Do I need prior coding experience?

No prior coding experience is required. The courses are sequenced to build your skills progressively before moving into more focused backend development.

Is this course really 100% online? Do I need to attend any classes in person?

This course is completely online, so there’s no need to show up to a classroom in person. You can access your lectures, readings and assignments anytime and anywhere via the web or your mobile device.

Can I just enroll in a single course?

Yes! To get started, click the course card that interests you and enroll. You can enroll and complete the course to earn a shareable certificate. When you subscribe to a course that is part of a Specialization, you’re automatically subscribed to the full Specialization. Visit your learner dashboard to track your progress.

Is financial aid available?

Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.

Can I take the course for free?

No, you cannot take this course for free. When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. If you cannot afford the fee, you can apply for financial aid.

Will I earn university credit for completing the Specialization?

This Specialization doesn't carry university credit, but some universities may choose to accept Specialization Certificates for credit. Check with your institution to learn more.

Backend Web Development with AI Specialization

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Backend Web Development with AI Specialization

Build Backend Development Skills with AI.

Build practical backend development skills and use AI to support coding and development workflows.

Instructor: Barry Finder

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3 course series

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Beginner level

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8 weeks to complete

at 5 hours a week

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3 course series

Get in-depth knowledge of a subject

Beginner level

Recommended experience

8 weeks to complete

at 5 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Apply prompt engineering and AI techniques to support coding, problem-solving, and web development workflows.
Build backend development skills for creating and maintaining functional web applications and services.
Use AI alongside development best practices to troubleshoot problems, refine code, and build backend solutions.

Skills you'll gain

Tools you'll learn

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Specialization - 3 course series

This Specialization is designed for learners who want to build practical backend web development skills while learning how to use AI to support the development process. Through three courses, you’ll develop practical prompt engineering skills, build a foundation in AI-enabled web development, and progress to backend development concepts and applications. By the end of the Specialization, you’ll be prepared to apply AI to support coding and problem-solving while building the technical skills needed to develop functional backend web solutions.

Applied Learning Project

Learners will complete hands-on activities and projects that reflect practical web and backend development workflows. They’ll use prompt engineering and AI to support coding and problem-solving, apply web development concepts, and build backend development skills through practical scenarios. Projects emphasize applying technical knowledge, evaluating AI-generated outputs, troubleshooting problems, and developing functional solutions.

Practical Prompt Engineering with AI

Course 1, 12 hours

What you'll learn

Write effective prompts that generate accurate, high-quality AI responses.
Apply prompting techniques to summarize information, conduct research, and organize content.
Use specialized AI tools to analyze data, generate visualizations, and create AI-generated images.
Select the appropriate AI tools and prompting strategies to solve real-world workplace challenges.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Prompt Engineering

Category: Prompt Engineering Tools

Category: Data Analysis

Category: Artificial Intelligence

Category: Generative AI

Category: Productivity

Category: Data Visualization

Category: Anthropic Claude

Category: Multimodal Prompts

Category: AI literacy

Category: Problem Solving

Category: Content Creation

Category: Business Communication

Category: Critical Thinking

Category: AI Workflows

Category: Prompt Patterns

Category: Research

Category: Business Process Automation

Category: Communication

Category: Decision Making

AI-Enabled Web Development Foundations

Course 2, 13 hours

What you'll learn

Build a strong foundation in Python programming using variables, data types, functions, collections, loops, and conditional logic.
Configure a professional development environment using Visual Studio Code, the terminal, and Google Colab.
Explain how Python supports modern web development through server-side programming, web frameworks, and AI-enabled applications.
Apply foundational programming concepts to develop simple Python programs for web development scenarios.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Python Programming

Category: Web Development

Category: Server Side

Category: Development Environment

Category: Web Applications

Category: Javascript

Category: Integrated Development Environments

Category: Software Development Tools

Category: Back-End Web Development

Category: Hypertext Markup Language (HTML)

Category: Front-End Web Development

Category: AI Integrations

Category: Scripting

Category: Web Development Tools

Category: Software Development

Category: Web Frameworks

Category: Program Development

Category: Application Frameworks

Category: Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)

Category: AI Enablement

Professional Backend Development

Course 3, 14 hours

What you'll learn

Build backend applications using modern programming concepts, server-side development techniques, and industry-standard tools.
Design and work with databases, APIs, and application architecture to support scalable web applications.
Debug, test, and optimize backend code while applying best practices for security, performance, and maintainability.
Use AI-assisted development tools to accelerate coding, troubleshooting, and backend development workflows.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Web Frameworks

Category: Code Review

Category: Back-End Web Development

Category: AI literacy

Category: Artificial Intelligence

Category: Software Development

Category: Full-Stack Web Development

Category: Middleware

Category: Web Development Tools

Category: Node.JS

Category: Debugging

Category: Javascript

Category: Web Applications

Category: Prompt Engineering

Category: Prompt Engineering Tools

Category: Application Servers

Category: Responsible AI

Category: Frontend Integration

Category: Web Servers

Category: Server Side

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Frequently asked questions

Yes. We recommend completing the courses in the order presented, as each course builds on skills introduced in the previous one. You’ll begin with practical prompt engineering, progress to AI-enabled web development foundations, and then apply those skills to professional backend development.

You’ll be prepared to apply AI within development workflows, troubleshoot and refine code, and use backend development concepts to build functional web solutions.

You’ll learn to use prompt engineering and AI to support development tasks such as coding, problem-solving, troubleshooting, and refining technical solutions.