Adv Certificate in Full-Stack Development & API Integration — Certification Brochure

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London Academy of Professional Training
Certificate
Adv Certificate in Full-Stack Development & API Integration
Practitioner Level
REF: IT-SDA-P  •  IT Centres  •  Software Development & Systems Analysis
6Subjects 30Chapters 180Classes 440Total Marks 60%Pass Mark LifetimeValidity
At a Glance
ReferenceIT-SDA-P
AwardCertificate
Assessment440 marks — 264 to pass (60%)
PrerequisitesNone
ValidityLifetime
Awarding BodyLAPT — London Academy of Professional Training
Curriculum
1 Advanced JavaScript Frameworks 5 chapters · 30 classes  90 marks
• 1 Mastering Modern JavaScript Syntax and ES6+ Features — 6 classes
› 1.1 Exploring ES6+ Syntax and Features
› 1.2 Understanding Let, Const, and Block Scoping
› 1.3 Harnessing Arrow Functions and Implicit Returns
› 1.4 Mastering Template Literals and String Interpolation
› 1.5 Utilizing Destructuring for Arrays and Objects
› 1.6 Implementing Async/Await for Asynchronous Programming
• 2 Exploring the Core Concepts of React.js — 6 classes
› 2.1 Understanding JSX: Bridging HTML and JavaScript
› 2.2 Building Components: The Backbone of React
› 2.3 Managing State: Enhancing Interactivity
› 2.4 Handling Events: Capturing User Actions
› 2.5 Implementing Props: Facilitating Component Communication
› 2.6 Utilizing React Hooks: Functional Programming in React
• 3 Building Interactive User Interfaces with Vue.js — 6 classes
› 3.1 Understanding Vue.js Basics and Its Core Concepts
› 3.2 Setting Up the Development Environment for Vue.js Projects
› 3.3 Creating Reactive Data Bindings and Vue Instance
› 3.4 Designing Dynamic Components and Vue Templates
› 3.5 Implementing Vue Directives for Enhanced Interactivity
› 3.6 Integrating Vue.js with External APIs for Dynamic Data
• 4 Harnessing the Power of Angular for Complex Applications — 6 classes
› 4.1 Exploring Angular Architecture and Core Concepts
› 4.2 Building Dynamic Interfaces with Angular Components
› 4.3 Managing Data with Angular Services and Dependency Injection
› 4.4 Navigating Complex Applications Using Angular Routing
› 4.5 Optimizing State Management with Angular Forms and Reactive Programming
› 4.6 Integrating Third-Party Libraries and APIs in Angular
• 5 Integrating RESTful APIs with Advanced Frameworks — 6 classes
› 5.1 Understanding RESTful API Concepts
› 5.2 Setting Up API Requests in Advanced Frameworks
› 5.3 Implementing Authentication for Secure API Access
› 5.4 Parsing and Managing API Responses
› 5.5 Error Handling in API Integration
› 5.6 Optimizing Performance in Framework-API Communication
2 Back-End Development with Node.js 5 chapters · 30 classes  65 marks
• 1 Node.js Basics and Setup — 6 classes
› 1.1 Understanding Node.js: An Introduction to Its Architecture and Features
› 1.2 Installing Node.js: Setting Up Your Development Environment
› 1.3 Exploring Node.js Modules: Built-in and Third-Party Options
› 1.4 Running Your First Node.js Script: Basic Commands and Execution
› 1.5 Managing Node.js Packages: Using npm for Dependencies
› 1.6 Utilizing Node.js REPL: Interactive Coding and Debugging
• 2 Core Modules and File System Operations — 6 classes
› 2.1 Understanding Node.js Core Modules
› 2.2 Exploring the File System Module
› 2.3 Reading Files with Node.js
› 2.4 Writing and Updating Files in Node.js
› 2.5 Managing Directories and Paths
› 2.6 Error Handling in File System Operations
• 3 Building HTTP Servers and RESTful APIs — 6 classes
› 3.1 Understanding HTTP: The Basics of Web Communication
› 3.2 Setting Up a Node.js Server: First Steps
› 3.3 Handling HTTP Requests and Responses in Node.js
› 3.4 Building RESTful APIs: Designing Resource Endpoints
› 3.5 Implementing CRUD Operations in RESTful Services
› 3.6 Securing and Testing Node.js APIs for Robustness
• 4 Database Integration with Node.js — 6 classes
› 4.1 Understanding Databases in Node.js Context
› 4.2 Setting Up a Local Database Environment
› 4.3 Connecting Node.js to Your Database
› 4.4 Performing CRUD Operations in Node.js
› 4.5 Implementing Data Models and Schemas
