Getting Started The BSc in Health and Social Care Top Up is a comprehensive undergraduate program designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary for success in the healthcare and social services sectors. This programme covers essential health, well-being, and social support topics, ensuring graduates are well-prepared for fulfilling careers in these vital fields. The programme is designed for individuals who holds a Qualifi Level 4 Diploma in Health and Social Care and Qualifi Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care or equivalent. Anglia Ruskin University offers the BSc (Hons) Health and Social Care program, a highly regarded undergraduate degree providing students with a deep understanding of the dynamic and crucial health and social care sectors. This program is tailored to equip students with the knowledge and skills essential for excelling in various roles within these sectors. The curriculum strongly emphasises integrating theory and practice, enabling students to develop the essential competencies required for effective healthcare and social work delivery. A standout feature of this program is its strong emphasis on real-world experience through placements and practical training, ensuring that graduates are well-prepared to tackle the challenges within the healthcare and social care sectors. Additionally, Anglia Ruskin University's distinguished reputation in healthcare education and research enhances the value of this program, making it an excellent choice for individuals aspiring to make a meaningful impact in these critical fields. The BSc (Hons) Health and Social Care Top Up, awarded and delivered 100% online by Anglia Ruskin University. At Anglia Ruskin University, you will study through Canvas, a world-class online Learning Management System (LMS), accessed from your phone, pc or tablet at home or on the move. Canvas provides instant access to study materials, forums, and support from tutors and classmates, as well as enabling easy submission of your assignments. After successfully completing your studies, you'll be invited to attend a graduation ceremony on campus at Anglia Ruskin University. If attending the ceremony in person is not possible, we'll arrange to send your certificate to you. School of Business and Technology London partners with Chestnut Education Group to promote this programme. About Awarding Body Anglia Ruskin University began in 1858 as the Cambridge School of Art founded by William Beaumont. It was then merged with the Cambridge shire College of Arts and Technology and the Essex Institute of Higher Education and was renamed Anglia Polytechnic. It was then given university status in 1992 and renamed Anglia Ruskin University in 2005. The university has campuses in the UK (Cambridge, Chelmsford, London and Peterborough), as well as they are partnered with institutions around the world including Berlin, Budapest, Trinidad, Singapore and Kuala Lumpur. Assessment Assignments and Project No examinations Entry Requirements Qualifi Level 4 Diploma in Health and Social Care and Qualifi Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care A Level or Equivalent Minimum 1 Year of Health and Social care work experience Further, candidates are also required to demonstrate their English language proficiency. Learners must request before enrolment to interchange unit(s) other than the preselected units shown in the SBTL website because we need to make sure the availability of learning materials for the requested unit(s). SBTL will reject an application if the learning materials for the requested interchange unit(s) are unavailable. Learners are not allowed to make any request to interchange unit(s) once enrolment is complete. Structure BSc (Hons) Health and Social Care Programme Structure Leadership Practice in Health and Social Care Evaluating Research for Evidence-Based Practice Strategic Management in Health and Social Care Undergraduate Major Project Delivery Methods The BSc (Hons) Health and Social Care Top Up, awarded and delivered 100% online by Anglia Ruskin University. At Anglia Ruskin University, you will study through Canvas, a world-class online Learning Management System (LMS), accessed from your phone, pc or tablet at home or on the move. Canvas provides instant access to study materials, forums, and support from tutors and classmates, as well as enabling easy submission of your assignments. After successfully completing your studies, you'll be invited to attend a graduation ceremony on campus at Anglia Ruskin University. If attending the ceremony in person is not possible, we'll arrange to send your certificate to you. School of Business and Technology London partners