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Career of an Applications Developer

Overview

Navigate the modern application developer career path—from frontend, backend, to full-stack—and learn the skills, tools, and portfolios that get you hired.

What you'll learn

  • Compare frontend, backend, mobile, and full-stack developer roles.
  • Master Git for version control and team collaboration.
  • Build a portfolio project that demonstrates real-world problem solving.
  • Use AI coding assistants without weakening your fundamentals.
  • Prepare for technical interviews including algorithms and system design.
  • Estimate development tasks and communicate with non-technical stakeholders.
  • Contribute to open source to gain experience and visibility.
  • Navigate career paths: lead, architect, manager, or freelancer.
  • Debug legacy code and refactor with confidence and safety.
  • Create a personalized learning roadmap for continuous growth.

Skills you'll practise

Android (Operating System)Git (Version Control System)CI/CDApplication Programming Interface (API)DebuggingGitHub CopilotApple IOSFront End DesignSoftware Development Life CycleOpen Source TechnologyNode.js (Javascript Library)CommunicationCase StudyFlutter (Software)React.js (Javascript Library)Python (Programming Language)Full Stack DevelopmentArtificial IntelligenceSystems DesignAgile MethodologyVue.js (Javascript Library)Programming LanguagesAlgorithmsVersion Control

Advantages and disadvantages

Advantages

  • University courses you can audit for free, with lectures, readings and practice quizzes.
  • A verified certificate from the university if you pay for it.
  • From Microsoft, a well-regarded name.
  • Self-paced: start any time.

Disadvantages

  • Graded assignments and the certificate need the paid track.
  • Audit access can expire a few weeks after the course ends.
  • Learning is free, but the certificate costs money.
  • Some parts (graded work, certificate) are paid.

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Free to audit

  • Free: Choose "Audit this course" when you enrol: lectures, readings and practice are free.
  • Paid: Graded assignments and the verified certificate (Certificate: $55). Audit access may end after the course closes.

Before you start

None

Microsoft is in Tier 2: excellent universities and the companies that build the technology of our institution ranking (86/100).

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