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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

    ASP.NET Core MVC [.NET 8] - The Complete Guide

    Skills you'll gain: ASP.NET, Model View Controller, .NET Framework, Order Management, Object-Relational Mapping, Application Deployment, User Accounts, User Provisioning, Order Management Systems, Database Management, Data Access, User Interface (UI) Design, Full-Stack Web Development, Cloud Deployment, Web Development, Authentications, Web Applications, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, UI Components, User Interface (UI)

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    The Complete Scrum Master Certification & Agile Scrum Course

    Skills you'll gain: Agile Product Development, Team Oriented, Accountability Frameworks, Meeting Facilitation, Continuous Improvement Process

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    S.P. Jain Institute of Management and Research

    Finance for Decision-Making

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Acumen, Cash Management, Financial Data, Decision Making, Financial Policy, Risk Management, Personal Development, Critical Thinking, Stress Management, Mindfulness

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Serverless Apps in C#: Azure Function Apps

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Deployment, Cloud Development, Application Deployment, Microsoft Azure, JSON, Cloud Applications, Serverless Computing, Application Programming Interface (API), Cloud Computing, C# (Programming Language), Restful API, Web Services, Cloud Storage

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Double-Entry Bookkeeping: Record & Balance

    Skills you'll gain: Balancing (Ledger/Billing), Bookkeeping, QuickBooks (Accounting Software), Ledgers (Accounting), Accounting Records, Accounting, Accounting Systems, General Ledger, General Accounting, Accounting Software, Standard Accounting Practices, Transaction Processing

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Whizlabs

    AWS: Network Security, Compliance and Governance

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon CloudWatch, Network Troubleshooting, Continuous Monitoring, Identity and Access Management, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Encryption, Network Security, Event Monitoring, Amazon Web Services, Security Controls, Cloud Security, IT Security Architecture, Cryptography, Network Monitoring, Network Performance Management, Cyber Security Policies, Security Requirements Analysis, Governance

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Cannabis Environmental Control

    Skills you'll gain: HVAC, Water Resource Management, Plant Operations and Management, Environmental Management Systems, Thermal Management, Water Quality, Environmental Monitoring, Biology

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnQuest

    Security Administration with CDO

    Skills you'll gain: Event Monitoring, Security Strategy, General Networking, IT Security Architecture, Network Architecture, Systems Integration, Incident Response, Data Integration, TCP/IP, OSI Models, Threat Management, Cybersecurity, Security Management, Networking Hardware, Information Technology, Cyber Security Policies, Data Governance, Data Management, Command-Line Interface, Application Deployment

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Complete Git Guide: Understand and Master Git and GitHub

    Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), GitHub, Version Control, Open Source Technology, Unix Shell, Collaborative Software, Software Installation, Unix Commands, Microsoft Visual Studio, Software Versioning, Linux Commands, Linux, Mac OS, Web Development Tools, Shell Script, File Management, Command-Line Interface, Code Review, Application Deployment, React.js

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Fundamentos del emprendimiento en la empresa familiar

    Skills you'll gain: Value Propositions, Ideation, Market Opportunities, Entrepreneurship, New Product Development, Business Modeling, Innovation, New Business Development, Strategic Thinking, Entrepreneurial Finance, Sales Presentation, Business Leadership, Presentations, Customer Analysis, Succession Planning, Trend Analysis, Leadership

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Advanced Methods in Machine Learning Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Unsupervised Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Dimensionality Reduction, Reinforcement Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Regression Analysis, Machine Learning, Data Mining, Machine Learning Algorithms, Predictive Modeling, Random Forest Algorithm, Decision Tree Learning, Model Optimization, Logistic Regression, Classification Algorithms

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnKartS

    Achieving Excellence in GCP Architecting

    Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Solutions, Solution Architecture, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Security, Cloud Computing, Security Controls, Infrastructure Architecture, Cloud Services, Scalability, Performance Tuning, System Monitoring, Operational Excellence

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • ASP.NET Core MVC [.NET 8] - The Complete Guide: Packt
  • The Complete Scrum Master Certification & Agile Scrum Course: Packt
  • Finance for Decision-Making: S.P. Jain Institute of Management and Research
  • Serverless Apps in C#: Azure Function Apps: Coursera
  • Double-Entry Bookkeeping: Record & Balance: Coursera
  • AWS: Network Security, Compliance and Governance: Whizlabs
  • Cannabis Environmental Control: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Security Administration with CDO: LearnQuest
  • Complete Git Guide: Understand and Master Git and GitHub: Packt
  • Fundamentos del emprendimiento en la empresa familiar: Tecnológico de Monterrey

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