Backend Development

Become the engineer who keeps things running. Starting with the JS/TS foundations you'll build backend systems from scratch using Node.js and Express, then move into database design with Prisma, REST & GraphQL API design, testing with Jest and Vitest, dependency injection with NestJS, message queues, Docker, and cloud deployment on AWS Free Tier. Prompt engineering and AI-assisted debugging are woven throughout.

Duration

2 months

Modules

18 topics

Sessions

24× per program

Skills You'll Gain

Node.jsNestJSTypeScriptPostgreSQLPrismaRESTGraphQLDockerAWS

Curriculum

Phase 1 — Foundations & Architecture

Core JS/TS plus first backend architecture concepts.

JavaScript FundamentalsShared
JavaScript DOM ManipulationShared
JavaScript Object-Oriented ProgrammingShared
Asynchronous Programming with JavaScriptShared
TypeScript EssentialsShared
Backend Dev: Three-Layer Architecture(Node.js & Express)
Database Design & ORMs(SQL/NoSQL, Prisma)New
API Design(REST & GraphQL fundamentals)New

Phase 2 — Architecture & Quality

Testing, structured design patterns and security.

Unit & Integration Testing(Jest & Vitest)
Aspect-Oriented Programming & Dependency Injection(NestJS)
Security in Backend Development
Message & Task Queues for Async Work

Phase 3 — DevOps, AI Workflow & Scale

Shipping, cloud infrastructure and system design.

Docker Fundamentals
Cloud Deployment on AWS (Free Tier)
Prompt Engineering & Token Management with AI
Debugging with Breakpoints & AI-Assisted Strategies
System Design for Scalable Backend Applications
Final Team Project

End of Bootcamp

Certificate of Completion

Upon successfully completing the program and your final team project, you will be awarded a verified certificate to showcase your new skills and practical experience to employers.

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GH₵499

Enroll in Program

2-month intensive program

3 sessions per week

Team-based final project

AI-native workflow training