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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


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    Packt

    Next.js 14 from Scratch

    Skills you'll gain: JavaScript Frameworks, Restful API, Application Programming Interface (API), Web Development, React.js, Authentications, OAuth, Server Side, Back-End Web Development, Object-Relational Mapping, UI Components, Cloud Hosting, Image Quality, Application Deployment

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Mastering HCM: Oracle Fusion & Dayforce Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Dayforce (HCM Software), HR Tech, Human Resources Software, Human Resource Strategy, Human Resources Information System (HRIS), Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Human Resources, Regulatory Compliance, Compliance Management, Compliance Reporting, Human Resources Management and Planning, Payroll, Data Architecture, Human Capital, Workforce Planning, Systems Analysis, Oracle Cloud Applications, Benefits Administration, Business Strategy, Analytics

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Edureka

    Cyber Threats and Network Security Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Intelligence, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Network Security, Cyber Threat Hunting, Cyber Security Strategy, Threat Detection, Cybersecurity, Threat Management, Cyber Security Assessment, Operating System Administration, IT Security Architecture, Cyber Attacks, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cyber Engineering, Malware Protection, Vulnerability Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Incident Response, Network Monitoring, Incident Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    OpenCL Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Memory Management, C and C++, Scalability, Performance Tuning, C++ (Programming Language), Microarchitecture, Computer Architecture, Cross Platform Development, Hardware Architecture, Computing Platforms, C (Programming Language), Program Development

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Edureka

    Java Microservices with Spring Boot

    Skills you'll gain: Restful API, Application Deployment, Microservices, Docker (Software), Spring Boot, Spring Framework, Containerization, CI/CD, API Design, Application Programming Interface (API), Java Programming, Hibernate (Java), Back-End Web Development, Systems Architecture, Java, Software Architecture, Software Design, Authentications, Software Development, IntelliJ IDEA

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Coursera

    Mapping the Mission: User Personas & Journey Design in Figma

    Skills you'll gain: Journey Mapping, User Experience, Design Research, Design Strategies, UI/UX Strategy

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Simplilearn

    Analytics, ROI, and Evaluation

    Skills you'll gain: Data-Driven Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Web Analytics, Conversion Funnel Analysis, Google Analytics, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Marketing Effectiveness, Performance Measurement, Business Metrics, Performance Metric, Marketing Strategies, Marketing, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Return On Investment, Digital Analysis, Analytics, Heat Maps, Customer Engagement

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Execution and Evaluation

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media Strategy, Social Media Campaigns, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Management, Social Media Content, Marketing Communications, Digital Media Strategy, Social Media Analytics, Customer Insights, Content Performance Analysis, Driving engagement, Plan Execution, Earned Media, Program Implementation, Target Audience, Content Creation, Content Strategy, Brand Strategy, Owned Media, Goal Setting

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Hybrid Cloud Capstone Project 

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, CI/CD, Containerization, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Application Deployment, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Engineering, Docker (Software), Cloud Computing, Restful API, Kubernetes, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Deployment, Microservices, Disaster Recovery, Cloud Services, Multi-Cloud, Solution Architecture, Application Design

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Machine Learning for Absolute Beginners - Level 1

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Responsible AI, Large Language Modeling, Generative Model Architectures, Data Ethics, Model Training, Machine Learning Methods, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning Algorithms, AI Security, Machine Learning, AI powered creativity, Applied Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Supervised Learning, AI literacy, LLM Application, Artificial Neural Networks, Unsupervised Learning, Deep Learning

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    ReactJS and Tailwind CSS Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Web Applications, Web Development, Web Development Tools, HTML and CSS, JavaScript Frameworks, OAuth, UI Components, Frontend Integration, Front-End Web Development, Authentications, React.js, Development Environment, Javascript, Software Installation, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Packt

    React Foundations & Core Concepts

    Skills you'll gain: Front-End Web Development, Application Programming Interface (API), Event-Driven Programming, Frontend Performance, Development Environment, Data Sharing

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Next.js 14 from Scratch: Packt
  • Mastering HCM: Oracle Fusion & Dayforce Essentials: Coursera
  • Cyber Threats and Network Security Foundations: Edureka
  • OpenCL Programming: Coursera
  • Java Microservices with Spring Boot: Edureka
  • Mapping the Mission: User Personas & Journey Design in Figma: Coursera
  • Analytics, ROI, and Evaluation: Simplilearn
  • Execution and Evaluation: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Hybrid Cloud Capstone Project : IBM
  • Machine Learning for Absolute Beginners - Level 1: Packt

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