one hour, learning data types, variables, strings, user input, decision making, loops and arrays along the way.

What do I need to take part?

You attend from your own internet connection. You can download the Java JDK and Eclipse or IntelliJ, use an online compiler, or simply watch the taster course.

Will I receive a certificate?

Yes. Attendees receive a PCWorkshops certificate of completion at the end of the course.

How many people are in each group?

Groups have a maximum of four delegates, so everyone gets personalised attention.

Why should I learn Java? Find out on the Java FAQ page

Book the Java Taster Course

The Java Taster Course costs £25. Choose your date and ticket type, enter any promo code, and pay in the booking form below.

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