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Back End Courses

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


  • G

    Google Cloud

    Build a Serverless Web App with Firebase

    Skills you'll gain: Serverless Computing, Cloud Applications, Database Administration, Back-End Web Development, Cloud Development, Database Development, Web Development Tools, Cloud Hosting, Cloud API, Data Store, Data Migration, Google Cloud Platform, Data Management

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    L

    LearnQuest

    Scrum Certification with AI

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Backlogs, AI Product Strategy, Data Ethics, Scrum (Software Development), AI Enablement, Sprint Planning, Sprint Retrospectives, Risking, AI Integrations, Scaled Agile Framework, AI Personalization, Prompt Engineering, Agile Software Development, Agile Methodology, Agile Project Management, Agile Product Development, Prioritization, Generative AI, Predictive Analytics

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Cannabis Propagation

    Skills you'll gain: Plant Operations and Management, Biology, Environment

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    8 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    C

    Coursera

    Invoices: Tax, Data & Spreadsheets

    Skills you'll gain: Invoicing, Billing & Invoicing, Accounting Records, Billing, Excel Formulas, Spreadsheet Software, Tax Compliance, Payment Processing and Collection, Tax Management, Microsoft Excel, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Sales Tax, Regulatory Requirements, Automation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    P

    Packt

    Cisco Certified DevNet Associate (200-901)

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Deployment, Software Development Methodologies, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), CI/CD, Application Deployment, DevOps, Development Environment, Continuous Integration, Ansible, TCP/IP, Docker (Software), OSI Models, General Networking, Networking Hardware, Computing Platforms, Application Programming Interface (API), Version Control, IT Automation, Software Design Patterns, JSON

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    W

    Whizlabs

    AWS: Compute, Storage and Containers

    Skills you'll gain: Serverless Computing, Amazon S3, Amazon Web Services, Kubernetes, Containerization, Cloud Storage, Disaster Recovery, Application Deployment, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Solutions, Continuous Deployment, Data Storage, Scalability

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    P

    Packt

    Deploying & Managing Active Directory in Hybrid Environments

    Skills you'll gain: Active Directory, Azure Active Directory, Group Policy, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Microsoft Servers, Windows Servers, User Accounts, User Provisioning, System Configuration, Windows PowerShell, Microsoft Azure, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Deployment, IT Infrastructure, Cloud-Based Integration, Authentications, Configuration Management, Security Controls

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    H

    HRCI

    Total Rewards and Employee Development

    Skills you'll gain: Training and Development, Training Programs, Employee Performance Management, Performance Management, Compensation Management, Performance Appraisal, Compensation and Benefits, Employee Training, Performance Review, Workforce Development, Education and Training, Benefits Administration, Human Resources, People Development, Employee Retention, Instructional Design, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Change Management, Program Evaluation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    E

    EDUCBA

    Analyze and Build Banking Sector Financial Models

    Skills you'll gain: Cash Flows, Financial Modeling, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Analysis, Financial Statements, Credit Risk, Cash Flow Forecasting, Business Valuation, Balance Sheet, Banking, Operational Efficiency, Risk Modeling, Bank Regulations, Financial Forecasting, Operating Expense, Finance, Income Statement, Depreciation

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    29 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    P

    Packt

    Master Data Structures & Algo – Ace Leetcode & Blind 75+

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Graph Theory, Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Solution Design, Model Optimization, Computational Logic, Data Validation

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    E

    Edureka

    Build a Data Warehouse in AWS

    Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Query Languages, Data Management, User Provisioning, Cloud Storage, Database Architecture and Administration, Cloud Computing Architecture, Serverless Computing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    U

    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Guidance processes in Vocational Education and Training

    Skills you'll gain: Student Support and Services, School Counseling, Academic Advising, Education and Training, Training Programs, Student Engagement, Mentorship, Lifelong Learning, Instructional Strategies, Personal Development, Human Development

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Build a Serverless Web App with Firebase: Google Cloud
  • Scrum Certification with AI: LearnQuest
  • Cannabis Propagation: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Invoices: Tax, Data & Spreadsheets: Coursera
  • Cisco Certified DevNet Associate (200-901): Packt
  • AWS: Compute, Storage and Containers: Whizlabs
  • Deploying & Managing Active Directory in Hybrid Environments: Packt
  • Total Rewards and Employee Development: HRCI
  • Analyze and Build Banking Sector Financial Models: EDUCBA
  • Master Data Structures & Algo – Ace Leetcode & Blind 75+: Packt

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