This Node.js training is designed to help participants build scalable, high-performance server-side applications using Node.js. The course covers core Node.js concepts, event-driven architecture, asynchronous programming, building REST APIs, working with Express.js, database integration basics, authentication fundamentals, and application deployment concepts. Participants will gain hands-on experience to develop backend services and prepare for full-stack and microservices-based application development.

• Understand the architecture, event-driven model, and core concepts of Node.js application development.
• Build server-side applications using modules, packages, file system operations, and asynchronous programming.
• Develop RESTful APIs and backend services using Node.js and modern JavaScript practices.
• Work with databases, middleware, routing, and request-response handling in server applications.
• Implement authentication, error handling, and security best practices in Node.js applications.
• Build scalable, high-performance, and production-ready backend applications using Node.js.

 • Backend developers and JavaScript programmers
 • Full-stack developers
 • Front-end developers moving to backend
 • Software engineers building server-side applications
 • Web application developers

 • Basic knowledge of JavaScript
 • Familiarity with HTML, CSS, and web development concepts
 • Understanding of basic programming principles

 • Building server-side applications with Node.js
 • Understanding asynchronous and event-driven programming
 • Creating RESTful APIs using Express.js
 • Managing middleware and request handling
 • Connecting Node.js applications to databases
 • Implementing basic authentication and security
 • Handling errors and logging
 • Preparing Node.js apps for production

By the end of this training, participants will be able to build and deploy backend applications using Node.js with confidence. Learners will gain a strong understanding of Node.js fundamentals, enabling them to develop scalable APIs, integrate databases, apply basic security, and prepare applications for production environments.

Introduction to Node.js & Runtime Concepts
 • What is Node.js and where it is used
 • Node.js architecture and event loop
 • Installing Node.js and project setup
 • Understanding npm and package management

Asynchronous Programming in Node.js
 • Callbacks and promises
 • async and await patterns
 • Handling asynchronous errors
 • Non-blocking I/O concepts

Building APIs with Express.js
 • Setting up Express applications
 • Routing and controllers
 • Middleware concepts
 • Request and response handling

Working with Data & JSON
 • Parsing and handling JSON data
 • Input validation basics
 • Structuring API responses
 • REST API best practices

Database Integration Basics
 • Connecting Node.js with SQL databases
 • Introduction to NoSQL databases
 • Performing CRUD operations
 • Managing database connections

Authentication & Security Fundamentals
 • Token-based authentication concepts
 • Password handling basics
 • Securing API endpoints
 • Common security best practices

Error Handling, Logging & Monitoring
 • Centralized error handling
 • Logging strategies
 • Monitoring application health
 • Debugging Node.js applications

Testing & Code Quality Basics
 • Introduction to testing frameworks
 • Writing basic unit tests
 • Test-driven development concepts
 • Code quality and linting basics

Deployment & Production Readiness
 • Environment configuration
 • Running Node.js in production
 • Process managers overview
 • Performance and scalability considerations

• Node.js Fundamentals & Environment Setup Assessment
• Asynchronous Programming & File System Assessment
• REST API Development & Routing Assessment
• Database Integration & Authentication Assessment
• Backend Application Mini Project Assessment

Participants will be evaluated through hands-on backend development labs, practical API implementation exercises, instructor-led code reviews, and a final assessment focused on building real-world Node.js applications.

Participants will receive course materials, slides, reference materials, exercises and access to resources for further learning.

Upon successful completion of the training, participants will receive an AcadNXT Certificate of Completion for Node.js. This digital, verifiable certification validates practical backend development skills and can be shared on LinkedIn and included in professional profiles to enhance career opportunities.