Enterprise Java + Adobe Experience Manager (AEM)
Core Java • Spring Boot • Microservices • AEM Sites & Assets • OSGi • HTL
In-depth enterprise backend engineering in modern Java and Spring Boot microservices, coupled with Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) component authoring, OSGi services, HTL rendering, and enterprise workflows.
What You Will Master in 12 Weeks
In-depth enterprise backend engineering in modern Java and Spring Boot microservices, coupled with Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) component authoring, OSGi services, HTL rendering, and enterprise workflows.
Program Highlights
Daily & Weekly Learning Routine
- Daily 90-minute structured classes with enterprise component building demos
- Hands-on lab authoring on dedicated AEM author & publish instances
- Weekly code reviews and architectural best practice sessions
- Mock technical interview drills covering Spring Boot and AEM architectural questions
Technologies & Core Competencies
Targeted industry stack covered through live coding, architecture blueprints, and dedicated sandbox labs.
Core Competencies Covered
Enterprise Tools & Platforms
Comprehensive 12-Week Curriculum
Exact, comprehensive weekly topics taken directly from official CES program specifications. Every week features hands-on assignments and code reviews.
Weeks 1-2: Modern Java & Object-Oriented Engineering
Advanced Java 17 features, memory management, collections, and streams
- Java 17 features
- OOP principles & design patterns
- Generics & Collections framework
- Streams API & Lambdas
- Exception handling best practices
- Multithreading and concurrency basics
High-Throughput Order Processing Engine
Weeks 3-4: Spring Boot Microservices & REST APIs
Microservices architecture, Spring Data JPA, database transactions, and REST endpoints
- Spring Boot architecture
- Dependency injection & IoC
- Spring Data JPA & Hibernate
- RESTful API design and status codes
- Swagger / OpenAPI documentation
- Unit testing with JUnit 5 & Mockito
E-Commerce Backend Microservice Suite
Weeks 5-6: AEM Architecture, JCR & Apache Sling
Adobe Experience Manager internal stack: Java Content Repository (JCR), Oak, and Sling resolution
- AEM stack overview (Granite, OSGi, Sling, JCR)
- CRXDE Lite and repository structure
- Apache Sling resource resolution
- Sling Servlets and Filters
- Maven multi-module archetype structure
AEM Foundation Sandbox Setup & Sling Servlet Suite
Weeks 7-8: HTL Components & Sling Models
Creating enterprise UI components, Touch UI dialogs, and clean backend business models
- HTL (Sightly) syntax and best practices
- Touch UI granite dialog creation
- Sling Models (@Model, @Inject, @Via)
- Client-side libraries (clientlibs) categories and dependencies
- Core Components extension patterns
Corporate Portal Component Suite (Hero, Carousel, Card Grid, Navigation)
Weeks 9-10: OSGi Services, Events & Workflows
Modular OSGi architecture, configuration management, and automated content approval workflows
- OSGi bundles lifecycle
- Declarative Services (@Component, @Reference)
- OSGi configurations (MetaType, ConfigurationAdmin)
- Eventing with OSGi EventAdmin and Sling ResourceChangeListener
- AEM custom workflow process development
Content Approval & Translation Workflow Engine
Weeks 11-12: Dispatcher, Headless AEM & Enterprise Capstone
Enterprise caching with Dispatcher, GraphQL headless APIs, and multi-site deployment
- Dispatcher caching rules and farm configurations
- AEM Headless and Content Fragments
- GraphQL queries in AEM
- Multi-Site Manager (MSM) and blueprinting
- Deployment to AEM as a Cloud Service
- Capstone architecture defense
Full Enterprise Multi-Site Portal Capstone with Spring Boot Backend Integration
Industry Projects & Capstone Deliverables
Graduation requires building and presenting an enterprise portfolio project following the standard software development lifecycle.
Enterprise Multi-Site Portal (Capstone)
A complete multinational corporate portal built with AEM Sites, custom HTL components, Sling Models, OSGi services, and integration with an external Spring Boot order management microservice.
Who Can Join This Program
- Software engineers with basic Java/OOP background looking to specialize in high-paying AEM enterprise consulting
- Fresh graduates with solid Core Java skills seeking corporate enterprise deployment
- CMS developers wanting to transition into enterprise Adobe Experience Cloud architecture
Laptop & System Requirements
- Solid fundamentals in Core Java and Object-Oriented Programming
- Basic HTML/CSS/JavaScript knowledge
Target Career Opportunities & Preparation
Target Job Roles
Interview Preparation Structure
- Weekly technical mock interviews on Java collections, multithreading, and Spring Boot
- AEM architecture interviews: Apache Sling resolution, OSGi lifecycle, and JCR queries
- Portfolio project walkthrough practice and resume optimization
Questions About This Program
Do I need a commercial AEM license to practice?
CES provides local training runtime instances and guided lab setups for all enrolled candidates during their training batch.
Ready to Begin the Enterprise Java + Adobe Experience Manager (AEM)?
Register your profile for skill baseline evaluation or speak directly with an academic advisor via WhatsApp to confirm the next batch schedule.