Backend Development
Backend Development is an 8-week intermediate course covering REST API design, authentication, relational databases and ORMs, error handling, testing, Docker containerization, and CI/CD with horizontal scaling. Aimed at developers who want to build the server side of applications, it results in projects like a task-manager REST API, an authentication service, and an inventory management API.
Build secure, scalable APIs and server-side logic that power real production applications.
What you'll learn
Course details
Duration
8 weeks
Best for
Developers who want to build the server side of applications
Enrollment isn't open for this course yet — check back soon or contact us.
Course Curriculum
A module-by-module breakdown of what you'll cover in Backend Development.
01Getting Started & Environment Setup
4 topicsWeek 1
- Installing Node.js and PostgreSQL
- Installing Postman for API testing
- Creating a GitHub account and initializing your first repo
- Verifying your setup by running a 'hello world' server locally
02Basic
3 topicsWeeks 2–3
- REST principles and conventions
- Request and response handling
- Authentication and authorization
03Intermediate
3 topicsWeek 4
- Working with relational databases
- ORMs and query building
- Data modeling for applications
04Advanced
3 topicsWeek 5
- Error handling and logging
- Input validation and security basics
- Writing tests for APIs
05Pro
10 topicsWeeks 6–7
- Containerizing a Backend with Docker
- Environment Configuration
- CI/CD for a Backend API
- Horizontal Scaling & Load Balancing
- Zero-Downtime Deployments
- Design an API contract that survives retries
- Enforce ownership and roles on the server
- Design background jobs for repeated delivery
- Choose cache-aside with a stated source of truth
- Connect logs, metrics and traces to a user outcome
06AI Pro
3 topicsWeek 8
- Using Claude, ChatGPT, and Perplexity to Design APIs and Debug Backend Issues
- Verifying AI-Suggested Backend Code Before Trusting It
- Project: AI-Assisted API Development with Authorization and Performance Verification
Tools & Technologies
Hands-on practice with the same tools used by working professionals.
Real-Time, Industry-Based Projects
This is project-based learning modeled on real industry scenarios — you'll build portfolio-ready work as you go, not just watch lectures.
Every course includes a guided internship on top of your project work — so you graduate with real experience, not just a certificate.
Communication & Soft Skills
Built into every course, alongside the technical curriculum.
Communication Skills
Practice explaining technical work clearly to teammates, managers, and clients.
Practical AI Skills
Hands-on training in using AI tools well — prompting, everyday workflows, and where AI actually helps versus where it doesn't.
Teamwork & Collaboration
Work in small project teams using real workflows like stand-ups and code reviews.
Problem Solving
Build the habit of breaking down ambiguous problems into clear, solvable steps.
Time Management
Learn to plan, prioritize, and deliver project work against realistic deadlines.
Presentation Skills
Present your project work and results with confidence, as you would to a client.
Resume & Profile Building
Build a strong resume, LinkedIn profile, and project portfolio that recruiters notice.
Interview Preparation
Mock interviews and portfolio reviews to get you ready for real job applications.
Career & Placement Support
100% of students enrolled in Backend Development get full access to placement support — real tools and guidance, not just a promise. This is support and access, not a guaranteed job outcome.
Resume Builder
A resume auto-built from your real completed projects and certificates, ready to export.
Shareable Portfolio
A public portfolio page showcasing your approved projects, with a link you can share with employers.
Interview Preparation
Guidance on presenting your projects and experience clearly in real interviews.
Peer & Mentor Community
Ongoing access to our learner community for questions, feedback, and support after you finish.
What Your Certificates Look Like
Real, verifiable certificates with your name, Backend Development, and a QR code anyone can scan to confirm they're genuine — one for completing the course, and a separate one if you take the internship track. Earning a certificate is free. To view, download and share it, there's a one-time ₹100 release fee per certificate — the same for free-course, paid-course and internship certificates.
Course Completion Certificate
Data24ZoneCertificate of Completion
Illustrative recipient
Your Name Here
Example certificate for completion of
Backend Development
- Certificate No.
- D24-SAMPLE
- Mode
- Self-Paced
- Duration
- 8 weeks
- Example issue date
- On completion
Sample only — not a real, issued certificate.
Verification is available only on issued certificates.
Internship Completion Certificate
Data24ZoneCertificate of Internship
Illustrative recipient
Your Name Here
Example certificate for completion of
Backend Development
- Certificate No.
- D24-SAMPLE
- Mode
- Internship
- Duration
- 8 weeks
- Example issue date
- On completion
Sample only — not a real, issued certificate.
Verification is available only on issued certificates.
Frequently Asked Questions
What will I learn in the Backend Development course?
You'll learn: REST API design and authentication; Working with databases and ORMs; Error handling, logging, and testing; Deploying a secure, production-ready API.
What tools and technologies does the Backend Development course cover?
This course covers: Node.js, FastAPI, PostgreSQL, Postman, Git, ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity.
Is the Backend Development course beginner-friendly?
This is a intermediate-level course, so it assumes some prior familiarity with the subject. It starts with a "Getting Started & Environment Setup" module covering tool installation before the main curriculum.
How long does the Backend Development course take to complete?
The course is designed to be completed in approximately 8 weeks, depending on your pace.
What enrollment options are available for Backend Development?
Project Training Track (₹1,499) — One defined learning project and 2 review sessions; no employment or stipend included. Self-Paced (₹1,999) — Learn anytime with the full recorded curriculum and community access.
Is there an internship option for Backend Development?
Yes — the Internship track means working through real projects with our team and earning a separate Internship Certificate.
Will I get a certificate after completing Backend Development?
Yes. Self-paced enrollment earns a course completion certificate once your final project is reviewed and approved. Internship enrollment earns an internship certificate once your internship projects are approved. Every certificate is publicly verifiable on our website and can be added directly to your LinkedIn profile. Earning it is free; releasing it to view, download and share is a one-time ₹100 fee per certificate.
What kind of projects will I build in Backend Development?
You'll work on real projects such as: REST API for a task manager app; Authentication service; Inventory management API.
Is placement support included with Backend Development?
Yes — every enrolled student gets full access to our placement support: resume building, a shareable project portfolio, mock interview preparation, and guidance applying what you've built to real job applications. This is support and access, not a guaranteed job outcome — how quickly it leads to an offer depends on the market and your own effort.
