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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

    Robot Localization with Python and Particle Filters

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

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    25 reviews

    Advanced · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • 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
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    15 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • T

    Tsinghua University

    Data Structures and Algorithms (II)

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Graph Theory, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Programming

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • 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
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    15 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Coaching Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Coaching, Employee Coaching, Constructive Feedback, Drive Engagement, People Development, Team Performance Management, Empowerment, Leadership Development, Performance Management, Growth Mindedness, Goal Setting

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    24 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Clustering Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Dimensionality Reduction, Machine Learning, Data Mining, Model Evaluation, Machine Learning Algorithms, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Analysis, Anomaly Detection, Algorithms

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    11 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati

    Digital Manufacturing

    Skills you'll gain: SolidWorks (CAD), Computer-Aided Design, Computer Graphics, 3D Modeling, Manufacturing Processes, Mechanical Design, Manufacturing and Production, Design Software, Robotics, Engineering Drawings, Machine Controls, Manufacturing Operations, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Assembly Drawing, Prototyping, Computer Graphic Techniques, Industrial Design, Autodesk, Product Engineering, Materials science

    3.9
    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    15 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • E

    Edureka

    Getting Started with Angular

    Skills you'll gain: Angular, TypeScript, JavaScript Frameworks, UI Components, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Application Frameworks, Code Reusability, Web Development Tools, Web Applications, Front-End Web Development, Software Architecture, Command-Line Interface, Development Environment, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
    ·
    14 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Michigan

    NumPy and Pandas Basics for Future Data Scientists

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Data Wrangling, Data Analysis, Data Transformation, Data Preprocessing, Numerical Analysis, Critical Thinking

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
    ·
    13 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • L

    L&T EduTech

    Industrial Applications of AI

    Skills you'll gain: Machine Learning Algorithms, Computer Vision, Applied Machine Learning, Image Analysis, Civil Engineering, Classification Algorithms, AI Enablement, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning Software, Electrical Substation, Machine Learning, AI literacy, Tensorflow, Construction Engineering, Convolutional Neural Networks, Deep Learning, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Artificial Neural Networks, Electric Power Systems, Electrical Engineering

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    15 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • 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
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    28 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • W

    Whizlabs

    AWS: Storage

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon S3, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Storage, Data Storage, Data Storage Technologies, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Cloud Security, Security Controls, File Management, Authorization (Computing), File Systems, Key Management, Encryption

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    13 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Robot Localization with Python and Particle Filters: Coursera
  • Introduction to Becoming a CNA: Cinematic Health
  • Data Structures and Algorithms (II): Tsinghua University
  • Introducing Model-Driven Programmability: Cisco Learning and Certifications
  • Coaching Skills: Packt
  • Clustering Analysis: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Digital Manufacturing: Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati
  • Getting Started with Angular: Edureka
  • NumPy and Pandas Basics for Future Data Scientists: University of Michigan
  • Industrial Applications of AI: L&T EduTech

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