Certified Nest.js Developer Certification

Nest.js is a progressive and versatile Node.js framework used to build efficient, scalable, and maintainable server-side applications. It is designed with a focus on developer productivity, modular architecture, and the use of modern JavaScript and TypeScript features. Nest.js follows architectural patterns inspired by Angular, providing a robust and opinionated structure for building enterprise-grade applications.

Certified Nest.js Developer is designed for developers who want to build scalable, modular, and production-ready server-side applications using NestJS. The course provides practical knowledge of NestJS fundamentals, controllers, pipes, middleware, guards, interceptors, database integration with MySQL and MongoDB, authentication, sessions, and application development. It equips learners with a strong hands-on foundation to develop robust and maintainable backend applications using the NestJS framework.

Note: Please note that the course comes with online learning (LMS), No hard copy material.

Why Choose Vskills Nest.js Developer Certification

Vskills Nest.js Certification is designed to help learners build practical, job-relevant backend development skills using the NestJS framework. The certification combines core concepts with hands-on application development, making it suitable for both aspiring and working developers.

Industry-Relevant NestJS Skills – Build practical skills for developing efficient, scalable, and maintainable server-side applications.
Comprehensive Curriculum – Learn NestJS fundamentals, controllers, pipes, middleware, guards, interceptors, authentication, and database integration.
Hands-On Learning – Apply concepts through practical application development and real-world backend development scenarios.
MySQL & MongoDB Integration – Gain experience working with both relational and NoSQL databases in NestJS applications.
Build Scalable Applications – Understand modular architecture and NestJS development practices for creating robust backend applications.
Career-Focused Certification – Validate your NestJS development knowledge with a professional Vskills certification and strengthen your resume.
Learn at Your Own Pace – Access structured learning content and prepare for certification according to your own schedule.

Who Should Enroll for this Certification

This certification is suitable for learners and professionals who want to develop strong backend development skills using NestJS. Whether you are starting your development journey or looking to expand your existing Node.js and TypeScript expertise, the course provides practical knowledge for building scalable server-side applications.

Aspiring Backend Developers – Individuals looking to start a career in backend and server-side application development.
Node.js Developers – Developers who want to enhance their existing Node.js skills by learning the NestJS framework.
JavaScript & TypeScript Developers – Professionals familiar with JavaScript or TypeScript who want to build structured and scalable backend applications.
Full-Stack Developers – Developers looking to strengthen their backend development capabilities and expand their full-stack skill set.
Software Developers & Programmers – Working professionals who want to learn NestJS architecture, APIs, databases, authentication, and application development.
Students & Fresh Graduates – Computer science, IT, and related graduates seeking practical, industry-relevant backend development skills.
Web Application Developers – Developers interested in creating maintainable, modular, and production-ready server-side applications using NestJS.

What you will Learn

Build a strong foundation in NestJS development and learn how to create structured, scalable, and maintainable server-side applications. The certification combines core framework concepts with practical development, database integration, authentication, and application-building skills.

Understand NestJS Fundamentals – Learn NestJS architecture, project setup, project structure, controllers, routes, HTTP methods, request/response handling, parameters, queries, and status codes.
Work with Pipes – Use built-in and custom pipes for parsing, validation, transforming data, handling optional fields, validating patterns, and implementing global validation.
Implement Middleware – Understand NestJS middleware and apply it to specific routes, controllers, and applications for request processing and other backend requirements.
Use Guards for Application Security – Implement guards, execution context, API key authorization, custom metadata, roles, and global guards to control access to applications and resources.
Master Interceptors – Learn to transform response data, modify request headers, hide sensitive information, map exceptions, perform validation, and implement authentication-related functionality.
Integrate NestJS with MySQL – Connect NestJS applications with MySQL using TypeORM and perform essential CRUD operations for application data.
Build a Practical MyStore Application – Develop a practical application involving templates, navigation, product interfaces, routing, conditional rendering, and product management.
Implement Authentication & Sessions – Build sign-up and login functionality, validate credentials, manage cookies and sessions, use JWT tokens, hash passwords, and implement authentication workflows.
Work with MongoDB & Mongoose – Connect NestJS applications with MongoDB, create schemas, and perform CRUD operations using Mongoose.
Develop a Complete Database-Driven Application – Integrate MyStore with MongoDB and implement user, product, and session storage to understand practical database-backed application development.

