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Ace AP Computer Science A
Estimated completion time: 15h
Certificate Included
Takeaway Skills
Learn some of the basic building blocks of computer science
Explore Java syntax and get your hands dirty writing code
Solve real problems with interactive coding projects
Understand how the exam is structured and scored
Navigate the exam confidently with three in-browser practice tests
Course Overview
Welcome to your one stop shop to acing your AP Computer Science A examination. This course is a comprehensive run-through of everything you need to know to fly through your exam with confidence.
With no background knowledge required, you'll learn the fundamentals of computer programming, you'll get hands-on practice ... See more
How You'll Learn
Hands-on coding environments
You don’t get better at swimming by watching others. Coding is no different. Practice as you learn with live code environments inside your browser.
Faster than videos
Videos are holding you back. The average video tutorial is spoken at 150 words per minute, while you can read at 250. That‘s why our courses are text-based.
No set-up required
Start learning immediately instead of fiddling with SDKs and IDEs. It‘s all on the cloud.
Progress you can show
Built in assessments let you test your skills. Completion certificates let you show them off.
Hands-on coding environments
You don’t get better at swimming by watching others. Coding is no different. Practice as you learn with live code environments inside your browser.
Faster than videos
Videos are holding you back. The average video tutorial is spoken at 150 words per minute, while you can read at 250. That‘s why our courses are text-based.
No set-up required
Start learning immediately instead of fiddling with SDKs and IDEs. It‘s all on the cloud.
Progress you can show
Built in assessments let you test your skills. Completion certificates let you show them off.
Course Contents
1. Before We Begin
2. Introduction to Java
3. Unit 1: Primitive Types
4. Unit 2-1: Using Objects
5. Unit 2-2: Java Strings
6. Unit 2-3: Java Math and Wrapper Classes
7. Unit 3: Boolean Expressions and if Statements
8. Unit 4: Iteration
9. Unit 5: Writing Classes
10. Unit 6: Arrays
11. Unit 7-1: ArrayList
12. Unit 7-2: Searching and Sorting Algorithms
13. Unit 8: 2D Arrays
14. Project I: Amazon's Top 50 Bestselling Books Dataset
15. Unit 9-1: Inheritance
16. Unit 9-2: Polymorphism
17. Unit 9-3: Abstract Classes and Interfaces
18. Unit 10: Recursion
19. Project II: Doctor on Call
20. Java Tools and Tips
21. Wrapping Up
22. Test Preparation Guidelines
Takeaway Skills
Learn some of the basic building blocks of computer science
Explore Java syntax and get your hands dirty writing code
Solve real problems with interactive coding projects
Understand how the exam is structured and scored
Navigate the exam confidently with three in-browser practice tests
Course Overview
Welcome to your one stop shop to acing your AP Computer Science A examination. This course is a comprehensive run-through of everything you need to know to fly through your exam with confidence. With no background knowledge required, you'll learn the fundamentals of computer programming, you'll get hands-on practice ... See more
How You'll Learn
Hands-on coding environments
You don’t get better at swimming by watching others. Coding is no different. Practice as you learn with live code environments inside your browser.
Faster than videos
Videos are holding you back. The average video tutorial is spoken at 150 words per minute, while you can read at 250. That‘s why our courses are text-based.
No set-up required
Start learning immediately instead of fiddling with SDKs and IDEs. It‘s all on the cloud.
Progress you can show
Built in assessments let you test your skills. Completion certificates let you show them off.
Hands-on coding environments
You don’t get better at swimming by watching others. Coding is no different. Practice as you learn with live code environments inside your browser.
Faster than videos
Videos are holding you back. The average video tutorial is spoken at 150 words per minute, while you can read at 250. That‘s why our courses are text-based.
No set-up required
Start learning immediately instead of fiddling with SDKs and IDEs. It‘s all on the cloud.
Progress you can show
Built in assessments let you test your skills. Completion certificates let you show them off.
Course Contents
1. Before We Begin
2. Introduction to Java
3. Unit 1: Primitive Types
4. Unit 2-1: Using Objects
5. Unit 2-2: Java Strings
6. Unit 2-3: Java Math and Wrapper Classes
7. Unit 3: Boolean Expressions and if Statements
8. Unit 4: Iteration
9. Unit 5: Writing Classes
10. Unit 6: Arrays
11. Unit 7-1: ArrayList
12. Unit 7-2: Searching and Sorting Algorithms
13. Unit 8: 2D Arrays
14. Project I: Amazon's Top 50 Bestselling Books Dataset
15. Unit 9-1: Inheritance
16. Unit 9-2: Polymorphism
17. Unit 9-3: Abstract Classes and Interfaces
18. Unit 10: Recursion
19. Project II: Doctor on Call
20. Java Tools and Tips
21. Wrapping Up
22. Test Preparation Guidelines
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