Master Backend Development with Python & JavaScript
A progressive, expert-led suite of backend development programmes – from Foundation Diploma to Advanced Professional Diploma. 100% online, hands-on projects, and real-world API development. Choose your track: Python or JavaScript.
Designed for Backend Development Excellence
Practical, project-based, and globally relevant – build a portfolio of REST APIs and backend applications while you learn from industry experts.
Complete Backend Mastery
Master the full backend development lifecycle – from fundamentals to production-ready API deployment.
Two Tracks, Three Levels
Choose Python or JavaScript track. Advance from Foundation to Professional and Advanced Diploma in each.
Learn by Doing
Build real APIs, connect to databases, implement authentication, and deploy applications to the cloud.
Python Backend Stack
Master Flask, FastAPI, SQLAlchemy, SQLite, PostgreSQL, and Docker for Python backend development.
JavaScript Backend Stack
Master Node.js, Express, MongoDB, Mongoose, PostgreSQL, Prisma, Jest, and deployment.
Authentication & Security
Implement JWT authentication, password hashing, and secure API endpoints in both tracks.
Testing & Deployment
Master testing, error handling, logging, containerisation, and cloud deployment best practices.
Industry-Recognised Certification
Earn a verified diploma upon successful completion – blockchain-secured, globally recognised.
Foundation Diploma in Backend Development with Python
Build a strong foundation in backend development with Python. Master Python OOP, modules, pip, APIs, HTTP, JSON, Flask fundamentals, and build your first REST API.
Python Setup, OOP, Modules, pip
- Installing Python and Development Tools
- Python Object-Oriented Programming Fundamentals
- Classes and Objects
- Modules and Packages
- Package Management with pip
- Building Your First Python Application
Intro to APIs, HTTP, JSON
- Introduction to APIs
- Understanding HTTP Methods
- HTTP Requests and Responses
- Working with JSON Data
- API Testing with Postman
- Consuming Public APIs
Flask Basics: Routes, Requests, Responses
- Introduction to Flask Framework
- Creating Flask Applications
- URL Routing
- Handling Requests and Responses
- Working with Query Parameters
- Building Basic Flask APIs
Templates, Forms, Project: Simple API
- Flask Templates with Jinja2
- HTML Forms and User Input
- Form Validation
- Template Inheritance
- Building a Simple REST API
- Beginner Backend Project
Upon completion, earn a verified Foundation Diploma in Backend Development with Python – blockchain‑secured, globally recognised.
Professional Diploma in Backend Development with Python
Take your backend skills to the next level. Master SQL databases, SQLAlchemy ORM, CRUD operations, JWT authentication, and build secure REST APIs.
Databases: SQL, SQLite, SQLAlchemy
- Introduction to SQL Databases
- SQLite Database Management
- SQL Fundamentals
- Introduction to SQLAlchemy
- Database Models and Relationships
- Database Integration Project
Flask + DB, CRUD Operations
- Connecting Flask to Databases
- Creating Database Models
- Create, Read, Update, and Delete (CRUD)
- Database Queries and Filtering
- Building Database-Driven APIs
- CRUD Application Development
Authentication, JWT
- User Authentication Fundamentals
- Password Hashing and Security
- JSON Web Tokens (JWT)
- Protecting API Endpoints
- User Registration and Login
- Secure API Development
Project: REST API with Auth
- REST API Design Principles
- Authentication Integration
- Database Integration
- API Testing and Debugging
- API Documentation
- REST API Project with Authentication
Upon completion, earn a verified Professional Diploma in Backend Development with Python – blockchain‑secured, globally recognised.
Advanced Professional Diploma in Backend Development with Python
Reach expert-level proficiency in backend development. Master FastAPI with async programming, testing and error handling, Docker containerisation, and deploy production-ready APIs.
FastAPI Intro, Async
- Introduction to FastAPI
- Building FastAPI Applications
- Asynchronous Programming with Async/Await
- FastAPI Routing and Dependency Injection
- Automatic API Documentation
- FastAPI Backend Project
Testing, Error Handling, Logging
- Unit Testing for APIs
- Integration Testing
- Exception and Error Handling
- Logging and Monitoring
- Performance Optimization
- Backend Testing Project
Deployment: Docker, Render/Railway
- Introduction to Docker
- Containerizing Python Applications
- Docker Compose Basics
- Deploying to Render
- Deploying to Railway
- Cloud Deployment Best Practices
Capstone: Production API
- API Architecture and Planning
- Building a Production-Ready API
- Security and Performance Optimization
- Deployment and Monitoring
- API Documentation and Maintenance
- Final Backend Development Capstone Project
Upon completion, earn a verified Advanced Professional Diploma in Backend Development with Python – blockchain‑secured, globally recognised.
