Apprentice Developer to Journeyman Developer

Course fee

Cost: R3 760.00

Deposit: R940.00

Monthly instalments: R940.00 x 3

Duration: You will have Skillsoft access to this course for 12 months. The average time required to work through the syllabus is:

• 52 courses (60h)
• Optional additional resources are available to enhance your learning in your own time.

About the course

Course code: C01045

Course overview:

• Track 1: Apprentice Developer
• Track 2: Senior Developer
• Track 3: Lead Developer
• Track 4: Journeyman Developer

What are Aspire Journeys?

Aspire Journeys are guided learning paths designed and published by Skillsoft. These courses provide:

• A clear starting point across the roles and responsibilities of tomorrow.
• Exercises for on-the-job applications to put what you’ve learned into practice.
• Verifiable, shareable, and portable digital badges so you can celebrate accomplishments along the way.
• A diverse array of learning tools from the books to audiobooks to video courses, and more.

The learning path for each journey comprises tracks of content in a recommended order. Completing all content within a track completes the track. Completing all tracks within the journey completes the journey.

Modules and topics covered:

Track 1: Apprentice Developer

• Java Programming: Introduction
• Java Programming: Working with Primitive Data Types
• Java Programming: Arithmetic & Logical Operations
• Java Programming: Working with Strings & Wrapper Objects
• Java Programming: Conditional Evaluation
• Java Programming: Iterative Evaluation
• Java SE 13: Understanding Classes & Objects in Java
• Java SE 13: Constructors & Other Methods
• Java SE 13: More Operations on Member Variables & Methods
• Java SE 13: Semantics of Method Invocation & Nested Classes
• Java SE 13: Understanding Exception Handling in java
• Java SE 13: Correctly Using Try-Catch-Finally Blocks
• Java SE 13: Try-with-resources & Custom Exceptions
• Java SE 13: Byte & Character Streams in Java
• Java SE 13: Streams for Primitive Types, Objects, & Buffered IO
• Java SE 13: Working with Files & Directories
• Final Exam: Apprentice Developer

Journeyman Developer Track 2: Senior Developer

• Java OOP: Understanding Inheritance & Polymorphism in Java
• Java OOP: The Role of Constructors in Inheritance
• Java OOP: Multi-level Inheritance
• Java OOP: Run-time & Compile-time Polymorphism
• Java OOP: Understanding Overriding & Hiding in Inheritance
• Java OOP: The Semantics of the final & abstract Keywords
• Java OOP: Access Modifiers for Regulating Access
• Java OOP: Interfaces & Anonymous Classes
• Git & GitHub: Introduction
• Git & GitHub: Working with Git Repositories
• Git & GitHub: Using GitHub for Source Code Management
• Final Exam: Senior Developer

Track 3: Lead Developer

• Advanced Features in Java: Getting Started with Java Collections
• Advanced Features in Java: Working with Lists in Java
• Advanced Features in Java: List Algorithms & Implementations
• Advanced Features in Java: Working with Sets In Java
• Advanced Features in Java: Working with Maps in Java
• Advanced Features in Java: Using the Java Stream API with Collections
• Advanced Features in Java: Using Built-in Annotations
• Advanced Features in Java: Using Custom Annotations
• Advanced Features in Java: Using Generic Type Parameters
• Advanced Features in Java: Wildcards and Type Capture
• Data Structures & Algorithms in Java: Introduction
• Data Structures & Algorithms in Java: Working with Singly Linked Lists
• Data Structures & Algorithms in Java: Doubly & Circular Linked Lists
• Data Structures & Algorithms in Java: Working with Stacks
• Data Structures & Algorithms in Java: Working with Queues
• Final Exam: Lead Developer

Track 4: Journeyman Developer

• Mobile App Development: An Introduction Android Development
• Mobile App Development: Building a Basic Android App
• Mobile App Development: Defining the UI for an Android App
• Mobile App Development: Coding the Behavior of an Android App
• Mobile App Development: Authentication in an Android App
• Mobile App Development: Testing an Android App
• Final Exam: Journeyman Developer

Admission requirements

Academic grade: No minimum school pass requirements or formal prerequisites, but it is recommended that candidates have some experience in the lab or field.

Language: Proficiency in English (course material and support only available in English).

Expertise level: Intermediate

Equipment: Access to a PC or laptop with a reliable internet connection.

Effort: Self-paced learning online.

Accreditation status

Course type: Short course

Industry partner: Skillsoft

Certification: Certificate confirming course completion.

Certification issued by: College SA

Assessment details

Each track concludes with a final internal exam that will test your knowledge and application of the topics presented throughout that specific track. There are no external certification exams for this course.

What to expect

Dedicated support team

We understand that students may require guidance and support to navigate the learning journey, and our Client Services team is always ready to assist them in every possible way. Our team is readily available during office hours and can be contacted via email, phone, WhatsApp and social media.

Skillsoft Learner Management System (LMS) access

Skillsoft is an online learning management system that offers all students enrolled for any of our IT Academy courses compelling content, interactive videos, quizzes, and mentoring. The platform allows students to learn at their own pace.