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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


  • G

    Google Cloud

    Introduction to Vertex Forecasting and Time Series in Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Model Deployment, Model Evaluation, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Model Training, Google Cloud Platform, Data Preprocessing, Forecasting, Feature Engineering, Cloud Deployment, Data Transformation, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Model Optimization, Applied Machine Learning, Continuous Monitoring

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    QuickBooks Online in Action - The Bookstore Practice Set

    Skills you'll gain: QuickBooks (Accounting Software), Reconciliation, Month End Closing, Transaction Processing, Accruals, Accounting Software, Depreciation, Accrual Accounting, Bookkeeping, Accounting, General Accounting, Accounting Records, Standard Accounting Practices, Cash Handling, Small Business Accounting, Data Entry

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    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
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Microsoft Azure - Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Cloud Hosting, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Deployment, Virtual Machines, Cloud Services, Cloud Infrastructure, Application Deployment, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Storage, Computing Platforms, Cloud Applications, Azure DevOps, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Data Storage, Microsoft Development Tools, Application Servers, Model Deployment, Windows PowerShell, Command-Line Interface

    5 stars, 15 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 5 (15) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Core WordPress Development Concepts

    Skills you'll gain: WordPress, Development Environment, Content Management Systems, Content Management, Secure Coding, Data Management, Web Development, PHP (Scripting Language), Application Security

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Leadership & Management Training for Tech Managers

    Skills you'll gain: Delegation Skills, Meeting Facilitation, Process Improvement and Optimization, Process Optimization, Process Improvement, Process Analysis, Organizational Change, Smart Goals, Performance Review, Virtual Teams, Conflict Management, Process Management, Team Management, Team Motivation, Team Performance Management, Leadership and Management, Team Building, Rapport Building, Time Management, Relationship Building

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Business Communication for Career Growth

    Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Business Correspondence, Business Communication, Writing, Verbal Communication Skills, Oral Expression, Communication Strategies, Communication, Concision, Interpersonal Communications, Non-Verbal Communication, Professionalism, Business, Positivity

    4.8 stars, 28 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (28) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Pearson

    Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH): Unit 3

    Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Assessments, Vulnerability Scanning, Vulnerability Management, Malware Protection, Cyber Security Assessment, Threat Detection, Penetration Testing, Threat Management, Cybersecurity, Exploitation techniques, Infrastructure Security, Network Security, Information Systems Security

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Decision Tree Classifier for Beginners in R

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Model Training, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Decision Tree Learning, Data Preprocessing, R (Software), Statistical Modeling, R Programming, Supervised Learning, Machine Learning

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

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

  • C

    Coursera

    Develop a UX Customer Problem Statement in Miro

    Skills you'll gain: Experience Design, Design Thinking, User Experience, UI/UX Research, Customer experience improvement, Business Intelligence, Journey Mapping, User Interface (UI) Design, User Research, Customer Analysis, Collaborative Software

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Excel Dashboards for Business Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Pivot Tables And Charts, Dashboard Creation, Excel Formulas, Statistical Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Excel Macros, Data Visualization, Performance Analysis, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Spreadsheet Software, People Analytics, Data Presentation, Human Resource Strategy, Business Analytics, Performance Measurement, Financial Analysis, Interactive Data Visualization, Trend Analysis, Human Resources

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    Packt

    Securing Hosts, Network, and Edge in AWS

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Infrastructure Security, Cloud Security, Network Security, Application Security, Firewall, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Endpoint Security, Data Security, Security Controls, Network Monitoring

    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

  • Introduction to Vertex Forecasting and Time Series in Practice: Google Cloud
  • QuickBooks Online in Action - The Bookstore Practice Set: Packt
  • Conjoint to Cluster: Survey Design and Segmentation: Coursera
  • Microsoft Azure - Essentials: EDUCBA
  • Core WordPress Development Concepts: Packt
  • Leadership & Management Training for Tech Managers: Packt
  • Business Communication for Career Growth: EDUCBA
  • Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH): Unit 3: Pearson
  • Decision Tree Classifier for Beginners in R: Coursera
  • Develop a UX Customer Problem Statement in Miro: Coursera

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