JOIN ONE OF THE MOST IN-DEMAND PROFESSION IN IT WORLD
$39.80 Billion
Market Worth by 2027
190,000 to 400,000
More Job Openings by 2027
70 to 75%
Growth by 2027
$125,000
Median Salary
ABOUT THIS COURSE
Step into the world of object-oriented programming with one of the most versatile and compatible languages—Java. Learn the programming concepts that make Java the backbone of development and one of the leading languages to develop efficient applications that run on multiple platforms. Explore the Spring framework to create production-grade, standalone Java applications, and deep dive into its security concepts.
Designed with the experience of Java developers from around the world, this Skill Plan delivers all the vital skills required to become a Java developer.
Intern Program
When you graduate, you could work remotely as a freelancer or as a full-staff at GreaterHeight Academy for up to 3–4 months as a paid intern.
Certificates
The course is a package of more than 120 hours of instructor-led training and 200+ hours of hand-on. Once you meet the requirements of the program, you will receive Greaterheight Academy's certificate stating that you have acquired the skillset of a Java Developer.
1-on-1 Mentorship
You will get one-on-one help from our mentor(s) and student instructors who will be in charge of reviewing your codes and all of your exercises and project assignments at Greaterheight Academy.
Develop Your Skill
Become a Java Developer and learn to process massive data sets with parallel streams and Map/Reduce implementation. You will be learning best practices and common principals about microservices.
Who Should Attend This Course
Being a Java professional is the perfect amalgam of experience, Java development knowledge, and the correct tools/ technologies. It is a good career choice for both newbies and experienced professionals who have industry knowledge. Aspiring professionals of any educational background with an IT professional/massive data sets with parallel frame of mind are most suited to pursue this path. We would recommend this path strongly for professionals in the following roles:
- Beginners who want to follow Java Stack Programming
- IT professionals/Developers.
- Freshers or beginners into massive data sets with parallel streams and Map Programs
CAREER SUPPORT
We provide each of our Java Stack Developer graduates with access to job readiness training, connections to employers and opportunity to hone new skills.
Job Preparation
Build a strong resume with one-on-one coaching support. Learn how to present your code and discuss open source contributions.
Career Resources
Visit development teams at local companies. Attend panel discussions with industry experts.
Networking Opportunities
Showcase your work to potential employers in our global network. Get to know members of your local tech community.
STUDENT LIFE
We break up our daily schedule with a mix of presentations, interactive labs and project collaboration, no two days look exactly alike, but here's an example of what your day could look like on campus.
9
am
Review
Group Review
Daily review and code exercises that reinforce concepts and activities
10
am
Class
Instructor-guided Lessons & Activities
Learn key objectives through lectures, discussions, and activities
12
noon
Lunch
Panel Discussion
Hear from industry insiders during talks and panel discussions (recurring)(Optional)
2
pm
Labs & Exercises
Student-guided Group Activities
Practice new skills, work on labs solo or in groups, & receive instructions on key topics.
5
pm
One-on-Ones
Catch-up on Goals & Progess
Personal review and support from instructors
6
pm
Homework
Panel Discussion
Evening TAs are on hand to support the class in completing daily assignment and review exercises
Career Services
Our experienced team works directly with each student to ensure they are able to excel in their career search and negotiate multiple offers.
Online Presence
By graduation, you will have a strong, unique Java Stack Programming portfolio, online profiles and a resume that reflects your value in the job market.
98%
Graduate Hiring Guaranteed
N150,000 +
Avg Graduate Salary
50+
Partners & Collaborators
Online Presence
Our instructional staff conducts mock interviews, training exercises and role-play sessions designed to help you tackle the job interview.
WHAT YOU WLL LEARN
Gain a mastery of the skills you need to land as a Java Developer. GreaterHeight Academy teaches the in-demand skills you need to become a Java Satck Developer in just 4 to 6 months, and you will learn the following from fundamentals through advance, depending on your receptiveness to teaching and mentoring:
Java Fundamentals
Develop applications the right way and learn the fundamentals of Java programming from the offset. Get to know the key concepts of development and dive into world of concurrent programming. When you’re ready, explore Hibernate and integrate it with your applications.
What will I be able to do?
Get to know the basics of Java syntax and the complexities of object-oriented programming;
Set up the development environment and troubleshoot errors; Design concurrent applications
and solve problems using the Fork/Join framework; Test and monitor concurrent applications;
and Integrate Hibernate with other frameworks to develop enterprise applications.
