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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


  • A

    Adobe

    Getting Started with Adobe Illustrator

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe Illustrator, Document Management, File Management, Adobe Creative Cloud, Graphical Tools, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Graphics Software, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Visual Design, Creative Design, Cloud Storage, Workflow Management, Computer Graphic Techniques, Design Strategies, Creative Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Scalability

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

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • I

    Intel

    Establishing Effective Educator-Machine Partnerships

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Education Software and Technology, Digital pedagogy, Education and Training, Technology Strategies, Technology Roadmaps

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Conjoint to Cluster: Survey Design and Segmentation

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Business Research, Surveys, Survey Creation, Qualitative Research, Data Quality, Persona Development, Sample Size Determination, Data Governance, File Management, Sampling (Statistics), Market Research, Marketing Analytics, Return On Investment, Focus Group, Quantitative Research, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Research Design, Research Methodologies

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • W

    Whizlabs

    Microsoft Power Platform: Extend the user experience

    Skills you'll gain: Power Apps Component Framework, Microsoft Power Platform, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Enterprise Application Management, Application Development, Application Design, Microsoft Copilot, Data Management, Database Development, Database Application, Dashboard Creation, AI powered creativity

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    YouTube Insights: Crack the Algorithm

    Skills you'll gain: Content Performance Analysis, Content Strategy, Social Media Analytics, Content Creation, Social Media Content, Driving engagement, Social Media Marketing, Digital Content, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Content Optimization, Growth Strategies, Performance Analysis, Promotional Strategies

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Deep Learning: Recurrent Neural Networks with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Model Deployment, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Model Optimization, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Tensorflow, Artificial Intelligence, Model Training, Applied Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Application Deployment, Text Mining, Artificial Neural Networks, Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, Deep Learning, Predictive Modeling, Classification Algorithms, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Network Architecture, Data Science

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Advanced Data Science Techniques (with AWS Integration)

    Skills you'll gain: AWS SageMaker, Unsupervised Learning, Feature Engineering, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Model Deployment, Model Optimization, Cloud Deployment, Amazon Web Services, Applied Machine Learning, Model Training, Machine Learning Methods, Amazon S3, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Cloud Computing, Model Evaluation, Forecasting, Data Preprocessing, Dimensionality Reduction

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

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Advanced Network Services, Security, and Programmability

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Wireless Networks, Network Performance Management, Network Monitoring, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Ansible, Network Administration, Software-Defined Networking, Network Planning And Design, Local Area Networks, Network Protocols, System Configuration, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Remote Access Systems, Terraform, Configuration Management, Authentications

    5 stars, 6 reviews, Advanced, Course, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 5 (6) · Advanced · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Master Financial Modeling & Business Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Capital Budgeting, Financial Modeling, Cash Flows, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Analysis, Corporate Finance, Business Modeling, Financial Management, Finance, Working Capital, Financial Accounting, Return On Investment, Corporate Strategy, Financial Reporting, Income Statement, Equities, Business Metrics, Business, Income Tax

    5 stars, 14 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Python Scripting Case Study - To-do List Application

    Skills you'll gain: Application Development, Model View Controller, Software Development Methodologies

    4.8 stars, 15 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (15) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • D

    Duke University

    Beginning Llamafile for Local Large Language Models (LLMs)

    Skills you'll gain: LLM Application, Large Language Modeling, Model Deployment, Embeddings, Restful API, Application Programming Interface (API), Natural Language Processing, Command-Line Interface, Open Source Technology, Machine Learning

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • B

    Board Infinity

    Agent Foundations and Prompt Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, LLM Application, Generative AI Agents, AI Workflows, AI Orchestration, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Agentic Workflows, Large Language Modeling, Tool Calling, Agentic systems, Debugging, Verification And Validation, Quality Assurance

    1.7 stars, 6 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 1.7 (6) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Getting Started with Adobe Illustrator: Adobe
  • Establishing Effective Educator-Machine Partnerships: Intel
  • Conjoint to Cluster: Survey Design and Segmentation: Coursera
  • Microsoft Power Platform: Extend the user experience: Whizlabs
  • YouTube Insights: Crack the Algorithm: Coursera
  • Deep Learning: Recurrent Neural Networks with Python: Packt
  • Advanced Data Science Techniques (with AWS Integration): Coursera
  • Advanced Network Services, Security, and Programmability: Packt
  • Master Financial Modeling & Business Analysis: EDUCBA
  • Python Scripting Case Study - To-do List Application: EDUCBA

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