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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


  • P

    Packt

    React Basics and Initial Projects

    Skills you'll gain: React.js, Front-End Web Development, Event-Driven Programming, Javascript, Context Management, Web Applications, UI Components, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Scalability

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • L

    LearnKartS

    Learn HTML: Build Your First Website from Scratch

    Skills you'll gain: Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), HTML and CSS, Web Development, Multimedia, Web Design and Development, Front-End Web Development, Semantic Web, Browser Compatibility, Web Design, Web Development Tools, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Visual Design, Development Environment, Metadata Management, Scripting, Building Design, Data Validation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • B

    Board Infinity

    Email Marketing Mastery -From Strategy to AI Automation

    Skills you'll gain: Email Marketing, Email Automation, Content Performance Analysis, Marketing Automation, AI Personalization, Email Security, Dashboard, Personalized Campaigns, Data-Driven Marketing, Performance Analysis, Campaign Management, Marketing Analytics, Driving engagement, Direct Marketing, Cross-Channel Marketing, Performance Reporting, Performance Metric, Responsible AI, Copywriting, A/B Testing

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Advances in Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: Agentic systems, Generative AI Agents, AI Orchestration, AI Workflows, Generative AI, Responsible AI, Agentic Workflows, Generative Model Architectures, Security Management, AI Security, Large Language Modeling, Data Ethics, Risking, Verification And Validation, Fine-tuning, Model Evaluation, Scalability

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Content Strategy and Creation

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Content Development and Management, Brand Management, Content Creation, Social Media Content, Content Marketing, Content Strategy, Brand Strategy, Social Media Campaigns, Brand Awareness, Branding, Social Media, Brand Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Content Optimization, Persona Development, Email Marketing, Digital Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, AI Enablement

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Financial Modeling with Excel NPV

    Skills you'll gain: Capital Budgeting, Cash Flows, Financial Modeling, Excel Formulas, Financial Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Project Finance, Microsoft Excel

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    Edureka

    GA4 Implementation with Google Tag Manager

    Skills you'll gain: Customer Analysis, Web Analytics, Marketing Analytics, Web Analytics and SEO, Campaign Management, Digital Marketing Campaigns, Digital Marketing, Business Analytics, Campaign Planning, Digital Marketing Tools, Performance Analysis, User Research, Marketing Strategies, Data Analysis, Analysis, Digital Brand Strategy, Market Analysis, Marketing Planning, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Data Validation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Report Progress Fast

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Collaborative Software, Management Reporting, Stakeholder Communications, Performance Reporting, Project Management, Business Reporting, Project Management Software, Report Writing

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Big Data Collection and Storage in AWS

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, AWS Kinesis, Amazon DynamoDB, Amazon S3, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Data Infrastructure, Dataflow, Data Storage Technologies, Data Storage, Big Data, Cloud Storage, Real Time Data, Internet Of Things, Data Processing, Cloud Computing, Operational Databases, Data Security, Data Collection, Scalability

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • D

    DeepLearning.AI

    Natural Language Processing with Probabilistic Models

    Skills you'll gain: Natural Language Processing, Markov Model, Embeddings, Data Preprocessing, Artificial Neural Networks, Machine Learning Methods, Algorithms, Data Cleansing, Probability & Statistics

    ★ 4.7 (1.8K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Geospatial Foundations & Vector Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: GIS Software, Geographic Information Systems, Spatial Data Analysis, Geospatial Information and Technology, Spatial Analysis, Geospatial Mapping, Data Validation, Metadata Management, Data Quality, Verification And Validation, File Management, Package and Software Management, Development Environment, Software Installation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • T

    Total Seminars

    Core Hardware — System Components & Storage

    Skills you'll gain: Hardware Troubleshooting, Computer Hardware, Data Storage Technologies, Data Storage, Encryption, System Configuration, Electronic Hardware, Hardware Architecture, Cloud Storage, Desktop Support, Power Electronics, IT Infrastructure, USB, Help Desk Support, Performance Tuning, Memory Management, IT Security Architecture, IT Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • React Basics and Initial Projects: Packt
  • Learn HTML: Build Your First Website from Scratch: LearnKartS
  • Email Marketing Mastery -From Strategy to AI Automation: Board Infinity
  • Advances in Generative AI: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Content Strategy and Creation: Coursera
  • Financial Modeling with Excel NPV: Coursera
  • GA4 Implementation with Google Tag Manager : Edureka
  • Report Progress Fast: Coursera
  • Big Data Collection and Storage in AWS: Packt
  • Natural Language Processing with Probabilistic Models: DeepLearning.AI

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