Server-Side Development - Part of Modular Certificate in Back-End Development (DFSD)
About This Course
This module provides learners with the fundamental knowledge and skills required in server-side development. It will also cover the integration of back-end system with databases, possibly external systems as well as consuming data from web application protocol interfaces (APIs) Towards the end of the module, it may also introduce to the learners how their knowledge in server-side development can be applied in applications with various front-end interfaces; this allows learners to flexibly apply their server-side development concepts and skills learnt in developing back-end systems of various uses.
What You'll Learn
1. Gain fundamental knowledge and skills in server-side development.
2. Learn to integrate back-end systems with databases and possibly external systems.
3. Consume data from web application protocol interfaces (APIs).
4. Explore how server-side development knowledge can be applied to applications with various front-end interfaces.
5. Flexibly apply server-side development concepts and skills to develop back-end systems for various uses.
Entry Requirements
Min. 3 relevant GCE ‘O’ levels and with at least 1 year of relevant working experience:
• English Language (Grade 1-7)
• Mathematics (Grade 1-6)
• Any two other subjects (Grade 1-6)
OR NITEC with GPA >= 3.5
OR NITEC with GPA >= 3.0 and with at least 1 year of relevant work experience
OR Higher NITEC with GPA >= 2.0
OR Higher NITEC with GPA >= 1.5 and with at least 1 year of relevant work experience
OR NITEC in Technology or Services with GPA >= 3.5 and with at least 1 year of relevant working experience
OR Higher NITEC in Technology or Services with GPA >=2.0 and with at least 1 year of relevant working experience
OR relevant Advanced WSQ Certificate (or higher) and Level 6 WSQ Workplace Literacy SOA and Workplace Numeracy SOA and with at least 1 year of relevant working experience
OR applicants with at least 2 years of relevant working experience may apply for the course