2 New Meta Professional Certificates (Free If...)

[Kal Di]

Meta Front-End Developer Professional Certificate

Want to get started in the world of coding and build beautiful websites as a career? This 9-course program, designed by the software engineering experts at Meta, will prepare you for a career as a front-end developer.

Once you complete the program, you’ll get exclusive 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: 

• How to code and build interactive web pages using HTML5, CSS and JavaScript. 
  
• In-demand design skills to create professional page layouts using industry-standard tools such as Bootstrap, React, and Figma. 
  
• GitHub repositories for version control, content management system (CMS) and how to edit images using Figma. 
  
• How to prepare for technical interviews for front-end developer roles.
  

By the end, you’ll put your new skills to work by completing a real-world portfolio project where you’ll create your own front-end web application. You’ll build a dynamic website and create a responsive website that you can showcase during a job interview. Plus, you’ll get tips for a successful coding interview and get support in your job search.

COMPLETE IN 7 MONTHS (IF YOU DO 6 HOURS A WEEK)!

https://www.coursera.org/professional-ce...-developer 


Meta Back-End Developer Certificate

Ready to gain new skills and learn the tools developers use to create websites and web applications? This 10-course program, designed by the software engineering experts at  Meta, will prepare you for an entry-level career as a back-end developer.
 
On completion, you’ll get exclusive 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.
  

You’ll be able use these skills to create a Django web app using industry-standard tools. By the end, you’ll create a simple web app, following best practices, and build a job-ready portfolio to showcase during job interviews.  

COMPLETE IN 8 MONTHS (IF YOU DO 6 HOURS A WEEK)!

https://www.coursera.org/professional-ce...-developer


There are 3 more professional certificates (Android Developer, iOS Developer, and Database Engineer) that begin on July 30th.

If you're a Coursera Plus member, these certificate programs are FREE!! Otherwise, it's $49 a month. These programs are self-paced to allow you to finish faster or slower.  

FYI: If you aren't a Coursera Plus member, a 1 year membership is only $380 to complete unlimited courses, specialization certificates, and most of their professional certificates. 

[LevelUP]

Studying 20 hours a week you could get this done in 2 months. 

This looks pretty solid like a mini boot camp.

[bjcheung77]

Basically, I think for those who have the energy, time, it would be better to pay the monthly fee. It all depends on how you want to slice things, if you can finish quickly or have the experience to blast through those courses in a timely manner... These are great entry level certs that can get you started...

[rachel83az]

There are a ton of credits available on Coursera now. If you need credit, it probably makes sense to get Plus for those and these certificates.

[KsT]

"Free if you have a paid membership"

Then how is it free? Lol 

[LevelUP]

"Free if you have a paid membership"

Then how is it free? Lol 

Free if you can complete the course in a week during your trial? lol

[bjcheung77]

It really depends, if you're going for a small handful, say 5 of these and can finish one a month, it would be less expensive than getting the Plus membership. If you're going for 10 of these, then I would get the membership, there's a threshold, you want to see what appeals to you and decide on the ones that interest you most... going for the membership or not, you'll get at least some experience and learning in the specific certificate you choose...