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Ready to gain new skills and the tools developers use to create websites and web applications? This certificate, designed by the software engineering experts at Meta—the creators of Facebook and Instagram, will prepare you for an entry-level career as a back-end developer. In this program, you’ll learn: Python Syntax—the most popular choice for machine learning, data science and artificial intelligence. In-demand programming skills and how to confidently use code to solve problems. Linux commands and Git repositories to implement version control. The world of data storage and databases using MySQL, and how to craft sophisticated SQL queries. Django web framework and how the front-end consumes data from the REST APIs. How to prepare for technical interviews for back-end developer roles. Any third-party trademarks and other intellectual property (including logos and icons) referenced in the learning experience remain the property of their respective owners. Unless specifically identified as such, Coursera’s use of third-party intellectual property does not indicate any relationship, sponsorship, or endorsement between Coursera and the owners of these trademarks or other intellectual property.

Syllabus

Course 1: Introduction to Back-End Development
- Offered by Meta. Welcome to Introduction to Back-End Development, the first course in the Meta Back-End Developer program. This course is ... Enroll for free.

Course 2: Programming in Python
- Offered by Meta. In this course, you will be introduced to foundational programming skills with basic Python Syntax. You’ll learn how to use ... Enroll for free.

Course 3: Version Control
- Offered by Meta. Learn how modern software developers collaborate across the world without messing up each other's code. You will look at ... Enroll for free.

Course 4: Introduction to Databases for Back-End Development
- Offered by Meta. Back-end developers write applications that end-users use to interact with databases. Some common tasks that end-users ... Enroll for free.

Course 5: Django Web Framework
- Offered by Meta. It's time to build something bigger. In this course, you will use the Django web framework to build, secure and administer ... Enroll for free.

Course 6: APIs
- Offered by Meta. Delve deeper into the processes and concepts behind APIs and their infrastructure. Explore the key concepts that underpin ... Enroll for free.

Course 7: The Full Stack
- Offered by Meta. As you prepare for your role in back-end development, practice bringing together multiple skills to build a full-stack ... Enroll for free.

Course 8: Back-End Developer Capstone
- Offered by Meta. The Capstone project enables you to demonstrate multiple skills by solving an authentic real-world problem. You’ll test ... Enroll for free.

Course 9: Coding Interview Preparation
- Offered by Meta. The final course in this program will help prepare you for the unique aspects of a coding job interview, with approaches to ... Enroll for free.