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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


  • U

    University of Leeds

    Data Science: How to Plan Projects, Research and Reflect

    Skills you'll gain: General Science and Research, Analytical Skills, Data Science, Technical Communication, Record Keeping, Critical Thinking, Personal Development

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Pearson

    Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS): Unit 3

    Skills you'll gain: Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Kubernetes, User Provisioning, Hardening, Identity and Access Management, Authorization (Computing), User Accounts, Security Controls, Patch Management, Authentications, Application Programming Interface (API), Software Versioning

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Pearson

    Introduction to Transformer Models for NLP: Unit 3

    Skills you'll gain: Vision Transformer (ViT), Model Deployment, Transfer Learning, Hugging Face, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Cloud Deployment, Large Language Modeling, Generative AI, Fine-tuning, Computer Vision, Image Analysis, Generative Model Architectures, Natural Language Processing, Application Deployment

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Launch & Optimize Multi-Channel Ad Campaigns

    Skills you'll gain: Campaign Management, Meta Ads Manager, Advertising Campaigns, Performance Analysis, Digital Advertising, Campaign Planning, Digital Marketing Campaigns, Media Buying, Performance Metric, Marketing Analytics, Budget Management, Cost Benefit Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Procore Mastery: Construction Project Management

    Skills you'll gain: Workflow Management, Construction Management, Project Scoping, Collaborative Software, Project Management, Project Planning, Project Management Software, Project Coordination, Project Controls, Project Schedules, Resource Management, Resource Allocation, Collaboration, Team Oriented, Case Studies, Scheduling, Automation, Budget Management, Budgeting

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Optimizing Models for Production

    Skills you'll gain: Model Optimization, Token Optimization, Model Deployment, Generative AI, Performance Tuning, Model Evaluation, Performance Testing, Cross Platform Development, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Memory Management, Development Environment, Hardware Architecture, Scalability

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Deep Learning with Keras and Practical Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Model Deployment, Keras (Neural Network Library), Model Optimization, Data Processing, Transfer Learning, Data Analysis, Model Training, Data Preprocessing, Image Analysis, Deep Learning, Classification Algorithms, Artificial Neural Networks, Computer Vision, Predictive Modeling, Model Evaluation, Machine Learning

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    Cisco Learning and Certifications

    Managing Network Traffic with QoS

    Skills you'll gain: Network Performance Management, Wide Area Networks, TCP/IP, Network Routing, Network Routers, Network Infrastructure, Local Area Networks, Computer Networking, Network Protocols, Telecommunications, Service Level

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Pearson

    Cisco Software-Defined Wan for Enterprise & Cloud: Unit 5

    Skills you'll gain: Software-Defined Networking, Wide Area Networks, Network Infrastructure, Data Centers, Network Planning And Design, Scalability, Configuration Management, Data Migration

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Visualize Marketing Data with Looker Studio

    Skills you'll gain: Looker (Software), Data Visualization Software, Performance Metric, Marketing Analytics, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Storytelling, Data-Driven Marketing, Business Reporting, Data Presentation, Trend Analysis, Dashboard Creation, Grafana, Data Literacy, Tableau Software, Performance Reporting, Power BI, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Descriptive Analytics, Data Sharing, Data Integration

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Deploying Open Models

    Skills you'll gain: Model Deployment, Docker (Software), Containerization, Cloud Deployment, Application Deployment, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Hugging Face, Generative AI, Cloud Computing Architecture, Serverless Computing, Cloud Hosting, Cloud Technologies, Cloud Platforms, Security Controls, System Monitoring, Configuration Management, Release Management, Infrastructure Security, Continuous Monitoring, Application Performance Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Open Source Observability Stack Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Prometheus (Software), Grafana, Devops Tools, System Monitoring, Kubernetes, Development Environment, Service Level, Site Reliability Engineering, Event Monitoring, Debugging, Data Maintenance, Dashboard Creation, Docker (Software), Data Pipelines, Query Languages

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Data Science: How to Plan Projects, Research and Reflect: University of Leeds
  • Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS): Unit 3: Pearson
  • Introduction to Transformer Models for NLP: Unit 3: Pearson
  • Launch & Optimize Multi-Channel Ad Campaigns: Coursera
  • Procore Mastery: Construction Project Management: Coursera
  • Optimizing Models for Production: Coursera
  • Deep Learning with Keras and Practical Applications: Packt
  • Managing Network Traffic with QoS: Cisco Learning and Certifications
  • Cisco Software-Defined Wan for Enterprise & Cloud: Unit 5: Pearson
  • Visualize Marketing Data with Looker Studio: Coursera

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