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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


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    Packt

    Cybersecurity Essentials - From Zero to Secure

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Endpoint Security, Network Security, Cyber Attacks, Encryption, Cyber Security Assessment, Application Security, Cyber Security Policies, Penetration Testing, Data Security, Firewall, Cryptography, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Security Awareness, Security Software, Mobile Security, Email Security, Information Assurance, Human Factors (Security)

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • 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

    Advanced Framework Development and Integration

    Skills you'll gain: Version Control, Git (Version Control System), Selenium (Software), Test Automation, Jenkins, Test Script Development, Software Versioning, Continuous Integration, Test Tools, Continuous Delivery, Test Data, Test Case, Software Testing, CI/CD, Code Reusability, Command-Line Interface, File I/O

    4.8 stars, 6 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (6) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Designing Microsoft Azure Infrastructure Solutions (AZ-305)

    Skills you'll gain: Data Integration, Microsoft Azure, Authorization (Computing), Azure Active Directory, Event-Driven Programming, Cloud Infrastructure, Authentications, Data Storage Technologies, Cloud Storage, Disaster Recovery, Data Architecture, Cloud Computing Architecture, Database Design, Cloud Security, IT Security Architecture, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Application Design, Application Programming Interface (API), Application Deployment, Identity and Access Management

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    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
  • 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
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Analyze Trade Life Cycle in Investment Banking Ops

    Skills you'll gain: Investment Banking, Reconciliation, Derivatives, Financial Trading, Banking, Capital Markets, Securities Trading, Financial Market, Front Office, Order Processing, Business Economics, Transaction Processing, Operational Risk, Business, Verification And Validation, Risk Mitigation

    5 stars, 17 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 5 (17) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    EDUCBA

    Analyze & Build Dashboards Using Excel Pivot Tables

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Dashboard Creation, Spreadsheet Software, Performance Reporting, Business Intelligence, Business Analytics, Business Reporting, Data Preprocessing

    5 stars, 13 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 5 (13) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Analyze Sales Data with LibreOffice Base Queries

    Skills you'll gain: Customer Analysis, Sales Strategy, Sales, Data Analysis Software, Data Analysis, Query Languages, Database Software, Trend Analysis, Databases, Customer Insights, Performance Analysis, Product Assortment

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Coursera

    Smart Data Cleaning with Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: Data Quality, Responsible AI, Data Cleansing, Generative AI, Data Preprocessing, Data Validation, Automation, Tensorflow, OpenAI, Alteryx

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    Anthropic

    AI Fluency for nonprofits

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, AI literacy, Prompt Engineering, AI Workflows, Artificial Intelligence, Anthropic Claude, Data Ethics, AI Integrations, Decision Intelligence, Information Privacy, Data Analysis, Research, Policy Development

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

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

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Free
    Free
  • C

    Corporate Finance Institute

    Introduction to 3-Statement Modeling

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Modeling, Revenue Forecasting, Financial Forecasting, Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Cash Flow Forecasting, Income Statement, Forecasting, Auditing, Financial Auditing, Balance Sheet, Cash Flows

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Cybersecurity Essentials - From Zero to Secure: Packt
  • Excel Dashboards for Business Analytics: EDUCBA
  • Advanced Framework Development and Integration: Packt
  • Designing Microsoft Azure Infrastructure Solutions (AZ-305): Packt
  • Creating an Impact Investment Ask: Duke University
  • Managing Storage and Networking: SkillUp
  • Analyze Trade Life Cycle in Investment Banking Ops: EDUCBA
  • Analyze & Build Dashboards Using Excel Pivot Tables: EDUCBA
  • Analyze Sales Data with LibreOffice Base Queries: Coursera
  • Smart Data Cleaning with Generative AI: Coursera

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