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.

Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Containerization, Cloud-Native Computing, Infrastructure Security, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Security Controls, Linux Administration, Data Maintenance, Data Storage Technologies, Systems Architecture, Command-Line Interface, Authorization (Computing), System Configuration, Authentications
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Tableau Software, Data Visualization Software, Data Analysis, Dashboard, Dashboard Creation
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Text Mining, Unstructured Data, Data Analysis, Natural Language Processing, Pandas (Python Package), Data Manipulation, Data Preprocessing, Python Programming
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Relational Databases, Database Theory, Database Systems, Data Modeling, Unified Modeling Language, Database Management, Databases, Data Integrity, Diagram Design, Enterprise Modeling, Dependency Analysis, Conceptual Design, Design Strategies
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Dashboard Creation, Dashboard, Data Preprocessing, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Real Time Data, Data Analysis, Application Programming Interface (API), No-Code Development, JSON, Javascript
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Shell Script, Unix Shell, File Management, File Systems, Unix, Unix Commands, Operating System Administration, Scripting, Operating Systems, File I/O, Command-Line Interface, OS Process Management, Identity and Access Management, System Configuration
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Azure Active Directory, Authentications, Authorization (Computing), Microsoft Azure, Identity and Access Management, Active Directory, User Provisioning, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Enterprise Application Management, Single Sign-On (SSO), User Accounts, Cloud Security, Security Engineering, Multi-Factor Authentication
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, Penetration Testing, Security Testing, Application Security, Event Monitoring, Exploit development, Cyber Security Assessment, Payment Systems, Continuous Monitoring, Blockchain, Incident Response, Vulnerability Scanning, Security Architecture Review, Patch Management, Code Review, Incident Management, Application Deployment, Authorization (Computing), Data Validation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The State University of New York
Skills you'll gain: digital literacy, Information Management, Research, Literacy, Lifelong Learning, Critical Thinking, Investigation, Intellectual Property, Planning, Communication, Constructive Feedback, Style Guides
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Terraform, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cloud Infrastructure, Google Cloud Platform, IT Automation, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Management, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Platforms, Microsoft Azure, Dependency Analysis
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Business Valuation, Financial Modeling, Corporate Finance, Financial Analysis, Cash Flow Forecasting, Equities, Cash Flows, Finance, Financial Forecasting
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Command-Line Interface, Scripting, Unix Commands, Scripting Languages, Python Programming
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours