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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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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    IoT Networking

    Skills you'll gain: Network Infrastructure, General Networking, Network Protocols, Network Routers, Network Architecture, Networking Hardware, Internet Of Things, Network Routing, Wireless Networks, Local Area Networks, Wide Area Networks, Network Switches, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Enterprise Architecture, Network Security

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    Coursera

    Tables and Forms in HTML

    Skills you'll gain: Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Development, HTML and CSS, Web Design and Development, Web Development Tools, Web Design, Development Testing

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    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    New York University

    Reinforcement Learning in Finance

    Skills you'll gain: Reinforcement Learning, Financial Trading, Financial Market, Derivatives, Markov Model, Machine Learning Methods, Financial Modeling, Securities Trading, Portfolio Management, Risk Management, Model Optimization, Market Dynamics

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    134 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Learn and design an attractive PowerPoint presentation

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft PowerPoint, Presentations, Multimedia, Productivity Software, Microsoft Office

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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Florida

    Fixing Healthcare Delivery

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Safety, Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA), Culture Transformation, Lean Manufacturing, Organizational Change, Health Systems, Lean Methodologies, Organizational Development, Production Process, Accident Prevention, Change Management, Leadership, Team Building, Quality Improvement, Root Cause Analysis, Continuous Improvement Process, Waste Minimization

    4.7
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Graphic design: pop your Linkedin with 3D effect using Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Graphics Software, Graphic Design, Graphical Tools, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Graphic and Visual Design, 3D Modeling, Web Presence

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Minnesota

    Introduction to Predictive Modeling

    Skills you'll gain: Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Model Evaluation, Predictive Modeling, Data Preprocessing, Model Training, Regression Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Forecasting, Excel Formulas, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Manipulation, Data Transformation, Feature Engineering, Statistical Modeling, Spreadsheet Software, Predictive Analytics, Model Optimization, Data Cleansing, Statistical Methods

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Copenhagen Business School

    Social Business Model and Planning for Social Innovation

    Skills you'll gain: Business Planning, Social Impact, Team Collaboration, Organizational Structure, Business Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Business Strategy, Entrepreneurial Finance, Fundraising, Organizational Strategy, Governance, Value Propositions, Investments, Presentations

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    125 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Design Computing: 3D Modeling in Rhinoceros with Python/Rhinoscript

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Design Software, 3D Modeling, Computational Logic, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Design, Programming Principles, Generative Model Architectures, Python Programming, Animations, Scripting, Computer Programming, Scripting Languages

    4.9
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    102 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    London Business School

    Fundamentals of Financial Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Analysis, Financial Statements, Balance Sheet, Financial Reporting, Income Statement, Return On Investment, Accounting, Investments, Cash Flows

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Rice University

    Accounting for Non-Finance Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Accounting, Bookkeeping, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Accounting, Income Statement, Ledgers (Accounting), Accruals, General Accounting, Accrual Accounting, Accounting Records, Financial Reporting, Cash Flows, Balance Sheet, Equities

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Meta

    Introduction to Data Management

    Skills you'll gain: Data Management, Data Presentation, Data Storytelling, Data Collection, Data Governance, Data Analysis, Information Privacy, Data Quality, Data Storage, Data Storage Technologies, Data Security, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Architecture, Data Visualization Software, Big Data, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Machine Learning

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    123 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • IoT Networking: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Tables and Forms in HTML: Coursera
  • Reinforcement Learning in Finance: New York University
  • Learn and design an attractive PowerPoint presentation : Coursera
  • Fixing Healthcare Delivery: University of Florida
  • Graphic design: pop your Linkedin with 3D effect using Canva: Coursera
  • Introduction to Predictive Modeling: University of Minnesota
  • Social Business Model and Planning for Social Innovation: Copenhagen Business School
  • Design Computing: 3D Modeling in Rhinoceros with Python/Rhinoscript: University of Michigan
  • Fundamentals of Financial Analysis : London Business School

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