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BACK-END DEVELOPMENT WITH JAVASCRIPT COURSE

Learn the skills to design, build, and deploy robust server-side applications using one of the world's most in-demand programming languages. Our Back-End Development with JavaScript Course gives you the skills, hands-on practice, and creative and technical confidence to bridge the gap between front-end interfaces and the data-driven infrastructure that powers modern web applications.   

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The total cost of this course is $2,950.

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Who’s this for?

This course is for front-end developers expanding to full-stack, career changers and aspiring developers, software engineers, tech professionals, and product and technical teams seeking specialized back-end skills and who want:

  • Hands-on experience with AI tools applied to real back-end development scenarios
  • Learning with structure, community, and live instruction
  • Skills you can apply immediately to current projects

TECHNICAL SETUP

 

  • Laptop with administrator access
  • 13"+ screen, 8GB RAM, and 40GB free storage
  • Stable internet with dual-monitor setup and webcam for online sessions
  • Full technical setup guide and support provided after enrollment

RECOMMENDED EXPERIENCE

This course is beginner-friendly but progresses to intermediate-level concepts, making it suitable for those with: 

  • Some prior exposure to coding who want to build server-side development skills
  • Familiarity with basic programming logic and using a computer terminal or command line interface
  • Familiarity with JavaScript fundamentals and basic web development concepts is beneficial, though not required

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BRING YOUR OWN AI 

This course works with any major AI platform. Use your existing account or free tiers from: OpenAI ChatGPT, Google Gemini, Anthropic Claude, Microsoft Copilot, or Perplexity. No premium subscriptions required—learn with the tools you already have.

Course Agenda

  • Establish a solid understanding of how back-end systems work, including JavaScript execution outside the browser, runtime environments, and server fundamentals
  • Build simple HTTP servers, work with the file system, and explore modular code structure for maintainability using Node.js and NPM
  • Learn to create APIs that exchange structured data between clients and servers
  • Practice working with JSON, routing, middleware, and request validation
  • Master relational database concepts and connectivity using PostgreSQL, including CRUD operations and data validation
  • Explore how to secure applications and manage user data safely through authentication, authorization, and environmental security practices
  • Learn to prepare back-end projects for deployment to production-like cloud environments with proper configuration and data protection
  • Integrate all previous concepts into a complete back-end application
  • Write automated tests with Jest, monitor performance, optimize database queries, and refactor code for efficiency and scalability
  • Complete a capstone project: a fully functional, deployed back-end API with persistent storage and documentation

WHAT MAKES THIS PROGRAM DIFFERENT 

✓ Live cohort learning: Learn with a structured group of professionals who share your goals. Get real-time answers from expert instructors during live sessions.

✓ Comprehensive skill stack: Build the server-side skills to power modern web applications with JavaScript. Master the complete back-end development workflow—from Node.js servers and RESTful APIs to database integration, authentication, and cloud deployment—developing the technical foundation and professional confidence to design, build, and deploy robust, scalable systems aligned with industry standards.

✓ Hands-on practice: Learn through 17 hands-on lab hours with projects designed to help you build foundational and intermediate server-side capabilities using one of the world's most in-demand languages.

✓ Workplace-relevant application: Learn the technical depth of Node.js, Express.js, PostgreSQL, and modern deployment practices that define professional back-end work—focusing on hands-on skill development, security best practices, and production-ready code rather than surface-level tutorials.

AI IS CHANGING WORK—WE HELP YOU STAY AHEAD 

  • 65%

    65% of developers use JavaScript for back-end development

    (Source: Radix)

  • 41.5%

    41.5% of recruiters are actively searching for JavaScript specialists, placing it in the top 3 most in-demand programming languages

    (Source: itransition)

  • 12%

    Demand for back-end developers has increased by 12% annually

    (Source: Softwareoasis)

KEY TAKEAWAYS  

You'll leave this course with these back-end development skills:

BUILD AND CONFIGURE SERVER-SIDE APPLICATIONS WITH NODE.JS

You'll develop expertise in server-side JavaScript, understanding runtime environments, module systems, and the event loop. Learn to build and configure back-end servers, handle HTTP requests and responses, serve static content, and structure modular, maintainable code using Node.js, Express.js, and NPM.

