IBM
Generative AI for Java and Spring Developers Specialization
IBM

Generative AI for Java and Spring Developers Specialization

Future-proof your Java career opportunities. Master GenAI & create AI Java apps in 2 months. No prior AI experience required.

SkillUp
Rav Ahuja
Antonio Cangiano

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4 weeks to complete
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Get in-depth knowledge of a subject
4.8

(40 reviews)

Intermediate level

Recommended experience

4 weeks to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Job-ready GenAI skills businesses need for building Java AI-powered apps more quickly and efficiently.

  • Build and deploy Java AI apps using libraries, neural networks, Spring integration, and best practices for testing, APIs, and error handling. 

  • Explain and apply prompt engineering techniques, best practices, and tools for creating effective prompts for generative AI.

  • Use generative AI tools to write and improve code, design apps, solve problems, and address ethical concerns in AI-assisted programming.

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May 2025

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Specialization - 4 course series

What you'll learn

  • Describe generative AI and distinguish it from discriminative AI.

  • Describe the capabilities of generative AI and its use cases in the real world.

  • Identify the applications of generative AI in different sectors and industries.

  • Explore common generative AI models and tools for text, code, image, audio, and video generation.

Skills you'll gain

Generative AI, ChatGPT, Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), and Machine Learning

What you'll learn

  • Explain the concept and relevance of prompt engineering in generative AI models. 

  • Apply the best practices for creating prompts.

  • Assess commonly used tools for prompt engineering.

  • Apply common prompt engineering techniques and approaches for writing effective prompts.

Skills you'll gain

Prompt Patterns, Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Image Quality, and Generative AI

What you'll learn

  • Demonstrate how to generate code snippets, scripts, and programs using generative AI models

  • Apply generative AI techniques for application design, architecture, bug detection, code refactoring, and program optimization

  • Develop innovative solutions using generative AI-powered tools such as ChatGPT, GitHub Copilot, Google Gemini, and IBM watsonx Code Assistant

  • Explain the challenges and ethical considerations associated with using generative AI for programming, along with strategies for mitigating them

Skills you'll gain

Large Language Modeling, CI/CD, Generative AI, DevSecOps, Natural Language Processing, Software Testing, Software Architecture, Application Security, Artificial Intelligence, Prompt Engineering, Software Engineering, Software Development Tools, Responsible AI, Test Automation, and Software Development

What you'll learn

  • Explore AI concepts and set up a Java dev environment optimized for developing AI-powered applications with Java.

  • Build AI application features using Java and implement neural networks using Deeplearning4j for NLP, image recognition, and classification tasks.

  • Design and integrate AI service layers, RESTful APIs, and components into Spring applications using best practices.

  • Test, debug, deploy, and manage Spring AI apps with proper configuration, logging, and error handling strategies.

Skills you'll gain

Java, Generative AI, Application Deployment, Application Programming Interface (API), Test Tools, Image Analysis, Restful API, Computer Vision, Development Environment, and Software Development

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