with Chestnut Education Group to promote this programme. Resources and Support School of Business & Technology London is dedicated to offering excellent support on every step of your learning journey. School of Business & Technology London occupies a centralised tutor support desk portal. Our support team liaises with both tutors and learners to provide guidance, assessment feedback, and any other study support adequately and promptly. Once a learner raises a support request through the support desk portal (Be it for guidance, assessment feedback or any additional assistance), one of the support team members assign the relevant to request to an allocated tutor. As soon as the support receives a response from the allocated tutor, it will be made available to the learner in the portal. The support desk system is in place to assist the learners adequately and streamline all the support processes efficiently. Quality learning materials made by industry experts is a significant competitive edge of the School of Business & Technology London. Quality learning materials comprised of structured lecture notes, study guides, practical applications which includes real-world examples, and case studies that will enable you to apply your knowledge. Learning materials are provided in one of the three formats, such as PDF, PowerPoint, or Interactive Text Content on the learning portal. How does the Online Learning work at SBTL? We at SBTL follow a unique approach which differentiates us from other institutions. Indeed, we have taken distance education to a new phase where the support level is incredibly high.Now a days, convenience, flexibility and user-friendliness outweigh demands. Today, the transition from traditional classroom-based learning to online platforms is a significant result of these specifications. In this context, a crucial role played by online learning by leveraging the opportunities for convenience and easier access. It benefits the people who want to enhance their career, life and education in parallel streams. SBTL's simplified online learning facilitates an individual to progress towards the accomplishment of higher career growth without stress and dilemmas. How will you study online? With the School of Business & Technology London, you can study wherever you are. You finish your program with the utmost flexibility. You will be provided with comprehensive tutor support online through SBTL Support Desk portal. How will I get tutor support online? School of Business & Technology London occupies a centralised tutor support desk portal, through which our support team liaise with both tutors and learners to provide guidance, assessment feedback, and any other study support adequately and promptly. Once a learner raises a support request through the support desk portal (Be it for guidance, assessment feedback or any additional assistance), one of the support team members assign the relevant to request to an allocated tutor. As soon as the support receive a response from the allocated tutor, it will be made available to the learner in the portal. The support desk system is in place to assist the learners adequately and to streamline all the support process efficiently. Learners should expect to receive a response on queries like guidance and assistance within 1 - 2 working days. However, if the support request is for assessment feedback, learners will receive the reply with feedback as per the time frame outlined in the Assessment Feedback Policy.
SQL for Data Science, Data Analytics and Data Visualization Course Overview: This course offers a comprehensive introduction to SQL, designed for those looking to enhance their skills in data science, data analytics, and data visualisation. Learners will develop the ability to work with SQL databases, efficiently query and manage data, and apply these techniques for data analysis in both SQL Server and Azure Data Studio. By mastering SQL statements, aggregation, filtering, and advanced commands, learners will be equipped with the technical skills required to manage large datasets and extract meaningful insights. The course provides a solid foundation in data structures, user management, and working with multiple tables, culminating in the ability to perform complex data analysis and visualisation tasks. Course Description: This course covers a broad range of topics essential for anyone working with data in a professional capacity. From setting up SQL servers to mastering database management tools like SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) and SQL Azure Data Studio, the course provides a thorough grounding in SQL. Learners will gain expertise in data structure