Advanced
Real-time Chat Engine
A fast, real-time communication server designed to handle thousands of concurrent client connections utilizing WebSockets.
Node.jsTypeScriptWebSocketsRedis Pub/Sub
Intermediate cohort at Silicon Rube
Build reliable backend services, databases, and APIs with Node.js and TypeScript at Silicon Rube.
Installments available · Limited seats per cohort · Geeks Hub (Silicon Rube), Gombe State University
Price
₦45,000 · installments available
Duration
12–16 Weeks
Schedule
Friday, Saturday & Sunday at Silicon Rube, Gombe State University
Venue
Geeks Hub (Silicon Rube), Gombe State University
Format
Hybrid: physical classes at Silicon Rube plus Geekspace LMS
Commitment
20-30 hrs/week
Fit
Clear expectations protect your time, your money, and the quality of the cohort.
Outcomes
The program is built around visible proof of skill: working projects, GitHub history, and mentor-reviewed implementation.
Design relational and non-relational database schemas.
Build robust, fully typed APIs using REST and GraphQL protocols.
Implement authentication systems (JWT, OAuth, Cookies).
Optimize database queries and scale servers using Redis caching.
Use AI coding tools and structured prompting as a professional backend workflow.
Syllabus
A practical month-by-month path from foundations to deployable portfolio work.
Understand Node.js runtime, asynchronous event loops, and Express server APIs.
Write statically typed, production-grade server code with advanced TypeScript patterns.
Perform advanced relational queries, design indices, and scale server speeds.
Decouple servers using pub/sub models, event streaming, and API gateways.
Hybrid delivery
Physical classes give structure and accountability. Geekspace LMS keeps the cohort moving between sessions.
1
Meet Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at Silicon Rube for guided lessons, build sessions, and reviews.
2
Access materials, links, progress notes, and catch-up guidance through the LMS.
3
Submit tasks and capstone work through GitHub so your portfolio grows as you learn.
4
Get practical feedback on code quality, implementation, and production readiness.
Proof
Project work is the evidence. Every cohort is designed around shipped, reviewable work instead of theory alone.
Advanced
A fast, real-time communication server designed to handle thousands of concurrent client connections utilizing WebSockets.
Advanced
A secure payment handling backend integrated with sandbox APIs, complete with double-entry ledgers and robust database locks.
Learning experience
Live coding, mentor reviews, whiteboard sessions, collaboration, and presentations make the program feel real before a learner enrolls.
Whiteboard sessions make architecture and product thinking visible.
Mentorship
Workshop sessions bring learners into structured practice.
Workshops
Community programs keep builders connected.
Community Events
The space supports pair programming and review circles.
Behind the Scenes
Capstone showcase
These capstone slots show the kind of finished work students are expected to produce. Pending cards are intentionally labeled until verified student screenshots are available.
Proof pendingCapstone preview
Secure API with authentication, ledgers, database transactions, and documentation.
Pricing
The price is shown before enrollment starts. No hidden fees, no fake countdowns, and no invented seat pressure.
₦45,000
One payment covers the cohort, LMS access, mentor reviews, project feedback, and certificate evaluation.
₦15,000
Start with ₦15,000. Current plan: 3 installments of ₦15,000. Terms are confirmed before payment.
Mentorship
Mentors help turn practice into better judgment, stronger projects, and clearer career direction.
GeekInk Academy Mentors
Engineering, product, and data reviewers
Mentors guide weekly project reviews, GitHub feedback, and portfolio readiness from the Silicon Rube hub.
Silicon Rube Program Team
Cohort operations and learner support
The local team coordinates classes, attendance, LMS updates, and human support for payment or schedule questions.
Backend Engineer
API Developer
Database Administrator
Systems Analyst
Trust
The page sets expectations honestly so enrollment quality, attendance, and completion can be measured clearly.
Training is centered at Silicon Rube inside Gombe State University while the model is validated.
Students graduate with public work, GitHub history, and mentor-reviewed project evidence.
Weekly reviews, LMS tracking, and physical sessions keep progress visible.
Learners can ask human questions about payment, schedule, laptop readiness, and expectations.
FAQ
Answers to the common concerns around payment, attendance, tools, and course expectations.
Next cohort opens at Silicon Rube
12–16 Weeks. 20-30 hrs/week. Physical classes at Geeks Hub (Silicon Rube), Gombe State University, supported by Geekspace LMS.
Enrollment window closes before cohort kickoff · Limited seats per cohort