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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


  • E

    EDUCBA

    Master Bean Balance: Apply, Manage & Analyze Accounting

    Skills you'll gain: Accounting Software, Ledgers (Accounting), Accounting and Finance Software, Accounting Records, Small Business Accounting, Accounting Systems, Balancing (Ledger/Billing), Payroll Processing, Financial Statements, Payroll Systems, Accounting, Financial Statement Analysis, Cash Handling, Bookkeeping, Payroll Administration, Financial Reporting, Financial Acumen, Payroll, Standard Accounting Practices, Payroll Reporting

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Build a Developer Portfolio with SvelteKit & Sanity CMS

    Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, UI Components, Code Reusability, Web Development Tools, Web Applications, Web Design, Front-End Web Development, Content Management Systems, Full-Stack Web Development, Frontend Integration, Back-End Web Development, Application Deployment, Cloud Deployment, Content Management, Data Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Pearson

    Practical Cybersecurity Fundamentals: Unit 3

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Cyber Security Assessment, Exploitation techniques, Vulnerability Scanning, Security Testing, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Assessments, Network Security, Web Applications, SQL

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Analyze and Visualize Data Using Tableau

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Tableau Software, Dashboard Creation, Dashboard, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Storytelling, Data Analysis, Revenue Forecasting, Data Visualization Software, Trend Analysis, Spatial Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Data Preprocessing, R (Software), Data Wrangling, R Programming, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Spatial Analysis, Forecasting, Data Mapping

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Python Cryptography: Build & Explore Classical Ciphers

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Encryption, Key Management, Python Programming, Scripting, User Interface (UI), UI Components, Application Development

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Code Faster with Tabnine: Optimise a NextJS Application

    Skills you'll gain: Program Development, Integrated Development Environments, Software Development, AI Integrations, AI literacy, Web Development Tools, Web Development, Artificial Intelligence, React.js, Machine Learning

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • E

    Edureka

    Unit Testing & Test-Driven Development

    Skills you'll gain: Test Driven Development (TDD), Unit Testing, Test Script Development, Behavior-Driven Development, API Testing, Code Coverage, Development Testing, Software Testing, Test Automation, Test Tools, Test Planning, Test Case, Maintainability, Software Quality (SQA/SQC), Software Quality Assurance, API Design, Application Programming Interface (API), Event-Driven Programming, Mockups, Python Programming

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • B

    Board Infinity

    Hootsuite for Beginners: Hands-On Social Media Management

    Skills you'll gain: Hootsuite, Content Scheduling, Social Media Analytics, Social Media Content, Brand Strategy, Content Performance Analysis, Branding, Brand Awareness, Social Media Strategy, Brand Management, Digital Marketing Tools, Digital Brand Strategy, Performance Analysis, Content Development and Management, Performance Measurement, Shared Media, Web Presence, Calendar Management, Account Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • S

    Skillshare

    Create a Stylized Character with Nomad Sculpt

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Assets, 3D Modeling, Animation and Game Design, Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Computer Graphic Techniques, Storytelling, Post-Production, Graphical Tools, Fine-tuning, Creativity

    Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • S

    Simplilearn

    Block Cipher Modes of Operation Training

    Skills you'll gain: Encryption, Cryptography, Data Security, Cybersecurity

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Excel 365 Advanced – Power Features and Automation

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Macros, Microsoft Copilot, Pivot Tables And Charts, Excel Formulas, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft 365, Automation, Data Import/Export, Data Modeling, Data Transformation, Data Cleansing, Visual Basic (Programming Language)

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Unreal Engine: Apply & Integrate Audio for Immersive Games

    Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Video Game Development, Game Design, Virtual Environment, Interactive Design

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Master Bean Balance: Apply, Manage & Analyze Accounting: EDUCBA
  • Build a Developer Portfolio with SvelteKit & Sanity CMS: Packt
  • Practical Cybersecurity Fundamentals: Unit 3: Pearson
  • Analyze and Visualize Data Using Tableau: EDUCBA
  • Python Cryptography: Build & Explore Classical Ciphers: EDUCBA
  • Code Faster with Tabnine: Optimise a NextJS Application: Coursera
  • Unit Testing & Test-Driven Development: Edureka
  • Hootsuite for Beginners: Hands-On Social Media Management: Board Infinity
  • Create a Stylized Character with Nomad Sculpt: Skillshare
  • Block Cipher Modes of Operation Training: Simplilearn

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