› 4.6 Handling Database Errors and Optimizing Queries
• 5 Security Practices and Deployment Strategies — 6 classes
› 5.1 Understanding Security Fundamentals in Node.js
› 5.2 Implementing Authentication and Authorization
› 5.3 Securing Data with Encryption Techniques
› 5.4 Managing Server and Database Security
› 5.5 Optimizing Node.js Applications for Deployment
› 5.6 Deploying and Monitoring Node.js Applications
3 API Design and Integration 5 chapters · 30 classes  90 marks
• 1 Understanding APIs: Types and Uses in Modern Software — 6 classes
› 1.1 Exploring API Fundamentals and Principles
› 1.2 Identifying Different Types of APIs
› 1.3 Examining RESTful API Architecture
› 1.4 Understanding GraphQL and Its Applications
› 1.5 Analyzing Real-world API Use Cases
› 1.6 Evaluating API Integration Methods and Strategies
• 2 Building RESTful APIs: Best Practices and Protocols — 6 classes
› 2.1 Understanding RESTful API Architecture
› 2.2 Identifying and Defining API Resources
› 2.3 Designing Consistent API Endpoints
› 2.4 Implementing HTTP Methods Effectively
› 2.5 Securing RESTful APIs with Best Practices
› 2.6 Testing and Debugging RESTful APIs
• 3 Advanced API Authentication and Security — 6 classes
› 3.1 Understanding Advanced Authentication Protocols
› 3.2 Implementing OAuth2 for Enhanced Security
› 3.3 Securing APIs with JWT and Token Verification
› 3.4 Applying Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) in APIs
› 3.5 Enforcing Rate Limiting and Quotas for API Protection
› 3.6 Monitoring and Auditing API Security Postures
• 4 Integrating APIs: Connecting Services and Data — 6 classes
› 4.1 Exploring API Fundamentals and Concepts
› 4.2 Analyzing RESTful API Architecture
› 4.3 Configuring API Endpoints for Seamless Integration
› 4.4 Authenticating and Securing API Interactions
› 4.5 Implementing API Calls in Web Applications
› 4.6 Troubleshooting and Optimizing API Performance
• 5 Testing and Documenting APIs: Ensuring Reliability — 6 classes
› 5.1 Understanding the Importance of API Testing
› 5.2 Exploring Different Types of API Testing
› 5.3 Implementing Automated API Testing
› 5.4 Designing Effective API Test Cases
› 5.5 Creating Comprehensive API Documentation
› 5.6 Utilizing Tools for API Documentation and Testing
4 Database Management and Optimisation 5 chapters · 30 classes  65 marks
• 1 Relational Database Fundamentals — 6 classes
› 1.1 Understanding Data Models
› 1.2 Exploring Primary and Foreign Keys
› 1.3 Designing Relational Schemas
› 1.4 Implementing Normalization Techniques
› 1.5 Executing SQL Queries for Data Retrieval
› 1.6 Optimizing Relational Database Performance
• 2 Advanced SQL and Query Optimization — 6 classes
› 2.1 Understanding Subqueries: Enhancing SQL Queries with Nested Statements
› 2.2 Exploring Joins: Mastering Complex Data Relationships
› 2.3 Implementing Indexes: Boosting Query Performance
› 2.4 Analyzing Execution Plans: Diagnosing and Optimizing Queries
› 2.5 Utilizing Window Functions: Advanced Data Analysis Techniques
› 2.6 Refining Queries: Techniques for Reducing Latency and Improving Efficiency
• 3 Database Normalization and Indexing — 6 classes
› 3.1 Understanding Database Normalization Principles
› 3.2 Exploring the Benefits of Normalization
› 3.3 Identifying Common Normal Forms
› 3.4 Implementing Normalization Techniques
› 3.5 Introduction to Database Indexing Concepts
› 3.6 Applying Indexing for Performance Optimization
• 4 Transactions and Concurrency Control — 6 classes
› 4.1 Understanding Database Transactions
› 4.2 Ensuring Atomicity in Transactions
› 4.3 Implementing Isolation Levels
› 4.4 Exploring Concurrency Control Techniques
› 4.5 Managing Deadlocks and Data Locks
› 4.6 Optimising Performance with Concurrency Control
• 5 Distributed Databases and Scaling — 6 classes
› 5.1 Exploring Distributed Database Concepts
› 5.2 Understanding Data Partitioning Techniques
› 5.3 Implementing Horizontal Scaling Strategies
› 5.4 Managing Data Consistency Across Systems
› 5.5 Optimizing Query Performance in Distributed Databases
› 5.6 Troubleshooting Common Distributed Database Issues
5 DevOps and Continuous Integration 5 chapters · 30 classes  65 marks
