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NODE.JS FULL COURSE CURRICULUM (BEGINNER TO JOB-READY)
This comprehensive 6-month Professional Certificate course takes you from a beginner to a job-ready Node.js backend developer. You will master the fundamentals of backend development, learn to build robust REST APIs with Express.js, manage databases with MongoDB, and secure your applications with JWT authentication. The curriculum includes hands-on projects like an E-commerce backend and an LMS to ensure practical mastery.
Verified AICTE InstituteCertificate Included6 MONTHSClassroomBeginner to Intermediate
NONode.jsEXExpress.jsMOMongoDB
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Learning Outcomes
- ✓ Build REST APIs
- ✓ Connect databases (MongoDB)
- ✓ Handle authentication
- ✓ Deploy Node.js apps
Curriculum
NODE.JS FULL COURSE CURRICULUM (BEGINNER TO JOB-READY) syllabus
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Module 1: Introduction to Backend & Node.js
- • What is Backend Development?
- • Client–Server Architecture
- • What is Node.js? Use cases
- • Node.js vs PHP / Java / Python
- • Installing Node.js & npm
- • Running first Node.js program
- • Hands-on: Hello World server
Module 2: JavaScript Refresher for Node.js
- • JavaScript execution model
- • Variables, functions, arrow functions
- • let, const, var
- • Destructuring & spread operator
- • Callbacks, Promises, async / await
- • Hands-on: JS mini exercises
Module 3: Node.js Core Fundamentals
- • Node.js architecture & Event loop
- • Single-threaded & non-blocking I/O
- • Modules (CommonJS) & require/exports
- • Built-in modules: fs, path, os, http
- • Creating HTTP server using http module
Module 4: npm & Project Structure
- • What is npm? package.json explained
- • Dependencies vs DevDependencies
- • nodemon & Project folder structure
- • Environment variables (.env)
- • Hands-on: Setup production-ready Node project
Module 5: Express.js Framework
- • Why Express.js? Express setup
- • Routing (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE)
- • Request & Response objects
- • Middleware concept & Custom middleware
- • REST API principles
- • Hands-on: CRUD API using Express
Module 6: Database Integration (MongoDB)
- • SQL vs NoSQL & MongoDB basics
- • MongoDB Atlas setup
- • Mongoose ORM (Schema & Models)
- • CRUD operations, Pagination & filtering
- • Hands-on: Connect Express API with MongoDB
Module 7: Authentication & Authorization
- • Password hashing (bcrypt) & JWT
- • Login & Register API
- • Role-based authorization (Admin/User)
- • Securing routes
- • Hands-on: Auth system with JWT
Module 8: Advanced Concepts
- • File upload (multer)
- • Email sending (nodemailer)
- • Logging (winston)
- • Rate limiting & CORS
Module 9: Testing & Best Practices
- • Clean code practices
- • MVC architecture
- • Postman for API testing
Module 10: Deployment & Production
- • Environment configs
- • Deployment (Render/Railway/AWS)
- • Process manager (PM2)
- • Hands-on: Deploy Node.js app