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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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    The University of Notre Dame

    Point-to-Point Wireless Telecommunication Links

    Skills you'll gain: Communication Systems, Wireless Networks, Digital Communications, Telecommunications, General Networking, Digital Signal Processing, Electrical Engineering, Reliability

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Intro to Predictive Analytics Using Python

    Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Unsupervised Learning, Model Evaluation, Predictive Modeling, Predictive Analytics, Advanced Analytics, Decision Tree Learning, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Supervised Learning, Model Training, Forecasting, Machine Learning Methods, Random Forest Algorithm, Regression Analysis, Machine Learning, Logistic Regression, Python Programming

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Adobe

    Build your creative business using Adobe tools

    Skills you'll gain: AI powered creativity, Visual Storytelling, Intellectual Property, Ideation, Brand Strategy, Brand Marketing, Adobe Firefly, Target Audience, Creative Thinking, Branding, Creativity, Graphic Design, Entrepreneurship, Design, Adobe Photoshop, Business Strategy, Adobe Illustrator, Artificial Intelligence, Communication, Digital Marketing

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    Practical Python: Start Your Programming Journey

    Skills you'll gain: Program Development, Debugging, Programming Principles, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Computational Logic, Game Design, Design and Product, Computer Science

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    SkillUp

    Business Implementation and Security

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptographic Protocols, Blockchain, Business Continuity Planning, Business Continuity, Cryptography, Disaster Recovery, Data Management, Digital Assets, Vulnerability Assessments, Regulatory Compliance, Enterprise Security, Threat Modeling, Asset Protection, Vulnerability Management, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Data Security, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Application Security, Application Frameworks, Cybersecurity

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Skillshare

    Mastering Adobe Photoshop CC: Neon, Duotone & Posters

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe Photoshop, Layout Design, Adobe InDesign, Photo Editing, Graphic and Visual Design, Adobe Creative Cloud, Graphic Design, Computer Graphic Techniques, Canva (Software), Graphic and Visual Design Software, Adobe Illustrator, Creative Design, Typography, Design, Color Theory, Design Elements And Principles

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate (SAA-C03)

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Identity and Access Management, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Computing Architecture, Amazon CloudWatch, Amazon S3, Databases, Database Systems, Cloud Services, Cloud Computing, Relational Databases, Database Administration, Public Cloud, Amazon DynamoDB, Application Deployment, Database Design, AWS CloudFormation, Cloud Storage

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Leeds

    Working with Version Control

    Skills you'll gain: Version Control, GitHub, Git (Version Control System), Issue Tracking, Software Versioning, Software Development Tools, Collaborative Software, Technical Documentation, Software Documentation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Craft Canva Tiles

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Copywriting, Social Media Content, Content Creation, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Instagram, Visual Storytelling, Brand Strategy, Storytelling, Branding, Graphic and Visual Design, Social Impact, Software Development Tools, Build Tools, Social Work, Time Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    CNNs with TensorFlow: Basics of Machine Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Tensorflow, Convolutional Neural Networks, Keras (Neural Network Library), Matplotlib, Plot (Graphics), Artificial Neural Networks, Image Analysis, Deep Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Python Programming, Model Training, Model Evaluation, Model Optimization, Adaptability, Problem Solving

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of California, Davis

    Presenting The Estimate

    Skills you'll gain: Construction Estimating, Cost Estimation, Building Information Modeling, Project Estimation, Project Risk Management, Cost Management, Risk Management, Estimation, Oral Expression, Verbal Communication Skills, Risk Mitigation, Bidding, Architecture and Construction, Communication, Presentations, Contingency Planning, Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Microsoft Getting Started with ASP.NET Core

    Skills you'll gain: CI/CD, ASP.NET, Continuous Deployment, Application Deployment, Cloud Deployment, Restful API, Azure DevOps Pipelines, Software Testing, .NET Framework, Responsive Web Design, jQuery, API Design, Data Migration, Azure DevOps, Configuration Management, Security Controls, Data Validation, HTML and CSS, JavaScript Frameworks, Middleware

    Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Point-to-Point Wireless Telecommunication Links: The University of Notre Dame
  • Intro to Predictive Analytics Using Python: University of Pennsylvania
  • Build your creative business using Adobe tools: Adobe
  • Practical Python: Start Your Programming Journey : Duke University
  • Business Implementation and Security: SkillUp
  • Mastering Adobe Photoshop CC: Neon, Duotone & Posters: Skillshare
  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate (SAA-C03): Packt
  • Working with Version Control: University of Leeds
  • Craft Canva Tiles: Coursera
  • CNNs with TensorFlow: Basics of Machine Learning: Coursera

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