Is this course really 100% online? Do I need to attend any classes in person?

This course is completely online, so there’s no need to show up to a classroom in person. You can access your lectures, readings and assignments anytime and anywhere via the web or your mobile device.

Can I just enroll in a single course?

Yes! To get started, click the course card that interests you and enroll. You can enroll and complete the course to earn a shareable certificate. When you subscribe to a course that is part of a Specialization, you’re automatically subscribed to the full Specialization. Visit your learner dashboard to track your progress.

Is financial aid available?

Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.

Can I take the course for free?

No, you cannot take this course for free. When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. If you cannot afford the fee, you can apply for financial aid.

Will I earn university credit for completing the Specialization?

This Specialization doesn't carry university credit, but some universities may choose to accept Specialization Certificates for credit. Check with your institution to learn more.

Scalable Microservices for Developers Specialization

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Scalable Microservices for Developers Specialization

Become a Microservices Expert. Learn strategies and architectures for building scalable microservices with Java Spring

Instructors: Dr. Jules White

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3 course series

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4.2

(43 reviews)

Intermediate level

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3 months at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

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3 course series

Get in-depth knowledge of a subject

4.2

(43 reviews)

Intermediate level

Recommended experience

3 months at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Earn a career credential

Share your expertise with employers

What you'll learn

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Shareable certificate

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Taught in English

7 practice exercises

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Learn in-demand skills from university and industry experts
Master a subject or tool with hands-on projects
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Specialization - 3 course series

In hands-on programming assignments, learners will architect and code Spring microservices on cloud platforms, tackling real-world challenges and simulating production environments. These projects emphasize practical application and modern Java programming techniques / frameworks, ensuring students not only understand the theory but can also design, implement, and maintain cloud-based microservice solutions.

Building HTTP APIs with Spring

Course 110 hours4.2 (26 ratings)View course

What you'll learn

Unlock the power of building HTTP APIs with Spring, one of the most versatile and widely-used Java frameworks, in this comprehensive course tailored for both beginners and seasoned developers. Dive deep into building robust, scalable, and secure HTTP APIs from scratch and gain mastery over RESTful services with Spring Boot.

What You'll Learn: Foundational Concepts: Understand the principles of REST and the significance of stateless APIs. Spring Boot Mastery: Kickstart your applications and reduce the boilerplate with Spring Boot. Dive into data access, security configurations, and more. Data Persistence: Integrate with databases using Spring Data JPA and discover the magic of CRUD operations without writing SQL. Security: Safeguard your APIs with Spring Security, implementing authentication and authorization mechanisms. Testing: Ensure your APIs stand the test of time with unit, integration, and end-to-end testing strategies. Who Should Enroll: Students should have a solid understanding of coding in Java.

Skills you'll gain

Spring Framework, Application Security, Software Testing, Restful API, Authentications, Object-Relational Mapping, Dependency Analysis, Data Access, JSON, Unit Testing, API Design, Spring Boot, Authorization (Computing), and Web Applications

Microservice Architectures

Course 26 hours4.2 (34 ratings)View course

What you'll learn

Dive into the world of Microservices Architectures with this comprehensive course, designed to provide a clear understanding of both the theoretical and practical aspects of building scalable and robust systems. Beginning with the concept of program slicing, this course will guide you through the intricacies of Microservices, contrasting them against monolithic systems, and demonstrating the art and science behind their design, deployment, and maintenance.

What You'll Learn: Program Slicing and its Relevance: Dive into the foundational concepts of program slicing, its significance in system design, and its relationship with Microservices. Monoliths vs. Microservices: Contrast the architectural styles, understanding the strengths, weaknesses, and practical differences of each approach. Decoupling and Invocation Dynamics: Grasp the intricacies of service decoupling, hidden couplings, and the complexities of service invocation within a Microservices environment. Deployment, Scalability, and Dependency Management: Delve into the challenges and consequences of adopting Microservices, focusing on deployment strategies, scalability issues, and dependency isolation. Building Resilient Systems: Explore client-side load balancing, circuit breakers, fallback strategies, and other resilience techniques to ensure system stability and robustness. Who Should Enroll: Students should have intermediate Java programming experience.

Skills you'll gain

Microservices, Software Design, Scalability, Program Development, Java Programming, Service Oriented Architecture, Dependency Analysis, Application Deployment, Maintainability, Load Balancing, Software Architecture, Distributed Computing, and Continuous Deployment

Functional Programming with Java and Threads

Course 318 hours4.1 (12 ratings)View course

What you'll learn

Be fluent in the use of modern Java object-oriented and functional programming mechanisms, particularly as they pertain to multi-threaded programs.
Know where to find additional sources of information on how to program multi-threaded Java object-oriented and functional programs.

Skills you'll gain

Java Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java, IntelliJ IDEA, Functional Design, Integrated Development Environments, Programming Principles, Algorithms, Distributed Computing, Scalability, Open Source Technology, and Computer Programming