📘 A Six-Month Journey to Master the PERN Stack

From Beginner to Job-Ready in 24 Weeks

The Tech Trek Academy curriculum is built on one goal — to help you become a confident full-stack developer. In just 24 weeks, you'll move from the basics of web structure to building and deploying complete, production-ready web applications using PostgreSQL, Express.js, React.js, and Node.js — the powerful PERN stack.

How We Teach

Our curriculum blends guided instruction, hands-on projects, and collaborative problem-solving.

Live Classes

You'll attend live classes twice per week, practice independently between sessions, and work with your small group on real projects that mirror professional workflows.

Hands-On Learning

We don't believe in passive learning. Every lesson builds toward something tangible you can create, test, and showcase.

Real-World Projects

Work on projects that mirror professional workflows, giving you experience with the tools and processes used in actual development teams.

The Path

Your journey through the PERN stack, week by week

Web Foundations

Weeks 1-4

💻 Project

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Web Foundations

Master HTML, CSS, and web design fundamentals. Build responsive websites from scratch and learn professional developer workflows with Git and GitHub. You'll create your first portfolio site and learn how the web actually works.

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JavaScript

Weeks 5-8

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JavaScript

Dive deep into modern JavaScript—functions, arrays, objects, DOM manipulation, and ES6+ features. Build interactive web apps and games. Learn debugging techniques and how to think like a programmer.

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React

Weeks 9-12

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React

Build dynamic, professional web applications with React. Master components, state management, hooks, and API integration. Create real-world apps that feel as polished as what you use every day.

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Backend + Databases

Weeks 13-16

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Backend + Databases

Learn server-side programming with Node.js and Express. Design and build databases with PostgreSQL. Create RESTful APIs, handle authentication, and connect everything together into full-stack applications.

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Deployment

Weeks 17-20

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Deployment

Take your apps from localhost to the real world. Master cloud deployment, Docker containers, CI/CD pipelines, and production best practices. Learn to manage live applications that real users can access.

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Capstone + Career Prep

Weeks 21-24

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Capstone + Career Prep

Build your crowning achievement—a full-stack capstone project that showcases everything you've learned. Polish your portfolio, optimize your resume and LinkedIn, practice technical interviews, and prepare to land your first developer role.

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What You'll Walk Away With

By graduation, you'll have everything you need to start your developer career

Confidence using the complete PERN stack

A polished developer portfolio

Team-based project experience

Understanding of how to use AI tools effectively in development

A mindset built for learning and problem-solving

Real-world deployment experience

Professional Git workflow skills

Interview-ready technical knowledge

You'll graduate not just knowing code — but knowing how to build.

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Winter 2026 Cohort • Limited Seats Available • Applications Reviewed on Rolling Basis