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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


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    Packt

    Git and GitHub for DevOps Engineers

    Skills you'll gain: GitHub, Git (Version Control System), Devops Tools, Version Control, DevOps, Amazon Web Services, Collaborative Software, Software Versioning, Linux, Code Review

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Skillshare

    The Creative Reset: Clarity, Productivity & Structure

    Skills you'll gain: Brainstorming, Prioritization, Productivity, Goal Setting, Goal-Oriented, Mindfulness, Stress Management, Creativity, Mental Concentration, Growth Mindedness, Time Management, Organizational Skills, Creative Thinking, Follow Through, Planning, Personal Development, Open Mindset, Habit Formation, Overcoming Obstacles, Self-Discipline

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Universitat Politècnica de València

    Introduction to SQL and relational databases

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Database Management Systems, Data Integrity, Database Management, Relational Databases, Database Systems, Database Administration, Databases, Database Theory, Query Languages, Secure Coding, Back-End Web Development, Web Applications, Data Manipulation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Semantic Kernel SDK for Intelligent Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Programming Tools

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    AI CERTs

    From Blocks to Build: Blockchain Dev Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Audit Working Papers, Blockchain, Web Development Tools, Software Design Patterns, Software Development Tools, Application Development, Computer Programming Tools, Development Environment, Digital Assets, Program Development, Distributed Computing, Software Development, Go (Programming Language), Cryptography, Transaction Processing, FinTech, Encryption, Business Logic, Business Analysis, Virtual Machines

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Skillshare

    Graphic Design Theory - Web & Digital Design

    Skills you'll gain: User Interface (UI), User Interface (UI) Design, Responsive Web Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, User Experience Design, Digital Design, Web Design, User Experience, Motion Graphics, Adobe XD, Interactive Design, No-Code Development, Graphic and Visual Design, Layout Design, Prototyping, Graphic Design, Design Elements And Principles, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Style Guides, Digital Publishing

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Harvard Business Review

    Drive Innovation and Growth

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Thinking, Strategic Leadership, Organizational Strategy, Innovation, Open Mindset, Stakeholder Engagement, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Strategy, Proactivity, Creative Thinking, Ideation, Creative Problem-Solving, Growth Strategies, Critical Thinking, New Product Development, Process Development, Program Implementation, Decision Making, Growth Mindedness

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pearson

    AWS Certified Machine Learning - Specialty

    Skills you'll gain: Model Training, Model Deployment, Exploratory Data Analysis, Model Evaluation, Cloud Deployment, Data Preprocessing, Data Analysis, Data Wrangling, Model Optimization, Amazon Redshift, Amazon CloudWatch, AWS Kinesis, Data Pipelines, Extract, Transform, Load

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Using Porter’s Five Forces Model for Competitive Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Competitive Analysis, Business Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Market Analysis, Competitive Intelligence, Case Studies, Corporate Strategy, Customer Analysis, Market Dynamics, Market Opportunities, Strategic Planning, New Business Development, Supplier Management, Entrepreneurship, Leadership

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Packt

    Alteryx Advanced

    Skills you'll gain: Data Cleansing, Data Manipulation, Advanced Analytics, Applied Machine Learning, Data Wrangling, Fraud detection, Data Transformation, Predictive Modeling, Data Processing, Analytics, Machine Learning Methods, Machine Learning, Data Analysis, Model Training, Data Preprocessing, Machine Learning Algorithms, Sampling (Statistics), Data Integration, Case Studies, Complex Problem Solving

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    H2O.ai

    H2O ai Large Language Models (LLMs) - Level 3

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Generative AI, LLM Application, Model Training, Large Language Modeling, Applied Machine Learning, Fine-tuning, Artificial Neural Networks

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Lecturio

    Leadership and Management in Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Nursing Management, Delegation Skills, Nursing Administration, Care Coordination, Clinical Leadership, Patient Communication, Conflict Management, Patient Coordination, Care Management, Patient Advocacy, Nursing Practices, Communication Strategies, Nursing, Change Management, Leadership, Nursing and Patient Care, Communication, Nursing Care, Health Care Administration, Medical History Documentation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Git and GitHub for DevOps Engineers: Packt
  • The Creative Reset: Clarity, Productivity & Structure: Skillshare
  • Introduction to SQL and relational databases: Universitat Politècnica de València
  • Semantic Kernel SDK for Intelligent Applications: Packt
  • From Blocks to Build: Blockchain Dev Essentials: AI CERTs
  • Graphic Design Theory - Web & Digital Design: Skillshare
  • Drive Innovation and Growth: Harvard Business Review
  • AWS Certified Machine Learning - Specialty: Pearson
  • Using Porter’s Five Forces Model for Competitive Analysis: Coursera
  • Alteryx Advanced: Packt

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