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Database & Backend Engineering

Learn to structure reliable data systems and build backend services. Work through relational modelling, SQL, API design, authentication, transactions, performance, backups and secure data access.

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Duration

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Curriculum

3 learning modules

Learning style

Project-focused

Database and data infrastructure visual

Course focus

PostgreSQL and SQL · Relational data modelling · REST API design · Authentication and authorization

What you will learn

The course is structured around practical skills that can be demonstrated through exercises and a final project.

PostgreSQL and SQL
Relational data modelling
REST API design
Authentication and authorization
Transactions and indexing
Backups and query performance

Course syllabus

A practical outline of the subjects and project work covered in this learning pathway. The Academy will confirm the final delivery schedule.

Module 01Module 1 of 3

Relational database design

  • Tables, keys and relationships
  • Normalization and constraints
  • SQL joins, grouping and subqueries

Practical project

Design a normalized business database

Module 02Module 2 of 3

Backend APIs and security

  • HTTP, REST and request validation
  • Authentication, roles and permissions
  • Transactions and error handling

Practical project

Build a secure CRUD API

Module 03Module 3 of 3

Production data operations

  • Indexes and query plans
  • Migrations, backups and recovery
  • Audit trails and data integrity

Practical project

Deploy an API with a documented database recovery plan

Who should take this course?

  • Developers building database-backed apps
  • IT professionals moving into backend work
  • Analysts who want stronger SQL skills

Possible career pathways

  • Junior Backend Developer
  • SQL / Database Support
  • API Developer

These are example pathways, not a promise of employment or placement.

Assessment & completion

Portfolio project and database/API assessment.

Course completion requirements, assessment format and any certificate arrangements will be confirmed by Altavox Academy before enrolment.

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