Java Enterprise Edition
Expand your potential with Java Enterprise Edition. Learn to build scalable and accessible Java enterprise applications.
Java Enterprise Edition is a beginner-level online course from Coursera in Java. It is structured in 4 modules, over 1 month. Learners rate it 4.6/5 from 224 ratings on Coursera.
Part of our Java courses collection, where we compare it against 25 other courses.
Course highlights
| Provider | Coursera |
| Duration | 1 month |
| Level | Beginner |
| Mode | Self-paced |
| Language | English |
| Certificate | Yes — shareable certificate |
| Rating | 4.6★ (224 reviews) |
| Price | Check price |
About this course
Java Enterprise Edition is a platform for building large‑scale, multi‑tiered applications. This Coursera course, offered by LearnQuest, introduces the core concepts and tools that developers use to create scalable backend systems.
The syllabus moves from the fundamentals of Java EE to practical implementation. Learners start with an overview of the platform, then explore how to manage the scope of an application. The course covers Java Servlet Pages (JSPs) for creating dynamic web content and Enterprise Java Beans (EJBs) paired with the Jakarta Persistence API (JPA) for handling data and business logic.
By the end of the module, a learner can set up a basic Java EE environment, build a simple web application using JSPs, and persist data with EJBs and JPA. The course is designed for beginners, so prior advanced Java knowledge is not required, though comfort with core Java syntax helps.
This particular course does not cover Java SE desktop development, mobile app creation, or microservice architectures built with Spring Boot. Learners looking for those topics may prefer the Udemy alternatives listed on the page, which offer broader Java SE instruction or specialized frameworks.
Financial aid is available for those who cannot afford the enrollment fee. The course is self‑paced and can be completed in approximately one month. A shareable certificate is available upon completion.
Level and time commitment
Skills you’ll gain
What this course covers
4 modulesThe 4-part outline Coursera publishes for this course, across 1 month.
Module 1 · Introduction to Java Enterprise Edition (EE)
Module 2 · Managing Scope in a Java Enterprise Edition Application
Module 3 · Java Servlet Pages (JSPs)
Module 4 · Enterprise Java Beans (EJBs) and the Jakarta Persistence API (JPA)
What learners rate it
Rated 4.6/5 by 224 learners on Coursera (checked 10 Aug 2026).
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| Java Enterprise Edition This |
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4.6★ | Check price | 1 month | Beginner-friendly · 1 month |
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Common questions
How much does Java Enterprise Edition cost?
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Does Java Enterprise Edition come with a certificate?
Yes — Coursera lists a certificate on completion. It is a course certificate, not a formal qualification or university credit.
How long does Java Enterprise Edition take?
Coursera lists it at 1 month. It is self-paced, so that is the volume of material rather than a deadline — how long it actually takes depends on the hours you put in each week.
Is Java Enterprise Edition suitable for beginners?
Yes. Coursera lists it at Beginner level, so no prior experience in the subject is assumed.
What does Java Enterprise Edition cover?
It is organised into 4 modules, starting with Introduction to Java Enterprise Edition (EE) and going on to Managing Scope in a Java Enterprise Edition Application, Java Servlet Pages (JSPs), Enterprise Java Beans (EJBs) and the Jakarta Persistence API (JPA). The full outline is on this page.