Exam and Certification Details

Detail	Information
Exam Format	Online — attempt from anywhere, anytime
Number of Questions	50 multiple-choice questions
Duration	60 minutes
Passing Score	25 out of 50 (50%) — no negative marking
Certificate Validity	Lifetime — no renewal required
e-Learning Access	Lifetime access to LMS and future content updates
Result	Instant — available immediately after exam completion
Language	English

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Career Outcomes

Completing this certification prepares candidates for backend and full stack development roles focused on building scalable, enterprise-grade Node.js applications. The strong emphasis on authentication, database integration (MySQL and MongoDB), and real-world application architecture equips candidates for roles where production-ready backend skills are directly applicable.

Job Role	Industry	Avg. Salary India	Experience Level
NestJS Developer	IT Services & Product Companies	₹5,50,000 - ₹10,00,000	1-4 years
Backend Developer (Node.js/NestJS)	Software & SaaS	₹6,00,000 - ₹12,00,000	2-5 years
Full Stack Developer (Node.js/NestJS)	IT Services & Product Companies	₹6,50,000 - ₹13,00,000	2-5 years
API Developer	Software & Web Services	₹5,00,000 - ₹9,50,000	1-4 years
Database-Driven Application Developer	IT Services & Enterprise Systems	₹5,50,000 - ₹10,50,000	2-5 years
Senior Backend / Technical Lead (Node.js)	IT Services & Product Companies	₹12,00,000 - ₹20,00,000	6-10 years

Companies That Hire

NestJS Developers are sought after by IT services firms, product companies, and startups building scalable, TypeScript-based backend systems. Companies such as TCS, Infosys, Wipro, Accenture, and HCLTech regularly hire for Node.js and NestJS backend roles, alongside product companies and startups like Zoho, Freshworks, Razorpay, and Swiggy that build modern, API-driven applications using Node.js frameworks.

Vskills Certified NestJS Developer – Frequently Asked Questions

Get answers about eligibility, exam pattern, career scope, validity, jobs and enrolment for the Vskills Certified NestJS Developer Certification.

NestJS is a progressive Node.js framework used for building efficient, scalable backend applications with TypeScript. It provides a structured architecture with built-in support for controllers, middleware, guards, and dependency injection, making it a popular choice for building enterprise-grade APIs and server-side applications.

Basic familiarity with JavaScript and Node.js concepts is helpful, since NestJS builds on top of Node.js and uses TypeScript extensively. The course covers NestJS-specific concepts in a structured way, making it accessible to developers with foundational JavaScript knowledge.

Express.js is a minimal, unopinionated Node.js framework that gives developers flexibility but requires manual structuring. NestJS, built on top of Express (or Fastify), provides an opinionated, modular architecture with built-in support for TypeScript, dependency injection, and features like guards and interceptors, making it better suited for large, maintainable applications.

After certification, candidates can pursue roles such as NestJS Developer, Backend Developer, Full Stack Developer, API Developer, and Database-Driven Application Developer, depending on their specific project experience and additional skills.

NestJS Developers are hired by IT services companies like TCS, Infosys, Wipro, and Accenture, as well as product companies and startups such as Zoho, Freshworks, Razorpay, and Swiggy that build scalable, API-driven applications using Node.js frameworks.

Yes, the certification covers practical, real-world skills including authentication, session management, database integration with MySQL and MongoDB, and building a complete application from scratch — all directly relevant to backend developer roles.

Yes, the certification carries lifetime validity with no renewal required, allowing candidates to use the credential throughout their career without any expiry.

The exam is conducted online in a proctored format and consists of 50 multiple-choice questions to be completed within 60 minutes. A minimum score of 50% is required to pass.

