Learn computer programming fundamentals and object‑oriented design through Java in this free University of Helsinki MOOC. Cover algorithms, industry‑grade tools, and integrated development environments. With comprehensive materials and automatic testing, the course mirrors CS1 and Advanced Programming curricula, offering certificates for Java Programming I and II.

This is an interactive course in Java for first time programmers. It offers a scaffolding approach to learning, starting with the basics of computing and gradually progressing to fairly sophisticated problem solving such as binary search and insertion sort. All through this learning path, there are many assessment quizzes and programming activities to keep the learners engaged.