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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


  • C

    Coursera

    Visualize and Chart Marketing Data Fast

    Skills you'll gain: Performance Reporting, Marketing Analytics, Business Intelligence, Business Intelligence Software, Dashboard Creation, Data-Driven Marketing, Data Visualization Software, Dashboard, Data Presentation, Power BI, Tableau Software, IBM Cognos Analytics, Grafana, Splunk, Data Import/Export

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    The Software Developer's Guide to Linux

    Skills you'll gain: Shell Script, Bash (Scripting Language), Unix Shell, Package and Software Management, Command-Line Interface, Docker (Software), Software Installation, Remote Access Systems, Linux Commands, Linux, OS Process Management, User Accounts, Containerization, Scripting, Scripting Languages, File I/O, Software Development Tools, Linux Servers, Linux Administration, Software Development

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Design and Implement SQL Server Tracking Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Stored Procedure, Microsoft SQL Servers, Transact-SQL, Database Management, Operational Databases, Database Development, Relational Databases, Database Architecture and Administration, SQL, Transaction Processing, Process Driven Development, Visual Basic (Programming Language), Data Management, Data Integrity, Debugging, User Interface (UI)

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Apply Advanced SQL Server Analytics and Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Data-Driven Decision-Making, Database Design, Data Processing, Scripting Languages, Scripting, Data Structures, Data Import/Export

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • J

    John Wiley & Sons

    Trust and Ethics in AI: A Business Approach

    Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Responsible AI, Business Ethics, Data Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Information Privacy, Decision Intelligence, Accountability Frameworks, Artificial Intelligence, AI literacy, Accountability, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Business, Governance, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • S

    Skillshare

    Cinematic Lighting in Maya: Advanced Scenes & Projects

    Skills you'll gain: Autodesk Maya, Cinematography, Post-Production, Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Computer Graphic Techniques, Adobe Photoshop

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • A

    Alex Genadinik

    Business Card Design And Business Networking For Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: LinkedIn, Events and Conferences, Copywriting, Professional Networking, Sales Presentations, Product Promotion, Oral Expression, Marketing Collateral, Promotional Materials, Marketing Materials, Relationship Building, Business Marketing, Web Presence, Communication Strategies, Drive Engagement, Marketing, Brand Management

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Test & Debug Java ML Pipelines

    Skills you'll gain: JUnit, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), CI/CD, Continuous Integration, Jenkins, Test Automation, Unit Testing, DevOps, Development Testing, Debugging, Code Coverage, Test Engineering, Data Pipelines

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Drive Insightful Research

    Skills you'll gain: Surveys, Market Research, Survey Creation, Data Synthesis, Business Research, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Research Reports, Customer Insights, Research Methodologies, User Feedback, Consumer Behaviour, Data Literacy, Data Storytelling, Research Design, Data Presentation, Product Strategy, Product Improvement, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Data Visualization

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Build Login & Registration Apps with React Native

    Skills you'll gain: User Experience Design, User Interface (UI) Design, User Flows, Application Programming Interface (API), React.js, Cross Platform Development

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Build a C# .NET Kids Play Zone App from Scratch

    Skills you'll gain: Database Development, Database Application, Application Design, Program Development, SQL, Dashboard Creation, Secure Coding, User Interface (UI), User Requirements Documents, Software Design, Data Integrity

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Houdini VEX Wrangles: Procedural Effects Guide

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Computer Graphic Techniques, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Computer Graphics, Linear Algebra, Animations, Programming Principles, Scripting, Process Modeling, Simulations, User Interface (UI), Scripting Languages, Computational Logic, Data Structures

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Visualize and Chart Marketing Data Fast: Coursera
  • The Software Developer's Guide to Linux: Packt
  • Design and Implement SQL Server Tracking Systems: EDUCBA
  • Apply Advanced SQL Server Analytics and Programming: EDUCBA
  • Trust and Ethics in AI: A Business Approach: John Wiley & Sons
  • Cinematic Lighting in Maya: Advanced Scenes & Projects: Skillshare
  • Business Card Design And Business Networking For Marketing : Alex Genadinik
  • Test & Debug Java ML Pipelines: Coursera
  • Drive Insightful Research: Coursera
  • Build Login & Registration Apps with React Native: EDUCBA

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