Undergraduate Certificate in Backend Engineering Concepts
-- viewing nowThe Undergraduate Certificate in Backend Engineering Concepts is a comprehensive course designed to equip learners with the essential skills required for a successful career in backend engineering. This certificate course focuses on the key concepts and technologies that power the backend infrastructure of modern web applications.
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• Introduction to Backend Engineering: Fundamentals of backend engineering, understanding server-side development, comparing frontend and backend development.
• Database Management Systems: Relational databases, SQL, NoSQL databases, database design, query optimization.
• Server-side Programming Languages: Overview of popular languages, including Python, Java, PHP, Ruby, and Node.js.
• Web Frameworks: Django (Python), Express.js (Node.js), Ruby on Rails (Ruby), Flask (Python), and Spring Boot (Java).
• APIs and Microservices: RESTful APIs, GraphQL, designing and implementing APIs, microservices architecture.
• Cloud Computing and Deployment: Understanding cloud providers, deployment strategies, DevOps, and containerization.
• Security Best Practices: Authentication, authorization, data encryption, input validation, and common security pitfalls.
• Scalability and Performance Optimization: Load balancing, caching, horizontal scaling, monitoring, and logging.
• Version Control and Collaboration: Git, GitHub, teamwork, and open-source projects.
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Entry Requirements
- Basic understanding of the subject matter
- Proficiency in English language
- Computer and internet access
- Basic computer skills
- Dedication to complete the course
No prior formal qualifications required. Course designed for accessibility.
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This course provides practical knowledge and skills for professional development. It is:
- Not accredited by a recognized body
- Not regulated by an authorized institution
- Complementary to formal qualifications
You'll receive a certificate of completion upon successfully finishing the course.
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