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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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    Northeastern University

    User Experience Design and Testing Part 1

    Skills you'll gain: UI/UX Strategy, Experience Design, Design Strategies, Design Elements And Principles, Storyboarding

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Managing Yourself and Others

    Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Team Management, Leadership and Management, Team Leadership, Teamwork, Team Building, People Management, Conflict Management, Interpersonal Communications, Leadership, Collaboration, Professional Development, Constructive Feedback, Communication Strategies, Performance Management, Journals, Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Personal Development

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Sales Analysis with Claude

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Strategy, Sales Process, Sales Enablement, Anthropic Claude, Sales, Sales Development, Sales Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Inside Sales, AI Personalization, Customer Analysis, Customer Insights, Personalized Campaigns, Customer experience improvement, Customer experience strategy (CX), Market Analysis, Trend Analysis, Forecasting, Analysis, Market Trend

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Strategy and Implementation

    Skills you'll gain: Smart Goals, Competitive Analysis, Goal Setting, Prioritization, Strategic Prioritization, Risk Analysis, Productivity, Project Management, Strategic Planning, Plan Execution, Project Implementation, Project Risk Management, Business Priorities, Program Implementation, Organizational Strategy, Risk Mitigation, Project Coordination, Risk Management, Business Strategy, Time Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Financial Reporting with Tableau: Parameters & Filters

    Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Dashboard Creation, Tableau Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Financial Reporting, Data Presentation, Financial Data, Management Reporting, Business Reporting, Financial Statements, Business Intelligence, Financial Acumen, Financial Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Performance Analysis, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Packt

    The CISO Masterclass

    Skills you'll gain: Security Strategy, DevSecOps, Budget Management, Leadership, Leadership Development, Performance Metric, Workforce Development, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Pearson

    Quick Start Guide to Large Language Models (LLMs): Unit 3

    Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, Fine-tuning, Model Deployment, Transfer Learning, Generative Model Architectures, Model Optimization, Multimodal Prompts, Cloud Deployment, Generative AI, Model Training, Vision Transformer (ViT), Model Evaluation, Reinforcement Learning, Image Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Javascript for Beginners: Primitive Data Types

    Skills you'll gain: Javascript, Programming Principles, Computational Logic, Computer Programming, Web Development, Application Development

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Skillshare

    Make Money Online for Beginners: A Step-by-Step Guide

    Skills you'll gain: Web Presence, Goal Setting, Visionary, Entrepreneurship, Scalability, Telecommuting, Business Planning, Market Opportunities, Financial Planning, Growth Strategies

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Master C# and SQL by Building Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft SQL Servers, Stored Procedure, Database Management, SQL, Database Development, Database Application, C# (Programming Language), Application Development, Integration Testing, Development Environment, Microsoft Development Tools, Development Testing, Object-Relational Mapping, Microsoft Visual Studio, User Interface (UI), User Interface (UI) Design, Data Access, Email Automation, Document Management, Data Modeling

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Mastering Neural Networks and Model Regularization

    Skills you'll gain: PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Convolutional Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Supervised Learning, Model Optimization, Artificial Neural Networks, Model Training, Model Evaluation, Decision Tree Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Machine Learning

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    AI Infrastructure: Networking Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Infrastructure, Data Import/Export, Network Architecture, Identity and Access Management, Generative AI, Network Planning And Design, Network Performance Management, General Networking, Network Protocols, Network Infrastructure, Network Security, Distributed Computing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • User Experience Design and Testing Part 1: Northeastern University
  • Managing Yourself and Others: Johns Hopkins University
  • Sales Analysis with Claude : Coursera
  • Strategy and Implementation: Johns Hopkins University
  • Financial Reporting with Tableau: Parameters & Filters: Coursera
  • The CISO Masterclass: Packt
  • Quick Start Guide to Large Language Models (LLMs): Unit 3: Pearson
  • Javascript for Beginners: Primitive Data Types: Coursera
  • Make Money Online for Beginners: A Step-by-Step Guide: Skillshare
  • Master C# and SQL by Building Applications: Packt

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