New to Java

A 4-day Java training class is being offered to some here that have (0) Java experience. I don't remember who is offering the course, but it's ostensibly designed for beginners and the list of items to learn in these four days runs about like this:

1) Download, setup and learn how to use the Java free SDK;
2) Build robust Java applications;
3) Learn about java Servlet containers ...
... Oh, heck, I don't know, but you get the picture, right?

I have my own opinions about such classes, but I'd like to hear what you all have to say, especially since I know a number of you are technical managers.

BTW - the programmers are smart and competent, but so far as I know have never worked with ANY OO language before.

~Bill