Detailed Syllabus & Weekly Breakdown

Module 1: Node.js Foundations (Weeks 1–4)

• Week 1: Introduction to Node.js
• Week 2: Asynchronous Programming
• Week 3: Events and Callbacks
• Week 4: File System & Streams

Module 2: Building RESTful APIs (Weeks 5–8)

• Week 5: Express.js Basics
• Week 6: Routing & Middleware
• Week 7: Error Handling
• Week 8: API Design Principles

Module 3: Database & Auth (Weeks 9–12)

• Week 9: Connecting to MongoDB/SQL
• Week 10: Data Modeling
• Week 11: Authentication Strategies
• Week 12: JWT & Sessions

Module 4: Deployment & Optimization (Weeks 13–16)

• Week 13: Performance Tuning
• Week 14: Testing Node.js Apps
• Week 15: Containerization (Docker)
• Week 16: Cloud Deployment

Learning Outcomes

• Async programming
• API development
• Auth implementation
• Deployment strategies

Assessment Weightage

Assessment Type	Weightage
Strategic Simulations	20%
Leadership Portfolio	20%
Quizzes & Presentations	20%
Final CXO Pitch (Capstone)	40%

The "WhiteCollar" Executive Perks

• CXO Mentorship: Direct access to industry leaders
• Investor Meets: Opportunity to pitch innovation ideas