Learn Node.js
Learn Node.js is an intermediate-level online course from Codecademy in Web Development. It is structured in 6 modules with 3 stated learning outcomes, over 5h. It is free to enrol, and a certificate is available on completion. Learners rate it 4.3/5 from 1.3K ratings on Codecademy.
Part of our Web Development courses collection, where we compare it against 14 other courses.
Course highlights
| Provider | Codecademy |
| Duration | 5h |
| Level | Intermediate |
| Mode | Self-paced |
| Language | English |
| Certificate | Yes — shareable certificate |
| Rating | 4.3★ (1.3K reviews) |
| Price | Free |
About this course
Learn Node.js is a beginner-level course that introduces the Node.js JavaScript runtime environment. You will learn about the different components of a web application's back-end and explore how Node.js runs JavaScript outside the browser. The course covers server-side web development fundamentals and familiarises you with frameworks like Express.js for building applications.
This particular course takes a practical approach. It walks you through the Node.js runtime environment and shows how to set up a server using HTTP. You will work with modules like Express.js to build applications, and the syllabus includes topics such as the back-end, Node.js essentials, and setting up a server. Each module builds on the last, moving from the basics of the runtime to a functional server setup.
At the end of the course you will be familiar with the Node.js runtime and able to set up a basic server using HTTP. You will understand how Express.js fits into application building and have a working grasp of back-end fundamentals. The course does not cover database integration, advanced deployment, or other programming languages.
This course is best for beginners who already know JavaScript and the command line. If you need to learn JavaScript first, the prerequisites list Learn JavaScript and Learn Intermediate JavaScript. Learners who want database-backed back-ends or deployment guidance should look at other courses in the data set, such as the Complete web development course on Udemy, which covers full-stack topics beyond this course's scope.
What you’ll learn
Level and time commitment
- Learn JavaScript
- Learn Intermediate JavaScript
- Learn the Command Line
What this course covers
6 modulesThe 6-part outline Codecademy publishes for this course, across 5h.
Module 1 · Welcome to Learn Node.js
Module 2 · What is the Back-End?
Module 3 · Introduction to Node.js
Module 4 · Node.js Essentials
Module 5 · Setting up a Server with HTTP
Module 6 · Next Steps
What learners rate it
Rated 4.3/5 by 1.3K learners on Codecademy (checked 7 Nov 2026).
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Common questions
Is Learn Node.js free?
Yes. Codecademy lists it as free to enrol. A certificate is available on completion — providers often charge separately for the certificate even when the course itself is free, so check the fee on the provider page before you count on it.
Does Learn Node.js come with a certificate?
Yes — Codecademy lists a certificate on completion. It is a course certificate, not a formal qualification or university credit.
How long does Learn Node.js take?
Codecademy lists it at 5h. It is self-paced, so that is the volume of material rather than a deadline — how long it actually takes depends on the hours you put in each week.
Is Learn Node.js suitable for beginners?
Codecademy lists it at Intermediate level, so it assumes some grounding in the subject already. If you are starting from zero, a beginner-level course in the same topic is the better entry point.
What does Learn Node.js cover?
It is organised into 6 modules, starting with Welcome to Learn Node.js and going on to What is the Back-End?, Introduction to Node.js, Node.js Essentials, Setting up a Server with HTTP, among others. The full outline is on this page.