Meta Back-End Developer Professional Certificate drafted

Program Overview

This online back-end development program from Nexford University provides a comprehensive curriculum covering Python programming, databases, Django web framework, and APIs. With mentorship, career guidance, and a flexible learning schedule, the program prepares beginners for careers as back-end developers in just 6 months. Graduates have access to a job board with over 200 employers seeking talent from Meta certificate programs.

Program Outline

Outline:

• Introduction to Back-End Development (MET2001): This course covers the fundamentals of back-end development, including understanding web development technologies, front-end and back-end development roles, HTML and CSS basics, and modern UI frameworks like Bootstrap and React.
• Programming in Python (MET2002): This course teaches the fundamentals of Python programming, including syntax, problem-solving with code, the Python ecosystem, modules, libraries, tools, and hands-on experience with objects, classes, methods, variables, data types, control flow, loops, functions, data structures, and error handling.
• Version Control (MET2003): This course introduces different version control systems, effective software development workflow, and commonly used Linux commands for file manipulation and automation.
• Django Web Framework (MET2005): This course teaches how to build, secure, and administer web servers using the Django framework, including creating and designing web apps, using models, views, and templates, and implementing security practices.
• APIs (MET2006): This course covers the concepts of APIs and REST architecture, building basic APIs and REST data backbones using Django, exploring emerging API technology, and optimizing documentation.
• The Full Stack (MET2007): This course teaches how to create a full-stack Django app by setting up a local environment, refactoring existing apps, and building new apps.
• Back-End Developer Capstone (MET2008): This capstone course tests full-stack back-end development skills by building a Django web app.
• Coding Interview Preparation (MET2009): This course prepares students for coding job interviews, covering problem-solving approaches and computer science fundamentals, and providing strategic insights and tips.
• In-Demand Career Options in Back-End Development (EMP1001): This course provides insights into potential careers for back-end developers.

Teaching:

• The program is delivered online with engaging study groups and mentorship sessions.
• Mentorship is provided by experienced mentors to guide and support students throughout the program.

Careers:

• The program prepares graduates for careers as back-end developers, website developers, and software engineers.
• Graduates have access to Meta Career Programs Job Board with over 200 employers seeking talent from Meta certificate programs.
• The Nexford Career Strategies for Success course and Nexford Career Services are available to all graduates to support their job search.

Other:

• The program is designed for beginner-level individuals with no previous experience required.
• The program can be completed in as little as 6 months and costs only $50 if you apply by April 30 with the discount code PROFNXU.
• The program offers flexible learning, allowing students to study at their own pace.
• The program is accredited by Nexford University.