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Back End Courses

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


  • I

    IBM

    Java Development Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Frontend Integration, Continuous Integration, Restful API, Database Development, Docker (Software), Model View Controller, Front-End Web Development, Relational Databases, Databases, Web Design and Development, User Story, CI/CD, Java, Java Programming, Database Application, Full-Stack Web Development, Spring Boot, Back-End Web Development, Software Design Documents

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    10 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Pearson

    CISA Certified Information Systems Auditor: Unit 1

    Skills you'll gain: Audit Planning, Auditing, Information Assurance, Project Management, Security Awareness, Compliance Auditing, Internal Auditing, Generally Accepted Auditing Standards, Control Objectives for Information and Related Technology (COBIT), Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Risk Control

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    11 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Security Operations

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Disaster Recovery, Incident Management, Security Management, Cyber Operations, Business Continuity Planning, Safety and Security, Change Control, Threat Management, Information Technology Operations, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Patch Management, Security Controls, Cybersecurity, Threat Detection, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Configuration Management, Continuous Monitoring, Vulnerability Management, Digital Forensics

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    23 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • L

    LearnKartS

    Introduction to AI and Machine Learning

    Skills you'll gain: AWS SageMaker, Data Preprocessing, Computer Vision, Machine Learning Methods, AI Workflows, Machine Learning Algorithms, Applied Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, Machine Learning, Data Wrangling, Amazon Web Services, Reinforcement Learning, Deep Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Model Training, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Model Deployment, Amazon S3, Serverless Computing

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    9 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Human Resource Management: Analyze & Apply

    Skills you'll gain: Human Capital, Human Resources Management and Planning, Human Resources, Talent Management, Workforce Planning, Talent Acquisition, Human Resource Strategy, Employee Performance Management, Performance Appraisal, Talent Recruitment, Labor Relations, Human Relations Movement, Workforce Development, Performance Management, Compensation and Benefits, Succession Planning, Diversity Programs, Labor Law, Diversity and Inclusion, Occupational Safety And Health

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    32 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Python NLTK for Beginners: Customer Satisfaction Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Text Mining, Unstructured Data, Data Analysis, Natural Language Processing, Pandas (Python Package), Data Manipulation, Data Preprocessing, Python Programming

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    13 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • P

    Packt

    3D Modeling for 3D Printing and Laser Cutting on Fusion 360

    Skills you'll gain: Visualization (Computer Graphics), Design Software, Software Installation, Functional Design, Technical Design, Design, Model Optimization, User Interface (UI), Data Import/Export

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    18 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Front-End Web Developer Bootcamp - HTML, CSS, JS, & React

    Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), React.js, HTML and CSS, Front-End Web Development, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Development, Web Design, JavaScript Frameworks, Javascript, Restful API, UI Components, Event-Driven Programming

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • D

    Dell

    Dell Technologies Technical Support for Hardware

    Skills you'll gain: Hardware Troubleshooting, Desktop Support, Computer Hardware, Digital Transformation, Network Troubleshooting, Technical Support, System Support, Technical Support and Services, Networking Hardware, Servers, Network Security, Network Infrastructure, Server Administration, Data Security, Hardware Architecture, IT Infrastructure, Data Storage Technologies, Operating Systems, Data Storage

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    21 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Crea tu primera página web en HTML

    Skills you'll gain: Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Language, Browser Compatibility, Web Development, HTML and CSS, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Development Tools, Web Content, Microsoft Visual Studio, Integrated Development Environments

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    31 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Coursera

    Creating a Multi Page App using HTML & CSS

    Skills you'll gain: HTML and CSS, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Development, Web Language, Web Applications, Web Design and Development, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Design

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
    ·
    14 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • P

    Packt

    Python for Finance: Investment Fundamentals & Data Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Risk, Portfolio Management, Risk Modeling, Financial Data, Risk Analysis, Investment Management, Return On Investment, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Financial Modeling, Investments, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Statistical Analysis, General Finance, Correlation Analysis, Simulations, Regression Analysis, Financial Forecasting, Simulation and Simulation Software, Jupyter, Python Programming

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    12 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Java Development Capstone Project: IBM
  • CISA Certified Information Systems Auditor: Unit 1: Pearson
  • Security Operations: Packt
  • Introduction to AI and Machine Learning: LearnKartS
  • Human Resource Management: Analyze & Apply: EDUCBA
  • Python NLTK for Beginners: Customer Satisfaction Analysis: Coursera
  • 3D Modeling for 3D Printing and Laser Cutting on Fusion 360: Packt
  • Front-End Web Developer Bootcamp - HTML, CSS, JS, & React: Packt
  • Dell Technologies Technical Support for Hardware: Dell
  • Crea tu primera página web en HTML: Coursera

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