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Getting Started   The qualification is intended to evolve and remunerate the health and social care workers of today and the future and to keep on bringing recognition and professionalism to the health and social care division. The underlying principle of the course is to ensure a career path for learners who wish to build their care capacities within the health and social care department. The result of the Diploma, an accepted UK qualification, is for the aspirants to have the expertise and the skills needed by organisations worldwide. The qualification will help the students to: Prepare job candidates. Support to carry out roles in the working environment. The level 5 diploma in health and social care qualification offers expertise in related programmes that gives insight, knowledge and understanding, together with the practical skills required in the health and social care sector. In addition to this, it also permits professional development through optional units. The qualification will help to improve the experienced staff and managers of the future in the health and social care division. The qualification provides a standard core of mandatory units that apply to every health and social care setting and lets the students specialise in the optional units. The qualification is also fit for part-time learners in the workplace but yet eligible for full-time learners who can involve informal work placements or part-time employment. The learners can advance into or within employment in the health and social sector, either directly by achieving the awards or following study to a further degree level. Key Benefits   This qualification will benefit the learner: To critically analyze, synthesize and summarize information. Reading and using appropriate literature with a complete and critical understanding The ability to think independently and solve problems To apply subject knowledge and understanding to address familiar and unfamiliar problems. To recognize the moral and ethical issues of health and social care practice and research, appreciating the need for ethical standards and professional codes of conduct. Capacity to give a clear and accurate account of a subject, maturely assemble arguments and engage in debate and dialogue with specialists and non-specialists. To develop transferable skills and knowledge. Circumstances, whether within their area of employment, through promotion to a supervisory or management position, or to adapt to changes in the health/social care environment. Upon completing this Level 5 diploma, learners can progress to further professional development through future study or as part of their chosen career.   Key Highlights Are you a practising health and social care worker seeking a greater knowledge and understanding of the industry and to support the individual's development into senior positions? Then, Qualifi Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care is the ideal starting point for your career journey. The course will forge a career and help the individuals to prepare professional staff and managers of the future in the health and social care sector. Remember! The assessment for the qualification is done based on assignments only, and you do not need to worry about writing any exam. With the School of Business and Technology London, you can complete the qualification at your own pace, choosing online or blended learning from the comfort of your home. Learning and pathway materials and study guides developed by our Qualifi-approved tutors will be available around the clock in our cutting-edge learning management system. Most importantly, at the School of Business and Technology London, we will provide comprehensive tutor support through our dedicated support desk. If you choose your course with blended learning, you will also enjoy live sessions with an assigned tutor, which you can book at your convenience. Career Pathways The Qualifi Level 5 Level Diploma in Health and Social Care can open many career pathways including, but not limited to: Social Care Worker with an estimated average salary of £30,706 per annum Personal Assistant with an estimated average salary of £30,000 per annum Health Care Assistant with an estimated average salary of £44,033 per annum Community Development Worker with an estimated average salary of £36,000 per annum Community Development Manager, with an estimated average salary of £45,000 per annum Health Administrator, with an estimated average salary of £79,900 per annum Charity Officer with an estimated average salary of £55,000 per annum Nursing; with an estimated average salary of £54,500 per annum   About Awarding Body QUALIFI, recognised by Ofqual awarding organisation has assembled a reputation for maintaining significant skills in a wide range of job roles and industries which comprises Leadership, Hospitality & Catering, Health and Social Care, Enterprise and Management, Process Outsourcing and Public Services. They are liable for awarding organisations and thereby ensuring quality assurance in Wales and Northern Ireland. What is included?   Outstanding tutor support that gives you supportive guidance all through the course accomplishment through the SBTL Support Desk Portal. Access our cutting-edge learning management platform to access vital learning resources and communicate with the support desk team. Quality learning materials such as structured lecture notes, study guides, practical applications which include real-world examples, and case studies will enable you to apply your knowledge. Learning materials are provided in one of the three formats: PDF, PowerPoint, or Interactive Text Content on the learning portal. The tutors will provide Formative assessment feedback to improve the learners' achievements. Assessment materials are accessible through our online learning platform. Supervision for all modules. Multiplatform accessibility through an online learning platform. This facilitates SBTL in providing learners with course materials directly through smartphones, laptops, tablets or desktops, allowing students to study at their convenience. Live Classes (for Blended Learning Students only) Assessment Time-constrained scenario-based assignments No examinations Entry Requirements   The Qualifications have been designed to be accessible without artificial barriers restricting access and progression. Entry to the Qualifications will be through a centre interview, and the candidates will be expected to hold the following: Learners who possess Qualifications at Levels 3 and 4; Learners who have work experience at a managerial level and demonstrate ambition with clear career goals; Learners with a first degree in another discipline want to develop their careers in health and social care or business.   