3-Month Course · Express.js + REST APIs + Middleware + Auth
Node.js Development
12 hands-on modules · 10+ tools & concepts · 60+ hours of training · Express.js, REST APIs, middleware and authentication — server-side JavaScript for building APIs and backend services used across full-stack roles.
Who this course is for
Anyone who already knows JavaScript basics and wants to move into backend development — building APIs, connecting databases, and handling authentication with Node.js & Express. This course is fully hands-on — you build and test real backend services in every class, not just watch slides.
Basic JavaScript knowledge is recommended before starting. Module 1 quickly bridges JavaScript fundamentals into your first Node.js server.
1Course structure at a glance
4 phases, 12 modules, moving from Node.js fundamentals to Express & REST APIs, databases & authentication, and a capstone backend project.
| Phase | Modules | Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Phase 1 | 01–03 | Node.js & JavaScript Backend Foundations |
| Phase 2 | 04–06 | Express.js & REST APIs |
| Phase 3 | 07–09 | Databases & Authentication |
| Phase 4 | 10–12 | Security, Testing & Capstone Project |
2Full syllabus — all 12 modules
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Phase 1 Node.js & JavaScript Backend Foundations Modules 01–03 Node.js runtime, npm & packages, async JavaScript & file system +
01Introduction to Node.js & the Runtime+
Setting up Node.js, understanding the event loop, and running your first server-side script.
02npm, Packages & Project Structure+
Managing dependencies with npm, package.json, and structuring a Node.js project properly.
03Async JavaScript & the File System+
Callbacks, Promises, async/await, and reading/writing files on the server.
Phase 2 Express.js & REST APIs Modules 04–06 Express fundamentals, routing, middleware, building REST endpoints +
04Express.js Fundamentals+
Setting up an Express server, handling requests & responses, and basic routing.
05Routing & Middleware+
Organizing routes, writing custom middleware, and understanding the request-response cycle.
06Building REST APIs+
Designing and building full CRUD REST endpoints following REST conventions.
Phase 3 Databases & Authentication Modules 07–09 Connecting databases, authentication & JWT, error handling & validation +
07Connecting to a Database (MongoDB)+
Connecting Node.js to MongoDB, and performing CRUD operations with Mongoose.
08Authentication & JWT+
Implementing user login, password hashing, and securing routes with JSON Web Tokens.
09Project: Authenticated REST API+
Mini Project 1: a REST API with database-backed CRUD and JWT-protected routes.
Phase 4 Security, Testing & Capstone Project Modules 10–12 Middleware deep dive & security, testing basics, capstone backend project +
10Middleware Deep Dive & Security Basics+
Error-handling middleware, input validation, CORS, and basic security best practices.
11Testing & API Debugging+
Testing endpoints with Postman, and basic automated testing for backend routes.
12Capstone: Full Backend API Project+
Mini Project 2: a complete backend service with database, authentication and validation, built independently.
310 tools & concepts you'll use
Everything is taught by writing and testing real backend code — not just reading theory. Swipe or use the arrows to browse every category.
4How each module is taught
Every module in the program follows the same simple, practice-first lens, so you always know what to expect in class.
Watch & Understand
Trainer demonstrates the concept, framework or query step by step, using real application examples.
Practice Live
You write and run the same code on your own computer in class, right after the demonstration, not days later.
Hands-on Exercise
A short coding task using the same concept, close to a real production scenario.
Doubt Clearing
One-on-one help for anyone still stuck, before the class moves to the next module.
Weekly Assessment
A short coding test every week so gaps are caught early, not at the end of the course.
5Projects & practice work
Three hands-on projects across the full syllabus — from your first REST endpoints to a fully authenticated backend service.
- Project 1. REST API with full CRUD operations using Express.js
- Project 2. Database-backed API with JWT authentication & protected routes
- Project 3. Capstone: complete backend service with database, auth, validation & error handling
6Assessment & certification
Weekly practical tests on Express.js, REST API design, middleware and authentication concepts, with instructor feedback so nobody falls behind silently.
Final practical exam covering the full syllabus, plus your authenticated capstone backend API used as demonstrable proof of skill.
Node.js Development certificate on successful completion, plus resume & interview-readiness support through our 100% Placement Assist program.
7Quick answers
Do I need to know JavaScript before starting this course?
Yes, basic JavaScript (variables, functions, arrays, objects) is recommended. Module 1 quickly bridges JavaScript fundamentals into your first Node.js server, but this isn't a JavaScript-from-zero course.
Which database will I learn — SQL or MongoDB?
This course uses MongoDB, a widely-used NoSQL database that pairs naturally with Node.js & Express. SQL databases are covered as a comparison so you understand when each is the right choice.
Will I learn how to deploy a backend project?
Yes, Module 12's capstone project covers preparing and deploying your backend API, plus best practices for environment variables and configuration in production.
Do I need to buy any software?
No. You just need a free code editor (like VS Code), Node.js, and Postman for testing APIs — all set up in Module 1. No paid tools are required for this course.
Are classes online, offline, or both?
Classes are conducted at our Alpha-1, Greater Noida campus with lab computers for hands-on coding practice. Theory sessions are also available online for revision. Morning, evening and weekend timings are available — ask your counsellor for the current schedule.
What can I do after completing this course?
You'll be ready for backend developer roles, and have a strong foundation to move into full-stack development by pairing Node.js with a frontend course like React JS.
Ready to see a class live?
Book a free, no-obligation demo class and sit in on a real Node.js session before you decide anything.