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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


  • M

    Minnesota State University, Mankato

    Leading People and Performance

    Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Active Listening, Professionalism, Leadership, Oral Expression, Trustworthiness, Communication, Performance Management, Team Leadership, Team Performance Management, Leadership Development, Business Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Business Communication, Strategic Leadership, Influencing, Strategic Communication, Executive Presence, Empowerment, Culture Transformation

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    Madecraft

    Generative AI for Innovative Business Branding

    Skills you'll gain: Brand Strategy, Prompt Engineering, Branding, Brand Marketing, Brand Management, AI Personalization, Digital Brand Strategy, Generative AI, AI Enablement, Prompt Engineering Tools, Customer experience improvement, Content Marketing, Customer Engagement, Responsible AI, Content Creation, Business Ethics, Customer Service, Marketing Analytics, Digital Marketing

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    AWS Cloud Foundations and Core Infrastructure

    Skills you'll gain: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Identity and Access Management, Amazon Web Services, Amazon S3, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Serverless Computing, Cloud Computing, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Services, Cloud Storage, Cloud Infrastructure, Virtual Networking, User Provisioning, API Gateway, Multi-Factor Authentication, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Security, Cloud Management, Infrastructure Security, Application Programming Interface (API)

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Getting Started with Go

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Go (Programming Language), Application Development, Program Development, Build Tools, Development Environment, Microsoft Visual Studio, Integrated Development Environments, Software Development Tools, Software Installation, Programming Principles, Other Programming Languages, Command-Line Interface, Package and Software Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Foundations of Data Structures and Algorithms in JavaScript

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Theoretical Computer Science, Computational Thinking, Javascript, Memory Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    AI-Powered Market Research and Survey Design

    Skills you'll gain: Qualitative Research, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Sampling (Statistics), Data Ethics, Market Research, Focus Group, Interviewing Skills, Sample Size Determination, Statistical Methods, Data Collection, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Heat Maps, No-Code Development, Return On Investment, AI Integrations

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • B

    Board Infinity

    Effective Supervision for Managers and Leaders

    Skills you'll gain: Professionalism, Team Performance Management, Constructive Feedback, Conflict Management, Drive Engagement, Management Training And Development, Recognizing Others, De-escalation Techniques, Performance Review, Change Management, Employee Coaching, Employee Performance Management, Supervision, Organizational Change, Team Leadership, Leadership and Management, Emotional Intelligence, Delegation Skills, Leadership, Team Building

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • T

    Total Seminars

    Securing the Network

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), IT Security Architecture, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Hardening, Network Monitoring, Firewall, Network Administration, Remote Access Systems, Network Architecture, Network Planning And Design, Zero Trust Network Access, Security Engineering, Security Controls, Security Management, Threat Detection, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Security Awareness, Encryption

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    Meta

    Growing and Sustaining Online Communities

    Skills you'll gain: Driving engagement, Loyalty Programs, Cross-Channel Marketing, Drive Engagement, Brand Loyalty, Community Development, Customer Engagement, Personalized Campaigns, Customer Retention, Direct Marketing, Integrated Marketing Communications, Growth Strategies, Content Creation, Multimedia, Content Strategy, Personalized Service, Social Media Campaigns, AI literacy, Strategic Partnership, Storytelling

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Foundations of No-Code Development with Bubble

    Skills you'll gain: No-Code Development, Responsive Web Design, User Accounts, Frontend Integration, Workflow Management, UI Components, Application Development, Product Automation, Interactive Design, Web Design, Database Application, Web Design and Development, Identity and Access Management, Automation, User Interface (UI) Design, Databases, Authentications, Authorization (Computing), Computational Logic, Debugging

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Insightful Reports and Presentations

    Skills you'll gain: Data Presentation, Report Writing, Data Storytelling, Presentations, Research Reports, Data Visualization, Business Reporting, Microsoft PowerPoint, Business Communication, Branding, Business Metrics

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    SQL Bootcamp - From Zero to Job-Ready

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Star Schema, Snowflake Schema, Database Theory, Databases, Database Management, Database Design, Relational Databases, Query Languages, Data Analysis, Data Management

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Leading People and Performance: Minnesota State University, Mankato
  • Generative AI for Innovative Business Branding: Madecraft
  • AWS Cloud Foundations and Core Infrastructure: Packt
  • Getting Started with Go: Packt
  • Foundations of Data Structures and Algorithms in JavaScript: Packt
  • AI-Powered Market Research and Survey Design: Coursera
  • Effective Supervision for Managers and Leaders: Board Infinity
  • Securing the Network: Total Seminars
  • Growing and Sustaining Online Communities: Meta
  • Foundations of No-Code Development with Bubble: Packt

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