Coding Ninjas

Free Coding Ninja Data Structures and Algorithms In Java Course Alternative

Table of Contents

About the Course

Coding Ninja's Data Structures and Algorithms in Java Course is a comprehensive program designed to equip learners with essential Java programming skills. This course dives deep into data structures and algorithms, covering everything from arrays and linked lists to sorting and searching techniques. Perfect for both beginners and intermediate learners, it focuses on building a solid foundation in Java while sharpening problem-solving abilities through real-world coding exercises. Whether you're preparing for technical interviews or aiming to enhance your programming expertise, this course is tailored to help you succeed.

Moocable Alternative

We carefully study a bootcamp/influncer course and provide a free/affordable alternative using MOOCs (online courses, books...). In addition, you can find study partners and have your own DIY-bootcamp for free!

 

Syllabus

1. Java Programming
University of Helsinki

During this course, you will learn the basics of computer programming, along with algorithms and object-oriented programming through the Java programming language. The course includes comprehensive materials and plenty of programming exercises - all of which are tested using our automatic testing service Test My Code.

  • Free Course
  • Free Certificate
  • Duration: 7-14 weeks, 5-10 hours a week
  • Difficulty: Beginner

 

2. Java Programming: Arrays, Lists, and Structured Data
Duke University via Coursera

At the end of the course you will write an encryption program and a program to break your encryption algorithm. After completing this course, you will be able to: 1. Read and write data from/to files; 2. Solve problems involving data files; 3. Perform quantitative analyses of data (e.g., finding maximums, minimums, averages); 4. Store and manipulate data in an array or ArrayList; 5. Combine multiple classes to solve larger problems; 6. Use iterables and collections (including maps) in Java.

  • Free course
  • Paid Certificate
  • Duration: 14 hours 24 minutes
  • Difficulty: Beginner

3. Data Structures and Performance
University of California, San Diego via Coursera

In this course, you will use and analyze data structures that are used in industry-level applications, such as linked lists, trees, and hashtables. You will explain how these data structures make programs more efficient and flexible.

  • Free course
  • Paid Certificate
  • Duration: 1 day 17 hours 34 minutes
  • Difficulty: Intermediate

4. Operating Systems and You: Becoming a Power User
Google via Coursera

In this course -- through a combination of video lectures, demonstrations, and hands-on practice -- you’ll learn about the main components of an operating system and how to perform critical tasks like managing software and users, and configuring hardware.

  • Free Course
  • Paid Certificate
  • Duration: 1 day 10 hours 39 minutes
  • Difficulty: Beginner

5. The System Design Primer

Learn how to design large-scale systems. Learning how to design scalable systems will help you become a better engineer. System design is a broad topic. There is a vast amount of resources scattered throughout the web on system design principles. This repo is an organized collection of resources to help you learn how to build systems at scale.

  • Free

6. The Complete Coding Interview Guide in Java
via Packt

Java is one of the most sought-after programming languages in the job market, but cracking the coding interview in this challenging economy might not be easy. This comprehensive guide will help you to tackle various challenges faced in a coding job interview and avoid common interview mistakes, and will ultimately guide you toward landing your job as a Java developer

  • Book
  • Duration: 15 hours

 

Get Certified

All the courses listed above are FREE to enroll. You can audit Coursera courses for free.

However, we understand that some learners need to get certified. In this case, you can still follow our syllabus and pay for the certificates. 

If you choose the audit route, you will obtain certificate(s) for:

On the other hand, if you pay for the certificates, you will obtain certificates granted by:

  • University of Helsinki
  • Google
  • Duke University
  • UC San Diego
  • for 1/10th the cost of Coding Ninjas Data Structures and Algorithms Program.

Benefits

Save upto INR 1,00,000

That's how much you'll save by choosing the alternative route versus Coding Ninja Data Structures and Algorithms In Java Course. You'll learn the same skills and topics, without the expensive price tag.

Curriculum taught by world-class experts

Our alternative syllabus is taught/provided by world-class experts

  • University of Helsinki
  • Google
  • Duke University
  • UC San Diego

Better material, richer communities

Unlike Coding Ninja's program, all the resources in our syllabus are free to access. That means it's open to more scrutiny and improvements.

In addition, all the courses & books listed in our syllabus have over +100k learners (cumulative) . That means, you can find peers, study partners, and reviews easily.

If you are looking for study partners/mentors, join a study group on Moocable

Certificate recognised world-wide

Institutions like "Google", "Coursera", "UC San Diego", "Duke University", etc, are recognised globally. These certificates have more credibility and authority, and can help you get better jobs.

 

Objections

After helping thousands of learners, we've noticed a collection of objections/concerns learners have regarding bootcamps. We've dedicated an entire page to answer each of them descriptively.

Looking for peers & mentors?

Upskill and get placed at companies with the help of peers and mentors! Join our community and find structure + accountability + motivation

 

This article was updated on September 30, 2024

Moocable

Moocable

Moocable helps you find people studying the same online course/book so you can learn and grow together.