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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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    Coursera

    Advanced Programme Planning Phases Framework in ClickUp

    Skills you'll gain: Diagram Design, Program Development, Program Management, Process Management, Process Mapping, Process Development, Agile Methodology, Agile Project Management, Project Management Software, Business Modeling, Project Management

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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    12 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: New
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    EDUCBA

    Evaluate and Re-Engineer Business Strategy Effectively

    Skills you'll gain: Process Optimization, Operational Analysis, Business Process Reengineering, Process Improvement, Operational Performance Management, Process Management, Business Systems, Strategic Planning, Business Process Improvement, Business Strategy, Operational Efficiency, Program Evaluation, Performance Measurement, Business Process, Organizational Strategy, Organizational Development, Business Transformation, Strategic Decision-Making

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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    17 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Coursera

    Mixed Methods Research: Bridging Qualitative & Quantitative

    Skills you'll gain: Data Literacy, Data Collection, Research Design, Research Methodologies, Qualitative Research, Data Synthesis, Data Ethics, Quantitative Research, Business Research, Research Reports, Research and Design, Data Integration, Data Presentation, Data Storytelling, Research, Report Writing, Science and Research, Stakeholder Communications, Technical Communication, Analysis

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    8 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Preview
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    Board Infinity

    Learn about VMware Environments on GCP

    Skills you'll gain: VMware vSAN, vSphere Networking and Storage, vCenter Server, NSX-T Network Virtualization, Virtual Networking, vCenter Server Management, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Computing, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud-Based Integration, Server Administration, Network Security

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    13 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Baseball into the Millennium

    Skills you'll gain: Culture, Social Studies, International Relations, World History, Cultural Diversity, Socioeconomics, Public History, Labor Law, Social Justice, Public Safety and National Security, Political Sciences, Trend Analysis, Economics, Arbitration

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Coursera

    Building Resilient Teams

    Skills you'll gain: Team Building, Resilience, Leadership Development, Emotional Intelligence, Professional Development, Leadership, Team Management, Conflict Management, Team Leadership, Communication, Communication Planning

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    12 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Build "Guess The Color" game using JavaScript, HTML and CSS

    Skills you'll gain: Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), HTML and CSS, Web Applications, Web Design and Development, Javascript, Frontend Integration, Web Design, Web Development, Front-End Web Development, Game Design, Program Development

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    12 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    EDUCBA

    Personality Development: Analyze, Apply & Transform

    Skills you'll gain: Tenacity, Persistence, Personal Attributes, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Case Studies, Emotional Intelligence, Growth Mindedness, Resilience, Empowerment, Psychological Evaluations, Applied Behavior Analysis, Psychology

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    16 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    EDUCBA

    Machine Learning with R: Build, Analyze & Predict

    Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis, Machine Learning Algorithms, Statistical Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Probability Distribution, R Programming, Machine Learning Methods, Statistical Methods, R (Software), Applied Machine Learning, Statistical Machine Learning, Statistics, Statistical Modeling, Machine Learning, Statistical Inference, Classification Algorithms, Statistical Programming, Correlation Analysis, Data Manipulation, Supervised Learning

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    16 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Adobe

    Generative AI for Designers

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe Firefly, AI powered creativity, Adobe Photoshop, Generative AI, Adobe Creative Cloud, AI Workflows, Design Software, Photo Editing, Artificial Intelligence, Image Quality

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    12 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Packt

    Communication and Network Security

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptographic Protocols, Network Security, Encryption, OSI Models, Cryptography, IT Security Architecture, Network Performance Management, Network Architecture, Computer Networking, General Networking, Communication Systems, Remote Access Systems, TCP/IP, Network Infrastructure, Network Protocols, Wireless Networks, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Virtual Networking, Endpoint Security, Cloud Security

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    11 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Technical Troubleshooting: Diagnostics, Networks, Customers

    Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Network Performance Management, Technical Communication, Technical Support and Services, Network Support, Technical Support, Debugging, End User Training and Support, Help Desk Support, Problem Management, Network Analysis

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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    9 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Advanced Programme Planning Phases Framework in ClickUp: Coursera
  • Evaluate and Re-Engineer Business Strategy Effectively: EDUCBA
  • Mixed Methods Research: Bridging Qualitative & Quantitative: Coursera
  • Learn about VMware Environments on GCP: Board Infinity
  • Baseball into the Millennium: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Building Resilient Teams: Coursera
  • Build "Guess The Color" game using JavaScript, HTML and CSS: Coursera
  • Personality Development: Analyze, Apply & Transform: EDUCBA
  • Machine Learning with R: Build, Analyze & Predict: EDUCBA
  • Generative AI for Designers: Adobe

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