Backend Development
Node.js, Python, and database engineering for scalable systems.
About this course
A practical backend engineering course covering server-side architecture, APIs, and databases. Students build authenticated, database-backed APIs that mirror real production systems.
Tuition
₦250,000 – ₦450,000
Who this course is for
Beginners targeting backend or full-stack developer roles
Frontend developers who want to own the full stack
IT professionals moving into software engineering
Founders who need to understand their own product's backend
What you'll learn
Programming Foundations
Core programming logic in JavaScript and Python.
Node.js & Express
Building RESTful APIs and server-side application logic.
Databases
Relational design with PostgreSQL, plus NoSQL fundamentals.
Authentication & Security
Auth flows, password handling, and API security basics.
APIs & Integrations
REST design, third-party integrations, and documentation.
Capstone Project
Build and deploy a full backend API powering a real application.
What you'll walk away with
Design and build secure, database-backed REST APIs
Work confidently with SQL and relational data modeling
Deploy and manage a live backend service
Ready for junior/mid backend developer roles
What sets this course apart
Production-Pattern Curriculum
You learn the patterns used in real, live systems — not toy examples.
Senior Engineer Mentorship
Code review and architecture guidance from engineers who ship backend systems for clients.
Database-Deep Focus
Heavy emphasis on database design — the skill most bootcamps skip.
Common questions
Ready to enroll?
Applications for Backend Development are open now. Join the next cohort at Zeplynk Academy in Kaduna, or online from anywhere in Nigeria.