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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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    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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    Coursera

    Building a Real-World Data Science Solution

    Skills you'll gain: AWS SageMaker, Exploratory Data Analysis, Feature Engineering, Dashboard Creation, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Model Evaluation, Data Visualization, Data Pipelines, Project Documentation, Solution Delivery, Data Storytelling, Amazon Web Services, Data Analysis, Technical Documentation, Business Intelligence, Cloud Infrastructure, Technical Communication, Automation, Project Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Kubernetes Essentials - Deploying and Managing Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Cloud-Native Computing, YAML, Containerization, Devops Tools, Application Deployment, Command-Line Interface, Cloud Deployment, Software Installation, Development Environment, Infrastructure Architecture, Automation, Configuration Management, Application Lifecycle Management, Scalability

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    A Beginners Guide to Linux

    Skills you'll gain: Linux, Ubuntu, Shell Script, Linux Commands, Unix Shell, Linux Administration, Command-Line Interface, OS Process Management, File Systems, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, File Management, Virtual Environment, Virtualization, Virtual Machines, Software Installation, Graphical Tools

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Pearson

    Data Science Fundamentals Part 1: Unit 3

    Skills you'll gain: Data Validation, Extract, Transform, Load, Object-Relational Mapping, Data Cleansing, Data Manipulation, Data Quality, Data Pipelines, Pandas (Python Package), Descriptive Statistics, Database Management, Data Transformation, Data Integrity, Relational Databases, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Store, Databases, Descriptive Analytics, Data Persistence, Data Analysis, Graphical Tools

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    JavaScript Data and Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Performance Tuning, Development Testing, Software Testing, Unit Testing, Software Documentation, Application Programming Interface (API), Test Script Development, Code Reusability, Web Applications, Test Driven Development (TDD), Technical Documentation, Frontend Performance, Debugging, Performance Testing, Maintainability, Javascript, Software Design Patterns, Software Architecture, Secure Coding, Data Transformation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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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    AI CERTs

    AI for Strategic Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Simplilearn

    Basics of Ethereum

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Emerging Technologies, FinTech, Cryptographic Protocols, Distributed Computing, Transaction Processing, Scalability

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • AWS: Network Security, Compliance and Governance: Whizlabs
  • Cannabis Environmental Control: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Building a Real-World Data Science Solution : Coursera
  • Kubernetes Essentials - Deploying and Managing Applications: Packt
  • A Beginners Guide to Linux: Packt
  • Data Science Fundamentals Part 1: Unit 3: Pearson
  • JavaScript Data and Applications: Microsoft
  • Complete Git Guide: Understand and Master Git and GitHub: Packt
  • Fundamentos del emprendimiento en la empresa familiar: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • AI for Strategic Leadership : AI CERTs

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