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    Back-End Web

    Development
    Programme
    ALX now provides more for those who want more. Access the full ALX ecosystem for
    just $5 a month, for the duration of your chosen programme:
    World-class career development programmes, valued up to $12,500 each
    A thriving community of peers and professionals
    State-of-the-art Tech Hubs to enhance your journey
    Career services and community support

    @alxafrica
    Professional Foundations
    Programme
    (your first 3 months)

    What is Professional Foundations? Career Readiness

    Professional Foundations is a foundational programme that Learners gain critical professional skills
    helps young professionals develop the essential skills needed to that help them stand out in the workforce
    excel in their careers. and succeed in tech-focused roles.

    Over 3 months, learners engage in a programme designed


    around practical skills and knowledge, specifically tailored to the Collaborative Learning
    modern tech workplace. Through a mix of individual projects,
    team-based challenges, and real-world applications, this Learners work in squads, encouraging
    programme builds a solid foundation for professional success. peer-to-peer learning, teamwork, and a
    culture of continuous growth. This
    experience also helps build a strong
    Why is this Programme Important? professional network that will help learners
    grow their future careers.
    In today's job market, technical skills alone are not enough for a
    successful career. Employers seek well-rounded professionals
    who possess both technical know-how and soft skills—like Practical Application
    communication, problem-solving, and leadership.
    The programme features hands-on
    The Professional Foundations programme bridges this gap,
    exercises and deliverables that allow
    empowering learners to navigate complex work environments
    with competence and confidence. This programme provides a learners to immediately apply their newly
    complete toolkit for building the vital skills professionals need to acquired skills, making learning both
    succeed in a career in any industry. engaging and relevant to the real world.

    Key Components of the Programme

    Professional Foundations emphasises 8 key Meta-Skills across Leadership, Analysis, and Execution—essential
    skill sets for thriving in today’s workplace.

    Leading Self Leading Others Communicating for


    Impact

    Quantitative Entrepreneurial Critical


    Reasoning Thinking Thinking

    Managing Tech Skills


    Complex Tasks
    8 Months (20 hrs per week)

    What is Back-End Web Development?

    The programme aims to equip learners with the skills needed to construct robust
    server-side solutions through practical exposure to server, database, and
    application logic for the development of dynamic web applications.

    Why Back-End Web Development?

    In response to the industry's growing need for adept back-end developers, this
    programme presents a flexible learning pathway for individuals eager to explore
    server-side programming and database management.

    Programme Objectives

    Gaining proficiency in backend languages, frameworks, and databases.


    Mastering RESTful API design, authentication, and server deployment.
    Building and deploying a fully functional web application.

    Technologies and Concepts Covered

    Backend language ( Python)


    Web Framework (Django)
    Database management with SQL (e.g., MySQL) and NoSQL (e.g., MongoDB)
    databases.
    REST API, Authentication, and other backend concepts.
    Why Choose Us?

    ALX Foundations
    Before starting the Back-End Web Development programme, learners complete our 3-
    month foundational training, where they acquire vital skills such as self-awareness,
    teamwork, communication, and critical thinking—essential for success in tech

    Hands-On Learning
    Focused on practical application through project-based learning, facilitating the direct
    application of theoretical knowledge to real-world scenarios for a comprehensive
    understanding of concepts.

    Mentor Support
    Receive guided learning from experienced mentors to navigate through backend
    challenges, gaining valuable insights and support linked directly to real-world experiences
    and industry best practices.

    Tools Learners Get to Use

    Bash Shell (WSL2,


    VS Code Git GitHub
    Ubuntu)

    8-Month 100% 20 hrs


    Programme Digital (Online) Per Week
    Learning
    programme
    Specialisation Breakdown
    Project releases: Projects are released on Mondays and ends by end of Sundays
    Live learning sessions: Twice weekly live learning sessions. Learners will be
    introduced to the projects for the coming week during the first session and then
    there will be a deep dive into the concepts during the second session.
    Peer learning days: There is a dedicated day for learners to connect with one
    another and study together.

    Content Breakdown

    Part 01: Onboarding and introduction Part 10: Introduction to Django


    to web

    Part 11: Deep Dive into Django Models


    Part 02: Version control and Views

    Part 03: Command Line Basics Part 12: Advanced Features and Security

    Part 04: Introduction to Python Part 13: Introduction to Building APIs with
    Django REST Framework
    Part 05: Introducing Logic into
    programming (Control flow and loops)
    Part 14: Advanced API Development with
    Django REST Framework
    Part 06: Functions, Data Structures &
    Modules
    Part 15: Building a Complete Django
    Application
    Part 07: Programming Paradigms &
    Exception handling
    Part 16: Building and deploying a Django
    Part 08: More about OOP API

    Part 09: Introduction to Databases Part 17: Capstone Project

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