Top 5 Courses to Learn Android for Java Programmers

Java has been very lucky that Android uses it as a programming language. This opened a big door of opportunities for Java developers in Android app development. Many people ask me why Java Developer should learn Android?

My simple answer is that good knowledge of Android OS improves your chances of getting a job and making a difference in people’s lives because Android Apps is the direct way to connect billions of people.

Android is without a doubt THE biggest mobile platform in the world, with over 80% market share and over billions of devices running Android.

By creating apps for such a big platform, you have a great opportunity to make a difference and impact lives of millions.

You can also develop for Android on a Windows, Mac or Linux, which means your existing Java development experience will not go wasted.Similarly, if you are new to Java, it opens another door of opportunity because Java is the most popular programming language and a lot of companies, both big and small uses Java for server-side development.

So, the big question is, how do you learn Android? How to develop both simple and real-world apps for the Android platform?

Well, like many other technologies, books, and online courses are the best way to learn Android. Books provide you comprehensive coverage and courses are best to start with.We connect better with a new technology when someone else, who is familiar with that technology explains it. Online courses provide an interactive learning opportunity.You can also learn at your own pace, you don’t need to attend a class or commute to long distances to get classroom training. Instead, you can learn Android from the comfort of your office and home.

5 Online Courses to Learn Android for Java Programmers

In this article, I am listing down some of the best courses to learn the Android platform and Android app development. These courses are very comprehensive yet inexpensive. Most of the courses you can get on less than $15 and some of them are free for 10-days, which is good enough time to learn Android, especially if you have some prior experience in Java.1. The Complete Android N Developer CourseThis is one of the best course to learn Android App Development with Android 7 Nougat by building real-world apps like Uber, Whatsapp, and Instagram.This course is created by Rob Percival, Mark Stock and trusted by over 58K students on Udemy platform, one of the biggest online training platform.The best part of this course is that you need ZERO programming knowledge. You will learn everything you need to know in this course, hence if you are just starting with programming and considering Android as a go-to platform, this is the best course for you.

This is also one of the most comprehensive courses on practical Android development. You would learn to develop pretty much any Android app you like.

A huge range of technologies is covered, including open source Parse Server, Firebase, Admob, LibGDX (game development), Bluetooth and a whole lot more. Another thing this course teaches us how to monetize your Android app and make money using AdMob and Google Ads.As part of the course, you will also build a WhatsApp clone and learn how to market that and make money by doing it. So, if you are looking for a new way to make money, this is the course you should join.2. The Complete Android Developer Course: Beginner To AdvancedThis is one more popular course to learn Android from Udemy and mostly available on $15 after 90% discount due to their various flash sales which runs quite often. In this course, you will learn how to build and develop Android Applications for smartphone and beyond.This is probably the most popular course on Android on Udemy with over 96,140 students enrolled in this. It speaks a volume for the credibility of the course and 97K people cannot be wrong.

In this course, you will not only understand the concepts and techniques used in creating applications but also develop Android applications from scratch.You will learn how to use databases to store data from android applications and deploy self-developed applications on Android devices.You will also learn how to create games for Android devices using LibGdx, one of the popular framework for creating games in Java and most importantly you will learn how to create user interfaces for Android applications, one of the important aspect for creating real-world apps.3. Introduction to Android DevelopmentI am a big fan of John Sonmez, especially after reading his book on Soft Skills. He has also created a lot of introductory courses on Pluralsight which are great to start with a new technology or skill like Android.This course covers beginning level Android development from the perspective of a .NET developer, but as a Java developer, I found it equally useful.In this course, you will learn to create a simple multi-screen Android application that can utilize menus and preferences and learn to deploy that application to the Android marketplace.The best part of this course is that you can get it for free if you sign-up for a 10-day free trial, which is enough to complete this course and start with Android.

4. Android Beginner Series: Just Enough JavaThis is another Android course by John Sonmez written particularly for Java developers on Pluralsight platform. In this course, you will learn how to create a real Android application using Java and Eclipse, one of the most popular IDEs among Java developers.This course will teach you both Java and Android at the same time. You will learn the basics of Java and Android while you create a real-life working Android application.Btw, this course is the third course in a 4 part series on beginning Android development, but you don’t need to watch the other courses to understand this one.As long as you have some basic programming knowledge, you should be able to follow along with this course and build your first Android application using Java and Eclipse.

The courses start off covering everything you need to know about getting set up to develop an Android application in Java using Eclipse. Then you will create a NoteTaker application step by step and learn Java concepts along the way.If you are looking for a new and fun way to learn Java while building an Android application, or you are just looking to maximize your time, by learning two topics at the same time, this course might be just what you are looking for.5. Android Oreo and Android Nougat App Masterclass Using JavaOne of the important aspects of Android is that is changing fast. Every year you will see a new version of Android coming up with better functionality, security and better integration.Hence, it’s not just important for Java developer to learn Android but also keep yourself updated with the latest development in the Android world.

Android 7 Nougat and Android 8 is used by top companies like Twitter and Uber and Master Android Nought (Android 7) and Android Oreo (Android 8) App Masterclass using Java just does that.More than 26,086 students have already been enrolled in this course and I found it ideal for someone looking to upgrade his Android skills. You can also take this course if you are starting fresh.

Its always better to start with the latest Android version whenever you start learning Android.

That’s all about some of the best courses to learn Android for Java developers. Android OS is the most popular OS for smartphones and there is a lot of demand for Java developers who have experience in developing Android Apps, only thing is that Android is moving so fast, a new version is released every year.Hence, it’s very important for every Java or Android programmer to keep himself updated like with Android 7 Nought or Android 8 Oreo versions. These courses will not only help you to learn Android from Scratch but also update your skill to new Android versions.

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P.S. — If you are looking for some free courses to kickstart your journey into mobile development then you can also check out this list of free Android online courses for beginners. It contains some of the most useful free resources for anyone want to learn Android operating system and develop for the Android platform.

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