Approximately 377,500 jobs will be created in computer and information technology annually from 2022-2032*. Whether you want to increase your salary or pursue a specialization, discover the resources you need to advance your back-end development career.
Build advanced development skills and earn credentials from industry leaders
Skills you'll gain: Computer Programming, Mobile Development Tools, Mobile Development, Android Development
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Computer Programming, Python Programming, Computer Programming Tools, Programming Principles, Data Structures, Computational Thinking, Computational Logic, Data Analysis, Software Engineering, Algorithms, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Data Management, Database Application, Databases, Theoretical Computer Science, Database Administration, Data Model, Data Visualization, Database Design, Database Theory, Network Architecture, Web Development, Web Development Tools, Computer Networking, SQL, HTML and CSS
Multiple educators
Skills you'll gain: Computer Programming, Java Programming, Algorithms, Data Structures, Problem Solving, Programming Principles, Computational Thinking, Computer Programming Tools, Critical Thinking, Software Engineering, Computational Logic, Data Analysis, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Software Testing, Computer Graphics, Cryptography, Data Analysis Software, Strategy
Ready to take the next step in your back-end development career? Roles in computer and information technology earn more than twice the average salary for all occupations, so you have plenty of high-paying career paths to choose from*. As a mid-level or advanced back-end developer, you may begin to apply for leadership positions such as a lead software engineer, director of engineering, or senior product manager. You could also focus on an industry niche such as blockchain development or obtain the front-end development skill set to become a well-rounded full-stack developer. Learn more about how to prepare for more advanced development roles and how Coursera can help:
*US Bureau of Labor Statistics. “Occupational Outlook Handbook: Computer and Information Technology Occupations, https://www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/home.htm.” Accessed February 6, 2024.
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