statements, filtering data, and applying aggregate functions, as well as building complex SQL queries for data analysis. The course also includes instruction on SQL user management, group by statements, and JOINs for multi-table analysis. Key topics such as SQL constraints, views, stored procedures, and database backup and restore are also explored. The course incorporates SQL visualisation tools in Azure Data Studio, empowering learners to visualise data effectively. By the end of the course, learners will be proficient in SQL queries, data manipulation, and using Azure for data analysis. SQL for Data Science, Data Analytics and Data Visualization Curriculum: Module 01: Getting Started Module 02: SQL Server Setting Up Module 03: SQL Azure Data Studio Module 04: SQL Database Basic SSMS Module 05: SQL Statements for DATA Module 06: SQL Data Structure Statements Module 07: SQL User Management Module 08: SQL Statement Basic Module 09: Filtering Data Rows Module 10: Aggregate Functions Module 11: SQL Query Statements Module 12: SQL Group By Statement Module 13: JOINS for Multiple Table Data Analysis Module 14: SQL Constraints Module 15: Views Module 16: Advanced SQL Commands Module 17: SQL Stored Procedures Module 18: Azure Data Studio Visualisation Module 19: Azure Studio SQL for Data Analysis Module 20: Import & Export Data Module 21: Backup and Restore Database (See full curriculum) Who is this course for? Individuals seeking to enhance their data management and analysis skills. Professionals aiming to progress in data science, data analytics, or database administration. Beginners with an interest in data analysis and SQL databases. Anyone looking to gain expertise in SQL for Azure and SQL Server environments. Career Path: Data Analyst Data Scientist Database Administrator SQL Developer Business Intelligence Analyst Data Visualisation Specialist
Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for The primary audience for this course is as follows: Network Engineers Technicians Overview Upon completing this course, the learner should be able to meet these overall objectives: Fundamental network management concepts and introduce the features of Cisco Prime Infrastructure Manage the inventory with Cisco Prime Infrastructure Map the network using the tools in Cisco Prime Infrastructure Manage user access to tasks, functions, and devices in Cisco Prime Infrastructure Manage the devices and configuration archive in Cisco Prime Infrastructure Work with Cisco AVC, QoS, and Cisco IWAN services using Cisco Prime Infrastructure tools and deploy Cisco TrustSec identity services using Cisco Prime Infrastructure Monitor and troubleshoot your network with Cisco Prime Infrastructure Perform system administration tasks in Cisco Prime Infrastructure In this Cisco Prime Infrastructure training course, you will learn how to design, deploy, operate, and optimize enterprise networks with the Cisco Prime Infrastructure solution (PI). Cisco Prime Infrastructure is part of a Unified Access solution that converges traditional wired and wireless networks into a single network management tool. The Managing Enterprise Networks labs put you in a realistic customer scenario and let you practice what you learned using Cisco Prime Infrastructure 3.7. This MENPI training course?s network management perspective has a heavier lean to the wired side of the network management. We suggest students have a working understanding of networks and networking terminology with regards to CCNA Routing and Switching. Course Outline Module 1: Cisco Prime Infrastructure Overview Module 2: Inventory Management Module 3: Map the Network Module 4: Role-Based Access Control Module 5: Configuration Management Module 6: Compliance Management Module 7: Services Management Module 8: Monitor and Troubleshoot Module 9: System Administration
Mental Health First Aid England Aware is an introductory course designed to increase mental health awareness and give an understanding of how to look after wellbeing and challenge stigma. Through an interactive instructor-led live session, you will learn: What mental health is and how to challenge stigma An introduction to some common mental health issues Confidence to support someone who may be experiencing mental ill health Ways to look after your own mental health and support wellbeing Outline What is mental health? Mental Health Continuum Factors that affect mental health Stigma Stress and stress management Spotting signs of distress Mental health conditions:DepressionAnxiety disordersPsychosisEating disordersSuicideSelf-harm Recovery Take 10 Together - starting a supportive conversation Supporting mental health in the workplace Useful statistics Helpful resources
