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Specialize in Backend Development

Specialize in Backend Development

No experience or degree required!
Career
$70k Starting
60k+ Jobs
Course
4 - 12 wks
Free - $799
60k+ Jobs
$70k Starting
Free - $799
4 - 12 wks

We teach you everything you need to know about backend development through our online course to ensure you have all the skills and knowledge you need to land an entry-level position.

Start an amazing career with no degree or experience and be on track to make over $70,000 in your first year and potentially $100,000+ in the following years.

This works for people coming from all backgrounds whether you’re an 18 year old using our program as a college alternative or are looking to make a career change later in life.

Start your career in Backend Development with our Free Intro Course

Why Backend Development?

Overview · Starting Out · Two Things You Need · Instructor's Career Progression · Daily Overview · Pay · Job Market · Career Path

What is Backend Development?

Overview · Origin Story · Business Enablement · Types of Positions · Day in the Life · Performance Metrics · Work Environment

How to Break In

Typical Paths · Your Personal Stats · Job Requirements · Job Descriptions · Why CourseCareers · Course Outline · ROI · Success Stories

Career Path

Why is Backend Development a great career?

Lucrative Career Path
Flexible Work
High Demand
Day in the life

What could your days look like?

*Example day in the life

Coding

9:00am - 1:00pm

Code Reviews

1:00pm - 2:00pm

Testing

2:00pm - 3:00pm

Research

3:00pm - 4:00pm

Collaboration

4:00pm - 5:00pm

Course Outline

Section 01: JavaScript

Section 02: Node.JS Essentials

Section 03: API Design

Section 04: API Testing, Clients, and SDKs

Section 05: TypeScript for Node

Section 06: Databases

Section 07: Graduate Portal

cOURSE INSTRUCTOR

Caleb Curry

Caleb Curry has taught millions of students to code through YouTube and Courses. For over 10 years he has been sharing his learnings and experiences online. Having worked in various software companies, Caleb has developed an array of valuable skills including software development and entrepreneurship. Caleb has collaborated with many top tech companies (IBM, Oracle, MongoDB), has spoken at conferences and universities, and has worked with top content publishers including O’Reilly and CourseCareers.

CourseCareers Benefits

Employment Focused

Unlike most other courses, our courses are designed to land an entry-level job within your selected field as fast as possible with no previous experience or degree required. We do this by perfectly aligning our course content to exactly what employers want candidates to know for their entry-level positions.

Always Updated

Our courses are never out of date. We constantly update it, so it's always based on the latest and greatest skills employers look for. We were amongst the first to include AI training in our courses.

Coaching Support

Get affordable private coaching from professionals currently working in the industry. Some coaches also offer Accelerator Groups, allowing you to go through the entire course and job-search as a small class. Some coaches are managers and directors, allowing you to get insider information on what they look for as managers in charge of hiring entry-level candidates.

Community

You'll meet and learn with other like-minded people starting new careers through our Discord community. You can leverage our thousands of alumni connections for insider job opportunities.

Job Search Guidance

Receive insider guidance on how to find open positions and apply to companies, along with common interview questions & answers. You can even practice role-playing interview questions and get support from a coach throughout your entire job search process.

Resume Creation

When you graduate from our course, you'll be able to use CourseCareers software to automatically create an ATS-optimized resume based on your previous experience, which will help you land interviews.

Shareable Profile

When you graduate from our course, you'll also receive your own sharable website profile, which will further help you stand out from other applicants when applying for positions.

Shareable Certificate

As part of being a CourseCareers graduate, you'll also receive a sharable certificate of completion you can add to your resume and LinkedIn profile, showing employers you're qualified for a new entry-level position.

Employment Focused

Employment Focused
Unlike most other courses, our courses are designed to land an entry-level job within your selected field as fast as possible with no previous experience or degree required. We do this by perfectly aligning our course content to exactly what employers want candidates to know for their entry-level positions.

Always Updated

Always Updated
Our courses are never out of date. We constantly update it, so it's always based on the latest and greatest skills employers look for. We were amongst the first to include AI training in our courses.

Coaching Support

Coaching Support
Get affordable private coaching from professionals currently working in the industry. Some coaches also offer Accelerator Groups, allowing you to go through the entire course and job-search as a small class. Some coaches are managers and directors, allowing you to get insider information on what they look for as managers in charge of hiring entry-level candidates.

Community

Community
You'll meet and learn with other like-minded people starting new careers through our Discord community. You can leverage our thousands of alumni connections for insider job opportunities.

Job Search Guidance

Job Search Guidance
Receive insider guidance on how to find open positions and apply to companies, along with common interview questions & answers. You can even practice role-playing interview questions and get support from a coach throughout your entire job search process.

Resume Creation

Resume Creation
When you graduate from our course, you'll be able to use CourseCareers software to automatically create an ATS-optimized resume based on your previous experience, which will help you land interviews.

Shareable Profile

Shareable Profile
When you graduate from our course, you'll also receive your own sharable website profile, which will further help you stand out from other applicants when applying for positions.

Shareable Certificate

Shareable Certificate
As part of being a CourseCareers graduate, you'll also receive a sharable certificate of completion you can add to your resume and LinkedIn profile, showing employers you're qualified for a new entry-level position.

Access Expert Coaches

We have expert coaches with decades of experience who are eager to help you succeed. This is value you can’t get anywhere else on the internet. Take your first step in starting your new career by beginning your education and signing up for coaching.

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Coaching Benefits
Free Workshops
Private Coaching
Course Accelerator Group
Grads Only: Job Search Accelerator Group

How It Works

The quickest and most affordable way to start a career. Simply start a free introduction course to begin your journey on a new career path. No experience or degree required!

Where do I start?

Try the free course

Sign up and start one of our free introduction courses. You will learn all about what the career entails, the current job market, how to break in, and whether you would be a good fit.

Where do I go next?

Learn new skills

Once you've decided on a career path, it’s time to join our community! Enroll in one of our online self-paced courses to begin learning. We will teach you all the skills required to land your first position and give you access to affordable unlimited 1:1 or group support from coaches working in the industry.

Where do I end up?

Start your career

We teach you exactly how to land an entry-level position, giving you insider knowledge to help you set up your LinkedIn profile and resume, apply to companies the right way, and prepare for interviews like a pro. You can also access 1:1 coaching support throughout the entire job search.

Certificate of Completion

Show the world you're job ready.

We’re trusted by thousands of people starting new careers. Show others that you’ve got the skills necessary to excel in an entry-level role. After in depth training and passing our highly respected final exam for your course, you’ll receive a certificate of completion!

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