Functional Java Programming
Embrace the hottest feature of Java 8 and discover the world of functional programming. Develop your skills and start learning about Lambda expressions, scalability, and parallelism in Java. Dive deeper with this Skill Card and equip yourself with the skills to implement RxJava, and design asynchronous event-based programs.
What will I be able to do?
Get to grips with the new functional features of Java 8; Create RxJava Observable
instances from virtually any data source; Transform, filter, and accumulate your
data using various RxJava operators; Write concurrent programs with ease, scheduling
actions on various workers and Get to know about unit testing and Extend RxJava
by writing your own operators.
The Course includes:
Learning Reactive Programming with Java 10
Java Testing
Optimize your Java code through automation tests and learn to work with test- driven (TDD) and behavior-driven development (BDD) techniques to create efficient bug-free applications. Learn how to easily refactor programs to reduce time to market on critical projects.
What will I be able to do?
Explore the features and frameworks required for effective TDD development; Master
effective unit testing in isolation; Explore the Red-Green-Refactor process; Design
a test automation framework and See Glue code, Hooks, Tags, and Cucumber’s
integration with Maven, Jenkins, and Git.
The Course includes:
Test-Driven Java Development
Cucumber Practical
Spring Boot Fundamentals
Build production-grade applications and services with minimum fuss. Ease the development and testing of your Java applications to increase productivity using the powerful Spring Boot framework. This card equips you to build standalone applications using Spring Initialzr and test-driven development principles.
What will I be able to do?
Create production-grade applications that can run without any fuss; Build Groovy-based
applications with Spring Boot’s CLI; Work with multiple database configurations;
and Support independent clients with Spring Data REST.
The Course includes:
Learning Spring Boot
Microservices with Spring
Discover the architecture behind lightweight, process-driven components. Work through the key tasks involved in building microservices within Spring. Create, design, scale, and deploy responsive and autonomous services to your applications.
What will I be able to do?
Discover end-to-end microservices development with Spring; Implement microservices
governance; Explore microservices with Docker and Mesos; and Use real-world examples
to implement Internet-scale deployments.
The Course includes:
Spring Microservices
Spring Security Fundamentals
Rescue and protect your Java applications from threats and attacks by learning the core security concepts that will help make your applications impenetrable. Learn all about foam-based Spring Security, Vaadin, Spring social security, and the security of REST applications.
What will I be able to do?
Secure your applications with Spring; Implement Form-based, HTTP Basic, Client,
and Digest authentications; Discover Spring Security with Vaadin, ORM, NoSQLDB,
and SOAP; and Use Spring Security in Spring-Social.
The Course includes:
Spring Security 3.x Practical
Java for Android Development
Get hands-on experience creating rich and innovative games using the Java programming language. Start with the core concepts of Java and quickly progress to working with Android APIs. This Skill Card helps you build your very own Android game and explores crucial development concepts.
What will I be able to do?
Set up a professional game development environment; Add real-time interaction with
Java threads; Design scalable and reliable Java games on almost any Android device;
Implement online leader boards and achievements features; and Make your game a hit
with content update strategy and in-game marketing.
The Course includes:
Learning Java by Building Android Games
Java Development Tools
Get started with IntelliJ and learn to simplify your development process with version control. Efficiently develop and manage your projects with smart code completion techniques, advanced refactoring, issue tracking, and troubleshooting concepts. This Skill Card provides you with the essential tools needed for efficient Java application development.
What will I be able to do?
Run your project as standalone or using application servers with IntelliJ; Explore
IntelliJ features, such as Live Templates and smart code completion; Work in parallel
on different project parts with Git branching; Deploy JIRA for Agile tracking; and
Integrate your JIRA application with third-party tools such as Confluence, SVN,
and Git.
The Course includes:
IntelliJ IDEA Essentials
Mastering Git
Mastering JIRA 7
Java Modular Development
Discover the world of modular programming, one of the hottest topics that developers are raving about. Build your projects with ease and efficiency. Work with Maven and learn about dependencies. Embrace modular programming techniques and get acquainted with microservices to build large applications with more accuracy and less hassle.
What will I be able to do?
Discover modules for enterprise applications and understand their automation; Test
and secure Java applications; Implement projects with domain-driven design; See
the deployment, testing, and security of microservices; and Build logical projects
with dependencies and complex multi-module programs.
Download our full curriculum to see what we teach week-by-week!
