15 Best Java Certification Courses
We compared 15 Java courses currently listed on Coursera and Udemy, priced from $19.99 to $199.99. They are ordered by our CourseAsk score, which is built from how thoroughly each course describes what it teaches, whether it comes from a named institution, and how it compares on price — not from star ratings, which our course data does not include.
- Courses compared
- 15
- Price range
- $19.99 – $199.99
- Providers
- Coursera, Udemy
- Last updated
- 18 Sep 2026
How these 15 courses were chosen
Every course below is a real, currently listed course from Coursera, Udemy, matched to "java" by our catalog and ordered by our CourseAsk score. Courses whose own title names the topic rank above those only tagged with it.
The grade on each entry scores how much the provider publishes about the course before you pay — the length and detail of the description, whether it lists learning outcomes and objectives — and whether a named university or institution stands behind it. A is fully documented and institution-backed; E is little more than a title and a price. Courses with almost nothing published are left ungraded rather than marked down, because an unknown course and a poor one are not the same thing.
There are no star ratings on this page — the course feeds we license do not include them, and we would rather leave a column out than fill it with a number we cannot stand behind. What we do have is price: these range from $19.99 to $199.99, as listed by the provider when we last updated the page.
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Exam Prep: Oracle Certified Associate, Java SE 8 [1Z0-808]
Offered by Whizlabs
Exam Prep: Oracle Certified Associate, Java SE 8 [1Z0-808] specialization is designed for developers preparing to validate their core Java programming skills and understanding of object-oriented principles. This course s...
$49.00listed price -
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Java SE 21: Streams, Modules, Concurrency & I/O
Offered by John Wiley & Sons
This course delves into advanced Java SE 21 concepts, focusing on streams, modular programming, concurrency, and input/output operations. These critical skills are essential for developing high-performance, scalable, and...
$49.00listed price -
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Java SE 21 OOP and Functional Techniques
Offered by John Wiley & Sons
This course will deepen your expertise in Java SE 21, focusing on object-oriented design, advanced class features, and functional programming concepts. You will gain skills in designing robust applications using modern J...
$49.00listed price -
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Java SE 11 Developer 1Z0-819 OCP Course - Part 1
Becoming Java certified is a great way to help improve your career options with more job opportunities and more pay.That's because Oracle's Java certification program, unlike many other certifications out there, has real...
$149.99listed price -
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Oracle Java Certification - Pass the Associate 1Z0-808 Exam.
So you've learnt some Java, but are struggling to get an interview, let alone a job. Or you are stuck in a low paying programming job, and want to move up to a better, more senior position. Maybe you have never programme...
$99.99listed price -
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![Java Certification : OCA (1Z0-808) Exam Simulation [2026]](https://i.udemycdn.com/course/480x270/7124089_fb7b.jpg)
Java Certification : OCA (1Z0-808) Exam Simulation [2026]
Prepare effectively for the Java Certification: OCA (1Z0-808) exam with this comprehensive practice test course designed for 2026. This course is specifically built to simulate the real exam environment and help you asse...
$19.99listed price -
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![Java Certification (1Z0-829) Exam Simulation Part-1 [2026]](https://i.udemycdn.com/course/480x270/4739246_c123.jpg)
Java Certification (1Z0-829) Exam Simulation Part-1 [2026]
Be well versed with the latest features of Java 17 and test your preparation for the Java SE 17 Developer (1Z0-829) exam.Oracle has released the latest certification on the Long Term Support built of Java 17. It has many...
$19.99listed price -
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Oracle Certified Foundations Associate, Java 1Z0-811 Exam
Unlock your potential in software development with this comprehensive exam preparation course. It is specifically designed to help you conquer the Oracle Certified Foundations Associate, Java (1Z0-811) certification. Thi...
$19.99listed price -
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Oracle Certified Professional: Java SE 11 Developer 1Z0-819
Accelerate your path to becoming an Oracle Certified Professional with this definitive exam prep course. Specifically engineered for the rigorous 1Z0-819 exam, this program bridges the gap between Java theory and exam-ro...
$19.99listed price -
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Oracle Java SE 21 Developer Professional: 1Z0-830
What Is Oracle 1Z0-830 Certification?The Oracle 1Z0-830 certification, also known as the Java SE 21 Developer Certification, is an advanced credential that validates your expertise in modern Java development. This certif...
$49.99listed price -
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Java SE 21 Developer | Oracle Certified Professional 1Z0-830
Hello there,Welcome to the "Java SE 21 Developer | Oracle Certified Professional 1Z0-830" course.Oracle 1Z0-830 | Java SE 21 Developer Certification Exam Prep Course with Lambda Expression & Java Collections Fra...
$199.99listed price -
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Oracle Certified Professional: Java SE 17 Developer Exams
Practice Exams with 1000+ Challenging Practice Questions + detailed explanations to Prepare You for the Oracle Certified Professional: Java SE 17 Developer Certification - Updated 2024. Each question is accompanied by a...
$29.99listed price -
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![Java Certification : OCP (1Z0-809) Exam Simulation [2026]](https://i.udemycdn.com/course/480x270/1550970_6b0b_3.jpg)
Java Certification : OCP (1Z0-809) Exam Simulation [2026]
Are you ready to pass OCP- Java SE 8 Programmer II certification and prove your competency to recruiters and employers alike?As of 9th Feb 2026, the practice test questions have helped 125 students to pass...
$19.99listed price -
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![Java Certification (1Z0-829) Exam Simulation Part-3 [2026]](https://i.udemycdn.com/course/480x270/4739270_d9ea.jpg)
Java Certification (1Z0-829) Exam Simulation Part-3 [2026]
Be well versed with the latest features of Java 17 and test your preparation for the Java SE 17 Developer (1Z0-829) exam.Oracle has released the latest certification on the Long Term Support built of Java 17. It has many...
$19.99listed price -
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1Z0-811 - Java Foundations exam
Hello,This practice tests will help you to check your basic Java knowledge before passing official 1Z0-811 exam. Every example question here was checked, tested and explained by me. You can be sure about the answers, as...
$24.99listed price
Best Java Certification Courses compared
Prices shown are the provider's listed price when we last updated this page. Confirm on their site before enrolling.
What the prices here tell you
The 15 priced courses on this page run from $19.99 to $199.99, with the middle of the range around $29.99 — a spread of $180.00. That is a wide gap for one subject. A higher price on this page usually reflects who is behind the course rather than how much material it contains, so it is worth opening two or three at different price points and comparing their syllabus before deciding.
Who is behind these courses
These courses come from Coursera and Udemy. The platforms differ in how they sell: some charge once per course, others expect a subscription, and the listed price is not always what you pay at checkout after a promotion.
Courses versus exam preparation
15 of the entries here are built around a certification exam rather than teaching Java from scratch. They are the right choice only if you already know the material and want to pass a specific exam; if you are starting out, pick one of the taught courses first and come back to exam preparation afterwards.
Before you enrol
Open the provider’s own page and check three things this comparison cannot tell you: when the course was last updated, what the syllabus actually covers in its later sections, and what recent learners say. Prices shown here are the provider’s listed price when we last rebuilt this page on 18 September 2026 — they change often, and a promotion can move them substantially. We earn a commission if you enrol through our links, which costs you nothing and never affects the order courses appear in.