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IBM

IBM Back-End Development

IBM via Coursera Professional Certificate

Overview

Prepare for a career in the high-growth field of software development. In this program, you’ll develop the skills, tools, and portfolio to have a competitive edge in the job market as an entry level back-end developer in as little as 6 months. Back-end developers are the experts who build and maintain the mechanisms that process data and perform actions behind websites, and the demand for these professionals has never been greater. You’ll learn the latest tools and technologies used by professional back-end developers, including Linux scripting, Git and GitHub, Python, SQL, Databases, Django, Containers with Docker, Kubernetes, and OpenShift, Microservices, Serverless, as well as Application Security, and Monitoring. You will practice working hands-on with these technologies to build the type of server-side systems and services that power modern web and mobile applications. Upon completing the full program, you will have built a portfolio of projects to provide you with the confidence to excel in your interviews and you’ll receive a Professional Certificate from IBM to showcase your proficiency to potential employers. You will also receive access to join IBM’s Talent Network where you’ll receive job opportunities as soon as they are posted, recommendations matched to your skills and interests, and tips and tricks to help you stand apart from the crowd.

Syllabus

Course 1: Introduction to Software Engineering
- Offered by IBM. Are you curious about the lucrative field that is software engineering and how you might be a part of it? This is the course ... Enroll for free.

Course 2: Hands-on Introduction to Linux Commands and Shell Scripting
- Offered by IBM. This course provides a practical understanding of common Linux / UNIX shell commands. In this beginner friendly course, you ... Enroll for free.

Course 3: Getting Started with Git and GitHub
- Offered by IBM. Get started with Git and GitHub in this self-paced, introductory course! You’ll become familiar with collaborative version ... Enroll for free.

Course 4: Python for Data Science, AI & Development
- Offered by IBM. Kickstart your learning of Python with this beginner-friendly self-paced course taught by an expert. Python is one of the ... Enroll for free.

Course 5: Developing AI Applications with Python and Flask
- Offered by IBM. This mini course is intended to apply basic Python skills for developing Artificial Intelligence (AI) enabled applications. ... Enroll for free.

Course 6: Django Application Development with SQL and Databases
- Offered by IBM. Working with databases is a key skill for developers, especially those in Back-End, Full Stack, and DevOps roles. This ... Enroll for free.

Course 7: Introduction to Containers w/ Docker, Kubernetes & OpenShift
- Offered by IBM. Take the next step in your software engineering career by getting skilled in container tools and technologies! The average ... Enroll for free.

Course 8: Application Development using Microservices and Serverless
- Offered by IBM. Welcome to this introductory course on microservices and serverless, essential technologies for cloud native and application ... Enroll for free.

Course 9: Application Security for Developers and DevOps Professionals
- Offered by IBM. How vulnerable are your applications to security risks and threats? This course will help you identify vulnerabilities and ... Enroll for free.

Course 10: Back-end Application Development Capstone Project
- Offered by IBM. This is the final course in the IBM Backend Development Professional Certificate. This capstone project course will give you ... Enroll for free.

Courses

Taught by

Alex Parker, Bethany Hudnutt, John Rofrano, Joseph Santarcangelo, Lin Joyner, Ramesh Sannareddy, Rav Ahuja, Sam Prokopchuk, Upkar Lidder and Yan Luo

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