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- 3 months ALX Foundations leadership and skills development
- Building and designing scalable, efficient back-end systems
- Hands-on experience with Kubernetes, Docker, and GitHub Actions
- Comprehensive Python techniques to write more efficient and maintainable code
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Duration8 Months
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Commitment30 hrs/per week, Online
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Start Date13 Jan 2025
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Access Fee$5 a month
8 Months
30 hrs/per week, Online
13 Jan 2025
$5 a month
ProDev: Master Advanced Back-End Skills
The ALX ProDev Back-End programme empowers you with advanced knowledge and practical experience needed to excel as a back-end developer.
You’ll learn to master the most in-demand skills, including JavaScript and Python, to power the back-end of the powerful systems behind everything from social media platforms to e-commerce giants.
By the end of the programme, you will have a deep understanding of technologies like API development, microservices, and DevOps. You will also build a comprehensive portfolio of real-world projects that showcases your expertise.
Gain the confidence and knowledge to compete for top roles, connect with industry leaders, and build a rewarding career as a back-end developer with ALX.
“ALX’s Software Engineering program equipped me with the technical and problem-solving skills I now apply as a Python backend developer, working with FastAPI, Django, and Flask. It also gave me the confidence to launch my own projects and explore business opportunities with a team. ALX SE has been vital to my professional growth, and I urge learners to stay focused and seize this journey.”
Rufai Aliyu Muhammed
ALX All Access
ALX now provides more for those who want more. Access the ALX ecosystem for $5 USD per month including unlimited access* to world-class tech training programmes, with costs ranging in value from $1,500 to $12,500 USD. With the support of our partners, ALX can offer all eligible learners access to our programmes with programme costs waived.
* eligible learners may only enrol in one programme at a time.
Programme Value
7,500
Programme Duration
8 months
All Access
$5 a month
Who Should Enrol?
This programme is suitable for people already working in tech, and for those who have prior tech knowledge or experience.
- Years of Experience: 6 months
- Role: Internship Software Developer
- Age: 22
- Country: South Africa
- Education: Bootcamp in Software Engineering
- Goal: Land a full time Back-End Developer role
- Years of Experience: 8 months
- Role: Internship at a local startups – junior dev
- Age: 23
- Country: Zambia
- Education: Self-taught through YouTube tutorials
- Goal: Land a full time Back-End Developer role
- Years of Experience: 8 months
- Role: Junior Developer
- Age: 26
- Country: Kenya
- Education: BA in Education with a bootcamp in web development
- Goal: Become an equipped Back-End Developer
Programme Highlights
Start your journey by diving into advanced SQL and Python, mastering project planning and database design, and ensuring code quality with rigorous testing techniques.
Take on the world of DevOps by learning to streamline development workflows with advanced shell commands, automated CI/CD pipelines, and scalable microservices architecture.
Build secure and high-performing applications, covering crucial security best practices, authentication methods, and performance optimisation techniques.
In the final week, master bug reporting and network traffic analysis, while deploying your final project to showcase your Back-End expertise.
How Is This Different from the ALX Back-End Program?
| Foundational BE | Advanced BE |
|---|---|
| Covers foundational Back-End concepts | Dives deeper into advanced frameworks and tools. |
| Culminates in a capstone project | Focuses on building multiple portfolio projects tailored for real-world application and job readiness. |
| Designed to prepare learners for Back-End roles | Geared toward those looking for advanced, job-ready skills and hands-on experience with industry-leading tools. |
Programme Requirements
- 18-34 years old
- Of African origin
- Ability to write and speak English proficiently
- A laptop or desktop computer with access to a stable internet connection
- All candidates are kindly reminded that they may only submit one application for a program at a time
- Foundational knowledge and experience in Back-End development are required for participation in this program.
FAQs
You must meet standard ALX eligibility requirements and foundational knowledge and experience in Back-End development are required for participation in this programme. You should be able to dedicate up to 30 hours per week and have access to a laptop or desktop with stable internet.
The selection process involves several assessments that applicants must complete to be considered for the programme. These include:
1. Complete an English assessment
2.Take a combined logical reasoning and numerical aptitude test
3.Pass Technical assessment focused on Back-End knowledge
4.Submit a values and motivation essay (focused on grit and resilience)
5.Write a programme sponsorship essay
6.Applicants who successfully complete and pass all assessments will be accepted into the programme.
The ALX Back-End programme covers foundational concepts, while ProDev dives into advanced Back-End skills. ALX Back-End culminates in a capstone project, whereas ProDev focuses on building a portfolio of real-world projects, equipping learners with job-ready skills.
ProDev is designed for those ready to enter the workforce with practical, industry-relevant experience.
Applicants are advised to submit only one application per programme at a time. If you are currently enrolled in another programme, your application will be disqualified.
While we appreciate your dedication to picking up the challenge, this programme is not beginner friendly. However, you can take our Back-End Engineering programme, which will prepare you for this programme.
You will receive support from peers who share equal passion as yourself as well as our senior technical mentors will be your guide through the programme. In addition to this, you will have masterclasses helping you understand the practical implications of your training and enhance your readiness for the industry.
Yes, upon successful completion of the programme, you will be awarded a certificate.
If you have graduated from the ALX Front-End, Back-End, or Introduction to Software Engineering programmes Cohort 1 (Start date Oct 2023) and completed the Professional Foundations module, you will not need to repeat it. You will begin directly with the technical software development component of this programme.