Full-Stack Development vs React & Next.js
A side-by-side comparison of two GeraLearn courses on price, level, length, certificate, and the exact skills each one teaches — so you can pick the right one and start today.
Quick answer
Both are strong, highly-rated GeraLearn courses. On price-for-rating, React & Next.js (£79, 4.9★) is the better value pick. Choose Full-Stack Development instead if its skill set matches your goal more closely — see the breakdown below.
Side by side
Every figure below is GeraLearn's own published course detail.
| Measure | Full-Stack Development | React & Next.js |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £99 | £79 |
| Level | Intermediate | Intermediate |
| Length | 60 hours | 36 hours |
| Format | video + projects | video + projects |
| Rating | 4.9★ | 4.9★ |
| Learners enrolled | 4,300 | 7,600 |
| Certificate | Yes | Yes |
| Category | Web Development | Web Development |
Only Full-Stack Development teaches
- NestJS
- Next.js
- PostgreSQL
- Stripe
- CI/CD
- Playwright
Only React & Next.js teaches
- React 19
- Next.js 15
- App Router
- Server Components
- NextAuth.js
Frequently asked questions
- Should I take Full-Stack Development or React & Next.js?
- It depends on your goal. Full-Stack Development is a intermediate course (60 hours, £99, rated 4.9★) aimed at developers who want to build complete products independently. React & Next.js is a intermediate course (36 hours, £79, rated 4.9★) aimed at front-end developers, full-stack beginners, react learners updating to modern patterns. On price-for-rating, React & Next.js is the stronger value pick; choose Full-Stack Development if its skills match your goal more closely.
- Is Full-Stack Development or React & Next.js cheaper?
- React & Next.js is cheaper at £79, versus £99 for Full-Stack Development — a £20 difference. Both include a verified certificate option.
- What will I learn in Full-Stack Development?
- Full-Stack Development teaches NestJS, Next.js, PostgreSQL, Stripe, CI/CD, Playwright. It runs 60 hours in a video + projects format at intermediate level. Prerequisites: JavaScript/TypeScript basics, HTML & CSS.
- What will I learn in React & Next.js?
- React & Next.js teaches React 19, Next.js 15, App Router, Server Components, NextAuth.js. It runs 36 hours in a video + projects format at intermediate level. Prerequisites: JavaScript Essentials or equivalent, HTML & CSS.
- Do both courses include a certificate?
- Yes — both offer a verified certificate of completion you can add to your CV or LinkedIn. Free courses are free to audit, with the certificate available for a small fee.
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