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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


  • C

    Coursera

    Program Stakeholders Management in ClickUp

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Program Management, Agile Project Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Agile Methodology, Program Development, Stakeholder Analysis, Stakeholder Communications, Project Management, Diagram Design

    ★ 4.6 (19) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Coursera

    AI-Enhanced Content Creation:Elevate Copywriting with Humata

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Target Audience, Blogs, Marketing Psychology, Marketing Automation, Online Advertising, Copywriting, Advertising, Marketing Materials, Advertising Campaigns, Generative AI, Content Creation, Facebook, Social Media Content

    ★ 4.1 (19) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Robot Localization with Python and Particle Filters

    Skills you'll gain: Spatial Data Analysis, Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, Sampling (Statistics), Simulations, NumPy

    ★ 4.5 (25) · Advanced · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Cisco Learning and Certifications

    Introducing Model-Driven Programmability

    Skills you'll gain: Network Model, Network Protocols, IT Automation, Network Routing, Data Modeling, Extensible Markup Language (XML), JSON, Automation, Restful API, Data Structures, Configuration Management

    ★ 4.8 (15) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Convert Word to PDF with SharePoint & Power Automate

    Skills you'll gain: File Management, Document Management, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Email Automation, Version Control, Microsoft Power Platform, Intranet, Automation

    ★ 4.5 (17) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Responsible AI for Developers

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, AI Security, Information Privacy, Generative AI, Data Ethics, Google Cloud Platform, Artificial Intelligence, AI literacy, Data Security, Cloud Security, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Model Training, Safety and Security, Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Data Quality, Data Validation

    ★ 4.4 (32) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Business-to-Consumer (B2C) Sales Strategies and Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: Product Knowledge, Selling Techniques, Target Audience, Customer Relationship Building, Oral Expression, General Sales Practices, Sales Prospecting, Verbal Communication Skills, Closing (Sales), Business-To-Consumer, Target Market, Sales, Communication, Sales Strategy, Customer Engagement, Brand Loyalty, Rapport Building, Customer Retention, Persona Development

    ★ 4.7 (20) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Introduction to Git and GitHub Basics

    Skills you'll gain: GitHub, Version Control, Git (Version Control System), Unix Shell, Software Versioning, Linux Commands, Command-Line Interface, Collaborative Software, Software Configuration Management, Software Installation, Configuration Management, File Systems, File Management, System Configuration

    ★ 4.4 (22) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Cinematic Health

    Introduction to Becoming a CNA

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Transfer Equipment, Vital Signs, Rehabilitation, Basic Nursing Skills, Patient Safety, Basic Patient Care, Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), Care Coordination, Patient Observation, Caregiving, Direct Patient Care, Treatment Planning, Toileting, Nursing Basics, Personal Care, Nursing Care, Nurse Education, Infection Control

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

  • S

    Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

    Designing the Future of Finance

    Skills you'll gain: FinTech, Financial Inclusion, Financial Services, Data Sharing, Financial Regulation, Financial Systems, Application Programming Interface (API), Financial Data, Banking, Financial Regulations, International Finance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Data Governance, Finance, Interoperability, Design Strategies, Regulatory Requirements, Strategic Thinking, Innovation, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

    ★ 4.6 (25) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    Edureka

    Generative AI Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Generative Model Architectures, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Autoencoders

    ★ 3.8 (17) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Java Spring Boot Case Study - Appointment Management System

    Skills you'll gain: JUnit, Apache Maven, Model View Controller, Unit Testing, Frontend Integration, Spring Boot, Restful API, Data Persistence, Web Services, Software Testing, Java Programming, Object-Relational Mapping, Java, Back-End Web Development, Secure Coding, Authentications, Data Modeling, Business Logic

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

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

  • Program Stakeholders Management in ClickUp: Coursera
  • AI-Enhanced Content Creation:Elevate Copywriting with Humata: Coursera
  • Robot Localization with Python and Particle Filters: Coursera
  • Introducing Model-Driven Programmability: Cisco Learning and Certifications
  • Convert Word to PDF with SharePoint & Power Automate: Coursera
  • Responsible AI for Developers: Google Cloud
  • Business-to-Consumer (B2C) Sales Strategies and Techniques: Coursera
  • Introduction to Git and GitHub Basics: Packt
  • Introduction to Becoming a CNA: Cinematic Health
  • Designing the Future of Finance: Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

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