Progression   Learners completing the QUALIFI Level 5 Health and Social Care Diploma allow progress to: The final year of an undergraduate degree or Directly into employment in an associated profession As demonstrated in the course structure, candidates will finish their programme across 2 Trimesters through distance learning or blended learning.   Why gain a QUALIFI Qualification?   This suite of qualifications provides enormous opportunities to learners seeking career and professional development. The highlighting factor of this qualification is that: The learners attain career path support who wish to pursue their career in their denominated sectors; It helps provide a deep understanding of the health and social care sector and managing the organisations, which will help enhance the learner's insight into their chosen sector. The qualification provides a real combination of disciplines and skills development opportunities. The Learners attain in-depth awareness concerning the organisation's functioning, aims and processes. They can also explore ways to respond positively to this challenging and complex health and social care environment. The learners will be introduced to managing the wide range of health and social care functions using theory, practice sessions and models that provide valuable knowledge. As a part of this suite of qualifications, the learners will be able to explore and attain hands-on training and experience in this field. Learners also acquire the ability to face and solve issues then and there by exposure to all the Units. The qualification will also help to Apply scientific and evaluative methods to develop those skills. Find out threats and opportunities. Develop knowledge in managerial, organisational and environmental issues. Develop and empower critical thinking and innovativeness to handle issues and difficulties. Practice judgment, own and take responsibility for decisions and actions, and Develop the capacity to perceive and reflect on individual learning and improve their social and other transferable aptitudes and skills.   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. UNIT1- Principles Underpinning Health and Social Care Reference No : HSC501 Credit : 20 || TQT : 200 This unit intends to build a basic knowledge among the individuals on the values, theories and policies that are implemented in the health and social care sector and understand and reflect on how individuals' unique needs can be identified and responded to. UNIT2- The Management of Quality in Health and Social Care Reference No : HSC502 Credit : 20 || TQT : 200 The unit emphasises on the Effective quality management that is essential for every health and social care sector in terms of providing the best care to the service users. To improve the profitability and productivity of services, it is essential to follow the quality maintenance. UNIT3- Research Project Reference No : HSC503 Credit : 20 || TQT : 200 This unit aims to develop a necessary skill among the learners to explore, critically analyse and to communicate ideas at an advanced level which will lead to their professional development and career growth. UNIT4- Partnership working in Health and Social Care Reference No : HSC504 Credit : 20 || TQT : 200 This unit aims to enable learners to develop Group dynamics, which is a significant factor in any organisations.Partnership working in health and social care brings together separate organisations so that they can benefit from pooled expertise, resources, and power-sharing. The goal of an association is to enhance the efficiency and quality of service provision. UNIT5- Working with Service users with Complex Needs Reference No : HSC505 Credit : 20 || TQT : 200 This unit aims to help learners to understand the health and disability issues and how the health care professionals can deal with it prioritising their care. Delivery Methods School of Business & Technology London provides various flexible delivery methods to its learners, including online learning and blended learning. Thus, learners can choose the mode of study as per their choice and convenience. The program is self-paced and accomplished through our cutting-edge Learning Management System. Learners can interact with tutors by messaging through the SBTL Support Desk Portal System to discuss the course materials, get guidance and assistance and request assessment feedbacks on assignments. We at SBTL offer outstanding support and infrastructure for both online and blended learning. We indeed pursue an innovative learning approach where traditional regular classroom-based learning is replaced by web-based learning and incredibly high support level. Learners enrolled at SBTL are allocated a dedicated tutor, whether online or blended learning, who provide learners with comprehensive guidance and support from start to finish. The significant difference between blended learning and online learning methods at SBTL is the Block Delivery of Online Live Sessions. Learners enrolled at SBTL on blended learning are offered a block delivery of online live sessions, which can be booked in advance on their convenience at additional cost. These live sessions are relevant to the learners' program of study and aim to enhance the student's comprehension of research, methodology and other essential study skills. We try to make these live sessions as communicating as possible by providing interactive activities and presentations. 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.

