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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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    EDUCBA

    Building DApps In Ethereum Blockchain

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Secure Coding, Penetration Testing, Front-End Web Development, Application Development, Security Testing, Web Development Tools, Application Security, Event Monitoring, Development Environment, Exploit development, Frontend Integration, Web Development, Software Development Tools, Cyber Security Assessment, Payment Systems, Transaction Processing, Authorization (Computing), Token Optimization, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

    Basic Principles of Cell Signaling

    Skills you'll gain: Electrophysiology, Cell Biology, Physiology, Immunology, Biochemistry, Pathology, Endocrinology, Pharmacology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Biology, Molecular Biology, Drug Development, Oncology

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Advanced RAG with Vector Databases and Retrievers

    Skills you'll gain: Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Vector Databases, LLM Application, User Interface (UI), Embeddings, Large Language Modeling, UI Components, Performance Tuning

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Aptly

    Getting Started with TikTok

    Skills you'll gain: TikTok, Content Creation, Video Editing, Video Production, Social Media Content, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Algorithms, Driving engagement, Target Audience, Business Marketing, Customer Engagement, Culture, User Accounts, Demography

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    CVS Health

    Interacting with Customers

    Skills you'll gain: De-escalation Techniques, Greeting Customers, Cross Selling, Retail Sales, Customer Service, Selling Techniques, Upselling, Conflict Management, Product Knowledge, Retail Store Operations, Customer Relationship Building, Transaction Processing, Customer Engagement, Professionalism, Company, Product, and Service Knowledge, Empathy, Social Media, Communication, Time Management

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Anthropic

    Claude Code in Action

    Skills you'll gain: Claude Code, Anthropic Claude, Command-Line Interface, Tool Calling, Model Context Protocol, LLM Application, Software Development Tools, GitHub, Context Management, Code Review, Software Development, Generative AI Agents, Automation, Software Engineering

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    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Interactive Brokers

    U.S. Bond Investing Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Analysis, Financial Trading, Securities Trading, Investments, Financial Market, Tax, Financial Regulations, Capital Markets, Investment Management, Financial Analysis, Risk Mitigation, Financial Industry Regulatory Authorities, Market Liquidity, Credit Risk, Income Tax, Market Dynamics, Tax Laws, Due Diligence

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    AI Workflow: Machine Learning, Visual Recognition and NLP

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Tensorflow, Model Training, Supervised Learning, Model Optimization, Artificial Neural Networks, Regression Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Statistical Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Deep Learning, Image Analysis, Machine Learning, Random Forest Algorithm, AI Workflows, Decision Tree Learning, Natural Language Processing, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Data Science, Python Programming

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Negotiations

    Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Contract Negotiation, Trustworthiness, Conflict Management, Relationship Building, Composure, Interpersonal Communications, Emotional Intelligence, Rapport Building, Communication Strategies, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Influencing, De-escalation Techniques, Business Ethics, Stress Management, Active Listening

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Analyzing Macro-Environmental Factors Using Creately

    Skills you'll gain: Competitive Analysis, Market Opportunities, Strategic Thinking, Business Strategy, New Business Development, Market Analysis, Business Analysis Tools, Business Analysis, Ideation, Entrepreneurship, Business Modeling, Analysis, Innovation, Business Research, Growth Strategies

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    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Configure and Test Basic Network Connectivity

    Skills you'll gain: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Virtual Networking, Network Administration, Network Troubleshooting, System Configuration, TCP/IP, Computer Networking, Local Area Networks, General Networking, Virtual Environment, Servers, Networking Hardware, Network Engineering, Simulations, Configuration Management, Information Technology, Verification And Validation

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    91 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of London

    Introduction to Applied Cryptography

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Cryptographic Protocols, Application Security, Cybersecurity, Data Security, Encryption, Vulnerability Assessments, Information Systems Security, Key Management, Infrastructure Security, Public Key Infrastructure, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Authentications, Mobile Security, Data Integrity

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Building DApps In Ethereum Blockchain: EDUCBA
  • Basic Principles of Cell Signaling: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
  • Advanced RAG with Vector Databases and Retrievers: IBM
  • Getting Started with TikTok: Aptly
  • Interacting with Customers: CVS Health
  • Claude Code in Action: Anthropic
  • U.S. Bond Investing Basics: Interactive Brokers
  • AI Workflow: Machine Learning, Visual Recognition and NLP: IBM
  • Negotiations: University of Pennsylvania
  • Analyzing Macro-Environmental Factors Using Creately: Coursera

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