# Build and deploy a custom Connector

Learn how to develop and deploy a Connector using the Connect API.

**Learning objectives**

After completing this module, you should be able to:

- Describe the Connector development workflow.
- Create and publish a ConnectorStaged.
- Deploy and use a private and/or public Connector.

**Agenda**

- [The Connector development workflow](/certifications/build-and-deploy-custom-connector/connector-development-workflow.md)
- [Create your ConnectorStaged](/certifications/build-and-deploy-custom-connector/create-your-connectorstaged.md)
- [Publish your Connector](/certifications/build-and-deploy-custom-connector/publish-your-connectorstaged.md)
- [Deploy and use your Connector](/certifications/build-and-deploy-custom-connector/deploy-and-use-your-connector.md)

**Prerequisites**

- [Deploy a marketplace Connector](/certifications/deploy-marketplace-connector/overview.md)
- [Authorization flows and API Clients](/learning-developer-essentials/authentication-authorization/overview.md)

**Audience**

Backend developers, technical team leads, or technical solution architects.

## Related pages

- [Area overview page with navigation](/certifications.md)
- [Next page: The Connector development workflow](/certifications/build-and-deploy-custom-connector/connector-development-workflow.md)
- [Search documentation and API specs](/search.md)