Air Cabin Crew Online Diploma Course Course Overview: The Air Cabin Crew Online Diploma Course provides a comprehensive introduction to the vital roles and responsibilities of cabin crew members. Covering key areas of aviation, including airline operations, regulatory standards, and emergency protocols, this course prepares learners for a dynamic career in the airline industry. With an emphasis on communication, safety, and customer service, students will develop essential skills needed for success in the fast-paced environment of air travel. Upon completion, learners will gain a thorough understanding of cabin crew duties and industry expectations, ensuring they are well-equipped for both the recruitment process and on-the-job requirements. Course Description: This course delves into the essential aspects of being an air cabin crew member, from understanding different airline structures to mastering the regulations that govern air travel. It covers the practicalities of a cabin crew career, such as recruitment preparation, interview techniques, and training procedures. Learners will also explore the layout of commercial aircraft, crew resource management, emergency protocols, medical first aid, and personal grooming expectations. The course offers a detailed exploration of communication skills necessary for passenger interaction, alongside the critical knowledge of aviation-related terminology, weather conditions, and safety procedures. By the end of the course, learners will have the knowledge and confidence to pursue a career in aviation. Air Cabin Crew Online Diploma Course Curriculum: Module 01: Introduction to Aircraft Cabin Crew Module 02: Understanding Different Types of Airlines Module 03: Role of Regulatory Bodies and Trade Associations Module 04: Things to Know about a Cabin Crew Life Module 05: Advantages and Disadvantages of a Cabin Crew Career Module 06: Recruitment Preparation for Pursuing a Cabin Crew Career Module 07: Cabin Crew Interview Formats Module 08: Training Procedures Module 09: Aviation Abbreviation and Airport Codes Module 10: The Layout of a Commercial Aircraft Module 11: Cabin Familiarisation for a Cabin Crew Module 12: Departments of Airlines and their Interconnection with Cabin Crew Module 13: Knowledge of Currencies, 24 Hour Clock and Phonetic Alphabet Module 14: Basic Knowledge of Weather Regarding Aviation Module 15: Duties of a Cabin Crew Module 16: Communication with the Passenger Module 17: Aircraft Galley Module 18: Emergency Evacuation System Module 19: Tackling the Event of a Fire Module 20: Medical First Aid Module 21: Personal Grooming of Cabin Crew Module 22: Cabin Crew Fatigue Management Module 23: Crew Resource Management (See full curriculum) Who is this course for? Individuals seeking to pursue a career as cabin crew. Professionals aiming to develop their career in the aviation industry. Beginners with an interest in aviation or airline operations. Those aspiring to work in customer service within the air travel sector. Career Path: Cabin Crew Member Flight Attendant In-Flight Supervisor Airline Customer Service Representative Aviation Safety Coordinator
Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for This class is primarily intended for the following participants: Technical employees using GCP, including customer companies, partners and system integrators deployment engineers, cloud architects, cloud administrators, system engineers , and SysOps/DevOps engineers. Individuals using GCP to create, integrate, or modernize solutions using secure, scalable microservices architectures in hybrid environments. Overview Connect and manage Anthos GKE clusters from GCP Console whether clusters are part of Anthos on Google Cloud or Anthos deployed on VMware. Understand how service mesh proxies are installed, configured and managed. Configure centralized logging, monitoring, tracing, and service visualizations wherever the Anthos GKE clusters are hosted. Understand and configure fine-grained traffic management. Use service mesh security features for service-service authentication, user authentication, and policy-based service authorization. Install a multi-service application spanning multiple clusters in a hybrid environment. Understand how services communicate across clusters. Migrate services between clusters. Install Anthos Config Management, use it to enforce policies, and explain how it can be used across multiple clusters. This two-day instructor-led course prepares students to modernize, manage, and observe their applications using Kubernetes whether the application is deployed on-premises or on Google Cloud Platform (GCP). Through presentations, and hands-on labs, participants