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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

    Persistent Data, Monitoring & Cost Optimization in AKS

    Skills you'll gain: Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Cloud Management, Continuous Deployment, Application Lifecycle Management, Capacity Management, Software Versioning, Virtual Networking, API Gateway, Identity and Access Management, Model Deployment, Security Controls, Large Language Modeling

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • E

    Edureka

    Getting Started with Automated Machine Learning (AutoML)

    Skills you'll gain: Model Deployment, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Model Optimization, Automation, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Model Training, Machine Learning Methods, No-Code Development, Data Preprocessing, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, Applied Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Feature Engineering, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Machine Learning Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence, Data Validation, Data Quality

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Bulk Edit Data

    Skills you'll gain: Workflow Management, Data Entry, Organizational Skills, Process Management, Operational Efficiency, Project Management Software, Editing, Data Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Run Agile in Confluence

    Skills you'll gain: Sprint Retrospectives, Sprint Planning, Agile Methodology, Backlogs, Agile Project Management, Process Improvement, Project Documentation, Continuous Improvement Process, Document Management, Workflow Management, Project Scoping, Accountability, Document Control, Action Oriented, Decision Making

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Apply Advanced Dart Programming for Scalable Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Application Design, Dataflow, Code Reusability, Scalability, Software Architecture, Web Applications

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Automate CRM Nudges

    Skills you'll gain: Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Marketing Automation, Customer Relationship Management, Email Automation, Customer Analysis, Customer Engagement, Customer Retention, Email Marketing, Driving engagement, Conversion Funnel Analysis, Customer Communications Management, AI Personalization, Customer experience improvement, Automation, Workflow Management, Copywriting, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Workforce Planning, Communication

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    From Zero to Unity Shader Developer - Unity 6 Compatible

    Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Computer Graphic Techniques, Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), 3D Assets

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Create Quick Surveys

    Skills you'll gain: Market Intelligence, Survey Creation, Market Research, Business Research, Data Capture, Research Methodologies, Customer Insights, User Feedback, Target Audience, Qualitative Research, Target Market, Quantitative Research, Data Collection, Case Studies, Digital Marketing Tools, Data Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Integrate Embeddings and Chroma

    Skills you'll gain: Vector Databases, AI Integrations, LangChain, Data Integration, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Prompt Engineering, AI Orchestration

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Communicate Status Clearly

    Skills you'll gain: Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Stakeholder Communications, Concision, Stakeholder Management, Performance Metric, User Feedback, Stakeholder Engagement, Performance Reporting, Jira (Software), Management Reporting, Constructive Feedback, Information Architecture, Report Writing, Data Storytelling, Prioritization, Communication, Communication Strategies, Collaborative Software, Content Optimization

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Apply C Programming by Building an Employee Management App

    Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Data Modeling, System Programming, C and C++, Data Integrity, File Management, Application Development, Business Logic, Computational Logic, Data Maintenance

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Build and Apply Java Hibernate CRUD Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Hibernate (Java), Object-Relational Mapping, Data Validation, Package and Software Management, User Interface (UI), Database Application, Relational Databases, Database Development, Java Programming, Development Environment, Java, Data Modeling, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Application Development, User Interface (UI) Design, Verification And Validation, Data Persistence, Data Integrity, Transaction Processing

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Persistent Data, Monitoring & Cost Optimization in AKS: Packt
  • Getting Started with Automated Machine Learning (AutoML): Edureka
  • Bulk Edit Data: Coursera
  • Run Agile in Confluence: Coursera
  • Apply Advanced Dart Programming for Scalable Applications: EDUCBA
  • Automate CRM Nudges: Coursera
  • From Zero to Unity Shader Developer - Unity 6 Compatible: Packt
  • Create Quick Surveys: Coursera
  • Integrate Embeddings and Chroma: Coursera
  • Communicate Status Clearly: Coursera

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