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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

    QuickBooks Online in Action - The Bookstore Practice Set

    Skills you'll gain: QuickBooks (Accounting Software), Reconciliation, Month End Closing, Transaction Processing, Accruals, Accounting Software, Depreciation, Accrual Accounting, Bookkeeping, Accounting, General Accounting, Accounting Records, Standard Accounting Practices, Cash Handling, Small Business Accounting, Data Entry

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Python Scripting Case Study - To-do List Application

    Skills you'll gain: Application Development, Model View Controller, Software Development Methodologies

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Scrimba

    Build a Mobile App with Firebase

    Skills you'll gain: Web Applications, Web Design and Development, Debugging, HTML and CSS, Web Development, Mobile Development, Database Application, Web Development Tools, Responsive Web Design, Real Time Data, Frontend Performance, User Interface (UI), Secure Coding, Javascript, Data Access, Data Management, Application Deployment

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Skillshare

    Cinematography & Videography Guide: Shot & Expert Tips

    Skills you'll gain: Cinematography, Videography, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Video Production, Creativity, Visual Storytelling, Storytelling, Image Quality, Content Creation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Edureka

    Agentic AI & No-Code Automation for Strategic HR

    Skills you'll gain: Human Resources Management and Planning, Human Resource Strategy, Human Resources, Responsible AI, AI Enablement, Miro AI, Data Ethics, Workflow Management, Employee Retention, Agentic Workflows, People Analytics, Talent Management, Succession Planning, Talent Acquisition, Talent Recruitment, Automation, AI Personalization, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Digital Transformation, Performance Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Whizlabs

    AWS: Configuration Management and Infrastructure as Code

    Skills you'll gain: AWS CloudFormation, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Amazon Web Services, Cloud Infrastructure, Configuration Management, Cloud Management, Software Configuration Management, IT Automation, Cloud Security, Automation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Minnesota State University, Mankato

    Organizational Design

    Skills you'll gain: Employee Engagement, Organizational Change, Organizational Structure, Workflow Management, Business Workflow Analysis, Process Design, Organizational Development, Operational Excellence, Culture Transformation, Drive Engagement, Organizational Effectiveness, Communication Strategies, Business Process Improvement, Business Management, Workforce Management, Performance Improvement, Business Operations, Productivity, Decision Making, Strategic Thinking

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Snowflake

    Apache Iceberg: From Zero to Production Data Lakehouse

    Skills you'll gain: Data Lakes, Data Migration, Apache Hive, Data Infrastructure, Data Import/Export, Data Architecture, Apache Spark, Data Maintenance, Database Design, Data Store, Database Management, Performance Tuning, Data Management, Metadata Management, Data Integrity, Data Validation, Transaction Processing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Healthcare SQL for Patient Outcomes

    Skills you'll gain: Relational Databases, Database Design, Health Informatics, Performance Tuning, Data Access, Databases, Data Integrity, Secure Coding, Clinical Data Management, Clinical Informatics, SQL, Database Management, Query Languages

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    ChatGPT Voice-Powered Chatbot Build with React and FastAPI

    Skills you'll gain: Full-Stack Web Development, Development Environment, Front-End Web Development, OpenAI API, Web Design and Development, AI Integrations, LLM Application, React.js, UI Components, Large Language Modeling, Generative AI Agents, Software Development Tools, Back-End Web Development, Web Development, Server Side, Natural Language Processing, File Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Star Schemas to Snowflake: Data Modeling for Analytics Teams

    Skills you'll gain: Disaster Recovery, Star Schema, Business Continuity Planning, Cost Benefit Analysis, Database Design, Business Continuity, Data Infrastructure, Snowflake Schema, Database Architecture and Administration, Relational Databases, Data Warehousing, Data Modeling, Data Architecture, Data Validation, SQL, Terraform, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Extract, Transform, Load, Business Analytics, Cost Management

    Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    GenAI for Product R&D Teams

    Skills you'll gain: AI Product Strategy, Prompt Engineering Tools, Generative AI, Innovation, AI literacy, AI powered creativity, New Product Development, Product Development, Responsible AI, Process Development, AI Enablement, AI Integrations, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Project Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • QuickBooks Online in Action - The Bookstore Practice Set: Packt
  • Python Scripting Case Study - To-do List Application: EDUCBA
  • Build a Mobile App with Firebase: Scrimba
  • Cinematography & Videography Guide: Shot & Expert Tips: Skillshare
  • Agentic AI & No-Code Automation for Strategic HR: Edureka
  • AWS: Configuration Management and Infrastructure as Code: Whizlabs
  • Organizational Design: Minnesota State University, Mankato
  • Apache Iceberg: From Zero to Production Data Lakehouse: Snowflake
  • Healthcare SQL for Patient Outcomes: Coursera
  • ChatGPT Voice-Powered Chatbot Build with React and FastAPI: Packt

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