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We teach you everything you need to know about backend software 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.
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This is the primary task of a software developer. Whether you are building a new feature, fixing bugs, or making improvements to existing code, a significant chunk of your day is spent writing, reviewing, or optimizing code.
Before code gets merged into the main codebase, it's common practice for other engineers to review it. This ensures that the code is of high quality, follows the company's standards, and doesn't introduce new issues. An engineer's day may include reviewing colleagues' code or addressing feedback on their own code.
Code almost never works perfectly the first time it is written. Because of this a decent portion of a developer’s job is spent debugging, testing, and fixing code. This usually involves manual and automated testing as well as visually testing out the website. Depending on the complexity of the code and how close the project is to release this could take more or less time each day.
Technology is always evolving. Engineers often spend some time reading up on the latest technologies, tools, or methods, especially when faced with a problem they haven't encountered before.
Engineers often attend various meetings throughout the day. These can include daily stand-ups (to discuss what everyone's working on), sprint planning, and technical discussions. They might also have meetings with other teams, such as product management or design, to clarify requirements or discuss feedback.
01 Functions in JavaScript
02 High order Functions & Composition
03 Array Methods & Predicates
04 Working with Objects & JSON
05 Objective Destructuring
06 Basic JavaScript Debugging
07 JavaScript Closures
01 Intro to Web Development Architecture
02 Backend Deep Dive
03 Getting Started with Node.JS
04 Creating Scripts
05 Web Servers
06 Package Manager
07 Command Line Arguments
08 Paths & Files
09 Integrations with other software & Languages
10 Environment Variables
11 Database Seeding
12 Publishing Packages
01 Intro to APIs
02 Intro to Express.JS
03 URL Parameters
04 Query Parameters
05 Databases
06 Handling Errors
07 Intro to MiddleWare
08 Editing Data
09 Uploading Data
10 Express.js Router
01 Building an API Collection
02 Automated Testing
03 Callbacks & Promises
04 Building an API Wrapper
05 Using our SDK
06 Connecting to APIs from React
07 Cross Origin Requests & CORS Middleware
01 Setting up TypeScript with Node
02 TypeScript & ESM
03 Nodemon & TS-Node with TypeScript
04 Adding TypeScrip to our API
05 Express API Types
06 Adding TypeScript to our CLI
07 Typing CLI
08 Typing our SDK
09 Sharing Types across Projects
01 SQL Essentials with Postgres
02 SQL Basics
03 Primary Keys
04 Database Design
05 Tables
06 Normal Forms
07 Database Transactions
08 Databases in Node
09 Migrations
10 Basic Queries
11 Relationships
12 Intro to NoSQL and MongoDB
13 Nested Documents
14 Prisma
15 Mongoose
Your time to shine! Benefits include job search guidance, resume creation, a profile showcasing your skills, shareable certificate of course completion, free workshops, and affordable Job Search Accelerator Groups.
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.
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.
Workshops are FREE live group events hosted by coaches where you’ll have the opportunity to learn valuable topics and network with others in the course.
Get access to unlimited 1:1 coaching to help with any of your needs, from learning the course material to applying and landing a job.
Depending on coach availability, complete the entire course as a class with a set start and completion date. You'll have all of the support and accountability you'd ever want with live weekly classes.
Depending on coach availability, go through your entire job search as a class. From LinkedIn profile setup to interview preparation and beyond, job search accelerator groups will guide you through the entire job search process. This will GREATLY increase your odds of landing a job and help you do it in a fraction of the time.
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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.
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.
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.
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!
We offer two flexible payment options. You can either choose a one-time payment of $499, or opt for four bi-weekly payments, with each payment being $150. For software development courses, the cost is $799 or 4 bi-weekly payments of $250 and that price includes the software development fundamentals course plus one specialization of our choice once you graduate. Additionally, we offer free introductory courses to help you determine which course is the best fit for you.
