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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


  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Chatbots

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, Tensorflow, Large Language Modeling, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Natural Language Processing, Artificial Intelligence, Classification Algorithms, Software Design, Model Evaluation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Cypress Automation Testing Framework - Zero To Hero

    Skills you'll gain: Jenkins, Continuous Integration, CI/CD, Selenium (Software), Test Script Development, OAuth, Software Testing, Development Environment, Application Programming Interface (API), Test Case, Test Tools, Web Development Tools, Git (Version Control System), Software Installation

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • W

    Whizlabs

    Microsoft Fabric: Ingest and Transform Data

    Skills you'll gain: Dataflow, Real Time Data, Data Pipelines, Data Transformation, Data Integration, Data Processing, Extract, Transform, Load, Power BI, PySpark, Apache Spark, Data Quality, Data Store, Data Governance, Analytics

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Advanced Microservices: Transactions, Deployment, and Reliability

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud-Native Computing, DevOps, Cloud Deployment, Site Reliability Engineering, Continuous Delivery, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Performance Tuning

    5 stars, 7 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 5 (7) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    AI CERTs

    Customer Experience in Telecommunication

    Skills you'll gain: AI Personalization, Personalized Service, Customer Analysis, Customer Engagement, Customer experience strategy (CX), Customer Insights, Driving engagement, Customer Service, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Customer Retention, Operational Efficiency, Predictive Modeling, Continuous Monitoring

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

    ★ 4.4 (7) · 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
  • M

    MathWorks

    Battery Design and Management

    Skills you'll gain: Electrical Systems, Electric Power Systems, Simulation and Simulation Software, Simulations, Mathematical Modeling, Control Systems, Electronic Systems, Electrical Safety, Energy and Utilities, Basic Electrical Systems, Design Specifications, Performance Testing, Matlab, Estimation, Algorithms

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    Amazon Web Services

    AWS AI Practitioner Power Hour

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon Bedrock, Responsible AI, Generative Model Architectures, Generative AI, AI Security, Artificial Intelligence, AI literacy, Large Language Modeling, Amazon Web Services, Data Ethics, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Image Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
  • S

    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 Analysis, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Event Marketing Design in Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Event Marketing, Marketing Design, Canva (Software), Marketing Materials, A/B Testing, Campaign Planning, Promotional Materials, Promotions and Campaigns, Design Strategies, Campaign Management, Logo Design, Data-Driven Marketing, Email Marketing, Cross-Channel Marketing, Content Performance Analysis, Social Media Campaigns, Branding, Drive Engagement, Driving engagement, Experience Design

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • D

    Duke University

    Practical Python: Start Your Programming Journey

    Skills you'll gain: Program Development, Debugging, Programming Principles, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Computational Logic, Game Design, Interactive Design, Design and Product, Computer Science

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Apply Advanced Photoshop Features for Visual Design

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe Photoshop, Photo Editing, Typography, AI powered creativity, Color Matching, Adobe Creative Cloud, Visual Storytelling, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Design Elements And Principles, Graphics Software, Image Quality, Editing, Graphical Tools, AI Integrations, Post-Production, Creative Design, Layout Design

    5 stars, 16 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 5 (16) · Beginner · 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

  • Chatbots: Johns Hopkins University
  • Cypress Automation Testing Framework - Zero To Hero: Packt
  • Microsoft Fabric: Ingest and Transform Data: Whizlabs
  • Advanced Microservices: Transactions, Deployment, and Reliability: Packt
  • Customer Experience in Telecommunication: AI CERTs
  • Core WordPress Development Concepts: Packt
  • Battery Design and Management: MathWorks
  • AWS AI Practitioner Power Hour: Amazon Web Services
  • Tableau Capstone Project: SkillUp
  • Event Marketing Design in Canva: Coursera

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