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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


  • E

    Edureka

    Go for Cloud and Networks

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud-Native Computing, Cloud Development, Prometheus (Software), Grafana, Program Development, Software Architecture

    3 stars, 7 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 3 (7) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Mastering Selenium WebDriver and Java Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Selenium (Software), Test Script Development, Test Automation, Browser Compatibility, Java Programming, Java, Test Tools, Software Testing, Javascript, Eclipse (Software), Apache Maven, Development Environment, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Software Installation, System Configuration

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Analyze Financial Fraud Using Machine Learning Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Data, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Risk Modeling, Lending and Underwriting, Applied Machine Learning, Financial Systems, Operational Analysis, Loans, Anomaly Detection, Statistical Machine Learning, Financial Regulation, Regulatory Compliance, Operations Research, Benchmarking

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

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • W

    Whizlabs

    Design and Implement Processes and Communications

    Skills you'll gain: Azure DevOps, Azure DevOps Pipelines, DevOps, Agile Methodology, Collaborative Software, Devops Tools, Microsoft Azure, Software Development, Application Performance Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • B

    Board Infinity

    AI Risk and Compliance: Audit and Governance Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Responsible AI, Compliance Auditing, Personally Identifiable Information, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Compliance Management, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Regulatory Documents, AI Integrations, Compliance Reporting, Safety Audits, Threat Modeling, Legal Risk, Safety Assurance, Risk Management Framework, Data Loss Prevention, Risk Mitigation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    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
  • P

    Packt

    Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS) Course

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Infrastructure Security, Cloud-Native Computing, Hardening, Network Security, Containerization, Security Controls, Cyber Security Policies, Authorization (Computing), Identity and Access Management, Threat Detection, Verification And Validation

    Advanced · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Visualizing and Collaborating with Popplet

    Skills you'll gain: Collaborative Software, Education Software and Technology, Digital pedagogy, digital literacy

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Master After Effects: Analyze & Create Dynamic Motion

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe After Effects, Motion Graphics, Animations, Graphic and Visual Design, Adobe Photoshop, Post-Production, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Visual Storytelling, AI powered creativity, Spatial Analysis

    5 stars, 16 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 5 (16) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • B

    Board Infinity

    AI Systems Design: RAG Pipelines and LLM Architecture

    Skills you'll gain: AI Orchestration, AI Workflows, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, LLM Application, Solution Architecture, Generative AI, AI Product Strategy, Generative AI Agents, Artificial Intelligence, Unstructured Data, Systems Architecture, Agentic systems, Software Architecture, Feasibility Studies, Large Language Modeling, User Interface (UI), Embeddings, Data Preprocessing, Vector Databases, Fine-tuning

    2.3 stars, 7 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 2.3 (7) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Madecraft

    Strategic Decision Making

    Skills you'll gain: Data Literacy, Critical Thinking, Meeting Facilitation, Data Quality, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Decision Making, Root Cause Analysis, Deductive Reasoning, Independent Thinking, Data Analysis, Logical Reasoning, Data Pipelines, Social Skills, Brainstorming, Strategic Thinking, Systems Thinking, Analytical Skills, Team Leadership, Emotional Intelligence

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    EDUCBA

    Lean Six Sigma: Define, Analyze & Improve

    Skills you'll gain: Lean Six Sigma, Process Mapping, Six Sigma Methodology, Process Improvement and Optimization, Quality Improvement, Root Cause Analysis, Process Improvement, Strategic Leadership, Lean Methodologies, Performance Improvement, Process Development, Business Leadership, Organizational Change, Change Management, Culture Transformation, Descriptive Statistics, Continuous Improvement Process, Process Analysis, Performance Measurement, Strategic Prioritization

    4.8 stars, 26 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (26) · Mixed · 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

  • Go for Cloud and Networks: Edureka
  • Mastering Selenium WebDriver and Java Fundamentals: Packt
  • Analyze Financial Fraud Using Machine Learning Analytics: EDUCBA
  • Design and Implement Processes and Communications: Whizlabs
  • AI Risk and Compliance: Audit and Governance Foundations: Board Infinity
  • Advanced Network Services, Security, and Programmability: Packt
  • Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS) Course: Packt
  • Visualizing and Collaborating with Popplet: Coursera
  • Master After Effects: Analyze & Create Dynamic Motion: EDUCBA
  • AI Systems Design: RAG Pipelines and LLM Architecture: Board Infinity

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