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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

    Coursera

    Star Schemas & Track Changes

    Skills you'll gain: Star Schema, Data Warehousing, Looker (Software), Database Design, Analytics, Data Mart, Data Modeling, Business Intelligence, Data Integrity, Performance Tuning, Data Persistence, Data Storage, Performance Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Present Compelling Data Stories, Drive Outcomes

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Business Metrics, Concision, Analytical Skills, Persuasive Communication

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Pixels with Purpose: Lo-Fi to Hi-Fi Design in Sketch

    Skills you'll gain: Mockups, Prototyping, User Interface (UI) Design, Usability, Design Elements And Principles, Wireframing, UI Components, Graphic and Visual Design, Design Software

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    The Power Platform Playbook for Digital Transformation

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Power Platform, Power Platform Architecture & Technical Design, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Digital Transformation, Solution Architecture, Business Transformation, Solution Design, Data Governance, Scalability, No-Code Development, Business Process Automation, Enterprise Architecture, Governance, Process Design, Microsoft Copilot, AI Enablement, Security Strategy, Power BI, Azure DevOps, Data Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Unreal Engine: Design Dynamic Particle Effects for Games

    Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Animations, Animation and Game Design, 3D Assets, Video Game Development, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Computer Graphic Techniques, Computer Graphics

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Copenhagen Business School

    Sustainability and Stakeholders: Tensions and Balances

    Skills you'll gain: Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Business, Stakeholder Management, Employee Engagement, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Communications, Stakeholder Analysis, Corporate Strategy, Customer Relationship Building, Social Impact, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Strategic Partnership, Business Modeling

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Map Buyer Journey

    Skills you'll gain: Content Marketing, Content Strategy, Journey Mapping, Content Development and Management, Target Audience, Persona Development, Blogs, Content Performance Analysis, Marketing Strategies, Content Creation, Marketing Planning, Conversion Funnel Analysis, Content Management, Consumer Behaviour, Auditing, Media Buying, Web Analytics and SEO

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Build iOS Apps with Swift UI Components

    Skills you'll gain: Application Development, Application Lifecycle Management, User Interface (UI) Design, Data Validation, Code Reusability

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Create Win-Win Partnerships

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Partnership, Sales Strategy, Software As A Service, Sales, Proposal Writing, Proposal Development, Business Development, Return On Investment, Lead Generation, Value Propositions, Performance Analysis, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Revenue Management, Decision Making, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Scalability

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    SQL Infrastructure: Secure and Optimize

    Skills you'll gain: Root Cause Analysis, Data Security, Transact-SQL, Problem Management, Site Reliability Engineering, Capacity Management, Resource Management, Identity and Access Management, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Compliance Auditing

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Deconstruct AI: Complex ML Problems

    Skills you'll gain: MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Computational Thinking, Systems Design, Software Architecture, Data Processing, Process Modeling, Code Reusability, Solution Design, Diagram Design, Process Mapping, Data Pipelines

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Building the Core Mechanics of a Pinball Game in UE

    Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Performance Tuning, Game Design, User Interface (UI), Video Game Development, UI Components, User Interface (UI) Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Interactive Design, Scripting, Event-Driven Programming

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Star Schemas & Track Changes: Coursera
  • Present Compelling Data Stories, Drive Outcomes: Coursera
  • Pixels with Purpose: Lo-Fi to Hi-Fi Design in Sketch: Coursera
  • The Power Platform Playbook for Digital Transformation: Packt
  • Unreal Engine: Design Dynamic Particle Effects for Games: EDUCBA
  • Sustainability and Stakeholders: Tensions and Balances: Copenhagen Business School
  • Map Buyer Journey: Coursera
  • Build iOS Apps with Swift UI Components: EDUCBA
  • Create Win-Win Partnerships : Coursera
  • SQL Infrastructure: Secure and Optimize: Coursera

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