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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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    University of Michigan

    Design Computing: 3D Modeling in Rhinoceros with Python/Rhinoscript

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, 3D Modeling, Computational Logic, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Design, Generative Model Architectures, Python Programming, Animations, Scripting, Computer Programming

    4.9
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    101 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Battery State-of-Health (SOH) Estimation

    Skills you'll gain: Estimation, Matlab, Statistical Methods, Scripting, Mathematical Modeling, Simulations, Electrical Systems, Chemistry, Calculus

    4.7
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    158 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Create a Virtual Classroom using Google Slides

    Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Virtual Environment, Teaching, Collaborative Software, Data Sharing, Google Workspace

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    231 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Meta

    Create the User Interface in Android Studio

    Skills you'll gain: Android Studio, Android Jetpack, Responsive Web Design, Kotlin, Mobile Development, User Interface (UI) Design, User Interface (UI), Cross Platform Development, Animations

    4.6
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    151 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Blueprint to Brilliance Through Interior Design

    Skills you'll gain: Design Strategies, Project Design, Design, Consultative Approaches, Design Elements And Principles, Project Planning, Client Services, Project Management, Aesthetics

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    158 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Minnesota

    Healthcare Delivery Providers

    Skills you'll gain: Health Systems, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Leadership Development, Health Care Administration, Managed Care, Hospital Experience, Organizational Structure, Health Care, Value-Based Care, Primary Care, Payment Systems, Medicare, Health Policy, Health Equity, Innovation, Performance Measurement

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    215 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    SkillUp

    Product Management: Developing and Delivering a New Product

    Skills you'll gain: New Product Development, Product Management, Product Development, Product Lifecycle Management, Usability Testing, Product Planning, Project Management Life Cycle, Product Roadmaps, Stakeholder Management, Competitive Analysis, Product Testing, Product Requirements, Commercialization, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Stakeholder Analysis, Market Analysis, Team Building, Market Research

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    143 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    MongoDB Inc.

    Introduction to MongoDB

    Skills you'll gain: MongoDB, Database Management, Transaction Processing, Databases, NoSQL, Data Modeling, Database Design, Data Integrity, Performance Tuning, Data Manipulation, Cloud Platforms, Scalability, Application Development

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    106 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Fractal Analytics

    Generative AI for Developers

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, Code Review, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), AI Product Strategy, Debugging, Artificial Neural Networks, Computer Programming, Program Development, Data Processing, Maintainability, Large Language Modeling, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Problem Solving, Data Analysis, Critical Thinking

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    189 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Specialized Models: Time Series and Survival Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Deep Learning, Statistical Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Methods, Forecasting, Jupyter, Data Cleansing, Applied Machine Learning, Data Transformation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), Unsupervised Learning, Dimensionality Reduction

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    DeepLearning.AI

    AI-Powered Software and System Design

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Software Design Patterns, Databases, Application Design, Database Management, Software Design, Software Architecture, System Design and Implementation, Large Language Modeling, Artificial Intelligence, Security Testing, Secure Coding, Application Programming Interface (API), Performance Tuning

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Florida

    Fixing Healthcare Delivery

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Safety, Lean Manufacturing, Organizational Change, Health Systems, Accident Prevention, Change Management, Leadership, Quality Improvement, Root Cause Analysis, Continuous Improvement Process, Team Management, Waste Minimization

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Design Computing: 3D Modeling in Rhinoceros with Python/Rhinoscript: University of Michigan
  • Battery State-of-Health (SOH) Estimation: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Create a Virtual Classroom using Google Slides: Coursera
  • Create the User Interface in Android Studio: Meta
  • Blueprint to Brilliance Through Interior Design: Coursera
  • Healthcare Delivery Providers: University of Minnesota
  • Product Management: Developing and Delivering a New Product: SkillUp
  • Introduction to MongoDB: MongoDB Inc.
  • Generative AI for Developers: Fractal Analytics
  • Specialized Models: Time Series and Survival Analysis: IBM

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