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Meta Back-End Developer Professional Certificate
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Meta Back-End Developer Professional Certificate

Launch your career as a back-end developer. Build job-ready skills for an in-demand career and earn a credential from Meta. No degree or prior experience required to get started.

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Earn a career credential that demonstrates your expertise
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Beginner level
No prior experience required
Flexible schedule
8 months at 6 hours a week
Learn at your own pace
Build toward a degree
Earn a career credential that demonstrates your expertise
4.7

(6,159 reviews)

Beginner level
No prior experience required
Flexible schedule
8 months at 6 hours a week
Learn at your own pace
Build toward a degree

What you'll learn

  • Gain the technical skills required to become a qualified back-end developer

  • Learn to use programming systems including Python Syntax, Linux commands, Git, SQL, Version Control, Cloud Hosting, APIs, JSON, XML and more

  • Build a portfolio using your new skills and begin interview preparation including tips for what to expect when interviewing for engineering jobs

  • Learn in-demand programming skills and how to confidently use code to solve problems

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Taught in English
177 practice exercises

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Professional Certificate - 9 course series

What you'll learn

  • Distinguish between front-end, back-end, and full-stack developers.

  • Create and style a webpage with HTML and CSS.

  • The benefits of working with UI frameworks.

Skills you'll gain

Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), React.js, HTML and CSS, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Responsive Web Design, Front-End Web Development, Web Servers, Back-End Web Development, General Networking, JavaScript Frameworks, Full-Stack Web Development, User Interface (UI), and Web Design and Development
Programming in Python

Programming in Python

Course 245 hours

What you'll learn

  • Foundational programming skills with basic Python Syntax.

  • How to use objects, classes and methods.

Skills you'll gain

Python Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, Test Driven Development (TDD), Django (Web Framework), Unit Testing, Cloud Hosting, Debugging, Development Environment, Computer Programming, Algorithms, Integrated Development Environments, and Software Testing
Version Control

Version Control

Course 317 hours

What you'll learn

  • Implement Version Control systems 

  • Navigate and configure using the command line 

  • Use a GitHub repository. Create a GitHub repository

  • Manage code revisions

Skills you'll gain

Git (Version Control System), Version Control, Linux Commands, File Management, Command-Line Interface, GitHub, Software Versioning, Web Development, Collaborative Software, Software Development, Unix Commands, Software Development Tools, and Linux

What you'll learn

  • Concepts and principles that underpin how databases work.

  • Plan and execute a simple database development project.

Skills you'll gain

SQL, Relational Databases, Database Management Systems, Database Design, Databases, Database Administration, MySQL, NoSQL, and Query Languages
Django Web Framework

Django Web Framework

Course 545 hours

What you'll learn

  • Build a web server

  • Data modeling

  • Implement web security best practices

Skills you'll gain

Django (Web Framework), Model View Controller, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), MySQL, Data Modeling, Web Development, Database Management, Application Frameworks, Back-End Web Development, Database Development, Object-Relational Mapping, Web Servers, Application Security, and Web Applications
APIs

APIs

Course 621 hours

What you'll learn

  • API development

  • Principles of REST architecture

  • Build a basic API

Skills you'll gain

Data Validation, Authentications, Application Programming Interface (API), Restful API, Django (Web Framework), Debugging, Authorization (Computing), Performance Tuning, API Design, Software Documentation, JSON, Test Tools, and Extensible Markup Language (XML)
The Full Stack

The Full Stack

Course 725 hours

What you'll learn

  • Build a Django app

  • Use the full stack

  • Configure an environment

Skills you'll gain

Full-Stack Web Development, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Javascript, Cloud Computing, MySQL, Scalability, Django (Web Framework), Back-End Web Development, Application Programming Interface (API), Responsive Web Design, Web Applications, Virtual Environment, and Front-End Web Development
Back-End Developer Capstone

Back-End Developer Capstone

Course 820 hours

What you'll learn

  • Create a Django web server with multiple API endpoints

  • Connect Django to a MySQL database

Skills you'll gain

Django (Web Framework), Restful API, Git (Version Control System), MySQL, Unit Testing, Software Testing, User Accounts, Web Applications, Back-End Web Development, Server Side, Application Development, Full-Stack Web Development, API Design, and Databases
Coding Interview Preparation

Coding Interview Preparation

Course 912 hours

What you'll learn

  • Prepare for a coding interview

  • Prepare for a Meta interview

  • Solve problems using code

Skills you'll gain

Data Structures, Algorithms, Technical Communication, Communication, Computer Science, Program Development, Software Visualization, Programming Principles, Computational Thinking, and Pseudocode

Earn a career certificate

Add this credential to your LinkedIn profile, resume, or CV. Share it on social media and in your performance review.

Build toward a degree

When you complete this Professional Certificate, you may be able to have your learning recognized for credit if you are admitted and enroll in one of the following online degree programs.¹

 

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Taught by Meta Staff
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¹ Median salary and job opening data are sourced from Lightcast™ Job Postings Report. Content Creator, Machine Learning Engineer and Salesforce Development Representative (1/1/2024 - 12/31/2024) All other job roles (10/1/2024 - 10/1/2025)