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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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    Coursera

    APIs in Node.js: Write a RESTful API Backend Application

    Skills you'll gain: Node.JS, Restful API, Application Programming Interface (API), Back-End Web Development, Microsoft Visual Studio, Web Applications, Javascript, Application Development

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Board Infinity

    Crafting User Interface - End to End Web Development

    Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Web Development Tools, HTML and CSS, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Front-End Web Development, Javascript, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), React.js, Back-End Web Development, Semantic Web

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    EDUCBA

    Java Servlet Development: From Basics to Real-World Projects

    Skills you'll gain: Model View Controller, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Back-End Web Development, Full-Stack Web Development, Server Side, Email Automation, Data Access, Apache Tomcat, Front-End Web Development, Java Programming, Relational Databases, PostgreSQL, Java, User Interface (UI), Web Servers, SQL, Stored Procedure, Application Servers, Database Design, Databases

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    27 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    University of Minnesota

    Mindfulness in Integrative Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Education And Counseling, Mindfulness, Contraindication, Pain Management, Patient Referral, Clinical Assessment, Patient-centered Care, Patient Communication, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Stress Management, Mental Health, Mental Concentration, Critical Thinking

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    228 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Michigan State University

    Structure: Building the Frame for Business Growth

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Intellectual Property, Income Statement, Business Planning, Balance Sheet, Financial Modeling, Organizational Structure, Business Strategies, Team Management, Cash Flows, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Legal Risk, Recruitment Strategies

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    158 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
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    Amazon Web Services

    Exam Prep: AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Cloud Computing Architecture, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Security, Cloud Services, Amazon S3, Cloud Computing, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Scalability

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    112 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Coursera

    Create an Infographic in Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Infographics, Canva (Software), Graphic and Visual Design, Design Elements And Principles

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    200 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Coursera

    SQL Joins

    Skills you'll gain: MySQL, SQL, Relational Databases, Data Analysis, Computer Programming, Computer Science

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    180 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    University of Colorado System

    Planning, Auditing and Maintaining Enterprise Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Contingency Planning, Disaster Recovery, Business Continuity Planning, Enterprise Application Management, Security Management, IT Management, System Monitoring, System Implementation, Cyber Security Policies, Enterprise Security, Compliance Auditing, Security Strategy, Systems Administration, Operating System Administration, Governance, Security Controls, Organizational Strategy, Patch Management, Continuous Monitoring, Information Systems Security

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    231 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Tableau Learning Partner

    Data Visualization with Tableau

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Tableau Software, Data Presentation, Tree Maps, Dashboard, Heat Maps, Geospatial Mapping, Data Storytelling, Data Manipulation, Data Mapping, Business Analytics

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    141 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Board Infinity

    Comprehensive Guide to Server-Side Logic and Development

    Skills you'll gain: Server Side, Restful API, API Design, Database Management, Back-End Web Development, Databases, Database Systems, Node.JS, Application Programming Interface (API), Full-Stack Web Development, Authentications, Web Applications, JavaScript Frameworks, Web Development, Web Servers, Authorization (Computing), NoSQL, MongoDB, Servers, Javascript

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Images and Links in HTML

    Skills you'll gain: Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Design, Web Content, Web Design and Development, Web Development, Information Architecture

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    331 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • APIs in Node.js: Write a RESTful API Backend Application: Coursera
  • Crafting User Interface - End to End Web Development: Board Infinity
  • Java Servlet Development: From Basics to Real-World Projects: EDUCBA
  • Mindfulness in Integrative Healthcare: University of Minnesota
  • Structure: Building the Frame for Business Growth: Michigan State University
  • Exam Prep: AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner Foundations: Amazon Web Services
  • Create an Infographic in Canva: Coursera
  • SQL Joins : Coursera
  • Planning, Auditing and Maintaining Enterprise Systems: University of Colorado System
  • Data Visualization with Tableau: Tableau Learning Partner

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