Software Engineering Foundations II
Delve into advanced topics like API development, relational databases, and backend systems
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Master full-stack development
In this advanced set of courses, you’ll explore the most critical aspects of software engineering, from API development to managing relational databases and building secure backend systems. You’ll learn how to design, implement, and deploy full-stack applications that meet industry standards. These courses will challenge you to think critically about software design, improve your ability to manage complex projects, and prepare you to take on leadership roles in the tech industry. By the end, you’ll have mastered the art of full-stack development and be ready to tackle any software engineering challenge that comes your way.
The Charlotte x Flatiron School difference:
Learn to build back-end applications and apis and bring that together with your front-end knowledge to deploy full-stack applications
Train on industry-standard software and gain production experience
Be mentored by a world-class software engineer
Small group classes (max 5 students)
Prerequisite programs: Software Engineering Essentials, Software Engineering Foundations I
Upon completion of this program you’ll be able to move on to the Software Engineering Capstone
Curriculum
Industry-approved curriculum to support your journey into software engineering
Object Oriented Programming with Python - 3 weeks
This course introduces essential Python programming concepts for backend development, focusing on object modeling and complex relationships like one-to-many and many-to-many, commonly used in databases. It concludes with a project to create a CLI application demonstrating these relationships.
What you'll learn:
- Apply a programmatic thinking process for back-end development
- Create components for a backend database interactions using industry standard design practices
- Integrate industry standard techniques for a databases
API Development with Python- 3 weeks
In this course, you'll learn to use a Python library/framework to build dynamic REST APIs, focusing on data exchange, validation, and client-server communication. The course concludes with a project to create a REST API and a basic React client.
What you'll learn:
- Apply a programmatic thinking process for back-end development
- Create components for an API using industry standard design practices
- Integrate industry standard techniques for an API
Relational Databases - 3 weeks
In this course, you'll learn SQL and Flask-SQLAlchemy to build robust APIs that interact with relational databases. You'll master data manipulation and complex model relationships, culminating in a project where you create an API that seamlessly connects to a relational database and handles intricate data structures.
What you'll learn:
- Query relational databases using DDL, DML, and DQL
- Model relational data with normalization
- Use an ORM to interact with a relational database
- Set up constraints and validations to secure the application
Backend Development with Python - 3 weeks
This course teaches you to build robust and secure web applications using Flask. You'll master client-server communication, JWT authentication, and backend development. The course concludes with a project where you'll create a full-fledged API with user login, authorization, and seamless data flow.
What you'll learn:
- Manage client-server interactions
- Create an industry standard auth flow
- Deploy a full-stack application
Tuition
Upfront - Save 9%
$4,700
Pay as You Go
$5,200
3 monthly payments of $1,733
FAQs
Yes, all programs offered by UNC Charlotte + Flatiron are delivered entirely online. This format provides flexibility and convenience, allowing you to learn from anywhere while balancing other commitments. The online experience includes live interactive virtual classes led by skilled instructors, collaborative projects, and comprehensive support services to ensure a rich and engaging learning journey.
Your monthly financed payment is based on your credit score. The amount shown reflects the lowest possible rate. To explore your financing options, schedule a call with an admissions representative today.
Our programs are not currently set up to accept military benefits, such as the GI Bill, as a form of payment directly from the student at this time. However, if your military benefits can be arranged to pay the school directly, this may be an option in rare cases.
No, you do not need a college degree to enroll in our programs. A high school diploma or GED is the only educational requirement. Our programs are designed to be accessible to a wide range of students with diverse backgrounds.
No, we do not accept FAFSA or traditional financial aid for our programs. However, we do offer loans for full-time students, as well as interest-free installment plans and upfront payment options for everyone else. Please contact us for more details about these flexible payment options.
It is occasionally possible to skip the Essentials program and go directly to Foundations I. However, we highly recommend that most students do not skip Essentials as it covers a tremendous amount of information and skills that will be used throughout the entire career pathway program and will require some catching up if skipped. The Essentials program is still difficult and covers a great deal of material that is necessary for proceeding in the following programs and won't be reviewed in Foundations. All of the future program material will build upon the essentials. If you would like to be considered to enter directly into the Foundations-level programs, you'll be required to submit materials demonstrating your proficiency in the materials covered in the Essentials program.
Nope! This program is designed for complete beginners—no experience required.
Yes! Upon the completion of each program in the pathway, you will receive a Credly digital badge from UNC Charlotte and a completion certificate from Flatiron School. Digital badges can be used in email signatures or digital resumes, and certificates can be displayed on portfolio websites and social media sites such as LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter. Thousands of our community members use their program certificates and badges to demonstrate skills to potential employers — including our hiring partners — along with their LinkedIn networks. This curriculum is powered by Flatiron School, whose programs are well-regarded by top employers. Many of these top employers contribute to our curriculum, hire our community, and partner with us to train their own teams.
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