APPRENTICESHIP
Beyond the classroom, the Apprenticeship emphasizes real-world work experience, collaboration with a team of developers, project planning and management, and pair programming, as well as interview and resume preparation. By building professional experience into the GreaterHeight Academy program, we ensure that our developers continue to grow after class-room interactions. Every day apprenticing makes you more competitive in the industry and more likely to land the Data Scientist position of your dreams.
GreaterHeight
Technologies
Our independent GreaterHeight Technologies, GreaterHeight Technologies, to provide GreaterHeight Academy graduates with the professional experience they need to launch their coding careers. Our developers deliver polished web applications to clients.
Work Alongside
Experienced Devs
During your Java Developement apprenticeship, you'll pair program with the agency's more experienced Java development. This opportunity allows apprentices to learn from senior devs hands-on, plus gain experience programming in pairs - a common industry practice.
Job Prep
Curriculum
Your apprenticeship with Greaterheight Academy also includes our three-part job-prep curriculum. You'll learn how to land interviews, improve the soft skills employers look for, and master Java Development and technical topics likely to come up in interviews.
BENEFITS
GUARANTEED
EXPERIENCE
Guaranteed way to gain real-world experience in your new profession and build an impressive Java Stack portfolio.
TEAM
COLLABORATION
Learn skills you can't get in a classroom: team collaboration, working with clients, agile, and more.
PROFESSIONAL
MENTORING
Gain knowledge from experienced professional developers throughout your apprenticeship.
SELF
CONFIDENCE
Gain confidence and prove to yourself that you are now a professional Java Stack developer.
TUITION
N550,000
Financing Available
Financing plans available through Greaterheight Academy and our hand-selectd financing partners, Skins Funds. Repayment period ranged from 0-5years with monthly payments as low as N20,000.00. Contact your Student Advisor for details.
We stand by your results
Get a job creating software upon graduation, or we will refund your tuition in full. See details
Payment Plans
Tuition can be paid upfront or over six installments. The installment plan: one payment of 50% of the program cost fee upon enrollment, and monthly installments of 10% until the Tuition is fully paid. We accept credit cards, debit cards, checks, and PayPal.
Scholarships
Diversity and Merit Based Scholarships available. Attend an info session to learn more.
Refund Policy
We'll provide you with a full refund if you drop out within 7 days of starting your course. If you choose to drop out later, you will receive a pro-rated refund based on the number of days you've spent in the program, minus a non-refundable 10% of program cost fee.
FUND YOUR FUTURE
Need payment assistant? or financing options allow you to focus on you goals instead of the barrier that stop you from reaching them.
Future Finance
Apply for fixed and term based merit loan
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FAQs
We love questions, almost as much aswelove providing answers.Here are a few samplings of what we're typically asked, along with our responses.
You will be able to create an Web Application upon the mastery of the followings:
- Effectively implement reactive programming techniques into your next Java applications
- Build fast, efficient, and concurrent programs with the RxJava library
- Unit test asynchronous logic in Java
- Understand RESTful architecture
- Build efficient and secure RESTful Web APIs
- Use best practices when designing high-performance RESTful APIs
- Install Android Studio and Java
- Write your first lines of Java and create your first Android applications
- Design beautiful applications with the visual designer
- Access APIs such as the camera or the Geolocation API
- Publish your application to the Google Play Store
- Build your first material design inspired applications
- Use the material design principle on a host of components such as: drawers, menus, and navigation
- Utilize material design frameworks to help supercharge your UI designs
- Build modularized UIs with Fragments
- Create rich navigation with Fragments
- Write concurrent Android applications
- Make use of classic design patterns to create more efficient applications
- Debug and test your applications
- Handle permissions in Android Marshmallow and implement Chrome Custom Tabs
- Develop database-driven Android applications
- Understand the Android thread model and concurrent programming in Android
- Apply concurrency constructs to build responsive applications
- Create high-performance applications with C/C++
- Use OpenGL ES to create high-performance graphics
- Successfully integrate C/C++ with your Java code through Java Native Interfaces
- Get familiar with Android Studio’s look and feel
- Start using Android Studio to build Android Wear applications
- Beta test in the Google Play Store environment
- Set up and get started with Git
- Understand the Git workflow
- Manage your version histories
- Set up and install Jira
- Create and manage issue types
- Understand and create new workflows
- Create and manage your own dashboard
- Automate administrative tasks with scripts and CLIs
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