explore and deploy using Kubernetes Engine (GKE), GKE Connect, Istio service mesh and Anthos Config Management capabilities that enable operators to work with modern applications even when split among multiple clusters hosted by multiple providers, or on-premises. Anthos Overview Describe challenges of hybrid cloud Discuss modern solutions Describe the Anthos Technology Stack Managing Hybrid Clusters using Kubernetes Engine Understand Anthos GKE hybrid environments, with Admin and User clusters Register and authenticate remote Anthos GKE clusters in GKE Hub View and manage registered clusters, in cloud and on-premises, using GKE Hub View workloads in all clusters from GKE Hub Lab: Managing Hybrid Clusters using Kubernetes Engine Introduction to Service Mesh Understand service mesh, and problems it solves Understand Istio architecture and components Explain Istio on GKE add on and it's lifecycle, vs OSS Istio Understand request network traffic flow in a service mesh Create a GKE cluster, with a service mesh Configure a multi-service application with service mesh Enable external access using an ingress gateway Explain the multi-service example applications: Hipster Shop, and Bookinfo Lab: Installing Open Source Istio on Kubernetes Engine Lab: Installing the Istio on GKE Add-On with Kubernetes Engine Observing Services using Service Mesh Adapters Understand service mesh flexible adapter model Understand service mesh telemetry processing Explain Stackdriver configurations for logging and monitoring Compare telemetry defaults for cloud and on-premises environments Configure and view custom metrics using service mesh View cluster and service metrics with pre-configured dashboards Trace microservice calls with timing data using service mesh adapters Visualize and discover service attributes with service mesh Lab: Telemetry and Observability with Istio Managing Traffic Routing with Service Mesh Understand the service mesh abstract model for traffic management Understand service mesh service discovery and load balancing Review and compare traffic management use cases and configurations Understand ingress configuration using service mesh Visualize traffic routing with live generated requests Configure a service mesh gateway to allow access to services from outside the mesh Apply virtual services and destination rules for version-specific routing Route traffic based on application-layer configuration Shift traffic from one service version to another, with fine-grained control, like a canary deployment Lab: Managing Traffic Routing with Istio and Envoy Managing Policies and Security with Service Mesh Understand authentication and authorization in service mesh Explain mTLS flow for service to service communication Adopt mutual TLS authentication across the service mesh incrementally Enable end-user authentication for the frontend service Use service mesh access control policies to secure access to the frontend service Lab: Managing Policies and Security with Service Mesh Managing Policies using Anthos Config Management Understand the challenge of managing resources across multiple clusters Understand how a Git repository is as a configuration source of truth Explain the Anthos Config Management components, and object lifecycle Install and configure Anthos Config Management, operators, tools, and related Git repository Verify cluster configuration compliance and drift management Update workload configuration using repo changes Lab: Managing Policies in Kubernetes Engine using Anthos Config Configuring Anthos GKE for Multi-Cluster Operation Understand how multiple clusters work together using DNS, root CA, and service discovery Explain service mesh control-plane architectures for multi-cluster Configure a multi-service application using service mesh across multiple clusters with multiple control-planes Configure a multi-service application using service mesh across multiple clusters with a shared control-plane Configure service naming/discovery between clusters Review ServiceEntries for cross-cluster service discovery Migrate workload from a remote cluster to an Anthos GKE cluster Lab: Configuring GKE for Multi-Cluster Operation with Istio Lab: Configuring GKE for Shared Control Plane Multi-Cluster Operation
Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours Overview - You will learn advanced Adobe Captivate concepts. - You will learn to create highly interactive software simulation and to control the text that appears in the recording?s text captions by editing Captivates text capture templates. - You will create responsive lessons (using Fluid Boxes and Breakpoints) that automatically reflow to fit just about any kind of display including desktops, laptops, tablets, and smart phones. - Learn new features that Captivate now supports; such as, Virtual Reality with 360-degree images and videos along with interactive videos. - Fine-tune your Captivate production skills by leveraging object styles, master slides, themes, and advanced actions. - Engage your learners by adding variables, widgets, and learner interactions (including drag and drop) to your eLearning. - Learn to create object styles, apply them globally, and import and export them. Knock large projects down to size by learning to create branch groups. - Create branching scenarios that allow learners to plot their own path through your course. - You will also learn to create templates. - Ensure your eLearning can be used by people with disabilities by adding such 508-compliant features as accessibility text, keyboard shortcuts, and closed captions. - Enable Captivates reporting features and, along the way, learn about Learning Management Systems, SCORM, SCOs, Manifests, and content packages. A course that teaches the higher-end, more advanced functionality of Adobe Captivate 2019. 1 - INTERACTIVE SOFTWARE SIMULATIONS AND CAPTION PRE-EDITING Rehearse a Script Set Recording Preferences Record a Simulation Edit a Text Capture Template 2 - OBJECT STYLES, PROJECT SHARING, AND BRANCHING Create a New Style Apply an Object Style Globally Export and Import an Object Style Name a Slide Copy/Paste Project Assets Use Buttons to Create a Branch Explore the Branching View Create a Branch Group 3 - VARIABLES AND WIDGETS Add Project Information Insert a System Variable Edit a System Variable Create a User Variable Use a Variable to Gather Learner Data Insert and Format a Widget 4 - INTERACTIVE VIDEOS AND VIRTUAL REALITY Insert an Interactive Video Add Bookmarks Add Slide Overlays Create a Virtual Reality Project Add a Text Hotspot Add an Audio Hotspot Add a Quiz to a Virtual Reality Project 5 - INTERACTIONS Insert a Process Circle Create a Basic Drag and Drop Interaction Manage Drag and Drop Buttons and Write Captions Create a ?Trick? Retry Slide Explore an Advanced Drag and Drop Project Create an Advanced Drag and Drop Interaction Change the States of a Smart Shape Use States to Swap Images 6 - ACCESSIBLE ELEARNING Set Document Information Enable Accessibility Add Accessibility Text to Slides Import Slide Audio Add Shortcut Keys Add Closed Captions Set a Tab Order 7 - ADVANCED ACTIONS Use a Completed Action Name Objects Create a Mask Control Object Visibility Create a Standard Advanced Action, Attach an Action to a Button Group Timeline Objects Create a Variable Create a Conditional Action Create Decision Blocks 8 - PROJECT TEMPLATES AND MASTER SLIDES Work with the Main Master Slide Work with Content Masters Apply a Master to Filmstrip Slides Edit a Master Apply a Theme Create a Custom Theme Review a Template Create a Project Based on a Template Create a Project Template 9 - RESPONSIVE PROJECTS Customize Breakpoints Save a Standard Project As Responsive Insert and Name Fluid Boxes Resize Fluid Boxes Add Content to Fluid Boxes Switch Modes Use the Position Inspector Modify a Single Breakpoint Exclude from View Add a New Breakpoint Position and Link Objects Edit Breakpoint Object Styles 10 - REPORTING RESULTS Set Quiz Reporting Options Create a Manifest File Report a Button Interaction Adjust Slide Object Interaction Preview in SCORM Cloud Publish a Content Package Create an Inquisiq LMS Account Create an LMS Course Attach a Lesson to a Course Test an eLearning Course Additional course details: Nexus Humans Adobe Captivate 2019 - Beyond The Essentials training program is a workshop that presents an invigorating mix of sessions, lessons, and masterclasses meticulously crafted to propel your learning expedition forward. This immersive bootcamp-style experience boasts interactive lectures, hands-on labs, and collaborative hackathons, all strategically designed to fortify fundamental concepts. Guided by seasoned coaches, each session offers priceless insights and practical skills crucial for honing your expertise. Whether you're stepping into the realm of professional skills or a seasoned professional, this comprehensive course ensures you're equipped with the knowledge and prowess necessary for success. While we feel this is the best course for the Adobe Captivate 2019 - Beyond The Essentials course and one of our Top 10 we encourage you to read the course outline to make sure it is the right content for you. Additionally, private sessions, closed classes or dedicated events are available both live online and at our training centres in Dublin and London, as well as at your offices anywhere in the UK, Ireland or across EMEA.
Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for Implementation Consultants Key Technical Business Users involved in a GRC 12.0 project IT Governance Experts Consultants for SAP Security and GRC IT Auditors Business Project Team Leaders Overview This course will prepare you to: Introduce SAP Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) 12.0 Identify key governance, risk, and compliance processes supported in the SAP GRC 12.0 solution Describe key features and business benefits of the integrated solution Identify applications that integrate with the SAP GRC 12.0 solution Describe the purpose and location of key user interface components Discuss harmonized navigation and how authorizations affect what users see Describe how common functions and relative master data are shared across the SAP GRC solutions Describe the IMG organization for GRC 12.0 Describe a general implementation process and key steps This course provides foundation knowledge for SAP Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) 12.0. By gaining familiarity with this solution?s harmonized navigation, common functions, shared master data, and the harmonized reporting framework, you will be better able to get the most value out of using the integrated applications in SAP GRC. Introduction to SAP Governance, Risk, and compliance (GRC) 12.0 Solution Introduction Solution Overview ? Enterprise Risk and Compliance Solution Overview ? Access Governance Solution Overview ? International Trade Management Solution Overview ? Cybersecurity Information Architecture, Security, and Authorizations Understanding the SAP Fiori Concept and Architecture Security and Authorizations The SAP GRC 12.0 User Interface Work Centers SAP Fiori Common Functions and Data User Interface Configuration Framework Shared Master Data Implementation and Configuration Streamlined Configuration Reporting Harmonized Reporting Framework SAP HANA Integration
Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for In order to be successful in this course you should have incoming hands-on experience with another programming language. This course is not for non-developers or new developers. Possible roles that may attend this course include: Software Developers: Professionals who have been working with other programming languages and want to expand their skillset by learning Java and its object-oriented features. Web Developers: Those who work on web applications and want to enhance their back-end development capabilities with Java. Mobile App Developers: Developers who wish to enter the world of Android app development, where Java is a widely used language for creating mobile applications. Overview This 'skills-centric' course is about 50% hands-on lab and 50% lecture, designed to train attendees in core OO coding and Java development skills, coupling the most current, effective techniques with the soundest industry practices. Our engaging instructors and mentors are highly experienced practitioners who bring years of current 'on-the-job' experience into every classroom. Working in a hands-on learning environment, guided by our expert team, attendees will learn to: Understand what OO programming is and what the advantages of OO are in today's world Work with objects, classes, and OO implementations Understand the basic concepts of OO such as encapsulation, inheritance, polymorphism, and abstraction Understand not only the fundamentals of the Java language, but also its importance, uses, strengths and weaknesses Understand the basics of the Java language and how?it relates to OO programming and the Object Model Learn to use Java exception handling Understand and use classes, inheritance and polymorphism Understand and use collections, generics, autoboxing, and enumerations Become familiar with the concept of functional programming using Lambda Expressions Process large amounts of data using the Stream API introduced in Java 8 Discover the new Date/Time API Use the JDBC API for database access Work with annotations Take advantage of the Java tooling that is available with the programming environment being used in the class Java 8 Features: Lambda Expressions, Method and Constructor references, The Streams API, Collectors, The Optional class Geared for experienced developers, Basic Java Programming for Developers New to OO, this hands-on, workshop-style course will provide you with an immersive learning experience that will expand your skillset and open doors to new opportunities within the ever-growing technology landscape. Mastering Java and its powerful capabilities will provide you with the competitive edge you need to stand out in today's fast-paced development world. Working in a hands-on learning environment led by our expert coach, you?ll thoroughly explore the foundations of the Java platform, essential programming concepts, and advanced topics, ensuring you acquire a strong understanding of the language and its ecosystem. The object-oriented programming principles taught in this course promote code reusability and maintainability, enabling you to streamline development processes and reduce long-term costs. As you progress through the course, you will also gain familiarity with using an IDE, enhancing your development workflow and collaboration with other Java developers, enabling you to integrate seamlessly into new projects and teams. You?ll also gain practical experience in applying the concepts and techniques learned, solidifying your newly acquired skills and facilitating their direct application in real-world scenarios. You?ll exit this course empowered to create robust, scalable, and efficient Java-based applications that drive innovation and growth for your