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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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    Stanford University

    Transitions in Care from Survivorship to Hospice

    Skills you'll gain: Hospice, Patient Communication, Patient Education and Support, Care Management, Psychosocial Assessments, Oncology, Patient Education And Counseling, Patient-centered Care, Care Coordination, Dignity in Care, Family Support, Treatment Planning, Chronic Diseases

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Advanced Scheduling and Project Optimization in Primavera P6

    Skills you'll gain: Scheduling, Project Schedules, Project Controls, Timelines, Project Management Software, Management Reporting, Performance Reporting, Process Improvement and Optimization, Report Writing, Resource Management, Administration, System Configuration, User Accounts, Database Administration

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Dartmouth College

    Fundamentals of Digital Transformation

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Customer experience strategy (CX), Business Transformation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Internet Of Things, Cloud Computing, Automation, Cloud Storage, Technology Strategies, Data Ethics, Cloud Infrastructure, Customer Insights, AI Personalization, Business Process Automation, Emerging Technologies, Responsible AI, Business Modeling, Cybersecurity, Operational Efficiency, Law, Regulation, and Compliance

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Skillshare

    Learn Notion for Client and Project Management

    Skills you'll gain: Databases, Relational Databases, Project Schedules, Milestones (Project Management), Database Software, Calendar Management, Project Management, Content Management Systems, Client Support, Process Management, Project Documentation, Document Management, Process Improvement and Optimization, User Accounts

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    SkillUp

    Prep for Microsoft Azure Data Engineer Associate Cert DP-203

    Skills you'll gain: Azure Synapse Analytics, Data Security, Databricks, Data Store, Data Quality, Microsoft Azure, Data Storage, Security Controls, Data Transformation, Data Processing, Data Cleansing, Performance Tuning, Data Integration, Data Pipelines, Apache Spark, Encryption, Data Analysis, Real Time Data

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Creative Coding: Hands-On Python

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Unit Testing, Relational Databases, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Transformation, Data Visualization, Data Store, Web Scraping, Database Management, Creative Design, Scatter Plots, Data Structures, Data Manipulation, Programming Principles, File I/O, Test Case, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Program Development, Diversity and Inclusion

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Pearson

    Full-Stack React with Spring Boot: Unit 4

    Skills you'll gain: Frontend Integration, React.js, Full-Stack Web Development, JavaScript Frameworks, Restful API, Front-End Web Development, Back-End Web Development, Spring Boot, Web Applications, User Interface (UI), User Interface (UI) Design, Data Persistence

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

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    Edureka

    Programming with Golang

    Skills you'll gain: Development Environment, Web Development, Computer Programming, Program Development

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    Foundations of Local Large Language models

    Skills you'll gain: Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Cloud Deployment, LLM Application, Model Deployment, Application Deployment, Large Language Modeling, Hugging Face, Data Ethics, Model Evaluation, Risk Management Framework, Rust (Programming Language)

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

    Designing the Future of Finance

    Skills you'll gain: FinTech, Financial Inclusion, Financial Services, Data Sharing, Financial Regulation, Financial Systems, Application Programming Interface (API), Financial Data, Banking, Financial Regulations, International Finance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Data Governance, Finance, Interoperability, Design Strategies, Regulatory Requirements, Strategic Thinking, Innovation, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    American Psychological Association

    The Psychology of Gender and Sexuality

    Skills you'll gain: Sociology, Culture, Psychology, Cultural Diversity, Human Development, Social Sciences, Child Development, Learning Theory, Family Law, Biology, Health Education, Prenatal Care

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Kubernetes in AWS: Create Cluster in EKS in your own VPC

    Skills you'll gain: AWS CloudFormation, Devops Tools, Kubernetes, DevOps, Amazon Web Services, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Identity and Access Management, Cloud Infrastructure, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Virtual Networking, Cloud Computing, Command-Line Interface

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    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Transitions in Care from Survivorship to Hospice: Stanford University
  • Advanced Scheduling and Project Optimization in Primavera P6: Packt
  • Fundamentals of Digital Transformation: Dartmouth College
  • Learn Notion for Client and Project Management: Skillshare
  • Prep for Microsoft Azure Data Engineer Associate Cert DP-203: SkillUp
  • Creative Coding: Hands-On Python: University of Michigan
  • Full-Stack React with Spring Boot: Unit 4: Pearson
  • Programming with Golang: Edureka
  • Foundations of Local Large Language models: Duke University
  • Designing the Future of Finance: Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

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