Java Programming & AP Exam Prep Course for High School Students

This course includes

24 hours of live, project-based training from experts
1-on-1 bonus training
Access to class recordings (30 days)
Verified digital certificate of completion
Small class sizes

Note: This course is not currently offered this year. See our Live Online Tech Courses (Java, Python, Web Design, Graphic Design, Excel, and more) that can be taken from anywhere. We are also offering several Summer Tech Courses in NYC.

Students in this after-school course will learn Java, one of the most powerful and high-level programming languages in the world. In fact, Java is the language most emphasized by universities within their computer science major.

This is a beginner course and is tailored for people who have little to no programming experience. Our instruction starts at the basics but quickly transitions into high-level programming topics such as object-oriented programming and recursion. By the end of the course, students reinforce what they've learned by creating an original portfolio-ready product using the Java language.

Additionally, students will gain a head start in the AP Computer Science class as our class teaches all the topics that the AP Computer Science class tests on.

Important Class Notes

Schedule: Every Wednesday from 5–7pm for twelve weeks
Method of Delivery: Live Online (live-streamed with the ability to ask questions and interact with the instructor in real-time).
Prerequisites & Ages: The program is ideal for high school and college students with a strong interest in coding. Prior coding/programming experience is not required, but students must be comfortable with computer basics.
Computer: Live online attendees should have their own Mac or PC. We will assist with any software setup prior to the course.

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From our hands-on training style to world-class instructors and custom-crafted curriculum, we deliver results our alumni are proud of.

Schedule & Enrollment: Java Programming & AP Exam Prep (High School)

24 Hours
$1,499 $1,299 Early bird discount applied

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Live Online
Work on real-world projects
Expert instructors
Small classes

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Tuition

As one of our smaller courses, tuition for this course is due in full before the start date. The best way to save on this course is to take it as part of a certificate program.

Full Tuition

$1,499
$1,299
Early bird discount applied Due before the class starts

This course includes

24 hours of live, project-based training from experts
1-on-1 bonus training
Access to class recordings (30 days)
Verified digital certificate of completion
Small class sizes

Learn the Skills Guarantee™

Get personalized attention in small groups

Work on real-world exercises & projects

Became proficient in Java programming and computer science topics and knew nothing before. Would recommend!
—Zachary Waxman

Learn from industry experts with real-world experience

We supply computers in class, no need to bring your own

Interactive Training

Learn in Real-Time with Small Class Sizes

Attend this course Live Online via Zoom. Engage with expert instructors, ask questions, and get feedback on your exercises and projects.

Unlike other providers, these are not mass open-enrollment classes. At NextGen Bootcamp, you’ll learn in small groups (typically 8-15 students) and receive personalized attention.

Live Online Remote, from anywhere

Get the same interactivity and access to the instructor as in-person students. There are no extra fees and we’ll work with you to ensure your remote setup is perfect.

Live, interactive class
Experienced instructor teaching over Zoom
Remote setup assistance provided

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1-on-1 Bonus Training Included

We want you to leverage the skills you’ll learn. In addition to 24 hours of hands-on, small group training, you’ll receive one 1-on-1 training session where you can:

Review any concepts or projects from class
Receive assistance applying skills to your own project

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Earn a Certificate of Completion

Upon completion of this course, you’ll receive an official certificate testifying to your mastery of the curriculum. We’ll send you a link where you can download your certificate, share it online with your friends, post it to your professional network on LinkedIn, and view all your earned certificates. Congratulations on your achievement!

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Class Recordings

Missed a session or need a refresher? We have you covered!

Class Recordings

You can also access recordings of each session in your student portal within one business day of the session’s end. Recordings are available for one month after the session.

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Java Programming & AP Exam Prep (High School) Curriculum

What You'll Learn at a Glance

Write and use industry-standard algorithms
Write your own program in both the object and procedural paradigm
Read and understand large programs
Understand how to think like a programmer
Write your own functions

Course Syllabus

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Section 1

Coding Overview

Lexical & Syntax Analysis
Working with the Terminal
Computer Systems
First Program

Variables, Data Types, and Operators

Basic Variable Usage
Data Types
Operators
Proper Programming Practices

Section 2

Control Flow

Conditional Statements
Truth Tables
For Loops
While Loops

Functions

Declarations
Overloading
Return Values

Section 3

Arrays, Strings, and Dictionaries

Array Processing
Multi-dimensional Arrays
String Methods
String Manipulation
Operations in Dictionaries

Section 4

Input/Output Files

Streams and Files
String Formatting
Redirecting Output

Section 5

Object Oriented Programming

Encapsulation
Classes
Inheritance
Polymorphisim
Abstraction

Section 6

Recursion

Recursive Functions
Recurrence Relation
Base Case Analysis
Motivation Behind Recursion

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this course open to beginners?

Yes, this course is open to beginners. Students must be comfortable using a computer. No other prior knowledge is required.

