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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

    Building Modern Distributed Systems with Java

    Skills you'll gain: Distributed Computing, Java Programming, Load Balancing, Middleware, Database Management Systems, NoSQL, Event-Driven Programming, Databases, Systems Architecture, Software Architecture, Computer Systems, Remote Access Systems, Microservices, Scalability, Service Management, Communication Systems

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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
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    L&T EduTech

    Pavement Materials and Design (IRC and MoRTH)

    Skills you'll gain: Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Design Specifications, Structural Analysis, Materials science, Engineering Practices, Construction, Failure Analysis, Engineering Software, Engineering Design Process, Engineering Calculations, Technical Standard, Laboratory Testing, Analytical Testing

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    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 Wrangling, Data Analysis, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Scrimba

    Intro to Supabase

    Skills you'll gain: Web Applications, Full-Stack Web Development, Database Application, Data Store, Database Development, Database Management, SQL, Query Languages, Data Access, Real Time Data, Javascript, Data Entry, Software Engineering, Authentications

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
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  • E

    Edureka

    Introduction to LLMs and Hugging Face

    Skills you'll gain: Hugging Face, LLM Application, LangChain, Large Language Modeling, OpenAI, Natural Language Processing, Generative AI Agents, ChatGPT, AI Integrations, Token Optimization, Responsible AI, Fine-tuning, Embeddings, Application Programming Interface (API), Data Pipelines, Restful API, Agentic systems, Open Source Technology, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Python Programming

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

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Northeastern University

    AI Innovation in Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, Supervised Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Responsible AI, Machine Learning, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, AI literacy, Healthcare Ethics, Data Ethics, AI Personalization, Predictive Analytics, Health Informatics, Data Collection

    3.2 stars, 6 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 3.2 (6) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    PyQt Training Intermediate Level

    Skills you'll gain: Program Development

    4.9 stars, 25 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (25) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    REST Assured - Mastering API Testing

    Skills you'll gain: Build Tools, Authorization (Computing), Data Validation

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

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Packt

    Git Essentials for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), Version Control, Software Versioning, Software Development Tools, Software Installation, Software Configuration Management, Development Environment, Ubuntu, Command-Line Interface, Linux, File Management

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    Simplilearn

    Master Basics of Cybersecurity Fundamentals Training

    Skills you'll gain: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Encryption, Cybersecurity, Threat Detection, Exploitation techniques, Data Encryption Standard, Threat Modeling, Security Awareness, Cryptography, Cyber Attacks, Data Security, Databases, Malware Protection, Penetration Testing, AI Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Application Security, Security Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, SQL

    5 stars, 7 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 5 (7) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Packt

    Allen Bradley Micro850 PLC with IIoT

    Skills you'll gain: Programmable Logic Controllers, Computational Logic, Code Reusability, Data Structures, Diagram Design, Dataflow, Microsoft Azure, Automation, Program Development, Performance Tuning, Data Management, System Configuration, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Integration, Functional Design, Fine-tuning, Communication, Simulations

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Building Modern Distributed Systems with Java: Packt
  • Microservices Architecture and Communication Patterns: Packt
  • Pavement Materials and Design (IRC and MoRTH): L&T EduTech
  • Tableau Capstone Project: SkillUp
  • Intro to Supabase: Scrimba
  • Introduction to LLMs and Hugging Face: Edureka
  • AI Innovation in Healthcare: Northeastern University
  • PyQt Training Intermediate Level: EDUCBA
  • REST Assured - Mastering API Testing: EDUCBA
  • Git Essentials for Beginners: Packt

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