Back-End Web Development
Become a back-end pro and build powerful apps from the ground up.
- 8-week ALX Foundations leadership and soft skills training
- Real world experience with back-end languages like Python, Node.js, and Express.js
- How to build a basic, functional web application from scratch
- Skills that expand your career options in tech and beyond
Application deadline is 21 May 2024
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Duration6 Months
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Commitment20-30 hrs/week, Online
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Start Date3 June 2024
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Admin Fee$200
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Application Deadline21 May 2024
6 Months
20-30 hrs/week, Online
3 June 2024
$200
21 May 2024
What is the Back-End Web Development Programme?
Back-end developers manage servers, security and data storage functions that help websites run properly.
The first 8 weeks are ALX Foundations, where you will learn critical communication, leadership, and career development skills that will help you thrive in the digital workforce.
You’ll then learn how to program with Python and how to use data management tools like SQL. Using what you learnt throughout the programme, your capstone project culminates with planning, developing, and deploying a fully-functional back-end web application.
This programme is designed to take you from novice to job-ready in just 6 months.
“ALX had a profound impact on my career development. The programme exceeded my expectations in every way. Within weeks of graduating and implementing some of the learnt strategies, I began to get invitations for interviews, one of which has translated into my current job.”
Julius Awugo
Nigeria
Who Should Enrol?
This programme is suitable for people already working in tech, and for those who have no prior tech knowledge or experience.
- Years of Experience: 1
- Role: Intern
- Age: 22
- Country: South Africa
- Education: Still studying
- Goal: To become an Software Engineer
- Years of Experience: 3
- Role: Graphic Designer
- Age: 26
- Country: Kenya
- Education: BA Graphic Design
- Goal: To become a Back-End Developer
- Years of Experience: 7
- Role: Front-End Web Developer
- Age: 30
- Country: Morocco
- Education: BS Web Design
- Goal: To become a Full-Stack Developer
Get the Skills Employers Want
Learn key leadership and professional skills that will help you navigate and succeed in the workplace.
Learn key leadership and professional skills that will help you navigate and succeed in the workplace
Finish Foundations understanding your personal brand, how to write a CV, and how to ace a job interview.
Start by building a strong foundation with web fundamentals, Python, and command line basics.
Dive into back-end technologies, including Python web frameworks and JavaScript, which you will use throughout your career.
Master database management and RESTFUL APIs, which are critical skills for server-side development.
Complete the programme with a comprehensive project that tests your ability to create robust back-end solutions.
Become a Back-End Pro
- Learn database management with SQL and NoSQL databases
- Build and manage the servers, security, and data storage that helps websites run properly
- Start your journey to become a Full-Stack Web Developer
Fees & Financing
Our partnerships allow us to offer eligible candidates access to sponsored world-class training with programme costs waived.
| Programme Value (cost waived) | 2024 Administration Fee | Pay in Full (discount 20%) | 2x Instalment Plan | Pay as you Learn (monthly) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $200 | $160 | $100 | $33.33 |
For all successfully accepted learners, ALX charges a one-time administration fee, payable upfront or in monthly instalments to confirm your enrollment in your programme.
Programme Requirements
- 18-34 years old
- Of African origin
- Ability to write and speak English proficiently
- A laptop or desktop computer with access to a stable internet connection
3-Step Admissions Process
1
Create Account
Create an ALX admissions account and confirming it via email
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Start Application
Application process will take 45 – 60 minutes
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Confirm Enrollment
Once accepted to the programme, you will be asked to enrol to secure participation.
FAQs
ALX offers job-ready training in the tech fields employers need most. ALX, in partnership with The ROOM, is brought to you by the organisation that leads African Leadership Academy, African Leadership University, and Anzisha Prize Foundation.
ALX offers job-ready training in the tech fields employers need most. ALX is brought to you by the organisation that leads African Leadership Academy, African Leadership University, and Anzisha
Prize Foundation.
The ALX Selection Process is a two-step online process. First applicants will be required to complete a registration form which will take a few minutes to complete. Once this has been submitted, pplicants will be directed to our online application platform. The application will take approximately 90 mins to complete and consists of three sections; including an English proficiency test. Applicants will also receive access to the online application via email. Your link to the application is personal and therefore cannot be shared.
Please click on the following link to see our payment terms and options.
Application deadline is 21 May 2024