Backend Development with Node.js (Basic to Advanced) Training Course
This comprehensive course at Educad Academy is designed to take you from the fundamentals of backend development to advanced server side engineering using Node.js. It provides complete training on building scalable, secure, and high-performance backend applications that power modern web and mobile platforms.
You will start with core programming and Node.js fundamentals, then gradually move toward advanced backend concepts used in real-world development. The course covers API development, database management (both SQL and NoSQL), authentication and authorization systems, middleware integration, and backend framework usage.
Throughout the training, you will work on practical, industry based projects that strengthen your understanding of how real backend systems are designed and deployed. By the end of the course, you will be able to confidently build, manage, and deploy full backend applications following professional development standards.
Course Objectives:
- Understand Node.js architecture and event-driven programming
- Build web servers and handle client requests efficiently
- Develop RESTful APIs and work with HTTP protocols
- Manage data using MongoDB and serialization techniques
- Implement authentication, security, and encryption
- Learn advanced backend features (WebSockets, cron jobs, etc.)
- Deploy and maintain production-level applications
Course Content:
Module 1: Introduction to Backend
- What is backend development
- Client-server architecture
- Introduction to APIs
- Backend vs frontend
- Development environment setup
Module 2: JavaScript Fundamentals
- Variables, data types, operators
- Functions & control structures
- Arrays and objects
- ES6+ basics
Module 3: Advanced JavaScript
- Closures & scope
- Callbacks, Promises, Async/Await
- Event loop & non-blocking I/O
- Error handling
Module 4: Node.js Fundamentals
- Introduction to Node.js
- Modules & NPM
- File system (FS module)
- Creating basic server
- Handling requests & responses
Module 5: Express.js
- Introduction to Express
- Routing & middleware
- Request/response handling
- Building first API
Module 6: REST API Development
- REST principles
- CRUD operations
- API structure (MVC pattern)
- API testing using Postman
Module 7: Database Integration
- MongoDB basics
- Mongoose (ODM)
- CRUD operations
- Schema design & relationships
Module 8: Authentication & Security
- User authentication (JWT)
- Password hashing (bcrypt)
- Authorization (roles)
- Security basics (XSS, CSRF awareness)
Module 9: Advanced Backend Concepts
- MVC architecture (deep dive)
- Centralized error handling
- Logging & debugging
- Environment variables
Module 10: Performance & Scaling
- Caching (basic concept)
- Rate limiting
- API optimization
- Intro to Web Sockets
Module 11: Deployment & DevOps Basics
- Deployment (VPS / cloud platforms)
- Process managers (PM2)
- Environment configuration
- Intro to Docker & CI/CD (concept only)
Module 12: Final Capstone Project
- Build complete backend application
- REST API with authentication
- MongoDB integration
- Deployment to live server
- Project presentation
Prerequisites:
- Understanding of JavaScript and database
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of this course, students will be able to:
- Build scalable backend applications using Node.js and Express
- Create and consume REST APIs
- Handle file systems, streams, and real-time data
- Work with MongoDB and perform CRUD operations
- Secure applications using JWT, HTTPS, and encryption
- Develop and publish custom Node modules
- Deploy applications with crash recovery and production setup
International Student Fee: 500 USD
Flexible Class Options
- Corporate Group Training | Fast-Track
- Weekend Classes For Professionals SAT | SUN
- Online Classes-Live Virtual Class(L.V.C) Online Training
