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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


  • B

    Board Infinity

    Spring Framework - Core & Web Development

    Skills you'll gain: Restful API, Spring Framework, API Design, Application Programming Interface (API), Data Validation, Model View Controller, Back-End Web Development, Spring Boot, Server Side, Java Programming, Verification And Validation, Maintainability, Enterprise Application Management, Configuration Management, Extensible Markup Language (XML)

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • G

    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Build Your Professional ePortfolio in English

    Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, LinkedIn, Web Content, Social Media Content, Instagram, Web Presence, Writing, Concision, Content Creation, Social Media, Grammar, Business Writing, Professionalism, Constructive Feedback, Writing and Editing, Relationship Building, English Language, Language Competency, Branding, Vocabulary

    ★ 4.7 (1.7K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    Madecraft

    Starting a Business

    Skills you'll gain: Competitive Analysis, Business Modeling, User Feedback, Entrepreneurship, Closing (Sales), Customer Acquisition Management, Business Planning, Customer Analysis, Selling Techniques, Market Analysis, Lean Methodologies, Business Strategy, Business Development, Go To Market Strategy, Professional Networking, Ideation, Team Building, Intellectual Property, Financial Planning, Communication

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • M

    Madecraft

    AI for Business: Practical Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Engineering Tools, Generative AI, Responsible AI, Large Language Modeling, AI Personalization, Brand Strategy, Business Process Automation, MarTech, AI Enablement, Marketing, AI literacy, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Business Solutions, AI Workflows, Digital Marketing, Automation, Content Creation, Data Ethics, Customer Engagement

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • B

    Board Infinity

    AI-Powered Brand Strategy & Marketing Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Dashboard, Interactive Data Visualization, Dashboard Creation, Brand Marketing, Brand Strategy, Branding, AI Personalization, Presentations, Data-Driven Marketing, Personalized Campaigns, Brand Management, Customer Insights, Marketing Analytics, Executive Presence, Data Ethics, Responsible AI, AI Enablement, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Big Data Integration and Processing

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Spark, Apache Hadoop, Data Integration, Big Data, Data Pipelines, Data Processing, Data Management, NoSQL, Database Management Systems, Analytics, Splunk, Database Systems, MongoDB, Pandas (Python Package), Query Languages, PostgreSQL

    ★ 4.4 (2.4K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • M

    Madecraft

    Strategic Decision Making

    Skills you'll gain: Data Literacy, Critical Thinking, Meeting Facilitation, Data Quality, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Decision Making, Root Cause Analysis, Deductive Reasoning, Independent Thinking, Data Analysis, Logical Reasoning, Data Pipelines, Social Skills, Brainstorming, Strategic Thinking, Systems Thinking, Analytical Skills, Team Leadership, Emotional Intelligence

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Analyze & Evaluate Bank Branch Lending Operations

    Skills you'll gain: Lending and Underwriting, Loan Origination, Commercial Lending, Loan Documentation, Consumer Lending, General Lending, Banking, Commercial Banking, Loans, Credit Risk, Bank Regulations, Financial Analysis, Due Diligence, Financial Statements, Compliance Management, Financial Statement Analysis, Business Risk Management, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Management, Risk Management Framework

    ★ 4.8 (13) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Lodash Essentials 2026 - Practical Utility Library Guide

    Skills you'll gain: Frontend Performance, Javascript, Data Structures, Software Installation, Maintainability, Functional Testing, Performance Tuning

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • M

    Minnesota State University, Mankato

    Brand Strategy: Build, Position, and Grow

    Skills you'll gain: Brand Strategy, Brand Marketing, Competitive Analysis, Brand Management, Branding, Brand Awareness, Brand Loyalty, Target Audience, Marketing Psychology, Target Market, Business Planning, Strategic Marketing, Integrated Marketing Communications, Organizational Strategy, Growth Strategies, Marketing Strategies, Cross-Channel Marketing, Communication Planning, Marketing Planning, Market Analysis

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Analyze & Audit Bank Branch Operations Effectively

    Skills you'll gain: Auditing, Bank Regulations, Banking, Financial Auditing, Compliance Auditing, Commercial Banking, Auditors Report, Internal Controls, Financial Controls, Retail Banking, Financial Analysis, Internal Auditing, Cash Control, Financial Statements, Operational Risk, Credit Risk, Lending and Underwriting, Transaction Processing, Deposit Accounts, Operations

    ★ 5 (11) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Practical DevOps Bootcamp for All

    Skills you'll gain: Prometheus (Software), Version Control, Git (Version Control System), Docker (Software), Kubernetes, CI/CD, Containerization, DevOps, YAML, Grafana, GitHub, Devops Tools, Linux Commands, Linux, Cloud Infrastructure, Continuous Integration, Amazon Web Services, Linux Administration, Linux Servers, Software Versioning

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Spring Framework - Core & Web Development: Board Infinity
  • Build Your Professional ePortfolio in English: Georgia Institute of Technology
  • Starting a Business: Madecraft
  • AI for Business: Practical Applications: Madecraft
  • AI-Powered Brand Strategy & Marketing Analytics: Board Infinity
  • Big Data Integration and Processing: University of California San Diego
  • Strategic Decision Making: Madecraft
  • Analyze & Evaluate Bank Branch Lending Operations: EDUCBA
  • Lodash Essentials 2026 - Practical Utility Library Guide: Packt
  • Brand Strategy: Build, Position, and Grow: Minnesota State University, Mankato

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