• 1 Understanding DevOps and Its Role in Modern Software Development — 6 classes
› 1.1 Exploring the Fundamentals of DevOps
› 1.2 Identifying Key DevOps Practices and Tools
› 1.3 Analyzing the Benefits of Continuous Integration
› 1.4 Implementing DevOps Culture in Software Development
› 1.5 Integrating Automated Testing in CI/CD Pipelines
› 1.6 Evaluating DevOps Success through Metrics and Feedback
• 2 Continuous Integration: Tools and Best Practices — 6 classes
› 2.1 Understanding Continuous Integration in DevOps
› 2.2 Exploring Popular CI Tools: Jenkins, Travis CI, CircleCI
› 2.3 Setting Up Your First CI Pipeline
› 2.4 Integrating Automated Testing in CI
› 2.5 Analyzing Best Practices for CI Success
› 2.6 Troubleshooting Common CI Issues
• 3 Automating Deployment and Infrastructure with Continuous Delivery — 6 classes
› 3.1 Understanding Continuous Delivery Concepts and Benefits
› 3.2 Exploring Tools for Continuous Deployment
› 3.3 Setting Up Automated Deployment Pipelines
› 3.4 Implementing Infrastructure as Code with Terraform
› 3.5 Integrating CI/CD with Containerization Technologies
› 3.6 Monitoring and Optimizing Automated Deployments
• 4 Monitoring, Logging, and Feedback Loops in DevOps — 6 classes
› 4.1 Understanding the Importance of Monitoring in DevOps
› 4.2 Exploring Key Metrics and Tools for Effective Logging
› 4.3 Implementing Monitoring Solutions to Enhance System Performance
› 4.4 Developing Feedback Loops to Improve Development Processes
› 4.5 Integrating Logging and Monitoring in CI/CD Pipelines
› 4.6 Analyzing Monitoring Data to Drive Continuous Improvement
• 5 Security and Compliance in DevOps Practices — 6 classes
› 5.1 Understanding Security Principles in DevOps
› 5.2 Identifying Compliance Requirements in DevOps
› 5.3 Implementing Security Best Practices in CI/CD
› 5.4 Integrating Automated Security Testing into Pipelines
› 5.5 Managing Access and Permissions within DevOps Teams
› 5.6 Monitoring Compliance through DevOps Tools
6 Security in Software Development 5 chapters · 30 classes  65 marks
• 1 Understanding Core Security Concepts in Software Development — 6 classes
› 1.1 Exploring the Fundamentals of Security in Software Development
› 1.2 Understanding Threat Landscapes: Identifying Risks in Development
› 1.3 Implementing Authentication and Authorization Mechanisms
› 1.4 Securing Data: Techniques for Data Protection and Encryption
› 1.5 Applying Secure Coding Practices to Prevent Vulnerabilities
› 1.6 Conducting Security Testing and Audits in Software Projects
• 2 Implementing Secure Coding Practices — 6 classes
› 2.1 Understanding Secure Coding Principles
› 2.2 Identifying Common Vulnerabilities in Code
› 2.3 Implementing Input Validation Techniques
› 2.4 Applying Authentication and Authorization Protocols
› 2.5 Utilizing Secure Data Encryption Methods
› 2.6 Conducting Code Reviews for Security Flaws
• 3 Advanced Threat Modeling and Risk Assessment — 6 classes
› 3.1 Understanding Advanced Threat Modeling Concepts
› 3.2 Identifying Potential Threats in Software Systems
› 3.3 Analyzing Threats with Risk Assessment Techniques
› 3.4 Designing Effective Mitigation Strategies for Threats
› 3.5 Applying Threat Modeling in Full-Stack Development
› 3.6 Conducting Continuous Risk Assessments in API Integration
• 4 Integrating Security into DevOps Processes — 6 classes
› 4.1 Understanding the Importance of Security in DevOps
› 4.2 Identifying Common Security Risks in DevOps
› 4.3 Integrating Security Practices in Continuous Integration
› 4.4 Implementing Automated Security Testing in DevOps
› 4.5 Monitoring Security in Continuous Deployment
› 4.6 Building a Security-Focused DevOps Culture
• 5 Testing and Monitoring for Security Vulnerabilities — 6 classes
› 5.1 Understanding Security Vulnerabilities in Software
› 5.2 Identifying Common Security Threats in Code
› 5.3 Implementing Unit Testing for Security
› 5.4 Conducting Penetration Testing for Web Applications
› 5.5 Utilizing Automated Tools for Vulnerability Scanning
› 5.6 Monitoring Application Logs for Security Indicators
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Curriculum current at the date of issue.