Back-End Web Development Foundations with Python and SQL

Build the core skills needed to design, program, and secure the server-side of modern web applications using Python, databases, and industry-standard API practices.

4.6 (9,901) ⏱ 1h 27m 📚 12 lessons

About this course

Every modern application relies on a robust and secure server-side infrastructure to manage data, handle user requests, and power the user interface. If you want to build the invisible systems that run the web, mastering back-end development is your essential first step. This text-based course guides you from absolute beginner to a confident back-end developer capable of designing databases and building functional APIs. You will learn how to write clean, maintainable server-side code and structure data efficiently, preparing you for real-world software development challenges. What you'll learn: - Understand foundational back-end concepts, server architectures, and how the web works behind the scenes - Write clean, modern Python code utilizing contemporary practices like type hints and asynchronous programming - Design and query relational databases using SQL to store and manage application data securely - Build robust RESTful APIs that connect client-side applications with server-side logic - Apply essential security best practices, authentication protocols, and data protection measures - Configure basic containerization using Docker to ensure your application runs consistently across different environments You will start by mastering core internet protocols, server architectures, and fundamental programming concepts. From there, you will progress through hands-on database design, API creation, and modern backend deployment practices through written explanations and structured coding exercises. This course is designed specifically for beginners with no prior programming or back-end experience. All you need is a computer and a desire to learn. Start your journey into back-end engineering today and learn to build the systems that power modern web applications.

What you'll get

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  • 💬 Personal AI tutor
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  • Short & focused
    1h 27m of practical content

Reviews (4)

نادية السالم KW
★ 3 · 2026-05-02T02:32:58+00:00

Hmm, I'm not sure this is for absolute beginners. It assumes a bit of prior knowledge that wasn't explicitly taught. Some examples were confusing.

Назым Тореханова KZ Verified learner
★ 4 · 2026-04-16T07:51:58+00:00

Pretty informative. I liked the practical application examples, though the initial setup took longer than I expected.

Regina Flores PE Verified learner
★ 5 · 2025-12-05T05:54:58+00:00

Loved the practical application examples. Exactly the kind of hands-on learning I was looking for.

Rutger Hendriks NL Verified learner
★ 3 · 2025-07-13T15:27:58+00:00

This covers the basics well. I wish there were more opportunities to practice independently between modules.

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