Compare 4 Java courses from top providers — filter by price, level, provider & certificate.
4 free java courses for beginners, compared side by side.
This filter returns every course that is free and labelled Beginner. It is the right call if you want zero-cost entry and a gentle start. If you need a certificate for job applications, all seven courses include one. If you want a faster path, the Codecademy courses run 6–17 hours; if you prefer longer video series, the Udemy courses run 2–3 hours each.
| Course | Provider | Duration | Certificate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Java Database Connection: JDBC and MySQL | Udemy | Self-paced | Yes |
| Java Programming: Beginner to Guru | Udemy | Self-paced | Yes |
| Java Tutorial: Learn Java Programming | Codecademy | 17h | Yes |
| Intro to Java | Codecademy | 6h | Yes |
| Learn Intermediate Java: JUnit Testing | Codecademy | 1h | Yes |
| Applitools - A Visual Testing AI Tool | Udemy | Self-paced | Yes |
| Java DSA Course - Master the Fundamentals and Beyond | Scaler | 9h 7m | Yes |
This filter is the wrong call if you want a course that guarantees placement or a high number of enrolled learners. The Scaler DSA course has 9 hours and a focused curriculum; the Codecademy JUnit course is only 1 hour. If you need a broader selection, open the parent hub Java courses or the sibling facet Free Java Courses.
Same shortlist as below, side by side — including who runs it and why it stands out.
| Course | Provider | Rating | Price | Duration | Why pick this one | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Java Programming: Beginner to Guru |  Udemy |
4.1★ | Free | Free — and still gives a certificate | Start free ↗ | |
| Applitools - A Visual Testing AI Tool - Java,Selenium,Appium | Udemy |
3.7★ | Free | Free — certificate included | Start free ↗ | |
| Java Tutorial: Learn Java Programming | Codecademy | 4.4★ | Free | 17h | Free — certificate included | Start free ↗ |
| Intro to Java | Codecademy | 4.5★ | Free | 6h | Highest rated (4.5★ from 2.6K reviews) | Start free ↗ |
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