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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


  • C

    Coursera

    Creating Impactful Data Visualizations with Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Generative AI, Data Ethics, Prompt Engineering, Interactive Data Visualization, Plotly, Responsible AI, Data Visualization Software, Dashboard, Matplotlib, AI literacy, Seaborn, AI Workflows

    4 stars, 11 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4 (11) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Forex Basics: Currency Conversion & Exchange Rates

    Skills you'll gain: International Finance, Financial Trading, Financial Market, Complex Problem Solving, International Relations, Economics, Financial Systems, Market Dynamics, Business Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Arithmetic, Financial Regulations, Case Studies, Analytical Skills, Analysis, Business, Logical Reasoning

    5 stars, 11 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 5 (11) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Pearson

    Terraform in AWS from Basics to Guru: Unit 1

    Skills you'll gain: Terraform, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Amazon Web Services, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Cloud Infrastructure, Command-Line Interface, Automation, Key Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Gender Foundations in Health Data: A Data for Health Course

    Skills you'll gain: Health Equity, Health Disparities, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Epidemiology, Social Determinants Of Health, Data Collection, Health Policy, Health Promotion, Health Informatics, Data Analysis, Research

    4.6 stars, 10 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (10) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • P

    Pearson

    Java SE 17 Developer (1Z0-829): Unit 1

    Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Application Programming Interface (API)

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Pragmatic AI Labs

    Data Engineering with Delta Lake on Databricks

    Skills you'll gain: Data Pipelines, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Lakes, Databricks, Data Architecture, Data Processing, Data Wrangling, Data Strategy, Data Presentation, Data Mining, Data Management, Data Governance, Data Integrity, Data Science, Live Streaming, SQL, Data Storage, Data Ethics, Data Security, Apache

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Glasgow

    Data-Driven Decision Making for Leaders

    Skills you'll gain: Data Literacy, Case Studies, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Strategic Decision-Making, Decision Making, Data Quality, Crisis Management, Leadership, Data Strategy, Strategic Leadership, Leadership Development, Data Validation, Data Management, Leadership and Management, Analytical Skills, Digital Transformation, Agile Methodology

    4.7 stars, 11 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (11) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    SkillsBooster Academy

    Perplexity AI: A Comprehensive Guide to Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, AI Personalization, Content Creation, Campaign Management, Keyword Research, Marketing, Generative AI Agents, Email Marketing, Digital Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Business Marketing, Content Marketing, ChatGPT, Social Media Marketing, Business Process Automation, Automation, Market Trend, Business, Business Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Clinical Research in Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Research, Clinical Trials, Clinical Research Coordination, Qualitative Research, Health Technology, Clinical Trial Management Systems, Health Care, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Care Administration, Clinical Monitoring, Medical Science and Research, Care Management, Research Methodologies, Research, Insurance, Healthcare 5.0, Analysis, Planning, Environment

    4.9 stars, 18 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (18) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • D

    DeepLearning.AI

    Quantization in Depth

    Skills you'll gain: Model Optimization, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Model Deployment

    4.7 stars, 7 reviews, Intermediate, Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.7 (7) · Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • C

    Coursera

    APIs in Java: Call and Integrate an API

    Skills you'll gain: Restful API, Cloud API, Application Programming Interface (API), Postman API Platform, API Design, API Testing, Java Programming, Java, Mobile Development, Apache Maven, Application Development, Data Access, Web Development, Eclipse (Software), Software Design

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Coursera

    GenAI for Legal Risk Management

    Skills you'll gain: Legal Risk, Legal Technology, Compliance Management, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Legal Strategy, Data Ethics, Compliance Training, Regulatory Compliance, Responsible AI, AI literacy, Regulation and Legal Compliance, AI Integrations, AI Workflows, Risk Management, Artificial Intelligence, Mitigation, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Governance, Analysis, Innovation

    4.6 stars, 7 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (7) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular back end courses

  • Creating Impactful Data Visualizations with Generative AI: Coursera
  • Forex Basics: Currency Conversion & Exchange Rates: EDUCBA
  • Terraform in AWS from Basics to Guru: Unit 1: Pearson
  • Gender Foundations in Health Data: A Data for Health Course: Johns Hopkins University
  • Java SE 17 Developer (1Z0-829): Unit 1: Pearson
  • Data Engineering with Delta Lake on Databricks: Pragmatic AI Labs
  • Data-Driven Decision Making for Leaders: University of Glasgow
  • Perplexity AI: A Comprehensive Guide to Generative AI: SkillsBooster Academy
  • Clinical Research in Healthcare: EDUCBA
  • Quantization in Depth: DeepLearning.AI

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