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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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    Packt

    Ethical Hacking Foundations & Network Security

    Skills you'll gain: Metasploit, Penetration Testing, Network Security, Exploit development, Vulnerability Scanning, Security Testing, Wireless Networks, Cybersecurity, Exploitation techniques, Linux, Vulnerability Assessments, Information Systems Security, Cyber Attacks, Command-Line Interface, Linux Administration, Linux Commands, Network Analysis, Encryption, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), System Configuration

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    13 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Introduction to Git and GitHub Basics

    Skills you'll gain: GitHub, Version Control, Git (Version Control System), Unix Shell, Software Versioning, Linux Commands, Command-Line Interface, Collaborative Software, Software Configuration Management, Software Installation, Configuration Management, File Systems, File Management, System Configuration

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    22 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • S

    SkillsBooster Academy

    Microsoft Excel: From Basics to AI-Powered Workflows

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Copilot, Excel Formulas, Excel Macros, Microsoft Power Platform, ChatGPT, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Access, Microsoft Teams, Workflow Management, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, Business Workflow Analysis, Operational Excellence, Microsoft Windows, Test Tools, Interactive Learning, Software Development Tools, Devops Tools

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    19 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Washington

    Designing Autonomous AI

    Skills you'll gain: AI Orchestration, Agentic Workflows, Organizational Skills, Process Design, Artificial Intelligence, Agentic systems, Functional Design, Goal Setting, Verification And Validation, Reinforcement Learning, Knowledge Transfer, Software Architecture, Machine Learning Methods, Interviewing Skills, Software Design Patterns, Decision Making

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    13 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • H

    Hult International Business School

    Mastering Sales: From Fundamentals to Career Success

    Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Sales Development, Rapport Building, Sales Strategy, Sales Process, Selling Techniques, Sales Presentation, Communication, Sales Presentations, Prospecting and Qualification, Influencing, Relationship Building, Professional Development, Relationship Management, Negotiation, Interviewing Skills, Branding, Time Management

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    11 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Interviewing, Negotiating a Job Offer, and Career Planning

    Skills you'll gain: Smart Goals, Goal Setting, Interviewing Skills, Negotiation, Professional Development, Compensation and Benefits, Recruitment, Data Science, Communication, Verbal Communication Skills

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    12 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    AI-Enhanced Content Creation:Elevate Copywriting with Humata

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Target Audience, Blogs, Marketing Psychology, Marketing Automation, Online Advertising, Copywriting, Advertising, Marketing Materials, Advertising Campaigns, Generative AI, Content Creation, Facebook, Social Media Content

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
    ·
    19 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Glasgow

    Evolutionary Computation and its Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Model Optimization, Applied Mathematics

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    32 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Microsoft Power BI Developer and Architect

    Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Power BI, Data Modeling, Interactive Data Visualization, Azure Synapse Analytics, Database Design, Enterprise Architecture, Business Reporting, Microsoft Azure, Business Intelligence, Enterprise Security, Data Lakes, Data Governance, Solution Architecture, Data Management, Performance Analysis, Analytics, Governance, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Automation

    3.5
    Rating, 3.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    8 reviews

    Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    GenAI for Supply Chain Optimization

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Inventory Management System, Inventory Control, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain, Generative AI, Operational Efficiency, Supply Chain Planning, Inventory and Warehousing, Supply Chain Systems, Transportation, Supply Chain, and Logistics, Data Ethics, Logistics Management, AI Enablement, Demand Planning, AI Integrations, Customer Demand Planning, Emerging Technologies, Predictive Analytics, Automation

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    16 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Graduate Admission Prediction with Pyspark ML

    Skills you'll gain: Data Cleansing, PySpark, Data Manipulation, Data Preprocessing, Data Processing, Apache Spark, Data Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Big Data, Machine Learning, Regression Analysis

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    34 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Fandom, Community, and Identity in Popular Music

    Skills you'll gain: Music, World Music, Case Studies, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Community Organizing, Analysis, Music History, Critical Thinking, Social Justice, Creativity, Media and Communications, Content Creation, Electronic Media, Communication

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    7 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Ethical Hacking Foundations & Network Security: Packt
  • Introduction to Git and GitHub Basics: Packt
  • Microsoft Excel: From Basics to AI-Powered Workflows: SkillsBooster Academy
  • Designing Autonomous AI: University of Washington
  • Mastering Sales: From Fundamentals to Career Success: Hult International Business School
  • Interviewing, Negotiating a Job Offer, and Career Planning: University of California, Irvine
  • AI-Enhanced Content Creation:Elevate Copywriting with Humata: Coursera
  • Evolutionary Computation and its Applications: University of Glasgow
  • Microsoft Power BI Developer and Architect: Microsoft
  • GenAI for Supply Chain Optimization: Coursera

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