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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Intermediate level

Recommended experience

2 weeks to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Customize IntelliJ IDEA to fit your project needs and workflow

  • Utilize IDEA's advanced tools for software development and debugging

  • Leverage version control and agile development features effectively

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January 2026

Assessments

10 assignments

Taught in English

There are 10 modules in this course

This course is designed to help developers harness the full potential of IntelliJ IDEA, an IDE that streamlines the software development process. By mastering its advanced features, developers can enhance their productivity and software quality, making it a must-learn tool for modern developers.

You will gain hands-on experience with IntelliJ IDEA’s essential features, from installation to expert-level usage, enabling you to improve coding efficiency and tackle complex tasks with ease. Practical exercises and tips will help you develop a deeper understanding of how to optimize workflows. The course stands out by focusing on real-world applications, including how to transition from other IDEs like Eclipse or NetBeans to IntelliJ IDEA. You'll learn valuable skills such as code refactoring, debugging, and version control, applied directly to your development projects. This course is perfect for developers looking to transition to IntelliJ IDEA or improve their current skills. Basic programming knowledge is required to get the most out of this course.

In this section, we compare IntelliJ IDEA editions and licenses, install the IDE, and customize workspace settings for efficient development workflows.

What's included

2 videos4 readings1 assignment

2 videos•Total 2 minutes
  • Course Overview•1 minute
  • Get to Know Your IDE, Fast - Overview Video•1 minute
4 readings•Total 60 minutes
  • Introduction•10 minutes
  • An Overview of the Workspace•20 minutes
  • Editor Tabs•10 minutes
  • Picking Your Plugins•20 minutes
1 assignment•Total 10 minutes
  • Navigating and Customizing Your Development Environment•10 minutes

In this section, we explore project setup in IntelliJ IDEA, comparing IDE terminologies and configuring modules, libraries, and artifacts for efficient cross-platform development.

What's included

1 video4 readings1 assignment

1 video•Total 1 minute
  • Off we go – to the code - Overview Video•1 minute
4 readings•Total 70 minutes
  • Introduction•20 minutes
  • Folders•10 minutes
  • Facets•30 minutes
  • Importing the Existing Project•10 minutes
1 assignment•Total 10 minutes
  • IntelliJ IDEA Project Management Fundamentals•10 minutes

In this section, we explore the IntelliJ IDEA editor, focusing on setup, navigation, and Live Templates.

What's included

1 video9 readings1 assignment

1 video•Total 1 minute
  • Finger works – the editor - Overview Video•1 minute
9 readings•Total 160 minutes
  • Introduction•10 minutes
  • The Status Bar•20 minutes
  • Navigating in the Editor•20 minutes
  • Navigating within a Single File•10 minutes
  • The Editor Basics•10 minutes
  • Reformatting the Code•20 minutes
  • Generating Code•20 minutes
  • Postfix Code Completion•30 minutes
  • Looking for Help•20 minutes
1 assignment•Total 10 minutes
  • Mastering Editor Shortcuts and Features•10 minutes

In this section, we explore refactoring in IntelliJ IDEA, focusing on improving code readability, reducing complexity, and executing safe deletions and method extractions.

What's included

1 video5 readings1 assignment

1 video•Total 1 minute
  • Make it better – refactoring - Overview Video•1 minute
5 readings•Total 120 minutes
  • Introduction•20 minutes
  • Refactoring Actions•30 minutes
  • Type Migration•30 minutes
  • The Extract Method Object•20 minutes
  • Pull Members Up or Push Members Down•20 minutes
1 assignment•Total 10 minutes
  • Refactoring Fundamentals•10 minutes

In this section, we explore creating temporary and permanent run configurations in IntelliJ IDEA, focusing on Java, Node.js, and efficient conversion between them for streamlined project execution.

What's included

1 video4 readings1 assignment

1 video•Total 1 minute
  • Make It Happen – Running Your Project - Overview Video•1 minute
4 readings•Total 50 minutes
  • Introduction•10 minutes
  • The Run/Debug Configuration for a Java Application•20 minutes
  • Creating a Tomcat Server Local Configuration•10 minutes
  • Configuration Defaults•10 minutes
1 assignment•Total 10 minutes
  • Project Configuration Fundamentals•10 minutes

In this section, we explore configuring and executing builds using Maven in IntelliJ IDEA.

What's included

1 video3 readings1 assignment

1 video•Total 1 minute
  • Building Your Project - Overview Video•1 minute
3 readings•Total 50 minutes
  • Introduction•20 minutes
  • The Maven Tool Window•20 minutes
  • Using Gradle•10 minutes
1 assignment•Total 10 minutes
  • Project Management and Build Tools Fundamentals•10 minutes

In this section, we activate testing plugins in IntelliJ IDEA, create unit tests for libraries, and configure test environments for efficient debugging and workflow integration.

What's included

1 video3 readings1 assignment

1 video•Total 1 minute
  • Red or Green? Test Your Code - Overview Video•1 minute
3 readings•Total 50 minutes
  • Introduction•30 minutes
  • Creating a Run/Debug Configuration for the Test•10 minutes
  • Running or Debugging the Test•10 minutes
1 assignment•Total 10 minutes
  • Code Testing Fundamentals•10 minutes

In this section, we configure debugger settings for Java and JavaScript, use breakpoints and watches, and apply keyboard shortcuts to enhance debugging efficiency and error detection.

What's included

1 video6 readings1 assignment

1 video•Total 1 minute
  • Squash'em – The Debugger - Overview Video•1 minute
6 readings•Total 100 minutes
  • Introduction•30 minutes
  • Setting Up the JavaScript Debugger•10 minutes
  • Managing Breakpoints•20 minutes
  • Starting the Debugger•10 minutes
  • Inspecting Variables and Evaluating Expressions•20 minutes
  • Debugger Actions•10 minutes
1 assignment•Total 10 minutes
  • Debugging Techniques and Configuration•10 minutes

In this section, we explore setting up version control systems like Git and Subversion in IntelliJ IDEA, focusing on configuration, code management, and team collaboration.

What's included

1 video6 readings1 assignment

1 video•Total 1 minute
  • Working with Your Team - Overview Video•1 minute
6 readings•Total 100 minutes
  • Introduction•10 minutes
  • Configuring Version Control•30 minutes
  • Working with Version Control•10 minutes
  • Committing Files•10 minutes
  • Browsing the Changes•20 minutes
  • Displaying the History•20 minutes
1 assignment•Total 10 minutes
  • Collaborative Development Practices•10 minutes

In this section, we explore extending IntelliJ IDEA through plugins. Key concepts include setting up the development environment, implementing basic functionality, and deploying custom extensions for real-world applications.

What's included

1 video2 readings1 assignment

1 video•Total 1 minute
  • Not Enough? Extend It - Overview Video•1 minute
2 readings•Total 40 minutes
  • Introduction•10 minutes
  • Developing the Plugin Functionality•30 minutes
1 assignment•Total 10 minutes
  • Extending IntelliJ IDEA Functionality•10 minutes

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