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Meta Back-End Developer Professional Certificate

4.7(12,000)·310K enrolled
Beginner 240 hours English Professional Certificate Certificate

About this course

Meta's Back-End Developer Certificate is a nine-course, structured professional certificate on Coursera covering the full back-end development skill set: Python, algorithms and data structures, Django REST Framework, databases (MySQL and ORM), version control with Git, cloud deployment, and interview preparation. It's industry-designed by the team at Meta, whose Instagram platform runs on Python and Django at massive scale.

Unlike freeCodeCamp's self-paced approach, Meta's certificate includes graded projects and a final assessment, producing a Coursera professional certificate backed by Meta's brand. It positions well alongside the Django Full Stack Bootcamp in this catalog as a more structured, Meta-branded credential alternative for learners who want employer recognition attached to their learning.

What you'll learn

Write Python programs and apply algorithms and data structures
Build REST APIs with Django REST Framework
Design and query MySQL databases with an ORM
Use Git and version control in a professional workflow
Deploy back-end applications to cloud environments

This course includes

240h
On-demand video
Yes
Certificate
Yes
Mobile access
English
Language
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Instructor

MT
Meta Teaching Staff
Coursera instructor
310K+ learners9 courses4.7 instructor rating

Developed by Meta's engineering and education teams, combining industry curriculum design with Coursera's professional certificate delivery.

Requirements

  • No prior back-end experience required — Python taught from basics

Who this course is for

  • Career changers targeting back-end developer roles with Meta credential backing
  • Learners who want structured, graded learning rather than self-paced projects
  • Anyone who wants Django and REST API skills with a recognized professional certificate

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Frequently asked questions

Different trade-offs: freeCodeCamp is free and uses Node.js/MongoDB; Meta's certificate costs a subscription but uses Python/Django, has graded assessments, and carries Meta's brand recognition.
Entry-level back-end or full-stack developer roles, particularly Python/Django-focused positions. The certificate carries Meta's recognition on LinkedIn and resumes.
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