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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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    Board Infinity

    Learning MEAN Stack by Building Real world Application

    Skills you'll gain: Angular, Node.JS, Full-Stack Web Development, HTML and CSS, JavaScript Frameworks, User Interface (UI), Application Deployment, Application Frameworks, Back-End Web Development, Frontend Integration, Front-End Web Development, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), MongoDB, User Interface (UI) Design, Secure Coding, Middleware, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), jQuery, Javascript, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Minnesota

    Engineering Practices for Building Quality Software

    Skills you'll gain: Software Design Patterns, Software Design, Software Quality Assurance, Software Engineering, Application Security, Security Architecture Review, Object Oriented Design, Software Architecture, Software Quality (SQA/SQC), Development Testing, Threat Modeling, Maintainability, Application Deployment, IT Security Architecture, Continuous Deployment, Quality Assurance, Continuous Delivery, Software Testing, Continuous Integration, CI/CD

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    469 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Davis

    Google SEO Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: Content Optimization, Keyword Research, Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO, Verbal Communication Skills, Client Services, Oral Expression, Content Strategy, Project Portfolio Management, Presentations, Project Management, Prioritization, Competitive Analysis

    4.7
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    494 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google

    AI for Research and Insights

    Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, AI literacy, Prompt Patterns, Prompt Engineering Tools, AI Enablement, Generative AI, Generative AI Agents, Artificial Intelligence, AI Personalization, AI Workflows, Ideation, Decision Support Systems, Responsible AI, Google Workspace

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    287 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado System

    Enterprise System Management and Security

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Security, OSI Models, IT Management, Systems Administration, Virtualization, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Operating System Administration, Network Security, Information Systems Security, Enterprise Security, General Networking, Cybersecurity, Network Administration, Security Management, Computing Platforms, Network Infrastructure, Security Controls, Virtual Machines, Enterprise Architecture, Information Assurance

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    640 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    The Economics of Health Care Delivery

    Skills you'll gain: Health Systems, Health Care Administration, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Health Care, Medicaid, Insurance, Health Policy, Insurance Policies, Medicare, Copayment Collection and Processing, Economics, Home Health Care, Supply And Demand, Market Dynamics, Long Term Care, Payment Systems, Hospital Medicine, Hospice

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    701 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Glasgow

    Biomedical Visualization

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Biomedical Technology, Scientific Visualization, 3D Assets, Anatomy, Virtual Reality, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Medical Terminology, Data Visualization, Medical Imaging, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Software Visualization, Disabilities, Augmented Reality, Animations, Technical Communication, Computer Graphic Techniques, Visual Design, Virtual Environment, Simulations

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    533 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad de los Andes

    ¿Cómo convertir mi idea en empresa?

    Skills you'll gain: User Feedback, Entrepreneurship, New Product Development, Business Development, Product Improvement, New Business Development, Product Development, Customer Analysis, Ideation, Market Opportunities, Consumer Behaviour, Value Propositions, Needs Assessment, Business Modeling, Verification And Validation, Customer Insights, Product Testing

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    493 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    Think Again III: How to Reason Inductively

    Skills you'll gain: Deductive Reasoning, Logical Reasoning, Probability, Sampling (Statistics), Probability & Statistics, Statistical Inference, Correlation Analysis, Decision Intelligence

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    493 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    DeepLearning.AI

    Introduction to Data Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Data Pipelines, Data Architecture, Requirements Analysis, Requirements Elicitation, Amazon Web Services, Data Infrastructure, Enterprise Architecture, Data Processing, System Requirements, Performance Tuning, Cloud Computing, Data Transformation, Scalability

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    485 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    OpenAI

    ChatGPT Foundations for Teachers

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, ChatGPT, Prompt Engineering Tools, AI literacy, Data Ethics, Generative AI, Digital pedagogy, AI Integrations, LLM Application, Educational Materials, AI Personalization, Canva (Software), Instructional Design, Communication, Data Security

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    598 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Meta

    React Native

    Skills you'll gain: React Native, Mobile Development, Cross Platform Development, UI Components, Mobile Development Tools, Application Development, React.js, Front-End Web Development, User Interface (UI), Interactive Design, Development Environment

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    402 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Learning MEAN Stack by Building Real world Application: Board Infinity
  • Engineering Practices for Building Quality Software: University of Minnesota
  • Google SEO Capstone Project: University of California, Davis
  • AI for Research and Insights: Google
  • Enterprise System Management and Security : University of Colorado System
  • The Economics of Health Care Delivery: University of Pennsylvania
  • Biomedical Visualization: University of Glasgow
  • ¿Cómo convertir mi idea en empresa?: Universidad de los Andes
  • Think Again III: How to Reason Inductively: Duke University
  • Introduction to Data Engineering: DeepLearning.AI

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