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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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    Microsoft

    Relational Database Design and Advanced Querying

    Skills you'll gain: Star Schema, Microsoft SQL Servers, Database Design, Relational Databases, SQL, Data Warehousing, Database Development, Query Languages, Transact-SQL, Data Integrity, Power BI, Business Intelligence, Performance Tuning, Generative AI

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Hult International Business School

    Mastering Sales: From Fundamentals to Career Success

    Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Rapport Building, Sales Strategy, Sales Process, Selling Techniques, Communication, Prospecting and Qualification, Influencing, Relationship Building, Professional Development, Relationship Management, Negotiation, Interviewing Skills, Branding, Time Management

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    11 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Using Animations and Transitions in Microsoft PowerPoint

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Microsoft Office, Data Literacy, Communication, Business Strategy

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    14 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Microsoft

    Secure Your Data at Rest

    Skills you'll gain: Data Security, Cloud Security, Azure Active Directory, Microsoft Azure, Data Storage, Encryption, Cloud Storage, Microsoft SQL Servers, Active Directory, Data Access, Authentications, Database Management, Databases, Data Governance, Key Management, Identity and Access Management, Firewall

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    15 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Java Servlets Case Study - Email Marketing Tool

    Skills you'll gain: Frontend Integration, Full-Stack Web Development, Email Automation, Front-End Web Development, HTML and CSS, User Interface (UI), Web Design, Code Reusability, Server Side, Java Programming, MySQL, Program Development, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Software Architecture, Web Applications, Data Access, Back-End Web Development, Development Testing, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Data Visualization using dplyr and ggplot2 in R

    Skills you'll gain: Ggplot2, Plot (Graphics), Tidyverse (R Package), Data Visualization, Statistical Visualization, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, R Programming, Data Visualization Software, Data Wrangling, Data Manipulation, R (Software)

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    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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    20 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Packt

    Microsoft Project 2021 From Beginners to Advanced

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Project, Earned Value Management, Work Breakdown Structure, Project Schedules, Resource Allocation, Calendar Management, Project Management Software, Microsoft Excel, Resource Utilization, Project Controls, Excel Macros, Project Performance, Resource Management, Timelines, Ad Hoc Reporting, Business Reporting, Resource Planning, Milestones (Project Management), Scheduling, Cost Management

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    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    15 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    LearnKartS

    Core AWS Services

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, Amazon S3, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Amazon Redshift, Cloud Hosting, Amazon DynamoDB, Cloud Services, Cloud Engineering, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Storage, Database Administration, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Computing Architecture, Databases, Network Planning And Design, Virtual Networking, Servers, Database Management, Network Infrastructure, Cloud Security

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    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    17 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Get Started with Wrike

    Skills you'll gain: Calendar Management, Organizational Skills, Project Management Software, Project Schedules, Timelines, Collaborative Software, Dashboard, Workflow Management, Scheduling, User Accounts, Project Management, User Provisioning, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Whizlabs

    Microsoft Copilot: Power Platform & Security Best Practices

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Microsoft Power Platform, Microsoft 365, Collaborative Software, Security Controls, Continuous Monitoring, Security Management, AI Integrations, AI Enablement, Threat Detection, Compliance Management, AI Security, Generative AI Agents, Workflow Management, Automation, Incident Response, Generative AI

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    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    15 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Organizational innovation and creativity

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Innovation, Creative Problem-Solving, Ideation, Creative Thinking, New Product Development, Open Mindset, Cognitive flexibility, Creativity, Lean Methodologies, Customer Engagement, Business Modeling

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    17 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    L&T EduTech

    Next-Gen. Energy Storage - Battery and Hydrogen Technology

    Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Electrical Power, Electrical Systems, Electric Power Systems, Sustainable Technologies, Thermal Management, Power Electronics, Climate Change Mitigation, Mechanical Engineering, Sustainable Engineering, Real Time Data, Chemistry, Environmental Issue, Engineering Calculations, Sustainability Standards

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    18 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Relational Database Design and Advanced Querying: Microsoft
  • Mastering Sales: From Fundamentals to Career Success: Hult International Business School
  • Using Animations and Transitions in Microsoft PowerPoint: Coursera
  • Secure Your Data at Rest: Microsoft
  • Java Servlets Case Study - Email Marketing Tool: EDUCBA
  • Data Visualization using dplyr and ggplot2 in R: Coursera
  • Microsoft Project 2021 From Beginners to Advanced: Packt
  • Core AWS Services: LearnKartS
  • Get Started with Wrike: Coursera
  • Microsoft Copilot: Power Platform & Security Best Practices: Whizlabs

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