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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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    Royal Holloway, University of London

    Cybercrime

    Skills you'll gain: Human Factors (Security), Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Risk, Security Awareness, Social Sciences, Exploitation techniques, Culture, Psychology, Persuasive Communication

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    120 reviews

    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Monitoring and Observability forĀ Development and DevOps

    Skills you'll gain: Grafana, System Monitoring, Prometheus (Software), Application Performance Management, Devops Tools, DevOps, Continuous Monitoring, Docker (Software), Cloud-Native Computing, Containerization, Interactive Data Visualization, Kubernetes, Dashboard Creation, Distributed Computing

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    Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    Programming for Python Data Science: Principles to Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Pandas (Python Package), Plot (Graphics), NumPy, Data Cleansing, Data Structures, Scientific Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Predictive Analytics, Data Visualization, Statistical Visualization, Debugging, Data Presentation, Data Manipulation, Code Reusability, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Python Programming, Simulations, Predictive Modeling, Data Analysis

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    Beginner Ā· Specialization Ā· 3 - 6 Months

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    SAP

    Designing an SAP Solution

    Skills you'll gain: Technical Design, User Feedback, Technology Solutions, Technical Consulting, Solution Design, Solution Architecture, Solution Delivery, SAP Applications, Technical Communication, Requirements Analysis, Business Analysis, Agile Methodology, Business Requirements, Requirements Elicitation, Gap Analysis, Customer Engagement, Presentations, Prioritization, Communication

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    113 reviews

    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Prompt Engineering Generative AI for Marketing & Advertising

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Marketing Design, Generative AI, A/B Testing, Marketing Materials, Copywriting, Advertising, Marketing, ChatGPT, Customer Analysis, Content Creation, Marketing Strategies, Customer Insights, Content Performance Analysis

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    108 reviews

    Beginner Ā· Guided Project Ā· Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Custom Reports in Google Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Google Analytics, Ad Hoc Reporting, Performance Reporting, Web Analytics, Marketing, Web Development

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    170 reviews

    Intermediate Ā· Guided Project Ā· Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Control Systems Analysis: Modeling of Dynamic Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Control Systems, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering Analysis, Differential Equations, Systems Analysis, Electrical Systems, Mechanics, Systems Thinking, Applied Mathematics, Performance Testing, Integral Calculus, Basic Electrical Systems

    Build toward a degree

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    Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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    University of London

    Making Your First Virtual Reality Game

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Reality, Video Game Development, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Game Design, Prototyping, Virtual Environment, Storyboarding, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Usability Testing, Conceptual Design, Computer Graphics, Interaction Design, User Experience Design, Data Ethics, Development Testing, Human Computer Interaction

    4.5
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    90 reviews

    Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    ESG and Social Activism

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Workplace inclusivity, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Governance, Corporate Sustainability, Diversity and Inclusion, Corporate Strategy, Corporate Communications, Business Ethics, Crisis Management, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Social Impact, Advocacy, Stakeholder Management, Public Relations, Stakeholder Engagement, Risk Management, Executive Recruitment, Stakeholder Analysis

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    178 reviews

    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    How to Create a Program Evaluation for Your Non-Profit

    Skills you'll gain: Program Evaluation, Smart Goals, Surveys, Goal Setting, Survey Creation, Performance Measurement, Grant Writing, Program Management, Performance Metric, Data Collection

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    135 reviews

    Beginner Ā· Guided Project Ā· Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Create a Simple Gantt Chart using Microsoft Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Timelines, Project Schedules, Microsoft Excel, Data Visualization, Data Entry, Scheduling

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    123 reviews

    Beginner Ā· Guided Project Ā· Less Than 2 Hours

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    Google Cloud

    Getting started with Flutter Development

    Skills you'll gain: Flutter (Software), Cross Platform Development, Mobile Development, Cloud Development, Google Cloud Platform, Development Environment, Package and Software Management, Application Frameworks, Web Development, Network Security

    4.2
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    182 reviews

    Beginner Ā· Project Ā· Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Cybercrime:Ā Royal Holloway, University of London
  • Monitoring and Observability forĀ Development and DevOps:Ā IBM
  • Programming for Python Data Science: Principles to Practice:Ā Duke University
  • Designing an SAP Solution:Ā SAP
  • Prompt Engineering Generative AI for Marketing & Advertising:Ā Coursera
  • Custom Reports in Google Analytics:Ā Coursera
  • Control Systems Analysis: Modeling of Dynamic Systems:Ā University of Colorado Boulder
  • Making Your First Virtual Reality Game:Ā University of London
  • ESG and Social Activism:Ā University of Pennsylvania
  • How to Create a Program Evaluation for Your Non-Profit :Ā Coursera

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