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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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    Coursera

    Create Customer Support Data with Microsoft Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Data Validation, Customer Data Management, Excel Formulas, Microsoft 365, Customer Relationship Management, Customer Support, Spreadsheet Software, Customer Service, Data Security, Data Management, Data Integrity, Invoicing, User Accounts, Editing

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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    11 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    C

    Coursera

    Starting & Managing a Sustainable Hotel or Tourism Business

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Hotel Operations, Hospitality, Hospitality Management, Sustainable Development, Business Planning, Corporate Sustainability, Hotels and Accommodations, Sustainability Standards, Waste Minimization, Environmental Issue, Community Development, Market Opportunities, Environmental Resource Management, Community Outreach, Climate Change Mitigation, Stakeholder Engagement, Market Trend, Market Analysis, Strategic Decision-Making

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    13 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    P

    Pearson

    CISA Certified Information Systems Auditor: Unit 1

    Skills you'll gain: Audit Planning, Auditing, Information Assurance, Project Management, Security Awareness, Compliance Auditing, Internal Auditing, Generally Accepted Auditing Standards, Control Objectives for Information and Related Technology (COBIT), Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Risk Control

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    11 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    W

    Whizlabs

    Power BI: Data Analytics and Data Preparation

    Skills you'll gain: Data Transformation, Power BI, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Processing, Data Integration, Data Cleansing, Data Manipulation, Data Preprocessing, Data Modeling, Data Visualization Software, Data Analysis, Pivot Tables And Charts, Analytics

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    13 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    C

    Coursera

    GenAI for Program Managers

    Skills you'll gain: Agile Software Development, Program Management, Responsible AI, Planning, Generative AI, AI literacy, Risk Analysis, Prompt Engineering, Analytics

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    12 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    L

    LearnKartS

    Core Java - Advanced Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: JUnit, File I/O, Unit Testing, Java Programming, Debugging, Java, Maintainability, Software Development, Secure Coding, Software Testing, Authentications, Data Import/Export, Cryptography, Eclipse (Software), Integrated Development Environments, Encryption, Data Structures

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    12 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    E

    EDUCBA

    Predictive Analytics & Modeling with Minitab

    Skills you'll gain: Data-Driven Decision-Making, Minitab, Regression Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Logistic Regression, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Analysis, Scatter Plots, Correlation Analysis, Data Analysis, Analytics, Data Analysis Software, Predictive Analytics, Statistical Methods, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Software, Statistical Modeling, Advanced Analytics, Forecasting, Business Analytics

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    25 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    V

    Vanderbilt University

    From Data to Decisions: Making Predictions with AI

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Methods, Data Literacy, Regression Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Technical Communication, Scatter Plots, Data Analysis, Predictive Analytics, Generative AI, AI literacy, Predictive Modeling

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    18 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    F

    Fractal Analytics

    Advanced Machine Learning Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Model Evaluation, Machine Learning Algorithms, Model Optimization, Machine Learning Methods, Random Forest Algorithm, Advanced Analytics, Algorithms, Applied Machine Learning, Decision Tree Learning, Predictive Modeling, Data Preprocessing, Fine-tuning, Performance Tuning

    3.8
    Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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    12 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Status: Free
    Free
    C

    Coursera

    Create a Brand Awareness Survey in Qualtrics

    Skills you'll gain: Brand Awareness, Market Research, Strategic Marketing, Branding, Brand Marketing, User Feedback, Brand Strategy, Marketing, Brand Management, Research, User Research

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    16 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    E

    Empower School of Health

    Technological advancement in Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Health Technology, Healthcare Ethics, Data Ethics, Telehealth, Medical Privacy, Health Informatics, Responsible AI, Clinical Research Ethics, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Emerging Technologies, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Information Management, Digital Transformation, Health Systems, Health Equity, Information Privacy, Blockchain, Cloud Storage, Robotic Process Automation, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)

    3.9
    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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    18 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    MySQL-for-Data-Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: MySQL, Bash (Scripting Language), Scripting, Database Management, Relational Databases, Shell Script, Database Administration, Command-Line Interface, Operational Databases, SQL, Databases, Data Import/Export, Database Application, Data Pipelines, Data Manipulation, Python Programming, Data Processing, Linux

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    13 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Create Customer Support Data with Microsoft Excel: Coursera
  • Starting & Managing a Sustainable Hotel or Tourism Business: Coursera
  • CISA Certified Information Systems Auditor: Unit 1: Pearson
  • Power BI: Data Analytics and Data Preparation: Whizlabs
  • GenAI for Program Managers: Coursera
  • Core Java - Advanced Fundamentals: LearnKartS
  • Predictive Analytics & Modeling with Minitab: EDUCBA
  • From Data to Decisions: Making Predictions with AI: Vanderbilt University
  • Advanced Machine Learning Algorithms: Fractal Analytics
  • Create a Brand Awareness Survey in Qualtrics: Coursera

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