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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


  • P

    Packt

    Modern Java - Mastering Features from Java 8 to Java 25

    Skills you'll gain: GitHub Copilot

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • S

    SkillsBooster Academy

    Digital Marketing Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Marketing, Target Audience, Data-Driven Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Social Media Content, Social Media, Email Marketing, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Marketing Strategies, Social Media Strategy, Digital Brand Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Marketing, Digital Marketing Tools, Web Analytics and SEO, Business Marketing, Web Analytics, Business Development, Business

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • N

    Niel Asher Education

    Sports Massage Principles for Performance and Recovery

    Skills you'll gain: Sports Medicine, Patient Evaluation, Rehabilitation, Clinical Assessment, Treatment Planning, Exercise Therapy, Manual Therapy, Patient Education And Counseling, Pain Management, Patient Treatment

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Deploy Applications with Docker: Build Real-World Projects

    Skills you'll gain: Docker (Software), Containerization, Application Deployment, DevOps, Development Environment, Data Persistence, Software Architecture, Data Storage, Back-End Web Development, Spring Boot, MySQL, Data Management, WordPress, Front-End Web Development

    5 stars, 12 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 5 (12) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Strategic Leadership: Visionary Skills for Success

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Leadership, Business Leadership, Change Management, Organizational Change, Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Communication Strategies, Visionary, Leadership Development, Decision Making, Communication, Executive Presence, Culture Transformation, Leadership and Management, Strategic Decision-Making, Organizational Strategy, Emotional Intelligence, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Negotiation, Empathy

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Plant Design & Economics

    Skills you'll gain: Plant Operations and Management, Process Engineering, Cost Management, Process Improvement, Project Management, Process Design, Operational Efficiency, Process Analysis, Process Optimization, Budgeting, Engineering Design Process, Process Management, Process Improvement and Optimization, Process Modeling, Occupational Safety And Health, Project Planning, Safety Standards, Performance Improvement, Simulation and Simulation Software, Operational Excellence

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
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  • H

    HubSpot Academy

    Sales Reporting with HubSpot

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, HubSpot CRM, Dashboard, Business Reporting, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Customer Relationship Management, Content Performance Analysis, Performance Reporting, Forecasting, Business Metrics, Sales Enablement, Sales Process, Performance Metric, Sales, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Customer Service, Customer Data Management, Customer Success Management, Marketing Analytics, Customer Engagement

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Analyze & Build Dashboards Using Excel Pivot Tables

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Dashboard Creation, Spreadsheet Software, Performance Reporting, Business Intelligence, Business Analytics, Business Reporting, Data Preprocessing

    5 stars, 13 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 5 (13) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Pearson

    CISA Certified Information Systems Auditor: Unit 5

    Skills you'll gain: Data Security, Information Assurance, Security Controls, Data Integrity, Identity and Access Management, Network Security, IT Security Architecture, Authentications, Cybersecurity, Authorization (Computing), Infrastructure Security, Enterprise Security, User Provisioning

    4.5 stars, 8 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (8) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Mastering Oracle SQL Functions with SQL Developer

    Skills you'll gain: Oracle SQL Developer, SQL, Oracle Databases, Query Languages, Database Management, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Analysis, Performance Tuning, Business Intelligence, Database Management Systems, Business Intelligence Software, Data Manipulation, Analytics, Analysis, Data Transformation, Business Reporting, Decision Making

    4.5 stars, 14 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (14) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Analyze Financial Fraud Using Machine Learning Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Data, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Risk Modeling, Lending and Underwriting, Applied Machine Learning, Financial Systems, Operational Analysis, Loans, Anomaly Detection, Statistical Machine Learning, Financial Regulation, Regulatory Compliance, Operations Research, Benchmarking

    5 stars, 13 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 5 (13) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Equity Valuation and Portfolio Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Working Capital, Portfolio Management, Revenue Forecasting, Financial Analysis, Cash Flows, Financial Modeling, Investment Management, Income Statement, Pharmaceuticals, Financial Data, Business Valuation, Cash Flow Forecasting, Equities, Financial Reporting, Balance Sheet, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Financial Forecasting, Private Equity

    4.9 stars, 7 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.9 (7) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Modern Java - Mastering Features from Java 8 to Java 25: Packt
  • Digital Marketing Basics: SkillsBooster Academy
  • Sports Massage Principles for Performance and Recovery: Niel Asher Education
  • Deploy Applications with Docker: Build Real-World Projects: EDUCBA
  • Strategic Leadership: Visionary Skills for Success: Coursera
  • Plant Design & Economics: Coursera
  • Sales Reporting with HubSpot: HubSpot Academy
  • Analyze & Build Dashboards Using Excel Pivot Tables: EDUCBA
  • CISA Certified Information Systems Auditor: Unit 5: Pearson
  • Mastering Oracle SQL Functions with SQL Developer: EDUCBA

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