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GenAI: Powering Java and Spring Development Specialization

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Future-proof your career with the job-ready, highly sought-after GenAI skills to create intelligent Java and Spring applications!

Language

  • English

Industries

  • Computer Science: Software Development, Information Technology

Skills You Will Learn

  • Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence (AI), ChatGPT, Generative AI, Java, Java Development, LLM, Natural Language Processing, NLP, Prompt Engineering, Software Development, Spring

Offered By

  • IBM

Platform

  • SkillsNetwork

Last Update

  • July 26, 2026
About this Specialization
Get ready to develop the in-demand generative AI (GenAI) skills that Java and Spring developers need to create AI-powered applications that businesses are actively looking for 

What You Will learn:  

  • Build the job-ready GenAI skills businesses are looking for to build Java-based AI applications faster and more efficiently  
  • Design, build, and deploy AI-powered Java apps using GenAI libraries, neural networks, Spring framework, and best practices for testing, REST APIs, and error handling.  
  • Apply prompt engineering techniques and tools, and best practices to craft effective prompts and optimize generative AI outputs.  
  • Leverage generative AI tools to write better code, streamline app design, solve complex problems, and address ethical challenges in AI-assisted software development.   
 
Program Overview  

During this program, you’ll learn how to harness GenAI to create intelligent applications, automate code generation, boost development efficiency, and integrate cutting-edge features like chatbots, recommendation engines, and natural language processing into Java and Spring systems.  

Through hands-on projects, you’ll explore real-world use cases for AI-generated text, images, audio, and more. You’ll develop practical skills in prompt engineering, AI development best practices, and the use of leading GenAI tools. Plus, you'll learn to write and refine code, design smarter applications, solve complex problems, and navigate ethical considerations in AI-assisted programming.  

The program also covers setting up a Java environment tailored for AI libraries and using frameworks like Deeplearning4j to build neural networks, image recognition systems, and recommendation engines. Plus, you’ll master the deployment and management of Spring-based AI applications with strong testing, logging, error handling, and RESTful API integration.  

If you’re looking to design and integrate AI-powered services and components into enterprise-grade Java and Spring applications, enroll today, and get ready to showcase your skills through a portfolio of real-world projects in just 4 weeks. 

Prerequisites  

No prior experience with generative AI is required to take this specialization. However, a foundational understanding of Java programming is recommended, along with a willingness to expand your skills into AI development using familiar Java-based tools and frameworks.  

Your Job Outlook  

The demand for using GenAI in many sectors, including software development, is growing fast. With the right generative AI skills, you have a lot to look forward to in your career.  

  • According to Fortune Business Insights, the global generative AI in software development lifecycle market is projected to grow from $341.3 million in 2023 to $2833.9 million by 2030.  
  • According to a McKinsey study, software developers can complete coding tasks up to twice as fast with generative AI. 

Courses and Projects in this Specialization

Prompt Engineering Essentials
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Prompt Engineering Essentials

Improve the effectiveness of your AI by using the latest prompting techniques. Apply best practices for writing effective prompts for different LLMs and explore examples of impactful prompts.

4.7 (159 Reviews)

1.60K Enrolled

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Generative AI Essentials
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Generative AI Essentials

Dive into the new and exciting world of Generative AI and Large Language Models (LLM). Understand the capabilities of generative AI and its use cases in the real world. Identify the applications of generative AI in different sectors and industries. Explore common generative AI models and tools for text, code, image, audio, and video generation.

4.7 (358 Reviews)

3.00K Enrolled

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Generative AI Skills for Java & Spring Developers
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Generative AI Skills for Java & Spring Developers

This hands-on, project-driven course gives you the skills to bring artificial intelligence (AI) to life using Java and the Spring Framework. In just 3 weeks, you’ll learn how to build intelligent apps that create text, images, or recommendations quickly and become the go-to developer employers are looking for.To start, you’ll set up your Java development environment and dive into the core principles of AI. You’ll then move straight to building hands-on experience using tools and techniques such as Deeplearning4j and Spring AI in practical projects.

96 Enrolled

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