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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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    LearnQuest

    Angular 17 Overview & Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Angular, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), JavaScript Frameworks, Application Frameworks, UI Components, HTML and CSS, Front-End Web Development, TypeScript, Web Applications, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Development, Development Environment

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Building Students Math Skills with iKnowit

    Skills you'll gain: Mathematics Education, Education Software and Technology

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    46 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Indian Institute for Human Settlements

    Shaping Urban Futures

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Sustainable Development, Community Development, Spatial Analysis, Environmental Issue, Social Sciences, Policy Analysis, Demography, Climate Change Adaptation, Environmental Policy, Socioeconomics, Systems Thinking, Economic Development, Sociology, Emerging Technologies, Cultural Diversity, Big Data, Data Literacy, Research Methodologies

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    57 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Content Development and Management

    Skills you'll gain: Editing, Content Development and Management, Proofreading, Public Relations, Content Creation, Writing and Editing, Content Management, Content Management Systems, Content Strategy, Content Scheduling, Writing

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    41 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Board Infinity

    Microservices and Deployment by using ASP.NET

    Skills you'll gain: Docker (Software), Azure DevOps, Restful API, Azure DevOps Pipelines, Microservices, Containerization, DevOps, ASP.NET, CI/CD, .NET Framework, Devops Tools, Continuous Integration, Web Services, Continuous Delivery, Application Programming Interface (API), API Design, Test Automation, Application Deployment, Development Testing

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    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    54 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Fundamentals of Azure Databricks

    Skills you'll gain: Databricks, Apache Spark, Microsoft Azure, Data Integration, Data Lakes, File Systems, Data Processing, Big Data, File Management

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    38 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Predictive Analytics for Business with H2O in R

    Skills you'll gain: R Programming, Predictive Analytics, Applied Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, R (Software), Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Science, Machine Learning Software, Feature Engineering, Data Preprocessing, Machine Learning Methods, Machine Learning, Model Training, Telemarketing, Model Deployment, Model Optimization

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    53 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    IBM

    Generative AI: Accelerate your Digital Marketing Career

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Digital Advertising, Email Automation, Email Marketing, Data Ethics, Generative AI, Personalized Campaigns, Marketing Automation, Digital Marketing Tools, AI Personalization, Digital Marketing Campaigns, Advertising Campaigns, AI Integrations, Content Creation, Keyword Research, Content Optimization, Search Engine Optimization, Social Media Marketing, Copywriting, E-Commerce

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    51 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Designing data-intensive applications

    Skills you'll gain: Data Mining, Database Design, Scalability, Database Systems, Relational Databases, Unstructured Data, Transaction Processing, Database Architecture and Administration, Systems Design, Database Software, Big Data, Database Development, Data Architecture, NoSQL, Data Processing, Maintainability, Apache Hadoop

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Exploring Generative AI for Learning Design

    Skills you'll gain: AI Personalization, Generative AI, AI powered creativity, Education Software and Technology, Instructional Design, AI Integrations, Design Strategies, Content Creation, Emerging Technologies, Professional Development

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    50 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Create surveys with Qualtrics

    Skills you'll gain: Survey Creation, Customer Retention, Customer Insights, Business Research, Customer Data Management, User Feedback, Customer experience improvement

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    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    15 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    LearnQuest

    Angular 17

    Skills you'll gain: Angular, JavaScript Frameworks, Application Deployment, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), UI Components, Application Frameworks, Frontend Performance, Data Transformation, HTML and CSS, Server Side, User Interface (UI), Dataflow, Front-End Web Development, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Restful API, Code Reusability, TypeScript, Web Applications, Software Architecture, Model View Controller

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    63 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Angular 17 Overview & Basics: LearnQuest
  • Building Students Math Skills with iKnowit: Coursera
  • Shaping Urban Futures: Indian Institute for Human Settlements
  • Content Development and Management: Microsoft
  • Microservices and Deployment by using ASP.NET: Board Infinity
  • Fundamentals of Azure Databricks: Packt
  • Predictive Analytics for Business with H2O in R: Coursera
  • Generative AI: Accelerate your Digital Marketing Career: IBM
  • Designing data-intensive applications: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Exploring Generative AI for Learning Design: University of Michigan

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