Java Jumpstart: Your Coding Adventures

Java Jumpstart is a fun, hands-on course where kids learn Java programming through games, apps, and puzzles. Designed for young learners, it builds a solid coding foundation while sparking creativity and enhancing problem-solving skills. Perfect for kids ready to start their coding journey!
Format

Online
Course

Starting date

May 12

Author

Serhii Isheriakov
Sofiia Vynnytska

Age

10-13

Duration

~2 months

Price

Free

About the course

This beginner-friendly course introduces you to Java, one of the world’s most widely used programming languages. Through hands-on lessons and creative challenges, you’ll learn how to write code, solve problems, and build your very own Java projects.
No prior experience is needed – just bring your curiosity! By the end of the course, you’ll have the skills to create and share your first Java application, setting the stage for your coding journey.

What to expect

Hands-on Practice

Learn by doing! Each lesson is packed with coding exercises and projects to help you master Java programming

Fun and Engaging

Enjoy a creative learning environment with easy-to-follow lessons, making Java coding exciting and accessible

Real-World Projects

By the end of the course, you’ll have a fully functioning Java project that you can showcase!

Personalized Feedback

Get expert tips and guidance to help sharpen your skills and bring your coding ideas to life

Learning Objectives

  • Gain hands-on experience with Java 17, Eclipse, and essential coding concepts
  • Learn how to build Java applications using classes, methods, and packages
  • Use conditional logic and loops to make decisions and repeat code
  • Master arrays to manage and manipulate data efficiently
  • Complete a final project that demonstrates the skills and concepts learned throughout the course

Course Structure

Introduction

Foundational lessons on what coding is all about, and how Java fits into the world of programming

Hands-on Java Coding

Get comfortable with writing your first line of code and using basic data types, variables, and the structure of a Java project

Making Decisions and Loops

Learn how to use conditionals (if-else) and loops (for, while) to control the flow of your programs

Data Management with Arrays

Understand arrays and how to manipulate them for storing and processing data in your programs

Final Project

Apply everything you’ve learned to
create your own Java project

Course Includes


7 sessions:

core lessons and practical exercises to cover Java programming from start to finish

Comprehensive materials:

notes, code examples, and project guides to support your learning journey

Theory followed by hands-on coding exercises, reinforcing what you learn

Personalized feedback and tips from mentor to help you succeed

Course Lessons

Serhii Isheriakov

✓ Expert Java trainer with 500+ developers taught across Ukraine, including 150+ Oracle-certified coders
✓ Helped 40+ high school students achieve Oracle certification before graduation
✓ Honored with Ukraine’s national IT business award for outstanding contribution to tech education
✓ Education lead at Star for Life Ukraine, inspiring teens to reach for their full potential through coding

Sofiia Vynnytska

✓ 3+ years of hands-on experience in software development and DevOps
✓ Proven expertise in backend systems, CI/CD, cloud infrastructure, and Kafka-based architectures
✓ Industry background: online gambling platforms, real-time messaging systems, cloud-native services
✓ Education: Strong engineering foundation with a focus on scalable, production-ready software systems
✓ Passionate about sharing knowledge and inspiring the next generation of tech creators – that’s why she’s here, ready to mentor and support her students every step of the way.