JavaScript Programming with React, Node & MongoDB Specialization Course Syllabus

Overview: This specialization provides a comprehensive journey into full-stack JavaScript development using the MERN stack (MongoDB, Express, React, Node.js). Designed and taught by IBM, it spans over 16 weeks of hands-on learning, blending theory with real-world application. Each course builds upon the last, guiding you from JavaScript fundamentals to deploying a complete full-stack application. With lifetime access and a certificate upon completion, this program is ideal for aspiring developers seeking in-demand skills in modern web development.

Module 1: Programming with JavaScript

Estimated time: 12 hours

• JavaScript fundamentals
• Functions and scope
• Arrays and objects
• Loops and control flow

Module 2: Version Control

Estimated time: 6 hours

• Git basics and command line usage
• Creating and managing GitHub repositories
• Branching and merging workflows
• Submitting pull requests

Module 3: HTML and CSS in Depth

Estimated time: 12 hours

• HTML5 structure and semantics
• CSS layout with Flexbox
• Responsive design using media queries
• CSS animations and transitions

Module 4: React Basics and Advanced Concepts

Estimated time: 20 hours

• JSX and React components
• State and props management
• React lifecycle methods
• React Hooks and Context API
• Routing and form handling in single-page applications

Module 5: Back-End Development with Node.js and MongoDB

Estimated time: 24 hours

• Building servers with Node.js and Express
• Creating RESTful APIs
• Middlewares and routing
• NoSQL database concepts with MongoDB
• CRUD operations using Mongoose

Module 6: Final Project

Estimated time: 18 hours

• Design and develop a full-stack MERN application
• Implement responsive frontend with React
• Connect to a backend API and MongoDB database

Prerequisites

• Familiarity with basic programming concepts
• Basic understanding of web technologies (HTML, CSS)
• Access to a computer with internet and code editor

What You'll Be Able to Do After

• Build dynamic, responsive web applications using React
• Develop secure and scalable backend APIs with Node.js and Express
• Manage data in MongoDB using Mongoose and perform CRUD operations
• Use Git and GitHub for version control and collaboration
• Deploy a complete full-stack JavaScript application