Web and App Development

Learn more about the skills and certifications you need for a career as a front-end, back-end, iOS or Android developer.

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How to Become a Web Designer

Discover the skills that go into building websites, including creating layouts, understanding, color theory, using design software, and managing your time.

March 14, 2022

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Python Developer: What They Can Do, Earn, and More

As a Python developer, you can do everything from web or game development to quantitative analysis or creating new programming languages. Learn more about this career.

March 10, 2022

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4 Common Back-End Developer Interview Questions

Plan ahead and be prepared with this back-end developer interview question guide.

January 21, 2022

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[Featured image] A man sits at his desktop computer working on a webpage design.

How to Become a Web Designer

Discover the skills that go into building websites, including creating layouts, understanding, color theory, using design software, and managing your time.

March 14, 2022

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[Feature Image] An aspiring Python developer works on Python application development with another learner.

Python Developer: What They Can Do, Earn, and More

As a Python developer, you can do everything from web or game development to quantitative analysis or creating new programming languages. Learn more about this career.

March 10, 2022

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Explore popular web and app development courses

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Skills you'll gain: Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), Version Control, User Research, UI/UX Research, Usability Testing, Responsive Web Design, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Data Structures, Unix Commands, Git (Version Control System), Persona (User Experience), GitHub, Interaction Design, User Experience Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, React.js, Mobile Development, Front-End Web Development, Algorithms, Web Development Tools

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Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Status: Free

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Skills you'll gain: Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Development, HTML and CSS, Web Design and Development, Javascript, Front-End Web Development, Web Content, Web Design

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Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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Skills you'll gain: User Research, Usability Testing, Figma (Design Software), User Experience Design, Prototyping, Wireframing, Persona (User Experience), User Centered Design, Usability, Responsive Web Design, Design Research, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Software Documentation, Mockups, Conceptual Design, Design, User Flows, Persona Development, Design Software, User Interface (UI) Design

Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

[Featured image] A website designer sits on a pink sofa in a living room with her computer on her lap working on a website design.

What Does a Web Designer Do (And How Do I Become One)?

As a web designer, you are responsible for big-picture decisions, like the menus listed on the site, and smaller details, like which fonts, colors, and graphics to use. Explore the role of a web designer and the skills you’ll need to be successful.

December 22, 2021

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[Featured image] A front-end developer sits on a floor mat working on his laptop to build a website.

What Does a Front-End Developer Do?

A front-end developer builds the front-end portion of websites and web applications—the part users see and interact with.

December 13, 2021

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[Featured image] A web designer is at the office working.

What Does a Web Developer Do?

Web developers build websites and ensure they perform reliably and efficiently. Learn more about this critical role in the tech industry and how to get started.

September 29, 2021

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[Featured image] A woman applying for a back-end developer job shakes hands with a hiring manager standing next to a desk in a brightly lit office.

4 Common Back-End Developer Interview Questions

Plan ahead and be prepared with this back-end developer interview question guide.

January 21, 2022

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[Featured image] A website designer sits on a pink sofa in a living room with her computer on her lap working on a website design.

What Does a Web Designer Do (And How Do I Become One)?

As a web designer, you are responsible for big-picture decisions, like the menus listed on the site, and smaller details, like which fonts, colors, and graphics to use. Explore the role of a web designer and the skills you’ll need to be successful.

December 22, 2021

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[Featured image] A front-end developer sits on a floor mat working on his laptop to build a website.

What Does a Front-End Developer Do?

A front-end developer builds the front-end portion of websites and web applications—the part users see and interact with.

December 13, 2021

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[Featured image] A web designer is at the office working.

What Does a Web Developer Do?

Web developers build websites and ensure they perform reliably and efficiently. Learn more about this critical role in the tech industry and how to get started.

September 29, 2021

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Web and app development cover a wide variety of skills and careers, from programming languages like Python and Java to front- and back-end development. With so many options and opportunities available, it can be tricky to know where to start. On Coursera, you'll find expert resources to support your goals, whether you're just starting out or are ready to take the next step in your career. Explore web and app development topics, including:

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