Do you offer payment plans or student financing for this course?

This course does not qualify for payments plans or student financing. See our Payment Plan FAQ to find related programs that qualify.

Can I take this course online (remote learning)?

You may attend this training virtually (online) at the scheduled time the course is offered (New York, Eastern Time).

How does attending “live online” work?

Students can attend this training remotely through screen sharing software (we use Zoom).
Participants can hear the instruction, ask questions, and even share their screen with the instructor.
For audio you can use your computer’s microphone/speakers or call a phone number that we’ll provide.
Classes are activity-based and taught by a live instructor, so we strongly encourage students who are local to the area to attend in person!
You will need your own computer and copy of any required software. If you don’t have the software, you can usually do a free trial or purchase your own license. If you need assistance, contact us at hello@nobledesktop.com

What happens if I need to miss a session?

You have some options:

You can watch a recording of the session. We will provide any course materials.
If you can’t come into the classroom but can still attend remotely, we will provide you with the Zoom login information.
You can use your free retake to make up any missed class time.

What’s included with my tuition?

A hands-on learning experience working on projects and exercises, which is proven to boost comprehension, retention, and engagement
Expert instructors who are industry professionals and experienced educators that are driven to help you succeed
Additional personalized 1-on-1 bonus training with an industry expert to reinforce concepts
Top-notch curricula that have been tried and tested over many cohorts and are consistently improved for an optimal learning experience
30-day access to class recordings to review material at your own pace
A certificate of completion to verify your accomplishment

Are there any additional fees or expenses?

There are no extra fees or taxes for our courses. The price you see on this page is the maximum you’ll pay us.

However, if you plan to take the course live online, you may need to obtain required software. We’ll help you get set up with a free trial of paid software prior to the class. Most of our coding classes utilize freely-available open-source software. For most of our design and motion graphics courses, we will help you get set up with a free trial of Adobe Creative Cloud. If you attend the course in-person, we will have a computer already set up for you with all of the required software for no additional cost.

Do you offer any discounts for this course?

We don’t currently offer discounts as we do our best to affordably prices our courses.

Learn more about our Java After School Program

Java is a high-level programming language first created by Sun Microsystems. It is a general use programming language and is the preferred choice by universities as the primary language for a computer science major. Java is used for software development, web applications, and applets.

Why Learn Java at NextGen?

Used by Fortune 500 Companies: Java is a powerful language that has less syntax than C++, which was formally used by most companies. Additionally, Java is an extremely portable language that can be easily used for other programming applications. On top of that, Java can be executed on a Mac or PC because of the Java Virtual Machine (JVM).

Fast & Optimized Performance: Java is a statically typed language, which means that it runs faster than a dynamically typed language because all variables are clearly assigned.

Prepare for AP & College Classes: Since AP Computer Science A focuses a great deal on Java, taking NextGen’s Java course will help students gain a head-start in their AP Computer Science course. NextGen’s first two weeks cover more than 75% of the entire AP Computer Science curriculum. Upon successful completion of AP Computer Science, students are able to place out of introductory courses in college!

Community: There is a notably large community of people who code using Java. The more people that use a language, the more updates it will have and the more solutions to problems and bugs will be posted online. Java is the second most used language on Stack Overflow and the second most tagged language on GitHub.

Who should attend our Java Summer courses?

Our Java summer course is open to all high school students with no math or coding pre-requisite necessary. This course is perfect for any student looking to gain some experience in the coding or engineering space. This camp will allow students to excel in their AP Computer Science classes and place out of entry-level college courses.

This course is also great for any college students looking to change or declare their majors! The activities and material covered throughout the two-week course will help ease the transition into a Computer Science or Engineering major.

Java Course Detailed Overview

Overview of Computer Science & Programming: Learn how programming languages work, history of programming, basic computer organization, and architecture.
Introduction to Coding: Learn how to write your first program, compile and run programs, and write terminal commands using Java & Javac.
Variables, Data Types, and Operators: Basic variable usage, variable types, data types, mathematical operators, and proper programming practices.
Control Flow: Learn how to branch and slip code, if- statements, loops, scope, nested loops, and enhanced for-loops.
Functions: Learn how to create repeatable code using functions, overloading, overriding, methods, and return value.
Arrays, Strings, and Dictionaries: Learn how to store data, initialize an array, index, manipulate strings, and understand how key-value pairing works.
Input/Output Files: Learn how to stream files, read different file formats, and format strings in order to redirect files.
Recursion: Learn how to program recursively, use Fibonacci numbers, as well as learn about the motivation behind using loops vs recursion.
Modular & Object-Oriented Programming: Learn about classes, encapsulation, inheritance, super-class, polymorphism, and learn how to navigate packages and understand abstract classes and method overloading.

Installments
	10% non-refundable deposit
$1,299.00	Total You Pay