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Django Advanced Applications: E-Learning, APIs, & Deployment

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Django Advanced Applications: E-Learning, APIs, & Deployment

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6 hours to complete
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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Intermediate level

Recommended experience

6 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Build a fully functional e-learning platform with advanced Django features

  • Implement RESTful APIs and real-time features using Django Channels

  • Deploy Django applications to production with Docker, NGINX, and SSL/TLS

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May 2026

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There are 6 modules in this course

This module guides learners through designing flexible data models for diverse e-learning content using Django, including implementing polymorphism and custom model fields. You will also learn to add ordering to content objects and integrate authentication for a course management system. By the end, you'll be able to build the foundational backend for a scalable e-learning platform.

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1 video6 readings1 assignment

This module guides learners through building a robust content management system for an e-learning platform using Django. You will explore user authentication, permissions, dynamic content management, and intuitive drag-and-drop reordering of course modules. By the end, you'll be able to create, organize, and secure course content efficiently.

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1 video6 readings1 assignment

This module guides learners through implementing student registration, rendering diverse course content types, and optimizing content delivery using dynamic caching strategies. By the end, you will be able to manage student access and efficiently display multimedia course materials in a Django-based system.

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1 video5 readings1 assignment

This module guides you through creating a RESTful API for an e-learning platform using Django Rest Framework. You will explore how to leverage generic views and mixins to efficiently build, retrieve, update, and delete resources. By the end, you'll have hands-on experience structuring API endpoints for real-world applications.

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1 video2 readings1 assignment

This module guides learners through the process of implementing real-time chat functionality in a Django application using Channels and ASGI. You will set up asynchronous communication, manage channel layers, and enhance chat messages with contextual information. By the end, you'll understand how to build scalable, interactive chat servers for course-based messaging.

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1 video7 readings1 assignment

This module guides learners through deploying a Django-based e-learning platform to a production environment using Docker Compose, PostgreSQL, NGINX, and SSL/TLS. You will configure essential services, serve static files securely, and implement advanced features like custom middleware and management commands. By the end, you'll be able to launch a robust, scalable web application accessible over the internet.

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1 video11 readings1 assignment

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