Graduate Conversion Program in Back-End Web Design and Development

  • Onsite and Online
  • Intakes: Jan, Apr, Jul, Oct

This program equips non-IT graduates with the skills and expertise needed to build scalable, secure, and efficient back-end systems. Starting with foundational concepts of server-side programming, databases and APIs, the course delves into advanced topics like cloud computing, microservices architecture and performance optimization. Learners will gain proficiency in using Python-based frameworks, database management and deployment strategies to create production-ready applications.

Course Description

The Graduate Conversion Program in Back-End Web Design and Development is designed for non-IT graduates with foundational knowledge in IT and Python programming. This course provides in-depth training in back-end development, empowering learners to design, develop, and maintain robust server-side applications, APIs and databases. Combining theoretical insights with hands-on experience, the program ensures learners can confidently handle real-world back-end development challenges.

  • By the end of this program, participants will:

    1. Design and develop scalable back-end systems using modern frameworks.
    2. Manage relational and non-relational databases effectively.
    3. Build secure and efficient RESTful APIs.
    4. Implement authentication and authorization mechanisms.
    5. Optimize server-side performance for production-grade applications.
    6. Work with cloud services and deploy applications.
    7. Apply containerization and CI/CD pipelines in the development workflow.
  • Certificate in IT Foundations for Non-IT Professionals.
  • Certificate in Python Programming.
  • Certificate in Back-End Web Development.
  • Basic understanding of Python, databases and web development concepts.
  • Non-IT graduates seeking to transition into back-end web development roles.
  • Professionals from non-technical backgrounds with certifications in IT Foundations, Python Programming, and Back-End Web Development.
  • Individuals aspiring to build expertise in server-side technologies.
Module 1: Advanced Python Programming for Back-End Development 

Advanced data structures

File handling and JSON processing

Error handling and logging

Python’s asyncio module for concurrency

 
Module 2: Introduction to Web Servers and Protocols 

HTTP and HTTPS protocols

Basics of web servers (Apache, Nginx)

Request-response cycle

Status codes and error handling

 
Module 3: Python-Based Back-End Frameworks 

Introduction to Flask and Django

MVC (Model-View-Controller) architecture

Routing and URL handling

Building basic server-side applications

 
Module 4: Database Management 

Relational databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL)

Non-relational databases (MongoDB)

SQL queries and transactions

ORM (Object-Relational Mapping) using SQLAlchemy/Django ORM

 
Module 5: RESTful API Development 

RESTful architecture principles

Building APIs with Flask/Django REST Framework

Handling requests and responses

API documentation using tools like Swagger or Postman

 
Module 6: Authentication and Authorization 

User authentication (JWT, OAuth2)

Session management

Role-based access control (RBAC)

Secure password storage and encryption

 
Module 7: Performance Optimization and Caching 

Query optimization

Server-side caching with Redis

Load balancing basics

Debugging and profiling server performance

 
Module 8: Introduction to Cloud Computing 

Cloud service providers (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)

Hosting applications on the cloud

Serverless computing basics

Managing cloud resources

 
Module 9: Deployment and DevOps Practices 

Preparing projects for deployment

Docker and containerization

Introduction to CI/CD pipelines

Deploying applications on platforms like Heroku, AWS Elastic Beanstalk

 
Module 10: Advanced Back-End Development 

WebSockets for real-time communication

Asynchronous task queues (Celery, RabbitMQ)

Introduction to GraphQL APIs

Implementing microservices architecture

 

Module 11: Security Best Practices

 

Preventing common vulnerabilities (SQL injection, XSS, CSRF)

Secure API development

Encryption and SSL/TLS

Regular security testing

 
Module 12: Capstone Project 

Developing a fully functional back-end application

Integrating APIs, databases and authentication

Deploying the project to a live server

Peer reviews and final project presentation

 
The delivery method for this certification is entirely online, requiring candidates to have access to a personal computer.

Sinhala and Simple English

60 Hours
2 Hours, 3 Days per week
Rs 30,000/= 

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