Getting Started   The level 3 health and social care diploma qualification is intended to evolve and remunerate the health and social care workers of today and the future and keep bringing recognition and professionalism to the health and social care division. The underlying principle of the course is to ensure a career path for learners who wish to build their care capacities within the health and social care department. The result of the Diploma, an accepted UK qualification, is for the aspirants to have the expertise and the skills needed by organisations worldwide. The qualification will help the students to: Prepare candidates for the job Support to carry out roles in the working environment The level 3 diploma in health and social care qualification offers expertise in work-related programs that give insight, knowledge, and understanding, together with the practical skills required in the health and social care sector. In addition to this, it also permits professional development through optional units. The qualification will help to improve the professional staff and managers of the future in the health and social care division. The qualification provides a standard core of mandatory units that apply to every health and social care setting and lets the students specialise in the optional units. The qualification is also fit for part-time learners in the workplace but yet eligible for full-time learners who can be involved in formal work placements or part-time employment. The learners can advance into or within employment in the health and social sector, either directly by achieving the awards or following further study to QUALIFI Level 4 Health and Social care degree level. Key Benefits The ability to use appropriate literature with the ability to think independently and solve problems. Apply subject knowledge and understanding to address familiar and unfamiliar problems. Recognise the moral and ethical issues of health and social care practice. Capacity to give a clear and accurate account of a subject & engage in debate. Upon completing this Level 3 diploma, learners can progress to the Qualifi Level 4 Certificate or first of 3-year Honours Degree at UK University. Key Highlights Are you an aspirant health worker who wants to sharpen your knowledge, skills and abilities needed for success in the 21st century? Then, Qualifi created the Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care program to develop and reward the health and social care workers of today and the future and continue bringing recognition and professionalism to the health and social care sector. Remember! The assessment for the qualification is done based on assignments only, and you do not need to worry about writing any exam. With the School of Business and Technology London, you can complete the qualification at your own pace, choosing online or blended learning from the comfort of your home. Learning and pathway materials and study guides developed by our Qualifi-approved tutors will be available around the clock in our cutting-edge learning management system. Most importantly, at the School of Business and Technology London, we will provide comprehensive tutor support through our dedicated support desk. If you choose your course with blended learning, you will also enjoy live sessions with an assigned tutor, which you can book at your convenience. Career Pathways The Qualifi Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care can open many career pathways including, but not limited to: Social Care Worker with an estimated average salary of £24,000 per annum Personal Assistant, with an estimated average salary of £24,375 per annum Health Care Assistant with an estimated average salary of £22,534 per annum Community Development Worker with an estimated average salary of £24,000 per annum Community Development Manager, with an estimated average salary of £32,569 per annum Health administrator with an estimated average salary of £24,932 per annum Charity Officer with an estimated average salary of £27,500 per annum Nursing; with an estimated average salary of £33,384 per annum   About Awarding Body QUALIFI, recognised by Ofqual awarding organisation has assembled a reputation for maintaining significant skills in a wide range of job roles and industries which comprises Leadership, Hospitality & Catering, Health and Social Care, Enterprise and Management, Process Outsourcing and Public Services. They are liable for awarding organisations and thereby ensuring quality assurance in Wales and Northern Ireland. What is included?   Outstanding tutor support that gives you supportive guidance all through the course accomplishment through the SBTL Support Desk Portal. Access our cutting-edge learning management platform, where you can access vital learning resources and communicate with the support desk team. Quality learning materials such as structured lecture notes, study guides, practical applications including real-world examples, and case studies will enable you to apply your knowledge. Learning materials are provided in one of the three formats: PDF, PowerPoint, or Interactive Text Content on the learning portal. The tutors will provide Formative assessment feedback to improve the learners' achievements. Assessment materials are accessible through our online learning platform. Supervision for all modules. Multiplatform accessibility through an online learning platform. This facilitates SBTL in providing learners with course materials directly through smartphones, laptops, tablets or desktops, allowing students to study at their convenience. Live Classes (for Blended Learning Students only) Assessment Time-constrained scenario-based assignments No examinations Entry Requirements   The qualifications have been intended to be open