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Back end courses can help you learn server-side programming, database management, API development, and cloud computing. You can build skills in data modeling, performance optimization, and security practices. Many courses introduce tools like Node.js, Express, and SQL databases, along with methods for integrating third-party services and managing user authentication.

Popular Back End Courses and Certifications


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    LearnQuest

    Introduction to Programming in Swift 5

    Skills you'll gain: Model View Controller, Swift Programming, Object Oriented Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, iOS Development, Apple iOS, Programming Principles, Mobile Development, Software Design Patterns, Data Management, Software Architecture, Code Reusability, Computational Logic, Development Environment

    ★ 4.3 (733) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Goodwill Industries International

    Goodwill® Career Coach and Navigator

    Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Interviewing Skills, Communication, Coaching, Accountability, Virtual Teams, Professional Development, Diversity and Inclusion, Client Support, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Workforce Development, Recruitment, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Client Services, Relationship Management, Talent Pipelining, Rapport Building, Telecommuting, Needs Assessment, Employee Onboarding

    ★ 4.7 (467) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    How to Optimize Your Instagram Account

    Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Social Media Content, Content Creation, Social Media, Social Media Management, Driving engagement, Account Strategy, Web Presence, Growth Strategies, Brand Awareness, Account Management, Digital Design

    ★ 4.2 (341) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Virginia

    Customer-Centric IT Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: IT Management, Technology Strategies, Information Technology Architecture, Information Technology, Business Strategy, Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Strategy, Design Thinking, Process Design, AI Enablement, Large Language Modeling, Threat Management, LLM Application, Cybersecurity, Business Modeling, Agile Methodology, Project Portfolio Management, Technical Communication

    ★ 4.6 (676) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Global Trends for Business and Society

    Skills you'll gain: Demography, Market Trend, Trend Analysis, International Relations, International Finance, Socioeconomics, Social Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Cultural Diversity, Political Sciences, Financial Systems, World History, Business Acumen, Economic Development, Economics, Business Economics, Consumer Behaviour, Financial Policy, Public Safety and National Security, Governance

    ★ 4.8 (925) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Goldman Sachs

    Fundamentals of Negotiation, with Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women

    Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Active Listening, Rapport Building, Interpersonal Communications, Goal Setting, Trustworthiness, Communication, Influencing, Expectation Management, Emotional Intelligence

    ★ 4.6 (513) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    The Economics of Health Care Delivery

    Skills you'll gain: Health Systems, Health Care Administration, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Health Care, Medicaid, Insurance, Health Policy, Insurance Policies, Medicare, Copayment Collection and Processing, Economics, Home Health Care, Supply And Demand, Market Dynamics, Long Term Care, Payment Systems, Hospital Medicine, Hospice

    ★ 4.8 (702) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The World Bank Group

    From Climate Science to Action

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Programs, Climate Change Adaptation, Climate Change Mitigation, Sustainable Development, Social Impact, Mitigation, Sustainable Systems, Environmental Policy, Natural Resource Management, Water Resources, Environmental Science, Water Resource Management, Scientific Methods, Policy Analysis, Collaboration, Policy Development

    ★ 4.7 (479) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Health Concepts in Chinese Medicine

    Skills you'll gain: Preventative Care, Pharmacology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Immunology, Chronic Diseases

    ★ 4.7 (434) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Mastering NestJS

    Skills you'll gain: Node.JS, Full-Stack Web Development, Web Applications, Authentications, Server Side, JavaScript Frameworks, Back-End Web Development, Restful API, Middleware, Dataflow, Data Validation, Application Programming Interface (API), Object-Relational Mapping, Authorization (Computing), MongoDB, Databases, MySQL

    ★ 4.8 (8) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Cloudera

    Analyzing Big Data with SQL

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Apache Hive, Big Data, MySQL, Query Languages, Databases, Analytics, PostgreSQL, Data Manipulation, Data Integration, Data Analysis, Data Management, Virtual Machines

    ★ 4.8 (531) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    Essentials of Management and Strategic Planning

    Skills you'll gain: Business Strategy, Organizational Leadership, Business Planning, Accountability, Business Management, Leadership and Management, Management Training And Development, Team Leadership, Business Leadership, Strategic Planning, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Leadership Development, Team Building, Strategic Leadership, Organizational Strategy, Team Performance Management, Team Management, Employee Coaching, People Development

    ★ 4.7 (450) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular back end courses

  • Introduction to Programming in Swift 5: LearnQuest
  • Goodwill® Career Coach and Navigator: Goodwill Industries International
  • How to Optimize Your Instagram Account : Coursera
  • Customer-Centric IT Strategy: University of Virginia
  • Global Trends for Business and Society: University of Pennsylvania
  • Fundamentals of Negotiation, with Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women: Goldman Sachs
  • The Economics of Health Care Delivery: University of Pennsylvania
  • From Climate Science to Action: The World Bank Group
  • Health Concepts in Chinese Medicine: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Mastering NestJS: Packt

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