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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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    Coursera

    Tesla Stock Price Prediction using Facebook Prophet

    Skills you'll gain: Plotly, Technical Analysis, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Predictive Modeling, Market Data, Financial Forecasting, Model Evaluation, Forecasting, Applied Machine Learning, Trend Analysis, Financial Analysis, Data Visualization, Statistical Visualization, Google Sheets, Interactive Data Visualization, Equities, Machine Learning, Data Import/Export

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    146 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Microsoft

    Introduction to Microsoft Dynamics 365

    Skills you'll gain: Customer Engagement, Sales Pipelines, Power BI, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Lead Generation, Customer Insights, Resource Allocation, Resource Planning, Scheduling, Customer Relationship Management, Sales Process, Sales Management, Sales Operations, Microsoft Teams, Order Management, Customer Service, Marketing, Marketing Automation, Prospecting and Qualification, Business Reporting

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    85 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Starweaver

    Essentials of Hospitality Management

    Skills you'll gain: Revenue Management, Hospitality Services, Capital Expenditure, Financial Statement Analysis, Advanced Analytics, Hospitality Management, Cost Control, Budget Management, Hospitality, Financial Statements, Hotel And Restaurant Management, Hospitality and Food Services, Capital Budgeting, Budgeting, Guest Relations, Hotel Operations, Hotels and Accommodations, Financial Forecasting, Financial Management, Financial Planning

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    99 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Meta

    Create the User Interface with SwiftUI

    Skills you'll gain: User Interface (UI), iOS Development, Mobile Development, User Interface (UI) Design, Apple iOS, UI Components, Swift Programming, Application Development, Interactive Design, Cross Platform Development, Animations

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    118 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Macquarie University

    Create video, audio and infographics for online learning

    Skills you'll gain: Instructional Design, Multimedia, Presentations, Design Reviews, Peer Review, Visual Design, Graphic Design, Media Production, Creative Design, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Learning Strategies, Videography, Electronic Media, Communication Strategies

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    108 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    University of California, Davis

    Exploiting and Securing Vulnerabilities in Java Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Authentications, Exploit development, Penetration Testing, Security Strategy, Vulnerability Scanning, Security Testing, Application Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Code Review, Vulnerability Management, Secure Coding, Authorization (Computing), Exploitation techniques, Java, Security Controls, Java Programming, Patch Management, Dependency Analysis, Docker (Software)

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    67 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Michigan State University

    Capstone - Launch Your Own Business!

    Skills you'll gain: Product Development, New Product Development, Entrepreneurship, Business Planning, Web Presence, Production Planning, Operations, Accounting, Bookkeeping, Ledgers (Accounting), Small Business Accounting, New Business Development, Demand Generation, Business Development, Commercial Laws, Owned Media, Digital Media Strategy, Financial Statements, Marketing, Promotional Strategies

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    146 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Meta

    Database Clients

    Skills you'll gain: MySQL, Database Development, Django (Web Framework), Query Languages, Database Management, Database Application, SQL, Databases, Stored Procedure, Back-End Web Development, Python Programming, Application Programming Interface (API), Data Management

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    98 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Customer Insights: New Product Development Orientation

    Skills you'll gain: Customer Insights, Design Thinking, New Product Development, Journey Mapping, Customer experience improvement, Product Development, Customer Analysis, Consumer Behaviour, Business Research, User Research, Customer Engagement, Market Research, Case Studies, Product Strategy, Innovation, Needs Assessment

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    113 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Moderna

    mRNAs as Medicines

    Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Pharmacology, Pharmacotherapy, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Life Sciences, Immunology, Pharmaceuticals, Cell Biology, Emerging Technologies, Drug Development, Oncology

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    125 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Universidad Austral

    Desarrollo del lado servidor: NodeJS, Express y MongoDB

    Skills you'll gain: Server Side, Node.JS, Back-End Web Development, Restful API, Web Development, MongoDB, Application Deployment, OAuth, Web Servers, Application Programming Interface (API), API Design, Web Applications, Cloud Deployment, Authentications, Object-Relational Mapping, NoSQL, Data Persistence, Software Testing, Routing Protocols

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    113 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Columbia University

    Causal Inference

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Inference, Regression Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Statistical Methods, Statistical Machine Learning, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Modeling, Machine Learning, Experimentation, Data Collection, Probability & Statistics, Research Design

    3.3
    Rating, 3.3 out of 5 stars
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    106 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Tesla Stock Price Prediction using Facebook Prophet: Coursera
  • Introduction to Microsoft Dynamics 365: Microsoft
  • Essentials of Hospitality Management: Starweaver
  • Create the User Interface with SwiftUI: Meta
  • Create video, audio and infographics for online learning : Macquarie University
  • Exploiting and Securing Vulnerabilities in Java Applications: University of California, Davis
  • Capstone - Launch Your Own Business!: Michigan State University
  • Database Clients: Meta
  • Customer Insights: New Product Development Orientation: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • mRNAs as Medicines: Moderna

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