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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


  • E

    EDUCBA

    Build and Configure an Ecommerce Website Using WordPress

    Skills you'll gain: WordPress, Order Processing, Order Management, Payment Processing, Content Management Systems, E-Commerce, Payment Systems, Merchant Services, Web Content, Software Installation, Shipping and Receiving, Sales Tax, Email Automation, System Configuration

    5 stars, 11 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • W

    Whizlabs

    AWS DynamoDB Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon DynamoDB, Amazon Web Services, NoSQL, Database Management, Data Store, Transaction Processing, Query Languages, Data Storage, Disaster Recovery, Data Manipulation, Scalability, Capacity Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • D

    Dubai College of Tourism

    Menu Design for Dubai Hospitality

    Skills you'll gain: Restaurant Operation, Revenue Management, Food Services, Restaurant Management, Hotel And Restaurant Management, Hospitality and Food Services, Sales Strategy, Hospitality Management, Hospitality, Food and Beverage, Cost Accounting, Layout Design, Customer experience improvement, Gross Profit, Graphic and Visual Design, Copywriting, Analysis

    5 stars, 7 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 5 (7) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Analyze Business Data Using Excel Pivot Tables

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Dashboard, Dashboard Creation, Microsoft Excel, Business Reporting, Excel Formulas, Spreadsheet Software, Performance Reporting, Case Studies, Business Intelligence, People Analytics, Performance Analysis, Business Analytics, Variance Analysis, Trend Analysis, Data Analysis, Employee Performance Management, Project Documentation, Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software

    5 stars, 14 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 5 (14) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Build Serverless Automation with AWS Lambda

    Skills you'll gain: IT Automation, API Design, Automation, Cloud Solutions, Server Side, Back-End Web Development

    5 stars, 9 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    Skillshare

    Figma UI UX Design Essentials Pt.3: Prototypes & Handoff

    Skills you'll gain: Figma (Design Software), Interactive Design, Animations, Responsive Web Design, Prototyping, UI Components, Interaction Design, User Experience, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, User Experience Design, User Flows, Collaborative Software, Data Sharing, Design Reviews, Design Software, Design, Style Guides

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    A Complete Course on Windows Server Administration

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Servers, User Provisioning, Servers, Systems Administration, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Scripting, Virtualization, Network Administration, Virtual Environment, File Systems, Information Technology

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    Universidad Nacional de Colombia

    Caring for the caregivers

    Skills you'll gain: Analytical Skills, Care Coordination, Communication Strategies, Health Care, Needs Assessment, Recognizing Others, Patient Observation, Health Assessment, Organizational Skills, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Wireshark for Packet Capture: Analyze web traffic

    Skills you'll gain: Network Protocols, Network Performance Management, Network Monitoring, Network Troubleshooting, Threat Detection, Network Analysis, Network Security

    4.7 stars, 6 reviews, Intermediate, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.7 (6) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • P

    Pearson

    Learning Deep Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, Deep Learning, Prompt Engineering, Image Analysis, Model Deployment, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Convolutional Neural Networks, Model Optimization, Tensorflow, LLM Application, Transfer Learning, Computer Vision, Responsible AI, Generative Model Architectures, Model Training, Natural Language Processing, Embeddings, Generative AI, Artificial Neural Networks

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    Edureka

    Secure Coding for Application Development

    Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), SonarQube, Threat Modeling, Secure Coding, Application Security, Security Testing, DevSecOps, Code Review, Maintainability, Vulnerability Scanning, Software Quality (SQA/SQC), Risk Mitigation, Software Quality Assurance, Security Engineering, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Security Assessment, Software Technical Review, Continuous Integration, Vulnerability Management

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

    Politecnico di Milano

    Agile Project Management: Agile-as-a-Culture, beyond SCRUM

    Skills you'll gain: Agile Project Management, Scaled Agile Framework, Team Oriented, Team Management, Agile Software Development, Team Building, Team Motivation, Agile Product Development, Teamwork, Team Performance Management, Culture Transformation, Agile Methodology, Organizational Leadership, Organizational Development, Trustworthiness, Innovation, Constructive Feedback, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Leadership

    4.9 stars, 8 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (8) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Build and Configure an Ecommerce Website Using WordPress: EDUCBA
  • AWS DynamoDB Fundamentals: Whizlabs
  • Menu Design for Dubai Hospitality: Dubai College of Tourism
  • Analyze Business Data Using Excel Pivot Tables: EDUCBA
  • Build Serverless Automation with AWS Lambda: EDUCBA
  • Figma UI UX Design Essentials Pt.3: Prototypes & Handoff: Skillshare
  • A Complete Course on Windows Server Administration: Packt
  • Caring for the caregivers: Universidad Nacional de Colombia
  • Wireshark for Packet Capture: Analyze web traffic: Coursera
  • Learning Deep Learning: Pearson

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