The reason we’re able to charge just $500 while typical bootcamps charge $10,000+ and deliver better job outcomes than bootcamps is due to our innovate structure. Instead of live classes with set times students must attend, we offer the highest quality of self-paced courses allowing students to progress on their own schedule and reducing our costs. These savings are then passed onto students. Additionally, our students get access to a very active discord community allowing them to network with other students and form peer groups. We also have a network of coaches who are industry professionals and previous graduates offering unlimited group or 1 on 1 support to students at an affordable additional cost.
Our course has a 14-day money-back guarantee. If you're unsatisfied with the course for any reason within the first 14 days from the purchase date, you can request a full refund. To do so, click the Request Refund button on your Account Details page. Please allow up to 7 business days for the refund to be processed. Note that refunds are issued to the original payment method.
No previous knowledge or experience is required. Our courses are specifically designed to guide you from the very beginning. While any professional work experience you have may be beneficial, it is certainly not a requirement. We welcome students with all levels of experience.
Our courses are designed to be accessible and effective for a wide range of individuals. There are only a few basic qualifications needed, such as a strong desire to learn, basic computer skills, and good communication abilities. Our courses have been proven to work for those coming from all types of backgrounds, including recent high school graduates, those considering a career change, college dropouts looking for their next steps, and college graduates exploring options. The most important factors are your commitment to learning, your interest in the field, and your readiness to apply what you learn to real-world situations.
Absolutely! We understand the importance of making sure our course is the right fit for you. That's why we offer free introductory courses. They are designed to give you an introduction to the career. By the end, you'll get a sense of the course content and know if it is a good match for you.
You can live anywhere in the world and take our courses. A lot of employers are open to hiring remotely, so you could potentially secure a job anywhere. However, it's important to note that many companies tend to favor candidates who reside in the same country as their main office.
Those who have paid in full enjoy continuous access to the course, including all updated lessons and the community Discord channel for the lifetime of the course, i.e. as long as the course remains available for purchase. Not only that, but we continually update our course content, and you will always have access to these updates at no extra charge.
Absolutely! Our courses are designed to be flexible and self-paced, allowing you to fit learning around your schedule. Plus, with our Discord community, you can connect with other students and alumni anytime, offering support when you need it most. So yes, you can definitely maintain your full-time job while studying with us.
Students will only need a stable internet connection and a reliable laptop to participate in this course. Tablets or mobile devices running operating systems such as Linux, MacOS or Windows will work but are not recommended.
Students will engage with hundreds of exercise questions, multiple coding projects and exercises, and a comprehensive final project encompassing all course skills. Students are also encouraged to follow along with in-video prompts and exercises.
Yes, you will! After passing our highly respected final exam, you will receive a CourseCareers Certificate of Completion. This certificate is a testament to your skills and readiness for an entry-level role. It's something you can proudly display on your LinkedIn profile or resume, like many of our past students have. It's a tangible proof of your commitment, knowledge, and readiness to excel in your new career path.
We offer a comprehensive suite of career resources. After completing the course and passing the final exam you will gain access to our graduate resources. We help you craft your resume, along with providing you with a custom online profile. We will add you to our employer database, where employers searching for entry-level talent can contact you directly for interviews. Moreover, we provide an additional video series and checklist to help you navigate the process of applying, interviewing, and landing a job. As a bonus, our graduates also get access to Huntr Pro, a premium job tracking and management tool designed to streamline the job search process. Huntr Pro helps job seekers create tailored resumes and cover letters, and organize and manage their job applications effectively. Over 250,000 job seekers have used Huntr to secure positions at thousands of companies. These resources are all designed to equip you with tools and strategies to successfully start your new career.
Backend engineering is software development with a specialization in backend services. These are what power apps behind the scenes and allow apps to store and work with data.
As a software engineering specialization, backend engineering can offer higher pay than full stack engineering. Additionally, having these deeper knowledge skills will help you stand out and get hired in the job market.
This course will help you prepare for a backend engineering role or a full stack engineering role.