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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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    Google Cloud

    Getting started with Google Workspace

    Skills you'll gain: Google Docs, Gmail, Google Sheets, Google Workspace, Presentations, Calendar Management, File Management, Spreadsheet Software, Productivity Software, Email Security, Email Automation, Collaborative Software, Excel Formulas, Data Visualization, Data Validation, Document Management, Setting Appointments, Meeting Facilitation, Sales Presentations, Version Control

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    3.2K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of California, Santa Barbara

    Wage and Hour Law

    Skills you'll gain: Human Resources, Human Resource Policies, Labor Compliance, Legal Risk, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Compliance Management, Workforce Management, Compensation Management, Labor Law, Job Analysis, Operational Risk, Payroll, Risk Mitigation, Compliance Auditing, Risk Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Meta

    HTML and CSS in depth

    Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), HTML and CSS, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Debugging, UI Components, Web Development Tools, Front-End Web Development, Web Design, Semantic Web, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Browser Compatibility, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Web Analytics and SEO, User Interface (UI), Software Engineering Tools, Development Testing, Data Validation, Javascript, Animations

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    1.9K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google

    Make the Sale: Build, Launch, and Manage E-commerce Stores

    Skills you'll gain: Order Fulfillment, Online Advertising, E-Commerce, Order Delivery, Order Processing, Order Management, Google Ads, Digital Advertising, General Sales Practices, Customer experience improvement, Market Research, Marketing, Retail Management, Advertising Campaigns, Sales, Retail Store Operations, Shipping and Receiving, Marketing Strategies, Market Trend, Campaign Management

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    2K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Kennesaw State University

    Cybersecurity and Its Ten Domains

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, IT Security Architecture, Network Security, Disaster Recovery, Application Security, Cyber Operations, Cryptography, Cyber Security Assessment, Information Systems Security, Cyber Risk, Encryption, Secure Coding, Systems Development Life Cycle, Security Controls, Cyber Governance, Security Management, Cyber Security Policies, Infrastructure Security, Security Awareness, Cryptographic Protocols

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    2.4K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Investment Risk Management

    Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Risk, Investment Management, Risk Management, Financial Analysis, Financial Management, Risk Modeling, Risk Analysis, Portfolio Management, Financial Market, Investments, Statistics

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    2.2K reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Amsterdam

    Data Analytics for Lean Six Sigma

    Skills you'll gain: Lean Six Sigma, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Minitab, Statistical Visualization, Six Sigma Methodology, Regression Analysis, Graphing, Probability Distribution, Statistical Methods, Data Analysis, Lean Methodologies, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Software, Statistical Modeling, Probability & Statistics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Analytics, Data Analysis Software, Process Improvement, Statistics

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    3.5K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    Interfacing with the Raspberry Pi

    Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Application Programming Interface (API), TCP/IP, Web Services, Electronics, Control Systems, Embedded Systems, Network Protocols, USB, General Networking, Networking Hardware, Electronic Systems, Machine Controls, Hardware Design, Digital Signal Processing, Digital Communications, Computer Hardware, Python Programming

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Scrimba

    Fullstack Development

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Responsive Web Design, Node.JS, Command-Line Interface, TypeScript, Unit Testing, SQL, HTML and CSS, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Typography, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), React.js, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), JavaScript Frameworks, JSON, Generative AI, Database Design, UI Components, Web Development

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    879 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Peking University

    Chinese for HSK 1

    Skills you'll gain: Language Learning, Language Competency, Oral Expression, Vocabulary, Grammar, Oral Comprehension, Culture

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    2.7K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Madecraft

    How to Stop Overcommitting

    Skills you'll gain: Delegation Skills, Goal Setting, Prioritization, Calendar Management, Time Management, Productivity, Personal Development, Scheduling, Self-Discipline, Decision Making, Self-Awareness, Smart Goals, Habit Formation, Emotional Intelligence, Stress Management, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Mindfulness, Communication Strategies, Project Planning

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Cypress end to end testing and intercepting network call

    Skills you'll gain: JavaScript Frameworks, Test Automation, API Testing, Test Tools, Ajax, Software Testing, Scenario Testing, Restful API

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    Advanced · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Getting started with Google Workspace: Google Cloud
  • Wage and Hour Law: University of California, Santa Barbara
  • HTML and CSS in depth: Meta
  • Make the Sale: Build, Launch, and Manage E-commerce Stores: Google
  • Cybersecurity and Its Ten Domains: Kennesaw State University
  • Investment Risk Management: Coursera
  • Data Analytics for Lean Six Sigma: University of Amsterdam
  • Interfacing with the Raspberry Pi: University of California, Irvine
  • Fullstack Development: Scrimba
  • Chinese for HSK 1: Peking University

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