The certification covers NestJS fundamentals including controllers, pipes, middleware, guards, and interceptors, along with database integration using MySQL (TypeORM) and MongoDB (Mongoose), authentication with sessions and JWT, and a complete practical application build across twelve structured modules.

Candidates receive unlimited access to comprehensive e-learning material covering all twelve modules — from NestJS fundamentals to building a complete authenticated application with database integration — supporting self-paced exam preparation.

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TABLE OF CONTENT

Module 1 – Introduction

Introduction to NEST JS
Setting up the Project
Understanding Project Structure

Module 2 – NestJS Fundamentals

Understanding Controllers
Controller Fundamentals – @Get Handler
Controller Fundamentals – Headers
Controller Fundamentals – @Post Handler
@Post Handler with Modules
Fetching Params
@Put Handler
@Patch Handler
@Delete Handler
Request Object
Response Object
Fetching Queries
@HttpCode vs. @Res Decorator
HTTP Response Status

Module 3 – Working with Pipes

Introduction to Pipes
Built-in Pipes: ParseIntPipe
ParseFloatPipe
ParseBooleanPipe
ParseArrayPipe
ParseUUIDPipe
ValidationPipe
Validating Empty Fields
Validating Field Length
Custom Validation Messages
@IsEnum() Validator
Validating Dates
Validating Optional Fields
Validating Regex Pattern
Creating a Custom Pipe
Understanding ArgumentMetadata
Implementing Global Pipes

Module 4 – NestJS Middleware

Introduction to Nest Middlewares
Implementing Middleware
Registering Middleware
Route-Specific Middleware
Checking Content-Type with Middleware
Handling Route Wildcards
Middleware for Specific Route Handlers
Excluding Routes
Controller-Driven Route Middleware
Functional Middleware
Applying Multiple Middlewares
Applying Global Middlewares
Password Encryption Middleware

Module 5 – NestJS Guards

Introduction to Guards
Understanding Guards
ExecutionContext
Accessing Arguments with getArgs()
Limiting Controller Access with Guards
switchToHttp()
API Key Authorization
Applying Multiple Guards
Custom Metadata
Applying Roles
Applying Multiple Roles
Applying Global Guards

Module 6 – NestJS Interceptors

Introduction to Interceptors
Understanding Interceptors
Transforming Response Data
Modifying Request Headers
Hiding Sensitive Information
Exception Mapping
Data Validation with Interceptors
Authentication and Authorization
Applying Global Interceptors

Module 7 – NestJS with MySQL

Connecting to MySQL Using TypeORM
Creating Entity with TypeORM
Inserting Product Data – CRUD
Fetching Product Data – CRUD
Updating Product Records – CRUD
Deleting Product Records – CRUD

Module 8 – Practical Application: Creating a MyStore App

Introduction to MyStore
Rendering Template on Server
Creating Navbar with Includes
Creating Home Interface
Conditional Rendering
Configuring Add Product Route
Creating Add Product Interface
Configuring Edit Product Route
Edit Interface & Functionality

Module 9 – Attaching Templates to MySQL

Fetching Products
Adding Product to Database – Part 1
Adding Product to Database – Part 2
Updating Product
Deleting Product

Module 10 – MyStore: Authentication / Session Cookie

Setting Up Sign-Up Route
Designing Sign-Up Form
Show/Hide Password
Validating Password
Registering User
Configuring Login Page
Validating User & Sending Cookie
Reading Cookies
Login-Based DOM Rendering
Logout
Express-Session
Session Cookies
Storing Sessions in MySQL
Destroying Sessions
Optimizing Session Storage
JWT Token
Request Validation with Middleware
Conditional Rendering with Token
Password Hashing
Validating Login Credentials
Finalizing MyStore Application

Module 11 – NestJS with MongoDB & Mongoose

Connecting to MongoDB
Creating a Schema
Registering the Schema
Creating & Saving Product
Fetching Documents
Updating Documents
Deleting Documents

Module 12 – MyStore with MongoDB & Mongoose

Connecting MyStore with MongoDB
Creating User Schema
Injecting User Schema
Creating Product Schema
Injecting Product Schema
Creating MongoDB Session Store

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