organization The Java Platform The Java Platform Lifecycle of a Java Program Responsibilities of JVM Documentation and Code Reuse Using the JDK Explain the JDK?s file structure Use the command line compiler to compile a Java class Use the command line Java interpreter to run a Java application class The IntelliJ Paradigm Introduce the IntelliJ IDE The Basics of the IntelliJ interface IntelliJ Projects and Modules Creating and running Java applications Writing a Simple Class Write a Java class that does not explicitly extend another class Define instance variables for a Java class Create object instances Primitives vs Object References Implement a main method to create an instance of the defined class Adding Methods to the Class Write a class with accessor methods to read and write instance variables Write a constructor to initialize an instance with data Write a constructor that calls other constructors of the class to benefit from code reuse Use the this keyword to distinguish local variables from instance variables Object-Oriented Programming Real-World Objects Classes and Objects Object Behavior Methods and Messages Inheritance, Abstraction, and Polymorphism Encapsulation Inheritance Method Overriding Polymorphism Essential Java Programming Essential Java Programming Language Statements Arithmetic operators Operators to increment and decrement numbers Comparison operators Logical operators Return type of comparison and logical operators Use for loops Switch Expressions Switch Expressions and yield Using Strings and Text Blocks Create an instance of the String class Test if two strings are equal Get the length of a string Parse a string for its token components Perform a case-insensitive equality test Build up a string using StringBuffer Contrast String, StringBuffer,and StringBuilder Compact Strings Text Blocks Specializing in a Subclass Constructing a class that extends another class Implementing equals and toString Writing constructors that pass initialization data to parent constructor Using instanceof to verify type of an object reference Pattern matching for instanceof Overriding subclass methods Safely casting references to a more refined type Fields and Variables Discuss Block Scoping Rules Distinguish between instance variables and method variables within a method Explain the difference between the terms field and variable List the default values for instance variables Final and Static fields and methods Local Variable type inference Using Arrays Declaring an array reference Allocating an array Initializing the entries in an array Writing methods with a variable number of arguments Records Data Objects in Java Introduce records as carrier of immutable data Defining records Java Packages and Visibility Use the package keyword to define a class within a specific package Discuss levels of accessibility/visibility Using the import keyword to declare references to classes in a specific package Using the standard type naming conventions Visibility in the Java Modular System Correctly executing a Java application class The Java modular system Defining Modules Inheritance and Polymorphism Write a subclass with a method that overrides a method in the superclass Group objects by their common supertype Utilize polymorphism Cast a supertype reference to a valid subtype reference Use the final keyword on methods and classes to prevent overriding Interfaces and Abstract Classes Define supertype contracts using abstract classes Implement concrete classes based on abstract classes Define supertype contracts using interfaces Implement concrete classes based on interfaces Explain advantage of interfaces over abstract classes Explain advantage of abstract classes over interfaces Static, default and private methods in interfaces Sealed classes Introduce Sealed classes The sealed and permits modifiers Sealed Interfaces Exception Handling Introduction to Exception Handling Introduce the Exception architecture Defining a try/catch blocks Checked vs Unchecked exceptions Exceptions Defining your own application exceptions Automatic closure of resources Suppressed exceptions Handling multiple exceptions in one catch Helpful Nullpointers Enhanced try-with-resources Java Developer's Toolbox Developing applications Introduce the wrapper classes Explain Autoboxing and Unboxing Converting String representations of primitive numbers into their primitive types Defining Enumerations Using static imports Deprecating methods Advanced Java Programming Introduction to Generics Generics and Subtyping Bounded Wildcards Generic Methods Legacy Calls To Generics When Generics Should Be Used Lambda Expressions and Functional Interface Understanding the concept of functional programming Writing lambda expressions Understanding functional interfaces Collections Provide an overview of the Collection API Review the different collection implementations (Set, List and Queue) Explore how generics are used with collections Examine iterators for working with collections Using Collections Collection Sorting Comparators Using the Right Collection Lambda expressions in Collections Bonus Topics: Time Permitting Streams Understanding the problem with collections in Java Thinking of program solutions in a declarative way Use the Stream API to process collections of data Understand the difference between intermediate and terminal stream operations Filtering elements from a Stream Finding element(s) within a Stream Collecting the elements from a Stream into a List takeWhile and dropWhile intermediate operations Collectors Using different ways to collect the items from a Stream Grouping elements within a stream Gathering statistics about numeric property of elements in a stream