The Introduction to Node.js training course trains developers and developer teams on how to quickly get started with the Node.js platform so they can begin using it to build applications. The course compares the Node.js server to other web servers and explains the benefits of using Node.js to build scalable applications. It also trains developers to build command-line applications and Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) servers using Node.js. Finally, the course concludes with an exploration of the Node.js community and ways in which to build applications using third party frameworks like Express and Socket.IO.