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.

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.

Back-End Developers are the magic behind the scenes of a website. They build and maintain the technology that enables the user-facing side of the website to exist. While the user doesn’t see the back-end or interact with it, the back-end is always running in the background, delivering functionality and a desktop-like web experience. 

If you like fixing things, thinking logically or solving complex problems, this is a great career path for you.

Back-end developers play a critical role in web development teams and are needed in nearly every industry, every business and for every function. They help build, design and develop technology. The demand for this skillset has grown immensely over the last year and will continue to rise as new technologies emerge. 

There are multiple branches of software engineering you can specialize in, and each one comes with a unique set of responsibilities. You can work as a back-end developer, front-end developer, full stack developer, database engineer, cross-platform mobile developer, software engineer, web designer and so many more.

Front-end development is like the exterior of a house; the paint, the layout, design elements, or anything that a person can see. Whereas, back-end development is like the electric supply, the construction, the foundation, or anything which a person cannot see, but is critical for the house to exist. 

In tech, it’s a lot like that. Front-end developers manage the visible parts of the website while back-end developers build, fix and maintain the aspects of the web application that are not visible to users. It’s the combination of these skillsets that make a website look and function in the best way possible.

Software Engineers are among the highest-paid jobs in the tech industry and the need for this skillset is on the rise. This career path is projected to grow by 22% by 2030 which is faster than the average projected rate of growth for all occupations (5%). In 2020, there were more than 1.8 million jobs in the U.S. alone*.

The Meta Developer Certificates are for anyone who has a passion for tech and wants to build a career in this field, no degree or experience necessary. Upon completion, you’ll earn career credentials from Meta that you can add to your resume and portfolio. A Meta Certificate is an industry-recognized credential that helps boost confidence and gives you a competitive advantage when applying to jobs. 

We’ll guide you through each step to ensure you master the core programming skills at a pace that works for you. You’ll get expert-led training and build on-the-job experience through hands-on projects that you can add to your portfolio and show to recruiters. 

Meta is committed to helping certificate holders get hired. Upon earning a Meta Certificate, learners will gain access to the Meta Career Programs Job Board which is a job-search platform with 200+ employers who have committed to sourcing talent through Meta’s certificate programs. 

We’ll help you develop a strong portfolio, a polished resume and sharp interview skills. We’ll prepare you for what to expect when interviewing for relevant roles and we’ll share tips for what employers are looking for in potential candidates. 

Finally, you’ll also get to discuss the emotional components of the interview process with other learners taking this course.

Meta is committed to ensuring that anyone regardless of education, background or experience has the opportunity to learn in-demand skills so they can land an in-demand career. We're excited to provide these pathways so that millions of people can unlock greater opportunities for their lives and families. Upon completing this program, you’ll be well positioned to start your career as a software engineer.

Learners that obtain a Meta Certificate or Meta Certification gain access to the Meta Career Programs Job Board—a job search platform with 200+ employers who have committed to sourcing talent through Meta’s certificate programs. 

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.

You must have a device capable of connecting to the internet and running the software throughout the program. Software includes Visual Studio Code, Python and Node.js.—you will get access to these throughout the program.

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.