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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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    Skillshare

    Mastering Natural Light in Portrait Photography

    Skills you'll gain: Photography, Photo Editing, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Image Quality, Editing

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Advanced WinForms with Entity Framework

    Skills you'll gain: Version Control, GitHub, User Accounts, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), User Provisioning, Git (Version Control System), .NET Framework, Database Development, Identity and Access Management, Database Management, Object-Relational Mapping, Authorization (Computing), Database Application, Application Development, C# (Programming Language), Software Design, Authentications, UI Components, User Interface (UI)

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Pearson

    Practical Cybersecurity Fundamentals: Unit 3

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Cyber Security Assessment, Exploitation techniques, Vulnerability Scanning, Security Testing, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Assessments, Network Security, Web Applications, SQL

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • 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

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Analyze and Visualize Data Using Tableau

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Tableau Software, Dashboard Creation, Dashboard, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Storytelling, Data Analysis, Revenue Forecasting, Data Visualization Software, Trend Analysis, Spatial Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Data Preprocessing, R (Software), Data Wrangling, R Programming, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Spatial Analysis, Forecasting, Data Mapping

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Automate, Optimize, and Maintain AI Systems

    Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Ansible, Patch Management, Generative AI, System Monitoring, Incident Response, Incident Management, Continuous Monitoring, IT Automation, Disaster Recovery, Configuration Management, Automation, Predictive Analytics

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Design Engaging Social Media Visuals Fast

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Social Media Marketing, Social Media Content, Social Media, Instagram, Creative Design, Style Guides, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Facebook, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Digital Design, Technical Standard, Image Quality, Design Specifications, Branding, Content Optimization

    Beginner · 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

  • C

    Coursera

    Design and Optimize User Funnels

    Skills you'll gain: Conversion Funnel Analysis, Process Mapping, Process Analysis, Web Analytics, Digital Analysis, Process Optimization, Dashboard, Process Design, Customer experience improvement, Driving engagement, Consolidation, Process Improvement and Optimization, Customer Analysis, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Business Metrics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Event Monitoring

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • 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

  • P

    Packt

    Intro to Git

    Skills you'll gain: GitHub, Git (Version Control System), Version Control, Collaborative Software, Software Versioning, Software Development Tools, Software Installation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Pearson

    CompTIA Linux+ XK0-005: Unit 2

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Administration, User Accounts, Operating System Administration, Linux, Unix, Linux Servers, Linux Commands, User Provisioning, File Systems, Systems Administration, Authorization (Computing), Security Controls, Data Storage, Identity and Access Management, File Management, System Configuration, Operating Systems, Data Storage Technologies

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Mastering Natural Light in Portrait Photography: Skillshare
  • Advanced WinForms with Entity Framework: Packt
  • Practical Cybersecurity Fundamentals: Unit 3: Pearson
  • Unreal Engine: Apply & Integrate Audio for Immersive Games: EDUCBA
  • Analyze and Visualize Data Using Tableau: EDUCBA
  • Automate, Optimize, and Maintain AI Systems: Coursera
  • Design Engaging Social Media Visuals Fast: Coursera
  • Apply Microsoft Excel Fundamentals for Data Analysis: EDUCBA
  • Design and Optimize User Funnels: Coursera
  • Practical Linux Command Line 2.0: Packt

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