Backend Development with Node.js and Express | Advanced Career Program
Sr. Frontend Developer
Dipankar Neogi
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Web DevelopmentThe Advanced Career Program in Backend Development with Node.js and Express is a high-impact, industry-focused training pathway tailored for serious job seekers aiming to secure backend developer roles in software companies, startups, or product teams. This in-depth offline course trains you to build production-grade, scalable server-side applications with Node.js, Express, and database systems like MongoDB or PostgreSQL. The program emphasizes software architecture, authentication, RESTful APIs, cloud deployment, performance optimization, and real team collaboration. With 2–3 live projects, a strong focus on coding standards, and full career grooming, learners graduate with confidence, working experience, and an interview-ready portfolio.
What You’ll Learn From This Course
- Advanced Node.js concepts (event-driven architecture, async handling, clusters)
- Express.js with modular architecture and layered routing
- API structuring with real-world error handling and versioning
- Deep MongoDB or PostgreSQL integration, schema design, indexing
- Authentication & Authorization using JWT, OAuth, and RBAC
- Rate limiting, input sanitization, and app security best practices
- GitHub collaboration, Agile tracking, and code review workflows
- Full-stack backend project delivery through multiple live projects
- Resume building, LinkedIn setup, mock interviews, and professional feedback
Tools & Technologies Covered
- Node.js, Express.js
- MongoDB with Mongoose / PostgreSQL with Sequelize
- JSON Web Tokens (JWT), bcrypt, helmet
- Git, GitHub (Branching, Pull Requests, Issue Management)
- Postman, Insomnia, Thunder Client
- Railway / Render / DigitalOcean (Cloud Deployment)
- Docker (Introduction)
- Project Management Tools: Trello, Jira
- Career Tools: LinkedIn, GitHub, Canva, ATS Resume Builders
Certification
Upon completion, learners receive:
- Digital Aptech Academy Course Certificate
- 2–3 Live Project Completion Certificates
- Experience Certificate (on internal or client-facing work)
- Lifetime Placement Assistance
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Unit 1
3 WeeksCourse: JavaScript Mastery for Backend
Deep dive into async patterns: Callbacks, Promises, async/await
Error handling, debugging, memory management
Event Loop and Non-blocking I/O
Project: CLI Tool with Modular File Handling & Logging
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Unit 2
3 WeeksCourse: Express.js Architecture & Routing
Folder structuring and app modularization
Custom Middleware, Route Controllers
API Versioning & Error Middleware
Logging with Morgan / Winston
Project: Role-based API with Middleware Chain
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Unit 3
4 WeeksCourse: Database Engineering & Security
Schema design for MongoDB/PostgreSQL
Relationship management (One-to-Many, Many-to-Many)
Indexing, Aggregation, Query Performance
CRUD APIs with Model Hooks & Validations
Security: Rate limiting, Helmet, CORS, XSS protection
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Unit 4
3 WeeksCourse: Authentication & Authorization
JWT Authentication & Refresh Tokens
Session Management (Intro)
OAuth 2.0 (Google or GitHub Login)
RBAC (Role-Based Access Control)
Project: Authenticated CMS API with Admin/User Roles
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Unit 5
2 WeeksCourse: Deployment & DevOps Basics
GitHub Collaboration: PR Reviews, Conflict Resolution
Docker Basics for Node Environments
CI/CD Flow (Introduction with GitHub Actions)
Deployment with Render / Railway / VPS (Demo)
ENV Management & Monitoring Tools
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Unit 6
6–8 WeeksCourse: Live Projects (2–3 Major Builds)
Project 1: Job Board Backend with Roles, Filters, Auth
Project 2: E-commerce API with Products, Cart, Payments (Simulated)
Optional Project 3: Real-time Chat Server (Socket.IO) or Client Project Includes:
Sprint Planning
Code Reviews
Weekly Demo Days
Final Submission and Peer Feedback
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Unit 7
2 WeeksCourse: Career Launch & Final Assessment
Resume + GitHub Portfolio Finalization
LinkedIn Audit & Branding
Technical + HR Mock Interviews
Personal Feedback & Recommendation Letter (if qualified)
Exit Evaluation
Dipankar Neogi
Sr. Frontend Developer
