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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


  • 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

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Coursera

    AI Content with Make.com: Automate Instagram Reel Scripts

    Skills you'll gain: Workflow Management, Make.com, Document Management, AI powered creativity, Content Development and Management, Social Media Content, Instagram, ChatGPT, AI Workflows, Prompt Engineering, Content Creation, Social Media Marketing, Google Docs, Social Media, Social Media Management, Social Media Strategy, AI Integrations

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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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, Software Configuration Management, IT Automation, Cloud Security, Automation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    P

    Pearson

    Cisco Certified Support Technician IT Support 100-140 Unit 5

    Skills you'll gain: Mac OS, Microsoft Windows, Operating System Administration, Desktop Support, System Support, End User Training and Support, Knowledge of Apple Software, System Configuration, Computer Displays, Software Installation, Android (Operating System), Apple iOS, Mobile Security, Patch Management, Package and Software Management, iOS Development, System Monitoring, OS Process Management, Performance Tuning, Browser Compatibility

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    WebSockets Protocol Explained – Master Web Development

    Skills you'll gain: TCP/IP, Network Protocols, Application Programming Interface (API), Ajax, Web Development, General Networking, Web Applications, Scalability, Event-Driven Programming, Real Time Data, Network Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    E

    Edureka

    Introduction to LLMs and Hugging Face

    Skills you'll gain: Hugging Face, LLM Application, LangChain, Large Language Modeling, OpenAI, Natural Language Processing, Generative AI Agents, ChatGPT, AI Integrations, Token Optimization, Responsible AI, Fine-tuning, Embeddings, Application Programming Interface (API), Data Pipelines, Restful API, Agentic systems, Open Source Technology, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Python Programming

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    React - State management in functional components (HOOKS)

    Skills you'll gain: React.js, Code Reusability, Javascript, Front-End Web Development, Web Development

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    P

    Pearson

    Quick Start Guide to Large Language Models (LLMs): Unit 1

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, LLM Application, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, ChatGPT, Natural Language Processing, Generative AI Agents, Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, Deep Learning

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    L

    LearnKartS

    AWS Databases, Messaging, and Event Driven Architecture

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, Amazon DynamoDB, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Identity and Access Management, Database Management, NoSQL, Cloud Security, Event-Driven Programming, Database Architecture and Administration, Authentications, Serverless Computing, Operational Databases, Cloud Applications, Data Security, Load Balancing, Cloud-Native Computing, Security Controls, Encryption, AWS Kinesis, Key Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    P

    Pearson

    Learning Deep Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, Deep Learning, Prompt Engineering, Image Analysis, Model Deployment, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Convolutional Neural Networks, Model Optimization, Tensorflow, LLM Application, Transfer Learning, Computer Vision, Fine-tuning, Responsible AI, Generative Model Architectures, Model Training, Natural Language Processing, Embeddings, Artificial Neural Networks

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • D

    Duke University

    Build a Static Website with Rust and Zola

    Skills you'll gain: Web Design and Development, Web Development, Cloud Deployment, Web Development Tools, Cloud Hosting, Web Content, Rust (Programming Language), Content Management, Cloud Computing, Linux, Software Installation

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Preview
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    S

    Scrimba

    Intro to Supabase

    Skills you'll gain: Web Applications, Full-Stack Web Development, Database Application, Data Store, Database Development, Database Management, SQL, Query Languages, Data Access, Real Time Data, Javascript, Data Entry, Software Engineering, Authentications

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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
  • AI Content with Make.com: Automate Instagram Reel Scripts: Coursera
  • AWS: Configuration Management and Infrastructure as Code: Whizlabs
  • Cisco Certified Support Technician IT Support 100-140 Unit 5: Pearson
  • WebSockets Protocol Explained – Master Web Development: Packt
  • Introduction to LLMs and Hugging Face: Edureka
  • React - State management in functional components (HOOKS): Coursera
  • Quick Start Guide to Large Language Models (LLMs): Unit 1: Pearson
  • AWS Databases, Messaging, and Event Driven Architecture: LearnKartS
  • Learning Deep Learning: Pearson

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