Back-End Web Development

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Back-End Web Development

Become a back-end pro and build powerful apps from the ground up.

Learn Python programming language

This programme includes:

3 months ALX Foundations leadership and skills development
Real world experience with commonly-used back-end languages like Python
Managing servers, security, and data functions that help websites run properly
Building a basic, functional web application from scratch

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Duration

8 Months
Commitment

20 hrs/week, Online
Start Date

13 Jan 2025
All Access

$5 a month

Duration

8 Months

Commitment

20 hrs/week, Online

Start Date

13 Jan 2025

All Access

$5 a month

Apply Now

Build the Backbone of the Web from the Back-End

With the ALX Back-End Development programme, you can learn to build robust and scalable web applications and websites.

You’ll start by mastering essential skills like Python programming then dive into more advanced topics like web frameworks, APIs, and database design. Through hands-on projects, you’ll gain practical experience in building real-world applications and apply your knowledge to real-world scenarios.

Join us and unlock your potential as a back-end developer.

Companies that have hired our Back-End Web Development Graduates

Introducing

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

~~$9,500~~

Programme Duration 

8 months

All Access 

$5 a month

WHY ALX?

“… Learning backend within ALX’s community made all the difference. With exceptional mentors and a network of motivated peers, the experience was beyond anything I could achieve on my own.”

Ernest Bhekizwe

Back-End Web Development Graduate

Who Should Enrol?

This programme is suitable for people already working in tech, and for those who have no prior tech knowledge or experience.

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Kganya N.

Years of Experience: 1
Role: Intern
Age: 22
Country: South Africa
Education: Still studying
Goal: To become an Software Engineer

Baraka S.

Years of Experience: 3
Role: Graphic Designer
Age: 26
Country: Kenya
Education: BA Graphic Design
Goal: To become a Back-End Developer

Amina A.

Years of Experience: 7
Role: Front-End Web Developer
Age: 30
Country: Morocco
Education: BS Web Design
Goal: To become a Full-Stack Developer

Get the Skills Employers Want

Download Catalogue

Learn key leadership and professional skills that will help you navigate and succeed in the workplace.

ALX Foundations

Learn key leadership and professional skills that will help you navigate and succeed in the workplace

Soft Skills & Leadership Training

Finish Foundations understanding your personal brand, how to write a CV, and how to ace a job interview.

Programming Foundations

Start by building a strong foundation with web fundamentals, Python, and command line basics.

Back-End Basics

Dive into back-end technologies, like Python web frameworks, which you will use throughout your back-end career.

Database Management

Master database management and RESTFUL APIs, which are critical skills for server-side development.

Capstone Project

Complete the programme with a comprehensive project that tests your ability to create robust back-end solutions.

3-Step Admissions Process

Your submission will be automatically saved as you navigate between sections of the application. You can leave the application and come back to it. It will be kept as a draft until you submit it, or until the application deadline.

STEP 1

Create Account

Create an ALX admissions account and confirming it via email

STEP 2

Start Application

Application process will take 45 – 60 minutes

STEP 3

Confirm Participation

You’ll get your decision immediately after completion. If accepted, you will be asked to confirm participation in order to secure spot in the upcoming cohort and will be redirected to e-hub.

STEP 4

Enrollment

For successful enrolment you need to log in to e-hub and complete the first $5 payment by the application deadline.
Payment Options:
Option 1: Multiple Months in Advance
Option 2: Pay as You Go

FAQs

In order to access the ALX ecosystem and your chosen programme, you will be required to pay the $5 All Access, giving you unlimited access to the full ALX programme portfolio, community, events and activities, rewards, benefits and, of course, our partners.
If you meet our eligibility requirements and successfully complete your application into an ALX Programme of your choice, the cost of your programme will be sponsored and you will not be required to pay anything other than your monthly $5 All Access.

A. All accepted applicants are required to pay their first $5 USD monthly instalment by the start date of their chosen programme. You can complete your payment through the ALX eHUB, with a variety of payment options available. Following monthly payments will be due one month from your programme start date. (Ex. If your programme starts on 18th November 2024, the first payment is due on that day, and the second instalment is due on the 18th December 2024.)

B. You can either pay the $5 USD All Access yourself or have someone pay on your behalf. ALX accepts all major credit cards, Apple and Google Pay, PayPal, and mobile money payment options. Some markets have cash options as well.

Learners can choose to pay either in their local currency or in USD. ALX fees are charged in USD and therefore are subject to exchange rate fluctuations.

ALX accepts a wide variety of payment methods, including (but not limited to):.

Egypt: Debit and Credit Cards, Paypal, ApplePay, GooglePay, FawryPay
Ethiopia: Debit and Credit Cards, Paypal, TeleBirr, CBEBirr, M-Pesa, Hello Cash, EBirr
Ghana: Debit and Credit Cards, Paypal, ApplePay, GooglePay, MTN, Vodafone, Airtel
Kenya: Debit and Credit Cards, Paypal, M-Pesa, Airtel
Morocco: Debit and Credit Cards, Paypal, ApplePay, GooglePay, Cash Payments
Nigeria: Debit and Credit Cards, Paypal, All Major Banks, Bank Transfer, ApplePay, GooglePay, POS, NQR, eNaira, PayAttitude, Paga, 1Voucher
Rwanda: Debit and Credit Cards, Paypal, MTN, Airtel
South Africa: Debit and Credit Cards, Paypal, All Major Banks, 1Voucher, ApplePay, GooglePay, Zapper
Other African markets: many of the above options are available in other African countries as well

For bank transfers, please check with your provider as bank charges may apply.
NB. For all non-card transactions (such as bank transfers, Applepay, GooglePay, FawryPay or mobile transactions) a 2% non-refundable processing fee may apply.

All Access payments are non-refundable and compulsory for learners to complete their programme. You will not receive a refund if you are unable to complete the programme, however you will be able to pause your programme and restart your learning at a later date. Please note that the deferment cut-off dates vary by proramme and after these dates you would need to re-enroll into the next cohort.

The first All Access $5 USD payment is due on your programme start date. All subsequent payments are due one month from your programme start date, and will be communicated in your eHub profile and over email. Should you miss your payment deadline, your eHub access will be paused and you will have two weeks to make your payment and reactivate your profile. Your access will be restored again as soon as your payment is made. If you don’t make payment within your two week reactivation period, you will be considered as dropped out and will be required to reapply to your programme to continue.

Please click on the following link to see our payment terms and options.

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