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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

    Build a DALL-E Generator with React, JS & OpenAI

    Skills you'll gain: OpenAI API, TypeScript, Development Environment, Full-Stack Web Development, AI Integrations, Cloud Deployment, JavaScript Frameworks, Email Automation, Web Applications, User Interface (UI), Git (Version Control System)

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Practical Apps & Interaction Patterns

    Skills you'll gain: UI Components, Swift Programming, iOS Development, User Interface (UI), Mobile Development, Application Development, Interactive Design, Application Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Model View Controller, Application Programming Interface (API), Software Design, Restful API, Animations, Typography, Data Modeling

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    ASP.NET 6.0 - Build Hands-On Web Projects

    Skills you'll gain: ASP.NET, Middleware, .NET Framework, C# (Programming Language), Model View Controller, Back-End Web Development, Web Development, Restful API, Server Side, Web Applications, Application Programming Interface (API), Application Frameworks, Web Development Tools, Object-Relational Mapping, Context Management, Microsoft SQL Servers, Data Persistence, Data Validation, Data Migration

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • L

    Logical Operations

    HTML5: Content Authoring Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: HTML and CSS, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Web Design and Development, Web Design, Web Content, Web Development, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Responsive Web Design, Web Applications, Front-End Web Development, Browser Compatibility, Web Development Tools, Software Development, Development Testing, Embeddings, Software Design, Application Deployment

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Vectors and Intersections in Game Development

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • L

    Logical Operations

    Adobe Dreamweaver CC (2017): Part 1

    Skills you'll gain: Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), HTML and CSS, Adobe Creative Cloud, Web Design and Development, Web Design, Web Development, Web Content, Information Architecture, Web Development Tools, Front-End Web Development, Integrated Development Environments, Web Presence, Image Quality, File Management, Development Environment, Multimedia, Content Management, File Transfer Protocol (FTP), Aesthetics

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    API Integration and Extending Strapi

    Skills you'll gain: Query Languages, Business Logic, Model View Controller, Software Architecture

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Co-Create Success Plans

    Skills you'll gain: Root Cause Analysis, Problem Solving, Risk Analysis, Consultative Approaches, Meeting Facilitation, Proposal Development, Collaboration, Risk Mitigation, Project Risk Management, Discussion Facilitation, Risk Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Design Thinking, Client Support, Goal Setting, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Project Documentation, Performance Measurement

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    EDUCBA

    SAS: Apply & Evaluate Poisson & Negative Binomial Models

    Skills you'll gain: SAS (Software), Statistical Modeling, Statistical Programming, Statistical Software, Regression Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Model Evaluation, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Methods, Probability Distribution

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Run Agile in Confluence

    Skills you'll gain: Sprint Retrospectives, Sprint Planning, Agile Methodology, Backlogs, Agile Project Management, Process Improvement, Project Documentation, Continuous Improvement Process, Document Management, Workflow Management, Project Scoping, Accountability, Document Control, Action Oriented, Decision Making

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Build and Manage Insurance Claims with MariaDB

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Health Information Management, Relational Databases, Database Design, Back-End Web Development, Query Languages, Database Application, Database Development, Database Management, Databases, Database Software, Database Management Systems, Web Applications

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • L

    Logical Operations

    HTML5: Content Authoring with New and Advanced Features

    Skills you'll gain: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, HTML and CSS, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Responsive Web Design, Browser Compatibility, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Language, Web Content, Frontend Performance, Web Design and Development, Animations, Front-End Web Development, Web Applications, Web Development, Web Design, Web Development Tools, Javascript, Software Design, Software Development

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Build a DALL-E Generator with React, JS & OpenAI: Packt
  • Practical Apps & Interaction Patterns: Packt
  • ASP.NET 6.0 - Build Hands-On Web Projects: Packt
  • HTML5: Content Authoring Fundamentals: Logical Operations
  • Vectors and Intersections in Game Development: Packt
  • Adobe Dreamweaver CC (2017): Part 1: Logical Operations
  • API Integration and Extending Strapi: Packt
  • Co-Create Success Plans: Coursera
  • SAS: Apply & Evaluate Poisson & Negative Binomial Models: EDUCBA
  • Run Agile in Confluence: Coursera

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