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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


  • I

    Infosec

    Access Control, Software Protection, System Integrity

    Skills you'll gain: Authentications, OAuth, Android Development, Application Security, Mobile Security, Secure Coding, Authorization (Computing), Security Controls, Multi-Factor Authentication, Human Factors (Security), Vulnerability Management, Malware Protection, Threat Management, Data Integrity, Risk Management, Debugging

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Develop Dynamic PHP Web Applications from Scratch

    Skills you'll gain: PHP (Scripting Language), Web Applications, Web Development, Web Design, Web Design and Development, User Interface (UI), User Centered Design, Email Automation, Verification And Validation, Server Side, Code Reusability

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Apply Neural Networks for Car Price Prediction

    Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Feature Engineering, Data Analysis, Data Preprocessing, Model Evaluation, Data Wrangling, Data Import/Export, Data Transformation, Predictive Modeling, Applied Machine Learning, Predictive Analytics, Statistical Methods, Regression Analysis, Model Training, Model Optimization, Artificial Neural Networks

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Start Neural Networks Advanced Model Architectures

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Keras (Neural Network Library), Software Documentation, Technical Documentation, Artificial Neural Networks, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Model Training, Deep Learning, Model Optimization, Applied Machine Learning, Network Architecture

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Build a C# .NET Rainfall Measurement System

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, .NET Framework, C# (Programming Language), Program Development, Data Validation, Database Development, Microsoft SQL Servers, Software Development, Software Testing, Database Application, Application Development, Event-Driven Programming, Application Design, User Interface (UI), SQL, Data Integrity, User Interface (UI) Design

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Big Data with Hadoop: Apply MapReduce, Pig & Hive

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Hive, Big Data, JSON, Apache Hadoop, Dataflow, People Analytics, Analytics, Data Analysis, Data Pipelines, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Preprocessing, Data Processing, Data Transformation, Query Languages, Debugging

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Apply C# Skills Through a Student Management Project

    Skills you'll gain: Data Modeling, User Interface (UI), C# (Programming Language), User Interface (UI) Design, Application Design, Microsoft Visual Studio, Application Development, Data Management, Data Validation, Computer Programming, Verification And Validation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Apply Data Lake Transactions & Versioning

    Skills you'll gain: Data Lakes, Data Pipelines, SQL

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Export and Highlight Project Tasks Fast

    Skills you'll gain: Google Sheets, Data Import/Export, Stakeholder Communications, Management Reporting, Stakeholder Management, Spreadsheet Software, Business Reporting, Project Documentation, Project Management Software, Issue Tracking, Accountability

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • S

    Simplilearn

    Master the Basics of Digital Analytics Training

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Web Analytics, Data-Driven Marketing, Performance Metric, Performance Analysis, Operational Efficiency, Business Analytics, Data Literacy, Analytics, Marketing Strategies, Data Analysis, Data Strategy, Decision Making

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • S

    Simplilearn

    Controlling and Sustaining Improvement Training

    Skills you'll gain: Kanban Principles, Lean Six Sigma, Project Closure, Six Sigma Methodology, Return On Investment, Process Improvement, Lean Methodologies, Quality Improvement, Business Metrics, Process Improvement and Optimization, Continuous Improvement Process, Statistical Process Controls, Workflow Management, Risk Control, Financial Analysis, Project Controls, Cost Benefit Analysis, Operational Analysis, Visual Design

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Transform JSON & Fix Time Data

    Skills you'll gain: Data Preprocessing, Data Wrangling, Data Processing, Data Transformation, Data Analysis, JSON, Pandas (Python Package), Data Quality, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Mapping, Scripting, Data Maintenance, Data Integrity, Anomaly Detection, Reconciliation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Access Control, Software Protection, System Integrity: Infosec
  • Develop Dynamic PHP Web Applications from Scratch: EDUCBA
  • Apply Neural Networks for Car Price Prediction: EDUCBA
  • Start Neural Networks Advanced Model Architectures: Coursera
  • Build a C# .NET Rainfall Measurement System: EDUCBA
  • Big Data with Hadoop: Apply MapReduce, Pig & Hive: EDUCBA
  • Apply C# Skills Through a Student Management Project: EDUCBA
  • Apply Data Lake Transactions & Versioning: Coursera
  • Export and Highlight Project Tasks Fast: Coursera
  • Master the Basics of Digital Analytics Training: Simplilearn

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