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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


  • P

    Packt

    Scaling High-Performance Node.js Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Scalability, Node.JS, Distributed Computing, Performance Tuning, Software Architecture, Systems Architecture, OS Process Management, Event-Driven Programming

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • K

    Kennesaw State University

    Growing Your Core Business with Jagdish Sheth

    Skills you'll gain: Market Opportunities, Growth Strategies, Corporate Strategy, Business Strategy, Strategic Marketing, Market Analysis, Product Lining, New Product Development, Portfolio Management, Case Studies, Cash Flows, Portfolio Risk, Financial Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Build and Test Java Applications Using TestNG

    Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Java, Object Oriented Design, Data Validation, Test Script Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Test Automation, Application Design, Application Development, Software Testing, Test Case, Data Modeling, Verification And Validation, User Interface (UI), Business Logic, Maintainability, Data Integrity

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Apply Intermediate iOS Development with Swift Core Features

    Skills you'll gain: iOS Development, Application Design, Secure Coding

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    SwiftUI Basics, UI Design, and Data Flow

    Skills you'll gain: iOS Development, Code Reusability, User Interface (UI), Interactive Design

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Build Dynamic Forum & Blog Websites Using VBScript

    Skills you'll gain: Scripting Languages, Scripting, Web Applications, Web Language, Web Development, Visual Basic (Programming Language), Back-End Web Development, Content Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Implement Animated Car Graphics Using Computer Graphics

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Animations, Computer Graphic Techniques, Graphics Software, Motion Graphics, Graphical Tools, Computer Displays, Plot (Graphics)

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    EDUCBA

    JSP: Build Dynamic Web Apps with Case Study

    Skills you'll gain: Model View Controller, Software Design Patterns, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Java, Web Applications, Java Programming, Code Reusability, Back-End Web Development, Server Side, Data Access, Integrated Development Environments, Databases, Authentications

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Advanced Game Math - Affine Transformations

    Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Animation and Game Design, Video Game Development, Data Structures, Computer Graphics, Linear Algebra, Advanced Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Algorithms

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Learn Splunk in 2025 - The Essential Training Guide (V2)

    Skills you'll gain: Splunk, Software Installation, Analytics, Event Monitoring, Data Processing, Network Monitoring, Data Transformation, Application Deployment, Operating System Administration

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Apply Sqoop for HR Data Analytics Projects

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Hadoop, Data Import/Export, HR Tech, People Analytics, Big Data, Data Pipelines, Data Storage, Data Processing, Authentications, Data Migration, SQL, Analytics, Database Management, Data Quality, Performance Tuning, Scalability, Data Security

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Share Knowledge Effectively

    Skills you'll gain: Knowledge Transfer, Data Sharing, Document Management, Project Documentation, Information Architecture, Workflow Management, Operational Efficiency, Content Management, Information Management, Digital Communications

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Scaling High-Performance Node.js Applications: Packt
  • Growing Your Core Business with Jagdish Sheth: Kennesaw State University
  • Build and Test Java Applications Using TestNG: EDUCBA
  • Apply Intermediate iOS Development with Swift Core Features: EDUCBA
  • SwiftUI Basics, UI Design, and Data Flow: Packt
  • Build Dynamic Forum & Blog Websites Using VBScript: EDUCBA
  • Implement Animated Car Graphics Using Computer Graphics: EDUCBA
  • JSP: Build Dynamic Web Apps with Case Study: EDUCBA
  • Advanced Game Math - Affine Transformations: Packt
  • Learn Splunk in 2025 - The Essential Training Guide (V2): Packt

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