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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


  • E

    EDUCBA

    Analyze Investment Banking and IPO Strategies

    Skills you'll gain: Investment Banking, Capital Markets, Corporate Finance, Underwriting, Financial Market, Banking, Finance, Financial Analysis, Corporate Strategy, Financial Services, Organizational Structure, Front Office

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • G

    Google

    Automate Cybersecurity Tasks with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Python Programming, Cybersecurity, Scripting, Programming Principles, File I/O, IT Automation, Scripting Languages, Data Import/Export, Algorithms, Automation, Computer Programming, Maintainability, Data Structures

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    3.6K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • D

    Duke University

    Think Again I: How to Understand Arguments

    Skills you'll gain: Diagram Design, Persuasive Communication

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    3.1K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Building a Trading Bot – Core Features and Data Integration

    Skills you'll gain: Technical Analysis, No-Code Development, Market Data, Data Visualization, Financial Trading, Product Automation, User Accounts, Financial Data, Back-End Web Development, Securities Trading, Data Visualization Software, Authentications, Data Integration, Market Trend, AI Integrations, Security Management, Front-End Web Development

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • G

    Google

    Foundations of Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Ethics, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Analytics, Workflow Management, Data Science, Advanced Analytics, Analytical Skills, Business Solutions, Technical Communication, Process Design, Project Management, Communication, Stakeholder Communications, Machine Learning

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    3.9K reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • B

    Board Infinity

    Backend Development using ASP.Net

    Skills you'll gain: Restful API, ASP.NET, Model View Controller, .NET Framework, JSON, Application Programming Interface (API), API Design, Application Frameworks, Web Services, Middleware, Back-End Web Development, Extensible Markup Language (XML)

    4
    Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    69 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Salesforce Certified Apex & LWC Development Bootcamp

    Skills you'll gain: Salesforce Object Query Language (SOQL), Salesforce Development, Salesforce, Force.com, Data Import/Export, Web Components, Business Process Automation, Data Validation, Web Services, Relationship Management, Workflow Management, UI Components, Data Access, Automation, Application Security, Test Script Development, Secure Coding, Memory Management, Unit Testing, Object Oriented Programming (OOP)

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Build a Full Website using WordPress

    Skills you'll gain: WordPress, Content Management Systems, Web Content, Web Design and Development, Web Design, Web Presence, Web Development, Editing, Social Media Content, Content Management, Embeddings, Marketing, Design, Computer Science

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    4.3K reviews

    Advanced · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • S

    Scrimba

    Fullstack Development

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Responsive Web Design, Node.JS, Command-Line Interface, TypeScript, Unit Testing, SQL, HTML and CSS, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Typography, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), React.js, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), JavaScript Frameworks, JSON, Generative AI, Database Design, UI Components, Web Development

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    882 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    Corporate Finance Institute

    Asset Classes and Financial Markets

    Skills you'll gain: Market Data, Equities, Financial Market, Financial Systems, Securities (Finance), Wealth Management, Investments, Financial Services, Market Intelligence, Cash Management, Asset Management, Financial Planning, Product Knowledge

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of California, Davis

    Web Development for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, Color Theory, Version Control, Typography, HTML and CSS, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), GitHub, Git (Version Control System), Web Design, Web Design and Development, Web Development, Software Versioning, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Front-End Web Development, AI Integrations, Application Deployment, Image Quality, Web Development Tools, User Interface (UI) Design

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    3.7K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • M

    Meta

    Programming with JavaScript

    Skills you'll gain: Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), Web Development Tools, Javascript, Unit Testing, Web Applications, Programming Principles, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Scripting Languages, Event-Driven Programming, Node.JS, Scripting, JSON, Computer Programming, Data Structures, Package and Software Management, Front-End Web Development, Functional Design

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    4.9K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Analyze Investment Banking and IPO Strategies: EDUCBA
  • Automate Cybersecurity Tasks with Python: Google
  • Think Again I: How to Understand Arguments: Duke University
  • Building a Trading Bot – Core Features and Data Integration: Packt
  • Foundations of Data Science: Google
  • Backend Development using ASP.Net: Board Infinity
  • Salesforce Certified Apex & LWC Development Bootcamp: Packt
  • Build a Full Website using WordPress: Coursera
  • Fullstack Development: Scrimba
  • Asset Classes and Financial Markets: Corporate Finance Institute

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