Compare 7 Java courses from top providers — filter by price, level, provider & certificate.
7 free java courses with certificate, compared side by side.
What this filter actually gets you in this field is access to beginner Java tracks that certify completion without asking for payment. Three courses stand out: Java Database Connection: JDBC and MySQL on Udemy covers JDBC and MySQL integration; Java Programming: Beginner to Guru on Udemy walks through core syntax and OOP; and Java Tutorial: Learn Java Programming on Codecademy offers an interactive 17-hour module.
| Course | Provider | Duration | Level | Certificate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Java Database Connection: JDBC and MySQL | Udemy | Self-paced | Beginner | Yes |
| Java Programming: Beginner to Guru | Udemy | Self-paced | Beginner | Yes |
| Java Tutorial: Learn Java Programming | Codecademy | 17h | Beginner | Yes |
| Intro to Java | Codecademy | 6h | Beginner | Yes |
| Learn Intermediate Java: JUnit Testing | Codecademy | 1h | Beginner | Yes |
| Java DSA Course - Master the Fundamentals and Beyond | Scaler | 9h 7m | Beginner | Yes |
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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 Database Connection: JDBC and MySQL |  Udemy |
4.6★ | Free | Free — and still gives a certificate | Start free ↗ | |
| Java Programming: Beginner to Guru | Udemy |
4.1★ | Free | Free — certificate included | 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 | Free — certificate included | Start free ↗ |
| Learn Intermediate Java: JUnit Testing | Codecademy | 4.7★ | Free | 1h | Highest rated (4.7★ from 132 reviews) | Start free ↗ |
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