FOR EXPERIENCED PROFESSIONALS · Cohort Program

Backend Development Bootcamp

Go from zero knowledge to being able to build your technology platforms! Starting with the foundations of software engineering. By the end of this program you would have mastered a specialization and learn the art of effective collaboration to solve real world problems.

30,000+ professionals trained★★★★★learner-led community

Program snapshotLive online · Weekends only

PROGRAM DURATION8 Weeks

NEXT COHORT STARTSAugust 8 2026Applications now open

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Expert-led classes · Real-world projects

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Duration: 8 Weeks
Format: Live online
Schedule: Weekends
Learning model: 50 / 50

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Course Description

A 8 Weeks experiential learning journey built around the way modern product teams actually work.

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Learning ModelA 8 Weeks experiential learning and hands-on training session.

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Training MethodologyLearn through real-life problems

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Business Case-FocusedWork on real-life projects by applying what you learn to solve related business problems.

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Access Contents & Materials50% on your own + 50% in live classes

Curriculum

3 Units8 WeeksLive + Self-paced

01Software Development Fundamentals

An introductory session that develops your thought-process on the fundamentals of programming and software engineering principles.

Fundamental

02Node

Learn how websites interact with a back-end to exchange application data. Using Node.js, a JavaScript environment, and Express, a Node framework, you’ll learn how to quickly leverage back-end technologies to create a full-stack application. By understanding how to create your own application programming interface (API), you’ll be able to customize and improve the functionality of your work.

Express, Clients

03Databases

Understanding different database structures is critical in managing large amounts of information in an efficient and effective way. To store and manage data, you’ll learn how to use MySQL, a high-performance, open-source relational database management system used by data-rich companies like YouTube, Netflix, and Spotify.

MySQL, Database Structures

Build Solutions around Real-life Business Cases

Don’t just say you can. Show it.

UTIVACASE STUDY 001

FOR EXPERIENCED PROFESSIONALS

Throughout the course, we will explore the most important technologies

Present everything you've learned with a real-world capstone project. Every week in your backend development classes, you'll be provided with clear actionable steps to iteratively develop your project. By the end of the course, you will have implemented each step of the process, leveraging your knowledge of Javascript, NodeJS, and database to develop and derive a comprehensive solution of your work.

✓Weekly, iterative project milestones
✓Expert review and final pitch
✓A portfolio-ready product case study

DIPLOMA

ACCREDITED BY ACTD

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ACTD

ACCREDITED CREDENTIALCertificate + accreditation

Issued with a unique credential ID and online validation.

Proof of progress

Earn a Utiva Backend Development Certification

Upon completing Utiva's Backend Development Course, you'll receive an industry-recognized, professional Backend Development certification to share with your network and showcase all that you've learned. Utiva certificates are formatted for sharing on LinkedIn.

✓ACTD-accredited diploma
✓Unique verifiable credential ID
✓Formatted for LinkedIn sharing

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Learn From The Field

Meet Your Instructor

Princewill Ogbu

AI Automation Practice Lead

Utiva instructors are experienced practitioners from innovative companies, bringing current tools, decisions, and hard-won lessons into every class.

Guidance Throughout The Program

Associate Coaches and Delivery

A focused support team helps you move from live classes to confident product practice and a portfolio-ready final project.

Rachael Wilson

Senior Data Analyst

Doluwamu Ayotunde Solana

Senior Data Scientist

Faith

Customer Success Manager

Omobosola Olafimihan

AI Automation Support

Tuition

Simple, flexible pricing

Pay once or spread it across two instalments — same program, same support.

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