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Backend Development with Node.js and Express | University Partner Program

Instructor
Sr. Frontend Developer
Dipankar Neogi
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The University Partner Program in Backend Development with Node.js and Express is a specialized, offline training initiative for colleges and universities looking to deliver job-ready backend development skills to their students. This program blends academic rigor with industry relevance, giving learners the opportunity to build real-world RESTful APIs, implement server-side logic, and gain experience working on structured backend projects under the mentorship of Digital Aptech’s professional developers. Spanning up to a year and featuring 2–5 live projects, this curriculum is tailored to support institutional credit systems, semester schedules, and industrial training requirements. It prepares students for roles such as backend developer, API engineer, or full stack contributor—right out of campus.

What You’ll Learn From This Course

  • Backend architecture and API-first development using Node.js and Express
  • Routing, middleware, and RESTful request/response design
  • CRUD operations with MongoDB or PostgreSQL integration
  • Authentication (JWT, sessions) and basic RBAC
  • API testing, error handling, and security best practices
  • GitHub collaboration, Agile sprint planning, and code review
  • Multiple live project executions with weekly feedback and mentor support
  • Resume building, mock interviews, and career grooming

Tools & Technologies Covered

  • JavaScript (ES6+), Node.js
  • Express.js, RESTful API Design
  • MongoDB + Mongoose / PostgreSQL + Sequelize
  • JWT, bcrypt, dotenv, CORS, helmet
  • Git, GitHub (Team Collaboration)
  • Railway, Render (Hosting)
  • Postman, VS Code, Nodemon
  • Trello or GitHub Projects for task management
  • LinkedIn, Canva, Resume Builders for career prep

Certification

Upon successful completion, students receive:

  • Digital Aptech Academy Course Certificate
  • 2–5 Live Project Completion Certificates
  • Experience Certificate issued by Digital Aptech
  • Lifetime Placement Assistance

  • Unit 1

    4 Weeks

    Course: Backend & JavaScript Foundations

    JavaScript Functions, Objects, Arrays, Async/Await

    Node.js Core: Modules, File System, Event Loop

    Mini CLI Project: File Logger / Local Task Manager

  • Unit 2

    5 Weeks

    Course: Express.js API Development

    Setting up Express apps

    Route grouping, modular routers

    Middleware pipelines and response formatting

    RESTful conventions and versioning

    Project: Simple Multi-route Blog API

  • Unit 3

    5 Weeks

    Course: Database Integration & Data Handling

    MongoDB (CRUD, Mongoose Schema, Validation)

    Optional: PostgreSQL with Sequelize

    Project: Student Record Management API

    Querying, Filtering, Pagination

  • Unit 4

    4 Weeks

    Course: Authentication & Application Security

    JWT Authentication Flow

    bcrypt for Password Hashing

    Role-Based Access (User/Admin)

    Security Layers: Helmet, Rate Limiting, CORS

    Project: Authenticated User Management API

  • Unit 5

    3 Weeks

    Course: Git, Hosting & CI Readiness

    Git Team Workflow (Branching, Merging, Pull Requests)

    API Testing with Postman

    Deployment to Render / Railway

    Environment Variables & Production Setup

    GitHub Project Boards (Agile Intro)

  • Unit 6

    8–12 Weeks

    Course: Live Projects (2–5 Real Scenarios)

    CRM Backend

    Inventory Management API

    Blogging Platform with Auth

    Job Board API

    Custom Client Projects (with approval) Each includes:

    Weekly check-ins

    Code Reviews

    Final Demos & Instructor Feedback

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Dipankar Neogi

Sr. Frontend Developer

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    Albert floresMay 25, 2023

    David Carron is highly rated, with an average of 4.9/5. Students praise his clear explanations, practical insights, and engaging teaching style, making him a trusted mentor.

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    Albert floresMay 25, 2023

    Sophia Taylor earns a 4.9/5 rating for her engaging teaching style, clear explanations, and practical, student-focused approach.