Java Programming for Absolute Beginners

Our verdict: worth it — as long as the IT & Software skills on the syllabus match what you actually want to learn. The regular price for Java Programming for Absolute Beginners on Udemy is $159.99. With the coupon code on this page, that falls to $9.99 — a saving of $150.00, or 94% off the standard rate Spread across 3h 30m of on-demand video, that works out to roughly $2.85 per hour of content — cheaper than a single chapter of most printed IT & Software textbooks.

A cheap price means nothing if the material is thin — here the syllabus is organized around usable outcomes. Scott Barrett walks you through write simple Java code to create programs using variables, loops, and methods, understand Java basics through fun, animated video lessons for easy learning, and use conditionals and strings to build creative Java scripts — skills meant to be used, not just watched. It has already been taken by 5,196 students and holds a 4.6-star average from verified reviews, which suggests the content holds up once learners actually apply it.

Check the prerequisites before you commit: No coding experience needed – just a computer and a spark of excitement to start coding with Java!. Best suited to learners who already have footing in IT & Software. Plan for roughly 3h 30m of on-demand video at your own pace. Lessons are delivered in English.