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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


  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Data Wrangling with Python Project

    Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Wrangling, Data Integration, Data Processing, Data Collection, Data Preprocessing, Data Validation, Data Cleansing, Data Quality, Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Data Transformation, Data Pipelines, Pivot Tables And Charts, Statistical Visualization, Data Visualization, Quality Assurance, Statistical Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Data Mining

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Build a Serverless Web App with Firebase

    Skills you'll gain: Serverless Computing, Cloud Applications, Database Administration, Back-End Web Development, Cloud Development, Database Development, Web Development Tools, Cloud Hosting, Cloud API, Data Store, Data Migration, Google Cloud Platform, Data Management

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • P

    Packt

    AZ-900 Azure Fundamentals Crash Course

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Services, Cloud Deployment, Infrastructure Architecture, Authorization (Computing), Software As A Service

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Analyze & Apply Currency Conversion in Treasury

    Skills you'll gain: International Finance, Financial Analysis, International Relations, Financial Acumen, Financial Market, Economics, Travel Arrangements, Case Studies, Business Mathematics, Market Dynamics, Arithmetic, Analytical Skills, Complex Problem Solving, Business, Applied Mathematics

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

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

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • 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

  • 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
  • S

    SkillUp

    Managing Storage and Networking

    Skills you'll gain: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Remote Access Systems, Windows Servers, iSCSI Configuration, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Microsoft Servers, Microsoft Windows, Network Administration, Microsoft Azure, Network Infrastructure, Public Key Infrastructure, Data Storage Technologies, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Data Storage, Network Security, Cloud Storage, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Proxy Servers, File Management, File Systems

    5 stars, 8 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • D

    Duke University

    Creating an Impact Investment Ask

    Skills you'll gain: Return On Investment, Entrepreneurship, Social Impact, Capital Budgeting, Entrepreneurial Finance, Investment Management, Investments, Due Diligence, Fundraising, Business Metrics, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Performance Measurement, Growth Strategies, Capital Markets, Finance, Business Development, Financial Management, Stakeholder Communications, Business Strategy, Business Management

    4.7 stars, 7 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (7) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Foundations of AI, LLMs, and Development Environments

    Skills you'll gain: OpenAI API, Generative Model Architectures, AI Integrations, Hugging Face, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), AI literacy

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • 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
  • 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

  • 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
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular back end courses

  • Data Wrangling with Python Project: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Build a Serverless Web App with Firebase: Google Cloud
  • AZ-900 Azure Fundamentals Crash Course: Packt
  • Analyze & Apply Currency Conversion in Treasury: EDUCBA
  • Develop a UX Customer Problem Statement in Miro: Coursera
  • Securing Hosts, Network, and Edge in AWS: Packt
  • Managing Storage and Networking: SkillUp
  • Creating an Impact Investment Ask: Duke University
  • Foundations of AI, LLMs, and Development Environments: Packt
  • Build and Configure an Ecommerce Website Using WordPress: EDUCBA

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