Back-end JavaScript development is one of the most valuable skills for building modern web applications, APIs, cloud-native services, and scalable digital platforms.
The IBM Back-End JavaScript Developer Professional Certificate Guide is designed for learners who want to build practical skills in JavaScript, Node.js, Express, REST APIs, databases, containers, microservices, DevOps, and cloud deployment.
You can start learning free by opening one of the individual courses and checking whether preview lessons are available before choosing complete enrollment.
What Will You Learn?
This professional certificate helps you build practical back-end development skills in:
- JavaScript programming
- Node.js and Express
- REST API development
- Git and GitHub
- HTML, CSS, and responsive web basics
- SQL and NoSQL databases
- MongoDB and database APIs
- Docker, Kubernetes, and OpenShift
- Microservices and serverless applications
- CI/CD, Agile, and DevOps workflows
- Application security and OWASP principles
- Monitoring, observability, Prometheus, and Grafana
- Back-end capstone project development
These skills can help learners understand how server-side systems work, how APIs connect applications, and how modern back-end services are deployed and monitored.
Courses Included in the Program
This learning path includes 13 courses:
- Introduction to Software Engineering
- Introduction to HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
- Getting Started with Git and GitHub
- JavaScript Programming Essentials
- Developing Back-End Apps with Node.js and Express
- Get Started with Cloud Native, DevOps, Agile, and NoSQL
- Introduction to Containers with Docker, Kubernetes, and OpenShift
- Application Development using Microservices and Serverless
- Node.js and MongoDB: Developing Back-End Database Applications
- Application Security for Developers and DevOps Professionals
- Monitoring and Observability for Development and DevOps
- JavaScript Back-End Capstone Project
- Software Developer Career Guide and Interview Preparation
Together, these courses help learners move from software foundations to real back-end JavaScript development, deployment, security, monitoring, and portfolio preparation.
Practical Projects
During the program, learners can practise through hands-on projects such as:
- Creating open-source projects on GitHub
- Building JavaScript web applications
- Creating server-side applications with Node.js and Express
- Developing REST APIs
- Working with MongoDB and database endpoints
- Deploying containerized applications
- Building cloud-native microservices
- Applying CI/CD and Agile workflows
- Completing a back-end JavaScript capstone project
These projects can help learners build a portfolio they can use when preparing for interviews or entry-level developer opportunities.
Who Should Take This Program?
This certificate is suitable for:
- Back-end development beginners
- JavaScript learners
- Future Node.js developers
- Web developers moving into server-side development
- Students building a software portfolio
- Career changers entering technology
- Developers interested in APIs and cloud-native apps
- Learners who want practical DevOps and deployment skills
No prior degree or professional software engineering experience is required, making it a strong starting point for motivated beginners.
How to Start Learning Free
Follow these steps to check for available preview lessons:
- Open the program link below.
- Scroll down and select one of the individual courses.
- Open the course you want to explore.
- Click Enroll.
- After signing in, choose Preview instead of Start Free Trial.
- You can now watch the available preview videos and start learning for free.
Preview availability may vary. Complete lessons, labs, projects, assessments, and certificates may require paid enrollment. If preview access is unavailable, check whether financial aid is offered.
Build Practical Back-End JavaScript Skills
Back-end JavaScript developers help power the server-side logic behind web apps, mobile apps, APIs, dashboards, cloud platforms, and digital products.
This program gives learners a structured path to practise JavaScript, Node.js, Express, MongoDB, REST APIs, containers, microservices, security, monitoring, and deployment.
Start Learning IBM Back-End JavaScript Developer Skills
Explore JavaScript, Node.js, Express, REST APIs, MongoDB, GitHub, Docker, Kubernetes, microservices, DevOps, security, monitoring, and back-end capstone projects.
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