What you will learn inMicrosoft Back-End Developer Professional Certificate Course
- Master C# programming and .NET Core for enterprise back-end development
- Build RESTful APIs with ASP.NET Core and implement authentication/authorization
- Design and optimize SQL Server databases with Entity Framework Core
- Develop cloud-native applications using Microsoft Azure services
- Implement CI/CD pipelines with Azure DevOps
- Apply microservices architecture patterns
- Complete a capstone project deploying a full back-end solution to Azure
Program Overview
C# and .NET Fundamentals
⏱️6-8 weeks
- Core C# syntax, OOP principles, and async programming
- .NET Core CLI and project structure
- Unit testing with xUnit
API Development with ASP.NET Core
⏱️ 8-10 weeks
- Build RESTful services with controllers and minimal APIs
- Implement JWT authentication and role-based authorization
- Document APIs with Swagger/OpenAPI
Database Development
⏱️6-8 weeks
- SQL Server design and query optimization
- Entity Framework Core for data access
- NoSQL solutions with Cosmos DB
Cloud Integration
⏱️8-10 weeks
- Deploy to Azure App Service and Container Apps
- Implement serverless with Azure Functions
- Configure Azure SQL and caching with Redis
DevOps & Microservices
⏱️6-8 weeks
- CI/CD with Azure DevOps
- Docker containerization
- Basic Kubernetes orchestration
Capstone Project
⏱️10-12 weeks
- Develop production-ready back-end system
- Implement full security and monitoring
- Performance tuning and scalability
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Job Outlook
- Salary range: 80K−130K for .NET back-end roles (Payscale)
- Industry demand: 72% of enterprises use .NET for critical systems (Microsoft)
- Top employers: Accenture, Deloitte, Microsoft partners
- Career paths: Back-End Developer → Solutions Architect → Cloud Engineer
- Certification value: Qualifies for Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate
Specification: Microsoft Back-End Developer Professional Certificate
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