Developing Back-End Apps with Node.js and Express
Developing Back-End Apps with Node.js and Express is an intermediate-level online course from Coursera in Node.js. It is structured in 4 modules with 4 stated learning outcomes, over 13h 41m. Learners rate it 4.5/5 from 630 ratings on Coursera.
Part of our Node.js courses collection, where we compare it against 3 other courses.
Course highlights
| Provider | Coursera |
| Duration | 13h 41m |
| Level | Intermediate |
| Mode | Self-paced |
| Language | English |
| Certificate | Yes — shareable certificate |
| Rating | 4.5★ (630 reviews) |
| Price | Check price |
What you’ll learn
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Skills you’ll gain
What this course covers
4 modulesThe 4-part outline Coursera publishes for this course, across 13h 41m.
Module 1 · Introduction to Server-Side JavaScript
Module 2 · Asynchronous I/O with callback programming
Module 3 · Express Web Application Framework
Module 4 · Final Project
What learners rate it
Rated 4.5/5 by 630 learners on Coursera (checked 7 Nov 2026).
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4.5★ | Check price | 13h 41m | For learners past the basics · 13h 41m | |
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Common questions
How much does Developing Back-End Apps with Node.js and Express cost?
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Does Developing Back-End Apps with Node.js and Express come with a certificate?
Yes — Coursera lists a certificate on completion. It is a course certificate, not a formal qualification or university credit.
How long does Developing Back-End Apps with Node.js and Express take?
Coursera lists it at 13h 41m. It is self-paced, so that is the volume of material rather than a deadline — how long it actually takes depends on the hours you put in each week.
Is Developing Back-End Apps with Node.js and Express suitable for beginners?
Coursera lists it at Intermediate level, so it assumes some grounding in the subject already. If you are starting from zero, a beginner-level course in the same topic is the better entry point.
What does Developing Back-End Apps with Node.js and Express cover?
It is organised into 4 modules, starting with Introduction to Server-Side JavaScript and going on to Asynchronous I/O with callback programming, Express Web Application Framework, Final Project. The full outline is on this page.