School of Technology · Certificate · 3 Months · Online

Backend Engineering

Server architecture, databases, APIs, and system design. Build the engines that power Africa's growing startup and enterprise ecosystem. Graduate with a working API deployed to the internet.

Duration

3 Months

Workload

6–8 hrs/week

Mode

100% Online

Credential

Certificate

Intake

Monthly

The Graduation DeliverableA working, documented RESTful API deployed to a cloud environment, with at least five endpoints, a connected database, user authentication, and a public documentation page. No deployed API, no certificate.

What You Will Learn

How the internet actually works, including servers, HTTP, and request-response architecture.
Python or Node.js for building web servers and processing data.
Database design and management using both SQL and NoSQL approaches.
How to build and document a RESTful API that other applications can interact with.
Authentication, authorisation, and the basics of securing a web application.
How to deploy a backend application to a cloud environment and keep it running reliably.

Programme Modules

#	Module	Weeks
1	How the Internet Works: Servers, HTTP, and Architecture	1
2	Python or Node.js: Building Web Servers	2–3
3	Database Design: SQL Fundamentals	4–5
4	NoSQL and Data Modelling	6
5	Building a RESTful API	7–8
6	Authentication, Authorisation, and Security	9–10
7	Cloud Deployment and DevOps Basics	11
8	Final Project: Deployed API with Documentation	12

Weekly checkpoints feed into your final graduation deliverable.

Entry Requirements

Route A: Five WASCE/O-Level passes including English and Mathematics.

Route B: Demonstrable coding experience. GitHub profile or assessment pass required.

Route C: Any recognised certificate/diploma. Entry assessment required.

Note: Basic JavaScript proficiency recommended. AfBridge recommends completing the Frontend Engineering programme first, or demonstrating equivalent experience.