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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

    Helm Masterclass - From Beginner to Advanced

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, YAML, Application Deployment, Containerization, Devops Tools, Package and Software Management, Development Environment, Release Management, Dependency Analysis, Command-Line Interface, Configuration Management, Go (Programming Language), Node.JS, Software Versioning, File Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Google Analytics: Data-Driven Marketing Mastery with AI

    Skills you'll gain: Google Analytics, Marketing Analytics, Performance Reporting, Looker (Software), Data-Driven Marketing, Web Analytics and SEO, Conversion Funnel Analysis, Dashboard Creation, Digital Analysis, Marketing Strategies, Search Engine Optimization, A/B Testing, Data Storytelling, Analytics, Predictive Analytics, Analysis, Data Visualization, Target Audience, Process Improvement and Optimization, Process Optimization

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Facebook Content Creation Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Content Creation, Social Media Content, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Visual Storytelling, Social Media, AI powered creativity, Driving engagement, Drive Engagement, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Video Production, Copywriting, Storytelling, Design Elements And Principles, Photo Editing, Videography, Writing, Video Editing, Editing

    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

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    AI CERTs

    AI for Audio and Music

    Skills you'll gain: AI powered creativity, Media Production, Post-Production

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    .NET 8 Microservices – DDD, CQRS & Clean Architecture

    Skills you'll gain: Microservices, Docker (Software), Containerization, API Gateway, Redis, API Design, Microsoft Development Tools, Software Design, ASP.NET, .NET Framework, Software Architecture, Microsoft Visual Studio, Software Design Patterns, Cloud-Native Computing, Restful API, Frontend Integration, Systems Architecture, C# (Programming Language), Event-Driven Programming, Web Development

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    Master Scrum & Agile with AI, Jira, and Agile Workflow

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Sprint Retrospectives, Jira (Software), Backlogs, Scrum (Software Development), Prompt Patterns, Sprint Planning, Agile Methodology, Agile Software Development, Agile Project Management, Generative AI, Microsoft Copilot, People Development, Scalability, User Story, Team Building, Goal Setting, Software Development Methodologies, Agile Product Development, Coordinating

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Cisco Learning and Certifications

    Examining MPLS Operation

    Skills you'll gain: Multiprotocol Label Switching, Routing Protocols, Network Engineering, Network Routers, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Routing, Network Architecture, Network Protocols

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Create Branching Strategies for Parallel Development

    Skills you'll gain: Scalability, Change Control

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    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

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    Packt

    Fedora Mastery – Workstation & Server Admin

    Skills you'll gain: Network Monitoring, Servers, Data Storage Technologies, Data Maintenance, Event Monitoring, Package and Software Management, Linux Commands, User Provisioning, Data Loss Prevention

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Alex Genadinik

    How To Ask Great Sales Questions That Lead To Closing

    Skills you'll gain: Overcoming Objections, Consultative Selling, Closing (Sales), Selling Techniques, Active Listening, Sales, General Sales Practices, Sales Process, Cultural Responsiveness, Consultative Approaches, Rapport Building, Intercultural Competence, Prospecting and Qualification, Cultural Sensitivity, Decision Making

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Helm Masterclass - From Beginner to Advanced: Packt
  • Google Analytics: Data-Driven Marketing Mastery with AI: Coursera
  • Facebook Content Creation Essentials: Coursera
  • Design and Optimize User Funnels: Coursera
  • AI for Audio and Music: AI CERTs
  • .NET 8 Microservices – DDD, CQRS & Clean Architecture: Packt
  • Master Scrum & Agile with AI, Jira, and Agile Workflow: Packt
  • Examining MPLS Operation: Cisco Learning and Certifications
  • Create Branching Strategies for Parallel Development: Coursera
  • Apply Machine Learning for Predictive Business Analytics: EDUCBA

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