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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 Java Enterprise Edition (EE)

    Skills you'll gain: Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Application Deployment, Web Applications, Application Servers, Java, Web Servers, Java Programming, Web Development, Server Side, Application Frameworks, Network Protocols

    ★ 4.5 (79) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Linux: I/O Redirection for DevOps

    Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, Linux Commands, Command-Line Interface, Linux, Unix Shell, Scripting, File I/O

    ★ 4.8 (78) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • E

    Edureka

    Fundamentals of Data Governance

    Skills you'll gain: Data Governance, Governance, Data Management, Compliance Management, Data Architecture, Cloud Solutions, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Data Strategy, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Regulatory Compliance, Security Controls, Data Security, Cloud Security, Metadata Management, Information Management, Data Integrity, Data Quality, Data Access, Cloud Computing, Risk Management

    ★ 4 (68) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    MathWorks

    Object Tracking and Motion Detection with Computer Vision

    Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Computer Vision, Deep Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Matlab, Transfer Learning, Traffic Flow Optimization

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

  • U

    Unilever

    Measurement and Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Web Analytics, Social Media Campaigns, Campaign Management, Web Analytics and SEO, Digital Marketing, Google Analytics, Social Media Marketing, Search Engine Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Marketing Strategies, Search Engine Optimization, Keyword Research, Marketing Analytics, A/B Testing, Social Media, Campaign Planning, Smart Goals, Performance Analysis, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Value Propositions

    ★ 4.8 (64) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • F

    Fractal Analytics

    Model Context Protocol (MCP) Mastery

    Skills you'll gain: Model Context Protocol, AI Security, AI Integrations, Threat Modeling, Context Engineering, Enterprise Architecture, Generative AI Agents, Security Engineering, Context Management, Interoperability, Agentic systems, Generative AI

    ★ 4.5 (55) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    The Nature of Data and Relational Database Design

    Skills you'll gain: Decision Support Systems, Database Design, Relational Databases, Database Management, Database Development, SQL, Descriptive Statistics, Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Business Intelligence, Microsoft Excel, Data Processing, Extract, Transform, Load, Business Analytics, Data Manipulation, Data Science, Conceptual Design

    ★ 4.5 (102) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • G

    Google

    Support Individual Growth and Development

    Skills you'll gain: Management Training And Development, Performance Management, Team Management, Performance Appraisal, Independent Thinking, Self-Awareness

    ★ 4.9 (49) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    IBM

    AI Workflow: AI in Production

    Skills you'll gain: Model Deployment, Application Deployment, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Cloud Deployment, Unit Testing, Docker (Software), Containerization, Kubernetes, AI Workflows, IBM Cloud, AI Integrations, Model Evaluation, Machine Learning, Business Metrics, Natural Language Processing, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Continuous Monitoring, Data Science, Python Programming, Design Thinking

    ★ 4.5 (60) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • L

    L&T EduTech

    Hydrocarbon Exploration and Production

    Skills you'll gain: Oil and Gas, Petroleum Industry, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Issue, Chemical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Engineering Analysis, Geostatistics, Water Resources, Production Process, Process Engineering, Control Systems, Hydraulics, Geospatial Mapping, Process Analysis, Microbiology

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

  • D

    Duke University

    MLOps Platforms: Amazon SageMaker and Azure ML

    Skills you'll gain: AWS SageMaker, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Microsoft Azure, Model Deployment, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Pipelines, Model Training, Amazon Web Services, Feature Engineering, Model Evaluation, Data Preprocessing, Cloud Deployment, Data Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Serverless Computing, Machine Learning, Python Programming

    ★ 3.5 (56) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Introduction to Ethereum Blockchain

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Web Development Tools, Development Environment, Frontend Integration, Software Development Tools, Program Development, Integrated Development Environments, Application Deployment, Transaction Processing, Application Design, Front-End Web Development, Event-Driven Programming, Development Testing, Javascript, Network Architecture

    ★ 5 (50) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Introduction to Java Enterprise Edition (EE): LearnQuest
  • Linux: I/O Redirection for DevOps: Coursera
  • Fundamentals of Data Governance: Edureka
  • Object Tracking and Motion Detection with Computer Vision: MathWorks
  • Measurement and Analysis: Unilever
  • Model Context Protocol (MCP) Mastery: Fractal Analytics
  • The Nature of Data and Relational Database Design: University of California, Irvine
  • Support Individual Growth and Development: Google
  • AI Workflow: AI in Production: IBM
  • Hydrocarbon Exploration and Production: L&T EduTech

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