Foundation Diploma in Backend Development with JavaScript
Build a strong foundation in backend development with JavaScript. Master Node.js, npm, ES6, Express.js, REST API principles, and build your first CRUD API.
JS Setup, Node.js, npm, ES6 Basics
- Installing Node.js and Development Tools
- Introduction to Node.js Runtime
- Managing Packages with npm
- ES6 Syntax and Features
- Modules and Package Management
- Building Your First Node.js Application
Express.js: Routes, Middleware
- Introduction to Express.js
- Creating Express Applications
- Routing and Route Parameters
- Middleware Fundamentals
- Request and Response Handling
- Building Basic Express APIs
REST API Principles, Postman
- Introduction to RESTful APIs
- HTTP Methods and Status Codes
- API Design Best Practices
- Working with JSON Data
- API Testing with Postman
- Building REST API Endpoints
Project: Simple CRUD API
- CRUD Operations Fundamentals
- Creating API Endpoints
- Reading and Retrieving Data
- Updating and Deleting Records
- API Testing and Debugging
- Beginner CRUD API Project
Upon completion, earn a verified Foundation Diploma in Backend Development with JavaScript – blockchain‑secured, globally recognised.
Professional Diploma in Backend Development with JavaScript
Take your backend skills to the next level. Master MongoDB with Mongoose, PostgreSQL with Prisma, JWT authentication with bcrypt, and build a full API with database integration.
MongoDB + Mongoose
- Introduction to MongoDB
- Database Design with MongoDB
- Mongoose Fundamentals
- Creating Models and Schemas
- CRUD Operations with MongoDB
- MongoDB Integration Project
PostgreSQL + Prisma
- Introduction to PostgreSQL
- Relational Database Design
- Prisma ORM Fundamentals
- Database Migrations
- Querying Data with Prisma
- PostgreSQL Backend Project
Authentication: JWT, bcrypt
- User Authentication Fundamentals
- Password Hashing with bcrypt
- JSON Web Tokens (JWT)
- Securing API Endpoints
- User Registration and Login
- Authentication Implementation Project
Project: Full API with DB
- API Architecture and Planning
- Database Integration
- Authentication and Authorization
- CRUD Operations Implementation
- API Documentation and Testing
- Full Backend API Project
Upon completion, earn a verified Professional Diploma in Backend Development with JavaScript – blockchain‑secured, globally recognised.
Advanced Professional Diploma in Backend Development with JavaScript
Reach expert-level proficiency in backend development. Master request validation, error handling, file uploads, caching, rate limiting, Jest testing, and deploy scalable applications.
Validation, Error Handling
- Request Validation Techniques
- Data Validation Libraries
- Exception and Error Handling
- Custom Error Responses
- Logging and Debugging
- Backend Validation Project
File Uploads, Caching, Rate Limiting
- File Upload Handling
- File Storage Strategies
- API Caching Techniques
- Rate Limiting and Throttling
- Performance Optimization
- Backend Performance Project
Testing with Jest, Deployment
- Introduction to Jest
- Unit Testing APIs
- Integration Testing
- Preparing Applications for Deployment
- Deploying to Cloud Platforms
- Continuous Deployment Practices
Capstone: Scalable Backend
- Backend System Architecture
- Building Scalable APIs
- Performance and Security Optimization
- Monitoring and Maintenance
- Production Deployment
- Final Scalable Backend Capstone Project
Upon completion, earn a verified Advanced Professional Diploma in Backend Development with JavaScript – blockchain‑secured, globally recognised.
Roles You Can Pursue with Backend Development Skills
Develop practical, job-ready backend development skills that are highly sought after across technology, finance, healthcare, e-commerce, and startup sectors.
What Backend Development Graduates Say
"The Foundation Diploma gave me the confidence to build my first Flask API. The OOP and routing modules were outstanding."
— Tunde A., Nigeria
"The Professional Diploma transformed my understanding of databases and authentication. I now build secure APIs for my organisation."
— Sarah M., Kenya
"The Advanced Professional Diploma prepared me for senior backend roles. Docker and deployment have opened doors to exciting new projects."
— Dr. Michael K., South Africa
Affordable Tuition for Local & International Students
All inclusive: tuition + application fee. Flexible interest‑free instalments available.
Application fee ₦8,220 is included in the total above.
Application fee ₦8,220 is included in the total above.
Build Powerful Backend Systems with Python or JavaScript
Choose your track – Python or JavaScript. Start from Foundation and advance to Professional and Advanced Professional Diploma. Build real-world APIs, earn verifiable credentials, and advance your career in backend development.
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