CREATE RESTFUL APIS WITH DATABASE INTEGRATION

You'll gain practical experience designing and documenting RESTful APIs for structured communication between front-end and back-end applications. Master database connectivity with PostgreSQL, implement CRUD operations, handle errors gracefully, and validate data—building persistent, data-driven applications that power modern web services.

SECURE, TEST, AND DEPLOY PRODUCTION-READY APPLICATIONS

You'll learn to implement authentication and authorization workflows, protect user data with encryption and token-based security, and apply OWASP best practices. Develop skills in automated testing with Jest, performance optimization, API documentation, and cloud deployment—culminating in a deployed capstone application that demonstrates professional back-end development capabilities.

INSTRUCTORS WITH REAL-WORLD CRED

Learn from real-world back-end development pros who bring hands-on experience straight from the field to the classroom. Every GA instructor is committed to giving the personalized feedback and support you need to crush your goals every step of the way.
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THE WORD FROM GA GRADS

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“Getting exposure and time with our instructor and classmates meant we could get to know other industries and how they approach marketing problems. This course gave me the confidence in my decision to move to marketing.”
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GA grad, Digital Marketing Short Course

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AI is reshaping every role and every industry, and learning AI skills to enhance your role is no longer optional. General Assembly's Back-End Development with JavaScript is live, cohort-based training that equips learners with the foundational skills to design, build, and deploy robust server-side applications using one of the world's most in-demand programming languages. In 32 hours, you’ll master server-side logic, RESTful API design, database connectivity, authentication, and secure deployment practices.
Yes. When you pass this course, you’ll receive a LinkedIn-verified digital badge. Thousands of GA alumni around the world use their course badge to demonstrate their skills to their LinkedIn networks, potential employers, and more. Our courses are well-regarded by many top employers, who contribute to our curriculum and partner with us to train their own teams.

Our Back-End Development with JavaScript Course is designed for front-end developers expanding to full-stack, career changers and aspiring developers, software engineers, tech professionals, and product and technical teams seeking specialized back-end development skills. Student backgrounds include:

  • JavaScript developers wanting to extend their skills to the server side
  • Front-end engineers seeking to understand the complete application architecture
  • Web developers looking to build end-to-end applications independently
  • Professionals aiming to transition from front-end specialist to full-stack developer

This is an intermediate-level course. Learners should have familiarity with JavaScript fundamentals and web development. Learners should be comfortable with basic programming logic and using a computer terminal or command line interface.

Admissions requirements and recommended experience are explained in additional detail in the Student Catalog. Our Admissions team can discuss your background and learning goals to advise if this course is a good fit for you.

General Assembly's Back-End Development with JavaScript is live, cohort-based training that equips learners with the skills to design, build, and deploy robust server-side applications using one of the world's most in-demand programming languages. The course teaches industry-standard tools like Node.js, Express.js, PostgreSQL, and modern deployment platforms to help learners master server-side logic, RESTful API design, database connectivity, authentication, and secure deployment practices. In 32 hours, you’ll learn to bridge the gap between front-end interfaces and the data-driven infrastructure that powers modern web applications and to build scalable, efficient back-end systems aligned with professional software engineering practices. You’ll also receive a LinkedIn-verified digital badge upon successful course completion.

Key learning outcomes include:

  • Building and configuring server-side applications with Node.js
  • Creating RESTful APIs with database integration
  • Securing, testing, and deploying production-ready applications
Yes. All of our courses are designed for busy professionals with full-time work commitments. There’s no prework or homework, and the workload is designed to be manageable with a full-time job. If you need to miss a session or two, we offer resources to help you catch up. We recommend you discuss any planned absences with your instructor.

Our Admissions team is here to help and can advise whether this course is right for you and your learning goals. You can also:

*Course modality options vary by location, pending market availability. Please contact our Admissions team to discuss what version is available in your location.

Education does not guarantee outcomes, including, but not limited to, employment or future earnings potential.
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