What Is Programming? And How To Get Started
January 28, 2025
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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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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
Add to your LinkedIn profile
Improve your resume and LinkedIn with personalized feedback
Practice your skills with interactive tools and mock interviews
Plan your career move with Coursera's job search guide
Add this credential to your LinkedIn profile, resume, or CV
Share it on social media and in your performance review
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.
On completion, you’ll get access to the Meta Career Programs Job Board—a job search platform that connects you with 200+ employers who have committed to sourcing talent through Meta’s certificate programs, as well as career support resources to help you with your job search.
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.
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Applied Learning Project
Throughout the program, you’ll engage in applied learning through hands-on activities to help level up your knowledge. At the end of each course, you’ll complete 10 micro-projects that will help prepare you for the next steps in your engineer career journey.
In these projects, you’ll use a lab environment or a web application to perform tasks such as:
Solve problems using Python code.
Manage a project in GitHub using version control in Git, Git repositories and the Linux Terminal.
Design and build a simple Django app.
At the end of the program, there will be a Capstone project where you will bring all of your knowledge together to create a Django web app.
Distinguir entre desarrolladores de front-end, back-end y full-stack.
Crear y diseñar una página web con HTML y CSS.
Ventajas de trabajar con marcos de IU.
Conocimientos básicos de programación con Sintaxis básica de Python.
Cómo utilizar objetos, clases y métodos.
Implementar sistemas de control de versiones
Navegar y llevar a cabo la configuración mediante la línea de comandos
Usar un repositorio de GitHub. Crear un repositorio de GitHub
Gestionar revisiones de código
Conceptos y principios que sustentan el funcionamiento de las bases de datos.
Planificar y ejecutar un proyecto de desarrollo de bases de datos simple.
Cree un servidor web
Modelado de datos
Implemente las mejores prácticas de seguridad web
Desarrollo de API
Principios de la arquitectura REST
Construir una API básica
Crear una aplicación de Django
Usar la pila completa
Configurar un entorno
Crear un servidor web Django con múltiples puntos finales de API
Conectar Django a una base de datos MySQL
Prepararse para una entrevista de codificación
Prepararse para una entrevista en Meta
Resolver problemas usando código
Meta builds technologies that help people connect with friends and family, find communities, and grow businesses. The Meta Professional Certificates create opportunities so that anyone regardless of education, background or experience can learn high-quality skills to land a high-growth career—no degree or experience required to get started. Meta also offers training courses on the metaverse to educate people, brands, businesses and professionals on the opportunities it presents and what it means for our world today and into the future.
Unlimited access to 10,000+ world-class courses, hands-on projects, and job-ready certificate programs - all included in your subscription
Earn a degree from world-class universities - 100% online
Upskill your employees to excel in the digital economy
This program will take approximately 5 months to complete, learning 10 hours a week.
None! Whether you’re just starting out or are a professional in a relevant field, we are dedicated to helping you succeed. You should have an understanding of basic internet navigation skills and be eager to get started with coding. Learners do not need prior web development experience.
It is recommended to take each course in the order that they are listed as each course builds on the skills of the previous. Unless you are taking the course with prior knowledge, you may find you are unable to complete a later course if you have not completed the previous courses as you will not have the required skills.
In short, no. Completing this program will not earn you professional or academic credits. If you need to know whether a Coursera Certificate will count toward credit for a specific organization or program, please ask a representative of that organization or program.
This course is completely online, so there’s no need to show up to a classroom in person. You can access your lectures, readings and assignments anytime and anywhere via the web or your mobile device.
If you subscribed, you get a 7-day free trial during which you can cancel at no penalty. After that, we don’t give refunds, but you can cancel your subscription at any time. See our full refund policy.
Yes! To get started, click the course card that interests you and enroll. You can enroll and complete the course to earn a shareable certificate, or you can audit it to view the course materials for free. When you subscribe to a course that is part of a Certificate, you’re automatically subscribed to the full Certificate. Visit your learner dashboard to track your progress.
¹Based on Coursera learner outcome survey responses, United States, 2021.
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