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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

    Python Scripting Masterclass: From Basics to Real Projects

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Integrated Development Environments, Data Validation, Web Applications, Scripting, Object Oriented Design, Development Environment, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Code Reusability, Django (Web Framework), Web Development Tools, Software Testing, Web Development, Customer Data Management, Data Structures, Program Development, Scripting Languages, Python Programming, Record Keeping, Programming Principles

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    49 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Codio

    Software Testing for Developers

    Skills you'll gain: Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Cucumber (Software), Postman API Platform, Software Testing, Behavior-Driven Development, Selenium (Software), Test Driven Development (TDD), Performance Stress Testing, API Testing, Unit Testing, Performance Testing, Application Programming Interface (API), User Interface (UI), Javascript

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    15 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    20 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    DeepLearning.AI

    PyTorch: Techniques and Ecosystem Tools

    Skills you'll gain: Hugging Face, Model Optimization, Fine-tuning, Transfer Learning, Model Training, Embeddings, Data Preprocessing

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    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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    16 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Washington

    Building Web Pages with HTML & CSS

    Skills you'll gain: GitHub, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Version Control, Git (Version Control System), HTML and CSS, Web Design and Development, Web Development, Web Development Tools, Web Design, Front-End Web Development, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Debugging, Semantic Web, Web Analytics and SEO

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    16 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Fractal Analytics

    Foundations of Machine Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Model Deployment, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Supervised Learning, Regression Analysis, Decision Tree Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Model Training, Feature Engineering, Data Preprocessing, Unsupervised Learning, Predictive Modeling, Model Optimization, Logistic Regression, Anomaly Detection, Classification Algorithms

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    14 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Indian Institute of Science

    Fundamentals of Sensors

    Skills you'll gain: Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Biomedical Technology, Biomedical Engineering, Electronics, Semiconductors, Electronic Systems, Systems Design, Internet Of Things, Electronic Hardware, Materials science, Chemical Engineering, Laboratory Experience, Laboratory Techniques, Manufacturing Processes

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    17 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Edureka

    Learn SQL with Databricks

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Data Maintenance, Data Management, Database Architecture and Administration, Databases, Apache Spark, Data Processing

    3.5
    Rating, 3.5 out of 5 stars
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    19 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free
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    Coursera

    Create a Glossary in Microsoft Word 365

    Skills you'll gain: Technical Documentation, Technical Writing, Document Management, Technical Communication, Writing, Microsoft Office, Editing, Business Writing

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    17 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Xbox

    Brand Identity and Vector Graphics

    Skills you'll gain: Logo Design, Adobe Illustrator, Typography, Layout Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Design Reviews, Branding, Design Elements And Principles, Design, Game Design, Computer Graphic Techniques, Computer Graphics, Color Theory, Image Quality, Scalability

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    16 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Test Driven Development in Java for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Unit Testing, Test Driven Development (TDD), Test Case, Program Development, Test Script Development, Development Testing, Software Testing, Java Programming, Java, Software Engineering

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    18 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Universidad de Palermo

    SQL para el desarrollo web

    Skills you'll gain: Database Development, Relational Databases, SQL, Database Design, Database Management, Databases, Data Modeling, Query Languages, Web Development, Web Applications, Data Access, Data Integrity, Information Technology

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    23 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Python Scripting Masterclass: From Basics to Real Projects: EDUCBA
  • Software Testing for Developers: Codio
  • Kubernetes in AWS: Create Cluster in EKS in your own VPC: Coursera
  • PyTorch: Techniques and Ecosystem Tools: DeepLearning.AI
  • Building Web Pages with HTML & CSS: University of Washington
  • Foundations of Machine Learning : Fractal Analytics
  • Fundamentals of Sensors: Indian Institute of Science
  • Learn SQL with Databricks: Edureka
  • Create a Glossary in Microsoft Word 365: Coursera
  • Brand Identity and Vector Graphics: Xbox

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