without barriers restricting access and progression. They are eligible for the course through a centre interview, and they are expected to hold the following: Learners with qualifications at Level 2 and QUALIFI Level 3 Recognition in H&SC. Learners who have work involved in the health and social care segment and show aspiration with clear professional objectives; Learners with a level 3 qualification in another train need to build up their vocations in health and social care. The qualification structure includes mandatory and optional units covering various themes relating to learning outcomes. Every module has an equivalency of 10 credits. It is required to complete six modules to accomplish the 60 credits that point to the criteria to achieve a Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care. Lectures and workshops are to be attended by the learners that cover the subject matter. Formative assessments (weighted at 0%) may be included in the lectures or tutorials to identify the knowledge and understanding of specific topics and subjects. Units include reflective exam sets/summative assessments for evaluation purposes. Progression   Learners completing the QUALIFI Level 3 Health and Social Care Diploma Will progress to: The QUALIFI Level 4 Certificate in Health and Social Care, or The first year of undergraduate study in health and social care or Directly into employment in an associated profession.   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. UNIT1- An Introduction to Health and Social Care Reference No : HSC301 Credit : 10 || TQT : 100 The learner will gain knowledge and the responsibilities regards to health and social care. And also they will understand the role of regulatory bodies and the impact of those working the health and social care sector. UNIT2- Communication for Health and Social Care Reference No : HSC302 Credit : 10 || TQT : 100 The learner will look into the variety of communication methods used in the health and social care field. It will help to overcome the barriers to effective communications. UNIT3- Promoting Health in the Population Reference No : HSC303 Credit : 10 || TQT : 100 The unit aim to the users who working in the health and social care field to identify the responsibility of promoting health UNIT4- Person-Centred Care Reference No : HSC304 Credit : 10 || TQT : 100 The learner will analyse the difficulties of balancing individual autonomy and minimising potential risk to vulnerable service users. UNIT5- Understanding Diabetes Care Reference No : HSC305 Credit : 10 || TQT : 100 Diabetes, particularly type 2 diabetes, is a developing health issue in the UK. May users wil faces the difficulties of diabetics. This can genuinely influence personal life and, will lead to physical and mental difficulties for everyone. In this unit students will build up and understand the condition, related complications , treatments and care. UNIT6- Understanding Stroke Care Reference No : HSC306 Credit : 10 || TQT : 100 "May users have the condition of stroke correctly a cerebro vascular accident . In this unit, students will look at the kinds of cerebro vascular mishap (CVA) and the side effects shown, including versatility and speech and swalloing issues.They will analyze the measures that could decrease the rate of CVA, just as taking at help of people who having CVA previously. This will incorporate guides to correspondence and the advantage of specific stroke units in accomplishing positive results." UNIT7- Understanding Dementia Care Reference No : HSC307 Credit : 10 || TQT : 100 Dementia is a developing medical issue in the UK. Many clients will have dementia and the related difficulties related with it. This can genuinely influence personal satisfaction not just for the service users however for their loved ones. The mental and physical weight of thinking about somebody with dementia is very difficult. In this unit, students will build up a comprehension of the psychological condition, related complexities and related treatment and care needs of these service users. Delivery Methods School of Business & Technology London provides various flexible delivery methods to its learners, including online learning and blended learning. Thus, learners can choose the mode of study as per their choice and convenience. The program is self-paced and accomplished through our cutting-edge Learning Management System. Learners can interact with tutors by messaging through the SBTL Support Desk Portal System to discuss the course materials, get guidance and assistance and request assessment feedbacks on assignments. We at SBTL offer outstanding support and infrastructure for both online and blended learning. We indeed pursue an innovative learning approach where traditional regular classroom-based learning is replaced by web-based learning and incredibly high support level. Learners enrolled at SBTL are allocated a dedicated tutor, whether online or blended learning, who provide learners with comprehensive guidance and support from start to finish. The significant difference between blended learning and online learning methods at SBTL is the Block Delivery of Online Live Sessions. Learners enrolled at SBTL on blended learning are offered a block delivery of online live sessions, which can be booked in advance on their convenience at additional cost. These live sessions are relevant to the learners' program of study and aim to enhance the student's comprehension of research, methodology and other essential study skills. We try to make these live sessions as communicating as possible by providing interactive activities and presentations. 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.

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

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