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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


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    Universidad Austral

    Emprender en Web3

    Skills you'll gain: Governance, Blockchain, Entrepreneurship, Risk Management, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Project Risk Management, Team Building, Legal Risk, Risk Mitigation, Drive Engagement, Business Strategies, Fundraising, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, New Business Development, Strategic Thinking, New Product Development, FinTech, Entrepreneurial Finance, Digital Assets, Business Modeling

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Platform Product Development

    Skills you'll gain: No-Code Development, Experience Design, Application Development, User Experience, User Interface (UI), Data Modeling, User Interface (UI) Design, Application Design, Data Store, Cloud-Based Integration, Application Deployment, Automation, Salesforce, ServiceNow, Application Security

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Edureka

    Java Programming

    Skills you'll gain: JUnit, Apache Maven, Restful API, Java Programming, Java, Application Deployment, Microservices, Docker (Software), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Spring Boot, Spring Framework, Containerization, CI/CD, Unit Testing, API Design, Application Programming Interface (API), Hibernate (Java), Computer Programming, Object Oriented Design, Programming Principles

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Lecturio

    Psychology and Sociology

    Skills you'll gain: Sensory Systems Analysis, Health Disparities, Nursing and Patient Care, Social Sciences, Stress Management, Social Determinants Of Health, Psychology, Sociology, Intercultural Competence, Patient Education And Counseling, Mental and Behavioral Health, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Behavioral Health, Culture, Human Development, Cultural Diversity, Human Learning, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Demography, Neurology

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Pearson

    Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH): Unit 3

    Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Assessments, Vulnerability Scanning, Vulnerability Management, Malware Protection, Threat Detection, Penetration Testing, Threat Management, Cybersecurity, Exploitation techniques, Infrastructure Security, Network Security, Information Systems Security

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Skillshare

    Adobe Illustrator Super Speed: Boost Workflow & Efficiency

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe Illustrator, Typography, Design Software, Adobe Creative Cloud, Digital Design, Computer Graphic Techniques

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Introduction to QuickBooks Online & Setting Up Your Business

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Reporting, Bookkeeping, Ledgers (Accounting), Workflow Management, Accounting Records, Accounting Software, Small Business Accounting, Balancing (Ledger/Billing), Inventory Management, Inventory Management System, Inventory Accounting, Process Optimization, Project Accounting, Accounts Payable and Receivable, Accounts Payable, Balance Sheet, Invoicing, Billing & Invoicing, Expense Management, Vendor Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Code and framework based agent development

    Skills you'll gain: AI Orchestration, Prompt Patterns, AI Workflows, Agentic Workflows, AI Integrations, OpenAI API, Token Optimization, Test Script Development, Context Management, Code Reusability, Secure Coding, Memory Management, Authentications

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Pittsburgh

    Tableau, Networks & Time Series Data Visualization

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Network Analysis, Tableau Software, Network Model, Dashboard Creation, Dashboard, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Matplotlib, Data Analysis, Seaborn, Graph Theory, Python Programming

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Prompt Engineering Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Engineering Tools, LLM Application, OpenAI API, Token Optimization, OpenAI, Anthropic Claude, Authentications, Large Language Modeling, Command-Line Interface, Key Management, Development Environment, Application Programming Interface (API), Python Programming, Virtual Environment

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Board Infinity

    Machine Learning Fundamentals for Java Developers

    Skills you'll gain: Classification Algorithms, Java Programming, Data Preprocessing, Machine Learning Software, Model Training, Model Deployment, Model Evaluation, Decision Tree Learning, Logistic Regression

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    GenAI for Inside Sales: Crafting Effective Outreach

    Skills you'll gain: Personalized Campaigns, Inside Sales, Prompt Engineering Tools, Sales Process, Sales Strategy, Email Automation, AI Personalization, Sales Management, HubSpot CRM, Sales, Sales Prospecting, ChatGPT, Driving engagement, Anthropic Claude, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Customer Communications Management, Customer Engagement, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Automation, Analytics

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Emprender en Web3: Universidad Austral
  • Platform Product Development: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Java Programming: Edureka
  • Psychology and Sociology: Lecturio
  • Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH): Unit 3: Pearson
  • Adobe Illustrator Super Speed: Boost Workflow & Efficiency: Skillshare
  • Introduction to QuickBooks Online & Setting Up Your Business: Packt
  • Code and framework based agent development: Microsoft
  • Tableau, Networks & Time Series Data Visualization: University of Pittsburgh
  • Prompt Engineering Foundations: Packt

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