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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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    Whizlabs

    Azure: Identity and Access Management

    Skills you'll gain: Azure Active Directory, Authentications, Authorization (Computing), Microsoft Azure, Identity and Access Management, Active Directory, User Provisioning, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Enterprise Application Management, Single Sign-On (SSO), User Accounts, Cloud Security, Security Engineering, Multi-Factor Authentication

    ★ 4.1 (12) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Build Your Portfolio Website with Angular JS

    Skills you'll gain: Angular, JavaScript Frameworks, Model View Controller, Javascript, Web Development, Software Development

    ★ 4.5 (11) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • L

    LearnKartS

    Getting Started with Docker

    Skills you'll gain: Docker (Software), Containerization, Devops Tools, Application Deployment, Ubuntu, Software Installation, OS Process Management, Package and Software Management, Application Lifecycle Management, Command-Line Interface

    ★ 3 (20) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Whizlabs

    Infrastructure Automation with Terraform

    Skills you'll gain: Terraform, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cloud Infrastructure, Google Cloud Platform, IT Automation, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Management, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Platforms, Microsoft Azure, Dependency Analysis

    ★ 4.2 (12) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • S

    Skillshare

    Storytelling and Pro-Level Editing for YouTube Success

    Skills you'll gain: Video Editing, Storyboarding, Storytelling, Video Production, Instagram, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Post-Production, Content Creation, Editing, Adobe Premiere, Social Media Content, Motion Graphics, Videography, Visual Storytelling, Adobe After Effects, Media Production, Cinematography, TikTok, Driving engagement, Knowledge of Apple Software

    ★ 4.2 (9) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Design Remote Meeting Boards in Miro

    Skills you'll gain: Collaborative Software, Meeting Facilitation, Virtual Teams, Drive Engagement, Telecommuting, Experience Design, Business Process Management, Virtual Environment

    ★ 4.1 (20) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Coursera

    Behind the Scenes: Exploring EV Core Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Basic Electrical Systems, Electronic Components, Electrical Systems, Sustainable Technologies, Power Electronics, Electric Power Systems, Electronic Systems, Environmental Issue, Energy and Utilities, Performance Testing, Climate Change Mitigation, Control Systems

    ★ 4.5 (17) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Python NLTK for Beginners: Customer Satisfaction Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Text Mining, Unstructured Data, Data Analysis, Natural Language Processing, Pandas (Python Package), Data Manipulation, Data Preprocessing, Python Programming

    ★ 4.8 (13) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • L

    LearnKartS

    Advanced Docker

    Skills you'll gain: Docker (Software), Cloud-Native Computing, Containerization, Application Deployment, Webhook Security, Data Storage, Security Controls, Authentications, Network Model, YAML, Virtual Networking, Data Persistence, Scalability

    ★ 3.4 (21) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Create Compelling Business Cases

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Mitigation, Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Business Ethics, Financial Analysis, Data Storytelling, Storytelling, Return On Investment, Proposal Development, Business Analysis, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Business Writing, Proposal Writing, Decision Making, Stakeholder Analysis

    ★ 3.8 (9) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Gender Foundations in Health Data: A Data for Health Course

    Skills you'll gain: Health Equity, Health Disparities, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Epidemiology, Social Determinants Of Health, Data Collection, Health Policy, Health Promotion, Health Informatics, Data Analysis, Research

    ★ 4.6 (9) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Full-Stack Integration

    Skills you'll gain: Full-Stack Web Development, Microsoft Copilot, Frontend Integration, Application Programming Interface (API), Systems Integration, Web Applications, Web Frameworks, AI Integrations, ASP.NET, Back-End Web Development, Microsoft Development Tools, Server Side, Program Development, Development Environment, Real Time Data, Debugging, Performance Tuning

    ★ 5 (7) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Azure: Identity and Access Management: Whizlabs
  • Build Your Portfolio Website with Angular JS: Coursera
  • Getting Started with Docker: LearnKartS
  • Infrastructure Automation with Terraform: Whizlabs
  • Storytelling and Pro-Level Editing for YouTube Success: Skillshare
  • Design Remote Meeting Boards in Miro: Coursera
  • Behind the Scenes: Exploring EV Core Systems: Coursera
  • Python NLTK for Beginners: Customer Satisfaction Analysis: Coursera
  • Advanced Docker: LearnKartS
  • Create Compelling Business Cases: Coursera

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