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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


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    Packt

    Microservices Architecture and Communication Patterns

    Skills you'll gain: Database Management Systems, NoSQL, Database Design, Systems Architecture, Transaction Processing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    Generative AI and Model Selection

    Skills you'll gain: Generative Model Architectures, Generative AI, Model Deployment, Model Evaluation, Prompt Engineering, Model Optimization, Cloud Deployment, LLM Application, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Large Language Modeling

    4.8 stars, 8 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (8) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
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    Coursera

    Create an Advertising Concept Testing Study in Qualtrics

    Skills you'll gain: Advertising Campaigns, Advertising, User Feedback, Marketing Materials, Business Research, Marketing, Market Research, Branding

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

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

    Category: Free
    Free
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    Aptly

    Google Search Advertising Implementation

    Skills you'll gain: Google Ads, Advertising Campaigns, Search Engine Marketing, Pay Per Click Advertising, Performance Analysis, Performance marketing, Bidding, Campaign Management, Conversion Funnel Analysis, Online Advertising, Digital Advertising, Digital Marketing Campaigns, Web Analytics, Campaign Planning, Performance Metric, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Target Audience, Performance Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Packt

    The Complete Product Management Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Product Roadmaps, Agile Methodology, Collaborative Software, Product Management, Wireframing, Agile Product Development, A/B Testing, Microsoft Teams, Agile Software Development, Agile Project Management, Product Planning, Project Management Software, Sprint Planning, Productivity Software, Project Management, ChatGPT, Kanban Principles, User Feedback

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Unity: Design & Implement Advanced Rendering Effects

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

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Hospital Operations and Management Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Hospital Experience, Health Systems, Health Care Administration, Health Administration, Medical Management, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Organizational Structure, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Health Care, Care Coordination, Health Technology, Medical Equipment and Technology, Operational Efficiency

    4.7 stars, 15 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (15) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    Infosec

    Laravel Protections

    Skills you'll gain: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Secure Coding, Application Security, Encryption, Security Controls, Data Security, Endpoint Security, Database Application, Web Applications, Cryptography, Object-Relational Mapping, Authentications, Data Access, Query Languages, Computer Programming

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

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    Scrum Alliance

    Introduction to Agile Coaching

    Skills you'll gain: Coaching, Employee Coaching, Agile Product Development, Agile Methodology, Agile Project Management, Agile Software Development, Team Management, Team Leadership, Collaboration, Culture Transformation, Organizational Leadership, Business Transformation, Leadership, Organizational Effectiveness, Leadership and Management, Organizational Change, Management Consulting, Business, Communication, Business Communication

    3.7 stars, 6 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 3.7 (6) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Kotlin For Beginners: Data Types and Conditional Expressions

    Skills you'll gain: Kotlin, Maintainability, Application Development, Software Documentation, Programming Principles, Program Development, Data Validation, Computational Logic

    4.8 stars, 6 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.8 (6) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • S

    Skillshare

    Turn Ideas Into Unique Content: Tools For Creative Writing

    Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Creativity, Blogs, Content Creation, Journals, Writing, Organizational Skills, Personal Development

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    SkillUp

    Tableau Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: Tableau Software, Peer Review, Data Storytelling, Dashboard Creation, Dashboard, Data Presentation, Presentations, Data Cleansing, Business Intelligence, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Business Intelligence Software, Data Quality, Data Preprocessing, Data Analysis, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

    Advanced · 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

  • Microservices Architecture and Communication Patterns: Packt
  • Generative AI and Model Selection: Vanderbilt University
  • Create an Advertising Concept Testing Study in Qualtrics: Coursera
  • Google Search Advertising Implementation: Aptly
  • The Complete Product Management Fundamentals: Packt
  • Unity: Design & Implement Advanced Rendering Effects: EDUCBA
  • Hospital Operations and Management Systems: EDUCBA
  • Laravel Protections: Infosec
  • Introduction to Agile Coaching: Scrum Alliance
  • Kotlin For Beginners: Data Types and Conditional Expressions: Coursera

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