Software Development with Python and Java
Boost your software development career with this ExpertTrack on Python and Java
Duration
Approx 12 weeks4 hrs per week
Develop the skills you need to work in a development environment
This ExpertTrack is designed to further your software development skills and covers popular programming languages Python and Java.
You’ll be introduced to the world of software development and the skills needed to become a high-performing developer.
You’ll have access to industry leading integration software company, Github, giving you in-demand employability skills.
Get to know software development basics
You’ll get a taste of software development, and learn what it takes to become a successful developer using some of the world’s most popular programming languages and integration software.
Your theoretical knowledge will be put to the test in a series of practical exercises allowing you to apply your new-found Python and Java skills and gain the confidence to use them in a professional setting.
Explore Python and Java programming languages
You’ll explore the programming language Python in-depth, looking at its dynamic semantics and keys aspects of the code syntax. You’ll also look at how the variables, data types and operators, arrays, and control statements are used in Java.
On completion of this course, you’ll be able to describe applications for Python and Java programming languages, create simple objects using Python and Java, and be familiar with the key characteristics, traits and careers pathways of a professional software developer.
Ultimately, you’ll be ready to begin your own career in software development.
Expand your career options
‘Software developer’ is one of the world’s most in-demand professions, with positions projected to grow 22% by 2029. Skills in programming and development can open doors to rewarding careers, lucrative salaries, and even overseas opportunities – as over 24 countries have a shortage of software engineers and developers. This ExpertTrack is a great first step to starting a lucrative career with great long-term options.
These skills are also useful for a variety of other careers with a tech component, such as QA testers, product managers, and IT managers.
Industry statistics
Median base salary
£35,000UK job openings/month
1,841
Key skills you will learn
- Python
- Java
- Software Development
- Programming
- Coding
Learning outcomes
By the end of the ExpertTrack, you’ll be able to...
- Describe applications for Python and Java programming languages
- Create simple objects using Python and Java, independently
- Describe key characteristics, traits and careers pathways of a professional developer
Experience required
This ExpertTrack will equip you with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to start a career in software development, and allow you to understand and participate in conversations about digital technology. You don’t need any prior experience to take this ExpertTrack.
During the ExpertTrack we’ll be using Python, Jupyter Notebook and Java. We recommend you use a computer to access the courses in this ExpertTrack.
Getting started
This ExpertTrack will provide you with the foundations to start your development career. It’s best suited to:
- Career-starters or career-changers looking for an entry level role as a software developer.
- Established technology professionals looking to better understand software development.
- Entrepreneurs who need to understand how to translate an idea for a new product or service into a finished digital one.
- Project, product or general managers looking to gain experience of developer activities.
ExpertTrack course overview
Course 1
Software Development with Python and Java: Understanding Python
Get an introduction to software development and learn the basics of Python.
1 test
4 weeks
4 hours per week
Week 1
Introduction to Python
- Welcome to the course!
- Python in context
- Wrap-up
Week 2
Python working environments, writing code, and basic troubleshooting
- Introduction
- Installations and working environments
- Writing code and troubleshooting
- Wrap-up
Week 3
Variables, data types, and data structures
- Introduction
- Variables and Data Types
- Data structures
- Wrap-up
Week 4
Conditionals, loops, and functions in Python
- Introduction
- Conditionals and loops
- Functions in Python
- Wrap-up
Course 2
Software Development with Python and Java: Introducing Java
Explore how Java can help support your software development career and learn its basic uses and functions.
1 test
4 weeks
4 hours per week
Week 1
Object-oriented programming in Python
- Introduction
- Object-oriented programming in Python
- Wrap-up
Week 2
Python libraries
- Introduction
- Python libraries
- Wrap-up
Week 3
What is Java?
- Introduction
- What is Java?
- Installations and working environments
- Variables and data types
- Operators
- Wrap-up
Week 4
Operators and arrays
- Introduction
- Arrays
- Control statements
- Wrap-up
Course 3
Software Development with Python and Java: Prepare for a Software Development Career
Review everything you need to know about Java and Python to start a career as a software developer.
1 test
4 weeks
4 hours per week
Week 1
More Java
- Welcome to the course!
- Classes and Objects
- Methods and Constructors
- Strings
- Wrap-up
Week 2
Even more Java
- Introduction
- Inheritance
- Interfaces
- Collections
- Wrap-up
Week 3
High-performance developer traits, tactics, and career pathways
- Introduction
- High-performance developer traits and tactics
- Developer career pathways
- Wrap-up
Week 4
Leadership and effective teams
- Introduction
- Leadership and software development
- Effective teams and projects in software development
- Wrap-up
Prove you're job ready
Highlight the new, job-relevant skills you’ve gained and supplement existing qualifications with a hard-earned, industry-specific digital certificate – plus one for every course within your ExpertTrack.
- Learn the latest in your chosen industry or subject.
- Complete each course and pass assessments.
- Receive certificates validated by the educating organisation.
- Impress employers with learning outcomes you can add to your CV.
- Make your career dreams a reality.
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Join an ExpertTrack to master new skills in your chosen specialist area. Work through a series of topic-focused courses at your own pace, and pass the final assessment to earn a digital certificate award which proves your expertise.
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Pay a monthly subscription fee of $39 for as long as it takes you to complete the ExpertTrack. You can learn at your own pace and cancel at any time.
Receive a certificate for every completed course and pass the final assessment to earn a digital certificate.
Use your specialist training to progress further in your career or build expertise in areas you’re passionate about.
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This ExpertTrack is in collaboration with GitHub
With insights provided by leading industry technology partner Github, learn to drive business success through software development.
This ExpertTrack is endorsed by Coventry University
This ExpertTrack is endorsed by Coventry University and delivered by FutureLearn as a quality professional development programme.
Meet your instructor
Lewin delivers high quality, scalable software that behaves predictably and fails gracefully. He understands how to make effective tradeoffs between new features, system complexity and technical debt.
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