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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


  • P

    Packt

    Practical Linux Command Line 2.0

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Commands, Package and Software Management, Linux, File Management, Command-Line Interface, Unix Commands, File Systems, Linux Administration, System Monitoring, Software Installation, Performance Tuning, Remote Access Systems, Shell Script, Unix Shell, Network Administration, User Accounts, grep, Unix, OS Process Management, General Networking

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Linux Bash: Automate, Debug & Process Text

    Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, Linux Commands, Unix Shell, Linux, Scripting, Command-Line Interface, Scripting Languages, IT Automation, Debugging, Development Environment, System Configuration, File Management

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Apply Microsoft Excel Fundamentals for Data Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Data Entry, Microsoft Office, Spreadsheet Software, Productivity Software, Data Manipulation, Data Literacy, Decision Making, Data Presentation, Debugging

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • W

    Whizlabs

    AWS: Analytics and Application Integration

    Skills you'll gain: AWS Kinesis, Amazon Web Services, Real Time Data, Data Integration, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Processing, Dashboard Creation, Dashboard, Full-Stack Web Development, Mobile Development Tools, Web Development Tools, Event-Driven Programming, Data Visualization

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Rate Limiting with Cloud Armor

    Skills you'll gain: Load Balancing, Performance Stress Testing, Google Cloud Platform, Firewall, Cloud Infrastructure, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Cloud Security, Security Controls, Back-End Web Development, Front-End Web Development

    Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Python Cryptography: Build & Explore Classical Ciphers

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Encryption, Key Management, Python Programming, Scripting, User Interface (UI), UI Components, Application Development

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    Lean Enterprise Framework: Transform the Business Model

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, New Product Development, Design Thinking, Agile Product Development, Product Development, Product Improvement, Product Management, Product Lining, Business Modeling, Product Strategy, Performance Metric, Customer experience strategy (CX), Product Marketing, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Product Planning, Value Propositions, Performance Measurement, Portfolio Management, Customer Insights, Customer experience improvement

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    AI for Teachers with ChatGPT

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Education Software and Technology, AI Personalization, Prompt Engineering Tools, Digital pedagogy, Collaborative Software, Generative AI, AI Integrations, AI Workflows

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Integrate and Optimize AI Services Seamlessly

    Skills you'll gain: AI Integrations, Continuous Deployment, System Monitoring, API Testing, Middleware, Restful API, Site Reliability Engineering, Machine Learning

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Apply Machine Learning for Predictive Business Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Feature Engineering, Data Preprocessing, Demand Planning, Financial Data, Predictive Modeling, Customer Demand Planning, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Exploratory Data Analysis, R Programming, Customer Analysis, Predictive Analytics, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Inventory and Warehousing, Analytics, Data Processing, Data Wrangling, Advanced Analytics, Machine Learning, Business

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • B

    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    IDB's Environmental and Social Policy Framework

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Stakeholder Engagement, Pollution Prevention, Sustainability Standards, Stakeholder Management, Natural Resource Management, Stakeholder Communications, Environmental Policy, Environmental Management Systems, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Socioeconomics, Environmental Resource Management, Environment and Resource Management, Community Development, Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Regulations, Project Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Labor Compliance, Governance Risk Management and Compliance

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Unreal Engine: Apply & Integrate Audio for Immersive Games

    Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Video Game Development, Game Design, Virtual Environment, Interactive Design

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Practical Linux Command Line 2.0: Packt
  • Linux Bash: Automate, Debug & Process Text: EDUCBA
  • Apply Microsoft Excel Fundamentals for Data Analysis: EDUCBA
  • AWS: Analytics and Application Integration: Whizlabs
  • Rate Limiting with Cloud Armor: Google Cloud
  • Python Cryptography: Build & Explore Classical Ciphers: EDUCBA
  • Lean Enterprise Framework: Transform the Business Model: University of Maryland, College Park
  • AI for Teachers with ChatGPT: Packt
  • Integrate and Optimize AI Services Seamlessly: Coursera
  • Apply Machine Learning for Predictive Business Analytics: EDUCBA

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