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Background
SK Academy

Full Stack Developer (PHP or Python or Ruby)

Duration

3 Months

Level

Not Specified

Total Credits

N/A

SAQA ID

Pending

Delivery Mode

Online

Qualification Details

Introduction

This immersive track is engineered for the high-performance economy of 2026, focusing intensely on cross-functional engineering skills. In an era where the strict boundary between front-end aesthetics and back-end logic has entirely blurred, the 'Full Stack' capability has become the non-negotiable requirement for senior-tier engineering roles globally. We do not simply teach syntax or basic scripting; we teach the rigorous architectural patterns that allow enterprise systems to scale across international borders without failure.

Learners will master the art of the 'Deep Stack,' selecting a primary enterprise language (PHP, Python, or Ruby) and dominating its entire ecosystem—from the complex database layer to the final responsive UI rendering. Our elite pedagogical approach is rooted deeply in 'Project-Based Mastery,' where students spend hundreds of intensive hours building real-world, production-ready applications that solve actual business problems. You will explore the deep intricacies of API orchestration, state management, and modern responsive design patterns using the industry's most advanced frameworks.

Rules & Curriculum

Purpose of the Learning Programme

The fundamental objective of this learning programme is to cultivate a deep-seated competency in end-to-end commercial software delivery. We aim to produce elite engineers who can independently conceive, architect, build, and deploy complete web platforms, bridging the critical gap between user experience and server-side logic.

To instill a 'Security-by-Design' mindset across the entire technology stack from day one. This programme ensures that all graduates are experts in defending against common web vulnerabilities (OWASP Top 10), ensuring the applications they build meet stringent international data protection standards like POPIA and GDPR.

Curriculum Breakdown

00

Orientation & Student Portal Onboarding

Mandatory setup: Email, Portal, Labs & PoE guidelines.

01

Introduction

Fundamental concepts of web applications and full-stack development.

02

Module 1: Programming Fundamentals

Objective: Build coding foundation. Topics: Programming logic, Variables, condit...

03

Lab: Build a CLI-based Student / Inventory System

Labs: Apply your foundational knowledge by building a CLI-based system in your c...

04

Module 2: Web Fundamentals

Objective: Understand how the web works. Topics: HTML5 & CSS3, Responsive design...

05

Module 3: Core Backend Development (PHP / Python / Ruby)

Objective: Understand backend logic deeply. Topics: Core syntax & structure, For...

06

Module 4: Modern Frameworks (Laravel / Django / Rails)

Objective: Build professional applications. Topics: Framework setup & structure,...

07

Module 5: Databases

Objective: Data management. Topics: MySQL / PostgreSQL, Database design, Relatio...

08

Module 6: Frontend Integration

Objective: Modern UI + backend integration. Topics: Framework Templating + Boots...

09

Module 7: API Development

Objective: Build RESTful APIs. Topics: API routes, JSON responses, API authentic...

10

Module 8: Microservices (Multi-Stack Perspective)

Objective: Scale systems. Topics: Monolith vs Microservices, Service separation,...

11

Module 9: Security

Objective: Secure applications. Topics: Authentication & authorization, Framewor...

Total Investment

R 9,500
Deposit: R 799
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Career Fields

  • Full-Stack Web Developer

    Advance your career as a Full-Stack Web Developer in the industry.

  • Frontend/Backend Engineer

    Advance your career as a Frontend/Backend Engineer in the industry.

  • Software Engineer

    Advance your career as a Software Engineer in the industry.

  • Application Developer

    Advance your career as a Application Developer in the industry.

  • DevOps Developer

    Advance your career as a DevOps Developer in the industry.

  • API Integration Specialist

    Advance your career as a API Integration Specialist in the industry.

  • Web Performance Optimiser

    Advance your career as a Web Performance Optimiser in the industry.

Practical Labs

Lab 1: Frontend Component Library

Build reusable UI components with React/Vue. Deliverable: Component library + Storybook docs.

Lab 2: REST API Development

Create CRUD endpoints with Node.js/Express. Deliverable: API code + Swagger documentation.

Lab 3: Database Integration Lab

Connect app to PostgreSQL/MongoDB. Deliverable: Schema + connection code + sample queries.

Lab 4: Full-Stack Deployment

Containerise and deploy app to cloud. Deliverable: Dockerfile + live deployment URL.