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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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    AI CERTs

    AI for Strategic Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Simplilearn

    Basics of Ethereum

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Emerging Technologies, FinTech, Cryptographic Protocols, Distributed Computing, Transaction Processing, Scalability

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Advanced Methods in Machine Learning Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Unsupervised Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Dimensionality Reduction, Reinforcement Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Regression Analysis, Machine Learning, Data Mining, Machine Learning Algorithms, Predictive Modeling, Random Forest Algorithm, Decision Tree Learning, Model Optimization, Logistic Regression, Classification Algorithms

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Star Schemas to Snowflake: Data Modeling for Analytics Teams

    Skills you'll gain: Disaster Recovery, Star Schema, Business Continuity Planning, Cost Benefit Analysis, Database Design, Business Continuity, Data Infrastructure, Snowflake Schema, Database Architecture and Administration, Relational Databases, Data Warehousing, Data Modeling, Data Architecture, Data Validation, SQL, Terraform, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Extract, Transform, Load, Business Analytics, Cost Management

    Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Double-Entry Bookkeeping: Record & Balance

    Skills you'll gain: Balancing (Ledger/Billing), Bookkeeping, QuickBooks (Accounting Software), Ledgers (Accounting), Accounting Records, Accounting, Accounting Systems, General Ledger, General Accounting, Accounting Software, Standard Accounting Practices, Transaction Processing

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Creational Design Patterns in Modern C++

    Skills you'll gain: Software Design Patterns, Software Design, C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Design, Software Architecture, Programming Principles, Application Frameworks, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Prototyping, Memory Management, Database Development, Performance Tuning

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Critical Reading and Writing Skills with GenAI

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, AI literacy, Critical Thinking, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Generative AI, Research, Responsible AI, Analytical Skills, Creative Thinking, Writing, Report Writing, Data Ethics, Business Writing, Creative Problem-Solving, Creativity, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, English Language, Computer Literacy

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Kubernetes Essentials - Deploying and Managing Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Cloud-Native Computing, YAML, Containerization, Devops Tools, Application Deployment, Command-Line Interface, Cloud Deployment, Software Installation, Development Environment, Infrastructure Architecture, Automation, Configuration Management, Application Lifecycle Management, Scalability

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Building a Real-World Data Science Solution

    Skills you'll gain: AWS SageMaker, Exploratory Data Analysis, Feature Engineering, Dashboard Creation, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Model Evaluation, Data Visualization, Data Pipelines, Project Documentation, Solution Delivery, Data Storytelling, Amazon Web Services, Data Analysis, Technical Documentation, Business Intelligence, Cloud Infrastructure, Technical Communication, Automation, Project Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Whizlabs

    Azure ML: Designing and Preparing Machine Learning Solutions

    Skills you'll gain: Model Deployment, Machine Learning Algorithms, Machine Learning Methods, Data Management, Model Training, Data Import/Export, Data Pipelines, Development Environment, Statistical Modeling

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Selenium Integration with CI/CD & Advanced Testing

    Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), Selenium (Software), Version Control, GitHub, Jenkins, Continuous Integration, CI/CD, Test Automation, Test Script Development, Web Development Tools, Browser Compatibility, Test Execution Engine, Test Data, Java, File I/O, Data Access

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Digital Marketing Tools: Machine Learning and AI

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Apache Hadoop, Machine Learning Methods, AI Personalization, Digital Marketing Tools, Data-Driven Marketing, Customer Analysis, Marketing Automation, Digital Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Applied Machine Learning, Big Data, Customer Insights, Machine Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Machine Learning Algorithms, Deep Learning, Predictive Analytics

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • AI for Strategic Leadership : AI CERTs
  • Basics of Ethereum: Simplilearn
  • Advanced Methods in Machine Learning Applications: Johns Hopkins University
  • Star Schemas to Snowflake: Data Modeling for Analytics Teams: Coursera
  • Double-Entry Bookkeeping: Record & Balance: Coursera
  • Creational Design Patterns in Modern C++: Packt
  • Critical Reading and Writing Skills with GenAI: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Kubernetes Essentials - Deploying and Managing Applications: Packt
  • Building a Real-World Data Science Solution : Coursera
  • Azure ML: Designing and Preparing Machine Learning Solutions: Whizlabs

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