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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


  • C

    Chris Croft Training

    Career Development - Discover your life purpose & ideal job

    Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Goal-Oriented, Professional Networking, Smart Goals, Professional Development, Personal Development, Growth Mindedness, Planning, New Business Development, Lifelong Learning, Self-Awareness, Adaptability, Job Evaluation, Decision Making, Leadership Development, Negotiation, Entrepreneurship, Leadership and Management, Business Leadership, Interviewing Skills

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    UiPath

    UiPath Agentic Automation Associate

    Skills you'll gain: Agentic Workflows, AI Orchestration, Prompt Patterns, AI Workflows, Generative AI, Robotic Process Automation, LLM Application, Context Engineering, Model Evaluation, Context Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of California, Santa Barbara

    Foundations of Financial Reporting

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Reporting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Financial Accounting, Ledgers (Accounting), Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Accruals, Accrual Accounting, Bookkeeping, General Accounting, Business Reporting, Balance Sheet, Balancing (Ledger/Billing), Accounting, Standard Accounting Practices, General Ledger, Income Statement, Accounting Records, Month End Closing, Cash Flows

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • B

    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    Sustainable Digital Impact: Agritech Startup Ecosystems

    Skills you'll gain: Emerging Technologies, Digital Transformation, Sustainable Development, Corporate Sustainability, Financial Inclusion, Stakeholder Engagement, Food and Beverage, Strategic Partnership, Corporate Strategy, Technology Strategies, Stakeholder Analysis, Innovation, Market Opportunities, Economic Development, Regulatory Compliance, Competitive Analysis, Entrepreneurial Finance

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • S

    Simplilearn

    DevOps Foundations Training

    Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), Version Control, DevSecOps, Devops Tools, DevOps, CI/CD, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Continuous Delivery, IT Automation, Collaborative Software, Continuous Integration, Agile Methodology, Secure Coding, Application Security, Continuous Deployment, Security Software, Agile Software Development, Automation, Real Time Data, Control Systems

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Foundations of Tech Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Delegation Skills, Team Motivation, Team Building, Rapport Building, Time Management, Relationship Building, Strategic Leadership, Relationship Management, Team Management, Team Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Team Performance Management, Leadership and Management, People Management, Leadership, Organizational Skills, Leadership Development, Matrix Management, Communication, Prioritization

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Empower Patients: Autonomy Through Simulation and Role-Play

    Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Healthcare Ethics, Decision Making, Patient-centered Care, Patient Communication, Patient Advocacy, Discussion Facilitation, Train The Trainer, Empowerment, Instructional Design, Instructional Strategies, Empathy

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • S

    Scrimba

    React Beginner Project: Build a Color Picker Tool

    Skills you'll gain: Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), HTML and CSS, Color Theory, Javascript, Web Design and Development, Front-End Web Development, Program Development, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Web Development, Data Validation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Generative AI Art For Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Prompt Patterns, AI powered creativity, Visual Storytelling, Prompt Engineering Tools, AI literacy, Artificial Intelligence, Image Analysis, Natural Language Processing, Machine Learning

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Data Structures in JavaScript

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Javascript, Application Programming Interface (API), Computer Programming, Data Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    PracticalGrowth

    Project & Process Management for a Tech-Driven Workplace

    Skills you'll gain: Dashboard Creation, Project Planning, Project Risk Management, Root Cause Analysis, Project Portfolio Management, Project Scoping, Lean Manufacturing, Risk Management, Project Management, Project Estimation, Process Improvement, Agile Project Management, Capacity Planning, Project Documentation, Stakeholder Management, Collaborative Software, Prioritization, Resource Management, Meeting Facilitation, Portfolio Management

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    GenAI for Sales Ops: Automating Workflow Efficiency

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Operations, Generative AI Agents, HubSpot CRM, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Salesforce, Sales Process, Business Workflow Analysis, Business Process Automation, Customer Relationship Management, Lead Generation, General Sales Practices, Workflow Management, Agentic Workflows, Process Analysis, Sales, Automation, Data Entry, Agentic systems, Systems Integration, Data Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Career Development - Discover your life purpose & ideal job: Chris Croft Training
  • UiPath Agentic Automation Associate: UiPath
  • Foundations of Financial Reporting: University of California, Santa Barbara
  • Sustainable Digital Impact: Agritech Startup Ecosystems: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
  • DevOps Foundations Training: Simplilearn
  • Foundations of Tech Leadership: Packt
  • Empower Patients: Autonomy Through Simulation and Role-Play: Coursera
  • React Beginner Project: Build a Color Picker Tool: Scrimba
  • Generative AI Art For Beginners: Packt
  • Data Structures in JavaScript: Packt

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