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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


  • C

    Coursera

    Web Development in React.js: Development Basics

    Skills you'll gain: React.js, JavaScript Frameworks, Front-End Web Development, Javascript, UI Components, Programming Principles, Dataflow

    ★ 4.3 (13) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • X

    Xbox

    Market Research and Competitive Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Competitive Analysis, Market Research, Consumer Behaviour, Market Analysis, Customer Analysis, Product Management, Persona Development, Target Market, Data Presentation, Product Marketing, Target Audience, Data Storytelling, Market Intelligence, Report Writing, Research Reports, Market Opportunities, User Research, Competitive Intelligence, Data Analysis, Critical Thinking

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

  • E

    Edureka

    Cloud Security on AWS

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Security Incident Management, IT Security Architecture, Incident Management, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Standards

    ★ 4.2 (12) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Big Data Technologies and Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Big Data, Data Processing, Data Analysis, Analysis

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

  • C

    Coursera

    Program Management: Stakeholders Identification in ClickUp

    Skills you'll gain: Program Management, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Analysis, Project Management, Agile Project Management, Project Management Software, Stakeholder Communications, Diagram Design, Agile Methodology

    ★ 4.8 (14) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • P

    Pearson

    CISA Certified Information Systems Auditor: Unit 1

    Skills you'll gain: Audit Planning, Auditing, Information Assurance, Project Management, Security Awareness, Compliance Auditing, Internal Auditing, Generally Accepted Auditing Standards, Control Objectives for Information and Related Technology (COBIT), Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Risk Control

    ★ 4.3 (11) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    Microsoft

    UI/UX Design Principles

    Skills you'll gain: User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Figma (Design Software), User Interface (UI), Mockups, Design Software, Adobe XD, Responsive Web Design, User Experience, User Experience Design, User Centered Design, Wireframing, Microsoft Copilot, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Prototyping

    ★ 4.8 (8) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • S

    SAS

    Data Literacy Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Presentation, Data Storytelling, Data Literacy, Data Analysis, Data Ethics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Analytical Skills, Descriptive Analytics

    ★ 4.3 (18) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Equity Research Report Writing: Analyze & Structure

    Skills you'll gain: Research Reports, Report Writing, Case Studies, Financial Reporting, Business Writing, Data Analysis, Financial Analysis, Equities, Concision, Target Audience

    ★ 5 (29) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    Edureka

    Claude AI and Prompting for Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Prompt Engineering Tools, AI literacy, Document Management, Context Engineering, AI Integrations, Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI

    ★ 2.9 (8) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Pearson

    Practical Windows PowerShell Scripting: Unit 1

    Skills you'll gain: Windows PowerShell, Scripting, Microsoft Windows, Shell Script, Scripting Languages, Command-Line Interface, IT Automation

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

  • E

    Edureka

    Mastering Angular Development

    Skills you'll gain: Angular, Application Deployment, JavaScript Frameworks, Software Testing, Test Tools, Web Development Tools, Unit Testing, Application Performance Management, CI/CD, Continuous Integration, Web Applications, TypeScript, Ajax, Application Lifecycle Management, Secure Coding, Web Development, Code Coverage, Software Architecture, Command-Line Interface, Version Control

    ★ 4.2 (17) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Web Development in React.js: Development Basics: Coursera
  • Market Research and Competitive Analysis: Xbox
  • Cloud Security on AWS: Edureka
  • Big Data Technologies and Applications: Coursera
  • Program Management: Stakeholders Identification in ClickUp: Coursera
  • CISA Certified Information Systems Auditor: Unit 1: Pearson
  • UI/UX Design Principles: Microsoft
  • Data Literacy Essentials: SAS
  • Equity Research Report Writing: Analyze & Structure: EDUCBA
  • Claude AI and Prompting for Everyone: Edureka

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