Core Java
Learn the Skills Needed to be a Java Programmer.
Core Java is a beginner-level online course from Coursera in Java. It is structured in 4 modules, over 2 months. Learners rate it 4.6/5 from 2.8K ratings on Coursera.
Part of our Java courses collection, where we compare it against 15 other courses.
Course highlights
| Provider | Coursera |
| Duration | 2 months |
| Level | Beginner |
| Mode | Self-paced |
| Language | English |
| Certificate | Yes — shareable certificate |
| Rating | 4.6★ (2.8K reviews) |
| Price | Check price Free |
Level and time commitment
Skills you’ll gain
What this course covers
4 modulesThe 4-part outline Coursera publishes for this course, across 2 months.
Module 1 · Introduction to Java
Module 2 · Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming with Java
Module 3 · Object-Oriented Hierarchies in Java
Module 4 · Java Class Library
What learners rate it
Rated 4.6/5 by 2.8K learners on Coursera (checked 25 Aug 2026).
This rating is collected by Coursera from its own enrolled learners. We reproduce it as reported and do not accept paid or incentivised reviews. See it on Coursera →
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Compare with alternatives
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| Course | Provider | Rating | Price | Duration | Why pick this one |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Core Java This |
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4.6★ | Check price | 2 months | Beginner-friendly · 2 months |
| Learn JAVA Programming - Beginner to Master |
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4.7★ | Free | Free — and still gives a certificate | |
| Learn Intermediate Java: JUnit Testing | Codecademy | 4.7★ | Free | 1h | Quickest to finish (1h) |
| Java Enterprise Edition |
Coursera
|
4.6★ | Check price | 1 month | Beginner-friendly · 1 month |
Common questions
How much does Core Java cost?
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Does Core Java come with a certificate?
Yes — Coursera lists a certificate on completion. It is a course certificate, not a formal qualification or university credit.
How long does Core Java take?
Coursera lists it at 2 months. It is self-paced, so that is the volume of material rather than a deadline — how long it actually takes depends on the hours you put in each week.
Is Core Java suitable for beginners?
Yes. Coursera lists it at Beginner level, so no prior experience in the subject is assumed.
What does Core Java cover?
It is organised into 4 modules, starting with Introduction to Java and going on to Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming with Java, Object-Oriented Hierarchies in Java, Java Class Library. The full outline is on this page.