By Kathleen Bergner

The IBM Full-Stack JavaScript Developer Professional Certificate on Coursera offers an accelerated path to building essential skills and gaining hands-on experience for a career in full-stack development. In less than six months, you can become job-ready in this rapidly expanding field, learning technologies such as JavaScript, React, Node.js, and MongoDB—no prior experience required. And for a limited time, your first month of learning is free!

As a full-stack JavaScript developer, you'll be responsible for both front-end (client-side) and back-end (server-side) development of web applications. This program provides comprehensive training on how to build, deploy, test, and manage cloud-native full-stack applications. You'll cover a range of key technologies, including HTML, CSS, GitHub, Express, DevOps, Containers, Docker, Kubernetes, NoSQL databases, Microservices, and Serverless computing.

As you complete this 12-course program, you'll be:

• Mastering full-stack development languages, frameworks, tools, and technologies that are in high demand by employers.
• Writing, deploying, and scaling cloud-native back-end applications using Node.js, NoSQL databases, containers, and microservices.
• Developing front-end applications using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and React.
• Applying DevOps practices and Agile methodologies to streamline the software development process with CI/CD tools.

Throughout the program, you'll engage in practical labs and real-world projects designed to reinforce what you've learned. By the end of the program, you’ll have built a project portfolio that will help you stand out in technical interviews. Additionally, you'll earn a Professional Certificate and badge from IBM, a credential that validates your expertise and readiness to take on a JavaScript developer role.

Make sure you’re building skills that are in demand. Enhance your career with the IBM Full-Stack JavaScript Developer Professional Certificate on Coursera. Enroll now and take advantage of a free first month of learning for a limited time!

This post first appeared on IBM Developer.