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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Explore popular web and app development courses

Meta

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

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Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

IBM

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

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Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera

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

Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

[Featured Image] A programmer wearing a plaid shirt, glasses, and headphones sits at a desk with a laptop and an external monitor with code running down the screen.

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Ruby vs. Python: Pros, Cons, and Where to Start

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What Is Java Used For?

Companies across the globe use Java to build the applications and websites they offer their consumers. Learning this programming language means you’ve completed one of the prerequisites that could qualify you for a career in software or app development.

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How to Become a Web Developer

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[Featured Image] A web developer is intently working on a laptop.

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[Featured Image] A programmer wearing a plaid shirt, glasses, and headphones sits at a desk with a laptop and an external monitor with code running down the screen.

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[Featured Image] A react developer sketches ideas for the user interface of a web application.

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[Featured Image] A blockchain developer works on code in front of several monitors.

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[Featured Image]: A ServiceNow developer examines code on computer monitors.

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[Featured Image] A person in a yellow sweater types on a laptop in a co-working space.

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[Featured Image] A web designer and web developer look at a computer while they work together on creating a website.

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[Featured image] A programmer working on a project

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[Featured Image] A woman has headphones on and is looking at two computer screens that have programming languages displayed.

What Is Java Used For?

Companies across the globe use Java to build the applications and websites they offer their consumers. Learning this programming language means you’ve completed one of the prerequisites that could qualify you for a career in software or app development.

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[Featured Image] A man works on a desktop computer.

How to Become a Web Developer

You can become a web developer by teaching yourself, taking courses, getting certifications, or earning a degree. Learn more about becoming a web developer and how to take the next steps.

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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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