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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


  • C

    Coursera

    Responsive Design in Bootstrap: Create a Landing Page

    Skills you'll gain: Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Responsive Web Design, UI Components, HTML and CSS, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Design, User Interface (UI), Interactive Design, Web Development

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • D

    Dell

    Dell Technologies Establishing Your Sales Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Process, Prospecting and Qualification, Sales Pipelines, Technical Sales, Rapport Building, Sales, Sales Development, Customer Relationship Building, Sales Strategy, Selling Techniques, Consultative Selling, Data Centers, Information Technology, Relationship Building, Customer Relationship Management, Telecommunications, Big Data, Communication, Digital Transformation, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    LPIC-2 Linux Engineer (201-450)

    Skills you'll gain: Data Maintenance, Operating System Administration, Linux Commands, iSCSI Configuration, Network Engineering, File Management, System Software, Software Installation, Encryption

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • B

    Board Infinity

    Low-Code Experience Design with Salesforce OmniStudio

    Skills you'll gain: Salesforce Development, Salesforce, No-Code Development, UI Components, Data Migration, Process Modeling, Data Import/Export, Application Frameworks, Process Driven Development, Business Logic

    Intermediate · 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 Marketing, Brand Strategy, Content Performance Analysis, Branding, Brand Awareness, Social Media Strategy, Brand Management, Digital Marketing Tools, Digital Brand Strategy, Performance Analysis, Digital Media Strategy, Content Development and Management, Performance Measurement, Web Presence, Calendar Management, Account Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Landscapes and Open World Creation

    Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Virtual Environment, 3D Assets, Computer Graphic Techniques, Computer Graphics, Model Optimization, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Video Game Development, Scalability, Performance Tuning, Graphical Tools

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • W

    Whizlabs

    AWS: Application Integration and Networking

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Airflow, Virtual Networking, Amazon Web Services, Network Engineering, Network Architecture, Network Routing, Data Pipelines, Network Security, Microservices, Event-Driven Programming, Scalability

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • 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

  • P

    Packt

    Minimal API Development with ASP.NET Core

    Skills you'll gain: Restful API, Postman API Platform, API Design, Application Programming Interface (API), .NET Framework, API Testing, Authentications, Object-Relational Mapping, Development Environment, Microsoft Development Tools, Microsoft Visual Studio, Web Development Tools, Application Frameworks, Authorization (Computing), Endpoint Security, Software Design Patterns, Data Mapping, Identity and Access Management, Data Validation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • W

    Whizlabs

    Microsoft Compliance Solutions Capabilities

    Skills you'll gain: Compliance Management, Microsoft 365, Threat Management, Compliance Auditing, Microsoft Azure, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Data Governance, Cloud Security, Records Management, Litigation Support, Data Management, Infrastructure Security, Document Management, Data Loss Prevention, Cyber Risk, Personally Identifiable Information, Information Privacy, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Threat Detection, Risk Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • S

    Skillshare

    Using AI & ChatGPT for Content: Strategy & SEO

    Skills you'll gain: Content Strategy, Search Engine Optimization, Content Optimization, Content Development and Management, Content Creation, Keyword Research, Digital Content, Digital Publishing, Social Media Content, Target Audience, ChatGPT, Video Production, Prompt Engineering, Operational Efficiency

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • A

    Alex Genadinik

    Twitter Marketing And Ads: 1000% Engagement And Followers

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media Marketing, Copywriting, Social Media, Social Media Management, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Content, Advertising Campaigns, Digital Marketing Tools, Marketing, Online Advertising, Advertising, Professional Networking, Social Media Campaigns, Digital Advertising, Driving engagement, Content Creation, Branding, Drive Engagement

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Responsive Design in Bootstrap: Create a Landing Page: Coursera
  • Dell Technologies Establishing Your Sales Strategy: Dell
  • LPIC-2 Linux Engineer (201-450): Packt
  • Low-Code Experience Design with Salesforce OmniStudio: Board Infinity
  • Hootsuite for Beginners: Hands-On Social Media Management: Board Infinity
  • Landscapes and Open World Creation: Packt
  • AWS: Application Integration and Networking: Whizlabs
  • Unit Testing & Test-Driven Development: Edureka
  • Minimal API Development with ASP.NET Core: Packt
  • Microsoft Compliance Solutions Capabilities: Whizlabs

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