Backend Engineering – May Cohort

Backend Engineering Cohort provides comprehensive knowledge and hands-on experience in building and managing server-side components.

Cohort Overview

The Backend Engineering – May Cohort is designed to provide participants with comprehensive knowledge and hands-on experience in building and managing the server-side components of modern applications. This program focuses on the core principles, tools, and technologies needed to become a skilled backend engineer.

 

Outcome:

 

By the end of the program, participants will have the skills to design, develop, and deploy robust backend systems, making them ready for junior or intermediate backend engineering roles in tech teams.

 

Ideal for:

  • Aspiring software engineers.
  • Frontend developers looking to transition into full-stack development.
  • IT professionals seeking to strengthen their backend skills.

What's Included

  • Understanding of server-side logic and architecture.
  • Introduction to RESTful API design and database modeling.
  • Writing efficient queries and managing data relationships.
  • Basic concepts of caching and data optimization.
  • Hosting and managing servers using cloud platforms.
  • Implementing authentication and authorization.
  • Performance monitoring and optimization techniques.
  • Real-world projects to apply learned skills.
  • Code reviews, unit testing, and debugging best practices.

Key Details

Training begins on May 10, 2026. Applications close on May 5, 2026. Early enrollment is encouraged as seats fill quickly.

Twelve weeks of structured learning from May 10, 2026 through August 10, 2026. Total commitment is approximately twenty hours per week including live sessions and independent work.

Classes meet Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM West Africa Time. Sessions are live and interactive with recorded access for asynchronous review.

This cohort is delivered live online via Zoom. You will need a stable internet connection, a laptop or desktop computer, and design software access. Technical support is available throughout the program.

This cohort is led by Chioma Adeyemi and Zainab Hassan, both with extensive experience in digital product design and user experience across African and global markets.

Only limited (25) seats is available for this cohort. Enrolment is limited to 25 students to ensure personalized instruction and meaningful peer interaction throughout the program.

Full payment is ₦220,000. Instalment plans are currently not available. Secure online payment and bank transfer are both accepted.

Upon completion with eighty-five percent attendance, you receive a professional certificate from NovelTech Academy. This credential is recognized by employers and can be shared on LinkedIn and professional profiles.

Instructors

Your Instructors

This cohort is led by approved instructors with experience in the subject area.

Chinedu Okafor

Backend Systems Engineer

Chinedu is a backend architecture and API design expert, with experience in building scalable server infrastructure and high-performance web services.

Grace Nnamani

Security Analyst

Grace monitors infrastructure for threats, assesses risks, responds to incidents, and implements preventive measures to safeguard critical assets.

  • Attendance

    Completion Requirements

    To successfully complete this cohort and receive a certificate, learners must attend scheduled sessions and meet participation requirements. A minimum attendance threshold applies.

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    This cohort requires basic familiarity with the fundamentals covered in our foundational course or equivalent experience. No advanced background is necessary. We assess readiness during the application review process.

    Full refunds are available up to seven days before the cohort start date. After training begins, refunds are not available, though you may request a deferral to a future cohort if circumstances change.

    Yes. Certification requires a minimum of eighty-five percent attendance. We understand life happens, and you may request one excused absence. All sessions are recorded and available to students who complete the program.

    Certificates are issued within five business days of cohort completion, provided you meet the attendance requirement and complete any final assessments. Digital certificates are sent via email and can be shared directly.

    Yes. Bank transfer is available as a payment option. You will receive payment instructions after selecting this method. Your access begins once payment is confirmed by our finance team, typically within one business day.

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