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Back End Courses

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

    Bayesian Statistics: Excel to Python A/B Testing

    Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Statistics, A/B Testing, Excel Formulas, Microsoft Excel, Statistical Machine Learning, Statistical Modeling, Predictive Analytics, Business Analytics, Statistical Software, Statistical Methods, Advanced Analytics, Probability & Statistics, Decision Making, Health Informatics, Statistical Programming, Markov Model, Diagnostic Tests, Probability Distribution, Sampling (Statistics)

    4.5 stars, 27 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Create a presentation with Microsoft SWAY

    Skills you'll gain: Web Content, Microsoft Office, Collaborative Software, Design, Microsoft 365

    4.3 stars, 9 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.3 (9) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • C

    Coursera

    Creating a Token Board with Microsoft PowerPoint

    Skills you'll gain: Special Education, Education Software and Technology, Microsoft Office

    4.6 stars, 7 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.6 (7) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • S

    Simplilearn

    LLM Fine-Tuning and Customization Training

    Skills you'll gain: Fine-tuning, LLM Application, LangChain, Model Optimization, Responsible AI, Large Language Modeling, Model Deployment, OpenAI, Data Preprocessing, Model Training, Model Evaluation, Reinforcement Learning

    3.5 stars, 6 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 3.5 (6) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    LearnKartS

    AWS Advanced Architecture & Cloud Design

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon CloudWatch, AWS CloudFormation, Serverless Computing, Amazon Web Services, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Load Balancing, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Management, Amazon S3, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Storage, API Gateway, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Applications, Scalability, Cloud Services, Cloud API, System Monitoring

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • B

    Board Infinity

    Brand Management with AI: Strategy to Execution

    Skills you'll gain: Brand Strategy, Brand Marketing, Brand Management, Branding, Storytelling, Brand Awareness, AI Personalization, Dashboard Creation, Personalized Campaigns, Brand Loyalty, Predictive Analytics, Digital Brand Strategy, Strategic Marketing, Cross-Channel Marketing, AI powered creativity, Dashboard, Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Content Performance Analysis, Marketing

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Wetland Delineation Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Hydrology, Water Resources, Environmental Monitoring, Research Reports, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Science, Geospatial Information and Technology, Technical Documentation, Environmental Regulations, Environmental Laws

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • 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
  • 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

  • C

    Coursera

    Star Schemas to Snowflake: Data Modeling for Analytics Teams

    Skills you'll gain: Disaster Recovery, Star Schema, Business Continuity Planning, Cost Benefit Analysis, Database Design, Business Continuity, Data Infrastructure, Snowflake Schema, Database Architecture and Administration, Relational Databases, Data Warehousing, Data Modeling, Data Architecture, Data Validation, SQL, Terraform, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Extract, Transform, Load, Business Analytics, Cost Management

    Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of the Arts London

    Creative AI: Images and Media

    Skills you'll gain: AI powered creativity, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, Data Ethics, Art History, Aesthetics, AI literacy, Creativity, Responsible AI, Intellectual Property, Photography

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • C

    Coursera

    Dynamic Dashboards: Report and Visualize Data

    Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Dashboard Creation, Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Pivot Tables And Charts, Ad Hoc Reporting, Data Storytelling, Business Intelligence, Data Modeling, Concision, Design Reviews

    Intermediate · 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

  • Bayesian Statistics: Excel to Python A/B Testing: EDUCBA
  • Create a presentation with Microsoft SWAY: Coursera
  • Creating a Token Board with Microsoft PowerPoint: Coursera
  • LLM Fine-Tuning and Customization Training: Simplilearn
  • AWS Advanced Architecture & Cloud Design: LearnKartS
  • Brand Management with AI: Strategy to Execution: Board Infinity
  • Wetland Delineation Fundamentals: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Learning Deep Learning: Pearson
  • Wireshark for Packet Capture: Analyze web traffic: Coursera
  • Star Schemas to Snowflake: Data Modeling for Analytics Teams: Coursera

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