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Become a Back-End Developer.

Databases and server-side code with Java. Ready for backend roles.

4.8 · 874 reviews

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  • 3 coursesIn a guided order
  • 116 hoursAt your own pace
  • 4 certificatesOne per course, plus Back-End Developer
  • 3 attemptsPer exam, included

Our learners work at

  • Microsoft
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  • Meta
  • Netflix
  • NVIDIA
  • IBM
  • Oracle

What you'll learn

What you'll be able to do.

Everything you need for the job, from the first line to a finished project.

  • Design relational databases and query them with SQL.
  • Administer MySQL: tables, constraints, indexes and views.
  • Write object-oriented Java: classes, inheritance, interfaces and collections.
  • Handle files, exceptions and threads in Java.
  • Connect Java to MySQL for real data.
  • Build the server side of an enterprise application.

Roles you'll be ready for

  • Back-End Developer
  • Software Engineer
  • API Developer
  • Database Developer
  • Web Application Developer
  • Junior Software Developer
  • Systems Developer
  • Full Stack Developer
  • DevOps Engineer
  • Data Engineer
  • Java Developer
  • Enterprise Application Developer

The path

3 courses, in the right order.

Each course has its own lessons, exercises, exam and certificate. Finish them all and you're a Back-End Developer.

3 courses · 166 modules · 3 exams

  1. 1

    SQL

    Learn SQL and start working with data confidently

    • 56 modules
    • 48 hours
    • Exam + Certified SQL Developer
    See course
  2. 2

    MySQL

    Learn MySQL and take control of how data is stored, queried, and managed

    • 52 modules
    • 31 hours
    • Exam + Certified MySQL Developer
    See course
  3. 3

    Java

    Learn Java and write code that runs everywhere

    • 58 modules
    • 37 hours
    • Exam + Certified Java Developer
    See course

  4. Final certificate

    Certified Back-End Developer (Java)

    Pass all 3 exams and the Certified Back-End Developer (Java) certificate is issued on top. No extra exam.

Certificates

4 certificates. One path.

Every certificate is issued in your name and verifiable by link or QR code. Add them to LinkedIn one by one as you go.

  • Certified SQL Developer
  • Certified MySQL Developer
  • Certified Java Developer
  • Certified Back-End Developer (Java)The program certificate

Each exam sets its level: Intermediate 40% · Advanced 75% · Professional 90%. Certificates never expire.

Also included

A year of W3Schools Hero subscription.

Keep learning and building long after the exam. Worth $120, included.

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    Your own space to build, test and deploy real projects.

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  • Leaderboard and challenges

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Reviews

What learners say.

4.8 · 874 reviews

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  • Muy buena experiencia. El curso de SQL tiene contenido claro y completo, y el examen de certificación me gustó especialmente por su nivel de dificultad y por combinar conocimientos teóricos y prácticos. Muy recomendable para reforzar y v...

    Guille G.Verified buyerArgentinaSQL

Pricing

One path, or all of them.

This path

Back-End Developer

$190$285one-time

  • 3 courses ($285 bought separately)
  • 3 exams, 3 attempts each
  • 4 certificates, including Certified Back-End Developer (Java)
  • 1 year of W3Schools Hero subscription
  • Lifetime access
14-day money-back guarantee, as long as no exam attempt is used.

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  • New courses and exams included as we add them
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Questions? Answers.

Do I have to take the courses in order?

No, but the order we show is the one that builds best. Everything unlocks at once, so you can start wherever you like.

How do I get the final certificate?

Pass the exam in each course. When the last one is done, the program certificate is issued on top. There is no separate final exam.

How do the exams work?

Online, multiple choice, 3 attempts per exam. Take each one when you feel ready. Your score sets the level on that certificate: Intermediate (40%), Advanced (75%) or Professional (90%).

I already know one of the technologies. Can I skip it?

Yes. Go straight to that course's exam. The course is still there if you want to brush up first.

Do the certificates expire?

No. They never expire. Each one is issued in your name and employers can verify it with a unique link or QR code.

Do you have a money-back guarantee?

Yes. 14 days from purchase, as long as no exam attempt is used. Our refund policy.