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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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    University of Washington

    Lesson | Business English Skills: How to Navigate Tone, Formality, and Directness in Emails

    Skills you'll gain: Business Correspondence, Business Writing, English Language, Language Competency, Concision, Writing, Business Communication, Relationship Management, Communication, Relationship Building

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    252 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Cisco Learning and Certifications

    Security Operations Center (SOC)

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Detection, Workflow Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Cyber Operations, Cybersecurity, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Stakeholder Management, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Incident Response, Security Management, Computer Security Incident Management, Cyber Attacks, Stakeholder Communications, Incident Management, Event Monitoring, Security Controls, Data Security, Data Analysis Software, Standard Operating Procedure

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    357 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Corruption

    Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Case Studies, Risk Control, Compliance Management, Governance, Social Impact, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Policy Analysis, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Socioeconomics, Fraud detection, Social Sciences, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Analysis, Political Sciences, Psychology, Economic Development

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    552 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Sapienza University of Rome

    The Changing Landscape of Ancient Rome. Archaeology and History of the Palatine Hill

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Public History, Political Sciences, European History, Social Studies, World History, Research, Investigation, Culture, Governance, Scientific Methods, Storytelling

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    323 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Board Infinity

    Introduction to Technical Writing

    Skills you'll gain: Technical Writing, Technical Documentation, Software Documentation, Technical Communication, Layout Design, Writing and Editing, Writing, Collaborative Software, Graphic and Visual Design, Visual Design, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Typography, Proofreading, Multimedia, Content Management, GitHub, Version Control

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    439 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Influence

    Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Relationship Building, Professional Networking, Persuasive Communication, Leadership, Organizational Effectiveness, Organizational Structure, Relationship Management, Business Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Decision Making, Social Network Analysis, Proactivity, General Networking, Self-Awareness

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    344 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Foundations of AI and Machine Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Model Deployment, Data Management, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Infrastructure Architecture, Data Infrastructure, AI Integrations, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Application Deployment, AI Workflows, Model Evaluation, Data Cleansing, Artificial Intelligence, Data Security, Application Frameworks, Machine Learning, Data Preprocessing, Data Pipelines, Scalability

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    261 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    C

    Coursera

    How to Optimize Your Instagram Account

    Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Social Media Content, Content Creation, Social Media, Social Media Management, Driving engagement, Account Strategy, Web Presence, Growth Strategies, Brand Awareness, Account Management, Digital Design

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    341 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Geneva

    International Water Law

    Skills you'll gain: Pollution Prevention, Water Resources, Water Resource Management, Environmental Regulations, Water Quality, Water Sustainability, Environmental Laws, Arbitration, Climate Change Adaptation, Diplomacy, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, International Relations, Natural Resource Management, Environment and Resource Management, Adjudication

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    456 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDHEC Business School

    Climate Change and Sustainable Investing

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Climate Change Programs, Climate Change Mitigation, Portfolio Risk, Portfolio Management, Investment Management, Project Finance, Financial Systems, Environmental Policy, Finance, Financial Market, Securities (Finance), Economics, General Finance, Environmental Issue, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Financial Policy, Energy and Utilities, Sustainable Engineering, Mitigation

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    421 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Rochester

    History of Rock, Part Two

    Skills you'll gain: Music History, World Music, Music, Multimedia

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    473 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Lausanne

    Unethical Decision Making in Organizations

    Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Decision Making, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Social Sciences, Business Management, Sociology, Compliance Management, Psychology, Case Studies, Mindfulness

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    431 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Lesson | Business English Skills: How to Navigate Tone, Formality, and Directness in Emails: University of Washington
  • Security Operations Center (SOC): Cisco Learning and Certifications
  • Corruption: University of Pennsylvania
  • The Changing Landscape of Ancient Rome. Archaeology and History of the Palatine Hill: Sapienza University of Rome
  • Introduction to Technical Writing: Board Infinity
  • Influence: University of Pennsylvania
  • Foundations of AI and Machine Learning: Microsoft
  • How to Optimize Your Instagram Account : Coursera
  • International Water Law: University of Geneva
  • Climate Change and Sustainable Investing: EDHEC Business School

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