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Back-End with No-Code
Back-End with No-Code
The Back-End Development program at BuildUp School uses a modern backend engineering approach by integrating AI-driven, no-code tools, and co-pilot technologies to accelerate learning and production. This hands-on course, you’ll learn to build and deploy high-quality backend systems while strategically leveraging no-code solutions and AI co-pilots like GitHub Copilot and Cursor.com. This course is structured around problem-based learning, where each student tackles real-world challenges and projects from scratch, gaining insights into the latest industry practices.
The program requires about 10-12 hours per week and takes place only during evening hours (~19:00-21:00).
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Apply nowWe are accepting applications till the 2nd of May.
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Skills you will build up
No-Code & Low-Code Solutions: Understand when and how to use no-code tools to build reliable backend components, maximizing efficiency in product development.
AI-Powered Development with Co-Pilots: Use tools like GitHub Copilot and Cursor.com to enhance coding speed, improve error detection, and gain recommendations for optimal solutions.
Backend Fundamentals: Develop a strong grasp of core backend topics, including CI/CD, cloud management with tools like AWS Lambda, DynamoDB, and DevOps automation.
Scalability and Observability: Learn to monitor, trace, and scale applications using modern logging and alerting systems to ensure reliable product performance.
Testing and Quality Assurance: Gain proficiency in testing strategies to improve product quality and maintain high performance throughout development.
You will work with different infrastructure solutions and will be able to make right selection based on product needs.
You will become more familiar with testing principles, and will understand the importance of investment in proper test coverage even at early stages of product development.
Who is this course for?
1. Mid-level Developers looking to advance their skills in backend development, particularly focusing on AI and automation.
2. Professionals interested in using no-code and AI tools to enhance productivity without sacrificing technical depth.
3. Engineers eager to learn how AI co-pilots can streamline coding, automate repetitive tasks, and enable rapid deployment of back-end solutions.
You should have:
- Have a little experience as a Backend Engineer.
- Have little or no experience with CI / CD.
- Like challenges and eager to learn.
- Worked with micro-services and containerised systems.
You are not good fit if:
- You want to gain deeper knowledge on programming language(s) or framework(s) you are currently using
- You want to become DevOps or any other Ops
- You are eager to do internship since you heard you can find a job that way
- You want to find any job anywhere
The most practical method
Education at BuildUp is work-driven and focused on functional skills. You’ll apply what you learn in practice — building and delivering real products with cross-functional teams.
Moreover, your team has full ownership of the product. Check out these products already created at BuildUp.
Here is a rough timeline showing all the tasks you’ll learn to accomplish during your BuildUp education. Besides solving these challenges, you’ll also develop a comprehensive understanding of other professions in relation to your own. Such experience will be very useful as you get promoted and begin working with more professionals from other disciplines.
Explore the full program schedule:
The skill tree of the program
Course Format:
Problem-Based Learning (PBL): Work on real-world projects that challenge you to think critically and solve complex backend problems.
AI and No-Code Integration: Practice using AI co-pilots and no-code tools to tackle backend tasks more effectively and efficiently.
Hands-On Labs: Participate in labs that simulate production environments, applying new skills in practical scenarios with industry-standard best practices.
Collaborative Sessions: Weekly live sessions with tutors and industry professionals provide guidance, insights, and feedback on your projects.
By the end of this course, you’ll have hands-on experience with no-code tools, AI co-pilots, and backend techniques that prepare you to enter roles in cloud-native backend development or to enhance your contributions to any technical team. Graduates will leave with a portfolio-ready project demonstrating the use of AI and no-code tools in creating an efficient, scalable backend product.
This is your career boost
Solving small Challanges with ChatGPT Each Week
In addition to no-code and co-pilot tools, this course introduces you to AI Agent (Chrome Extension) as a powerful resource in the backend development process. You get small challenges each week created and customized for you by AI Agent, that helps you to learn without reading or watching videos.
Work in Team and Peer-to-peer Culture Learning
Every week there will be optional opportunities to connect with peers in the cohort solving similar problems to you. Join a small group to discuss applying the concepts, attend/host a community deep-dive session on a special topic, or discuss questions within the forum and Slack.
Apply the Problem Solving Methodology
Translate the frameworks to your company with active, hands-on exercises, worksheets, and weekly micro-projects. Expect to spend about 2 hours a week on active learning. A plan for action: Build a plan that you can take back to your company. Start small, achieve results, and amplify your impact.
Reasons to apply
An evening program
BuildUp is flexible. If you have free hours in the evening after work, you can easily learn with us, and your main job won’t suffer. You will need to learn 6 hours per week of online content with only 2 hours of live calls with tutors, and then it is an offline meeting with your team in a local Co-working space in Yerevan.
You think you have a top job and salary...but do you?
Sure, if you are a VP of Engineering at Microsoft, you can ignore this. But if you want to be one in the next 10 years, please apply here.
Consumed by your “Levi” every night?
You don't want to work a second job your whole life, right? Why not learn now and upgrade your salary, so you can better enjoy life.
You’ll own the product
This is not just another internship. You’ll build a product with the team, and you’ll own the product with your team.
Your current learning from seniors is too slow
You may be learning in your current job. And it might be enough if you want to become a professional in 3-5 years. At BuildUp, you can do it in 4 months and with a whole new perspective.
And these other points to consider
All of our tutors are top-level professionals. We teach mindset, so you’ll learn critical thinking and complex problem-solving. You’ll be part of a multi-disciplinary team solving real-life problems. And eventually, see the incredible community that will mentor you.
FAQ
1. What are the minimum qualifications to apply?
Short experience as a Backend Engineer is required. You can be a junior developer or have completed some small projects yourself that you can share with us.
2. Will I learn new programming language(s) or gain deeper knowledge in ones I am familiar with?
No, the program is designed to give broad knowledge of all aspects of backend engineering and is not limited to a particular language or framework.
3. Do I need to have DevOPS experience?
The program will cover topics such as delivery automation, infrastructure, observably but a basic level of knowledge on mentioned topics would be nice to have.
4. How much does it cost?
The great thing about BuildUp is that Armenian citizens incur no costs!
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