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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


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    Packt

    Agile Scrum Master Level II – Certification & Mock Exams

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Drive Engagement, Agile Product Development, Product Requirements, Team Performance Management, Accountability, Prioritization, Scalability, Conflict Management, Discussion Facilitation

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Gemini in Google Docs Español

    Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Gemini, Google Workspace, Generative AI, Prompt Engineering, AI powered creativity

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    AWS IAM: The Cloud Engineer's Security Handbook

    Skills you'll gain: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Identity and Access Management, Amazon Web Services, User Provisioning, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Multi-Factor Authentication, Authorization (Computing), Security Controls, User Accounts, Authentications, Key Management, Encryption, Command-Line Interface

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Product Analytics Essentials for Product Managers

    Skills you'll gain: Product Management, A/B Testing, Experience Design, Analytics, Value Propositions, User Experience, Data Analysis, Product Improvement, Customer Analysis, Conversion Funnel Analysis, User Research, Customer experience improvement, Performance Metric, Design and Product, Customer Insights, Driving engagement, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Metrics, Target Audience, Customer Retention

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Optimize SEO: Audit, Remediate & Rank

    Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO, Content Optimization, Keyword Research, Web Analytics, Performance Measurement, Performance Metric, Marketing Effectiveness, Performance Analysis, Content Management Systems, Auditing, Performance Reporting, Data-Driven Marketing, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Advanced AWS Architecture, Scaling & Automation

    Skills you'll gain: Containerization, Cloud Computing Architecture, Microservices, Amazon Redshift, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Infrastructure, Software Architecture, Systems Architecture, Event-Driven Programming

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Microsoft Cybersecurity Architect Exam Ref SC-100

    Skills you'll gain: Endpoint Security, Zero Trust Network Access, IT Security Architecture, Data Security, Security Strategy, Cloud Security, Cyber Security Strategy, Microsoft Azure, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Cloud Platforms, Security Controls, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Assessment, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Application Security, Cyber Operations, Cyber Security Policies, Infrastructure Security, Application Programming Interface (API), Identity and Access Management

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Bug Bounty from Scratch

    Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Scanning, Security Testing, Vulnerability Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Penetration Testing, Exploit development, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Application Security, Exploitation techniques, Patch Management, Cybersecurity, Cyber Engineering, Technical Communication, Technical Writing

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    EDUCBA

    GNU Octave: Apply, Implement & Design Functions

    Skills you'll gain: Mathematical Software, Software Installation, Numerical Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Trigonometry, Programming Principles, Functional Design, Code Reusability, Data Manipulation, Computational Logic, Linear Algebra, Arithmetic

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Creo Incubator

    Entrepreneurship: Ideation and Exploring Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, Ideation, Design Thinking, Entrepreneurship, Lean Methodologies, Creative Problem-Solving, Innovation, Business Planning, Business Strategy, Open Mindset, Growth Mindedness, Business, Consumer Behaviour, Value Propositions, Prototyping, Growth Strategies

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Design and Assemble a Kids Bicycle Using SolidWorks

    Skills you'll gain: SolidWorks (CAD), Assembly Drawing, 3D Modeling, Computer-Aided Design, Drafting and Engineering Design, Mechanical Design, Software Visualization, Animations, Simulation and Simulation Software, Simulations

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Automate ML Pipelines for Peak Performance

    Skills you'll gain: MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Feature Engineering, Model Optimization, Model Training, Workflow Management, Predictive Modeling

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Agile Scrum Master Level II – Certification & Mock Exams: Packt
  • Gemini in Google Docs Español: Google Cloud
  • AWS IAM: The Cloud Engineer's Security Handbook: Packt
  • Product Analytics Essentials for Product Managers: Packt
  • Optimize SEO: Audit, Remediate & Rank: Coursera
  • Advanced AWS Architecture, Scaling & Automation: Packt
  • Microsoft Cybersecurity Architect Exam Ref SC-100: Packt
  • Bug Bounty from Scratch: Packt
  • GNU Octave: Apply, Implement & Design Functions: EDUCBA
  • Entrepreneurship: Ideation and Exploring Fundamentals : Creo Incubator

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