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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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    Logical Operations

    Web Development with HTML5, CSS, and JavaScript

    Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), HTML and CSS, Web Development Tools, Web Development, Javascript, JavaScript Frameworks, Web Content, Frontend Performance, Web Servers, Software Development Tools, Web Design and Development, Web Design, Front-End Web Development, Web Applications, Apache, Development Environment, Semantic Web, Software Development

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    Planning and Control Using Microsoft Project 365 and 2021

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Project, Project Schedules, Resource Allocation, Resource Planning, Resource Management, Project Management Software, Resource Utilization, Scheduling, Project Performance, Calendar Management, Project Coordination, Project Controls, Project Management, Microsoft 365, Timelines, Management Reporting, Milestones (Project Management), Project Planning, Workflow Management, Work Breakdown Structure

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Skillshare

    Copywriting: 3 Proven Frameworks to Write Words That Sell

    Skills you'll gain: Copywriting, Persuasive Communication, Writing, Business Writing, Marketing Materials, Content Creation, Content Marketing, Value Propositions, Social Media Content, Target Audience

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Go Essentials: Concurrency, gRPC & More

    Skills you'll gain: Go (Programming Language), Web Frameworks, Unit Testing, Application Frameworks, Development Testing, Programming Principles, Code Reusability, Web Development, Maintainability, Data Structures

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Launch a Website to Azure with Azure App Service

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Development, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Applications, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Hosting, Continuous Deployment, Application Deployment, Microsoft Development Tools, ASP.NET, Platform As A Service (PaaS), Development Environment, Containerization, Docker (Software), Web Applications, Microsoft Visual Studio, Integrated Development Environments, Scalability

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Building Data Lakes and Lakehouses with Microsoft Fabric

    Skills you'll gain: Data Lakes, Data Governance, Transaction Processing, Microsoft Azure, Security Controls, Data Architecture, Power BI, Data Warehousing, Dataflow, Data Management, Identity and Access Management, Azure Active Directory, Data Pipelines, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Data Integration, Query Languages, Data Integrity, Real Time Data, Data Quality, Data Transformation

    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 Data, Decision Making, Investment Management, Financial Policy, Personal Development, Critical Thinking, Stress Management, Mindfulness

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    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, Enterprise Application Management, Operating Systems, Android (Operating System), Apple iOS, Mobile Security, Patch Management, Package and Software Management, iOS Development, System Monitoring, OS Process Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnKartS

    GCP Computing and Storage Services

    Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Kubernetes, Google App Engine, Cloud Storage, Load Balancing, Cloud Services, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing, Containerization, Data Storage, Virtual Machines, Cloud Deployment, Performance Tuning, Cloud Security, Application Deployment, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Solutions, Cloud Applications, Cloud Computing Architecture, DevOps

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    GenAI for Sales Operations Specialists

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Sales Process, General Sales Practices, Generative AI Agents, Sales Management, Sales, Data Ethics, Business Ethics, Forecasting, Customer Relationship Management, Strategic Decision-Making

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Master HTML5 Fundamentals: Build, Design & Apply

    Skills you'll gain: Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), HTML and CSS, Web Design and Development, Web Development, Browser Compatibility, Web Design, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Frontend Integration, Computer Graphics, Front-End Web Development, Semantic Web, Web Content, Usability, Javascript, User Experience, Data Validation

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Simplilearn

    Essential Linux Training Course

    Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, File Systems, File Management, Linux Administration, Unix, grep, Linux Commands, Command-Line Interface, Operating System Administration, Operating Systems, System Monitoring, Open Source Technology, User Accounts, Software Installation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Web Development with HTML5, CSS, and JavaScript: Logical Operations
  • Planning and Control Using Microsoft Project 365 and 2021: Packt
  • Copywriting: 3 Proven Frameworks to Write Words That Sell: Skillshare
  • Go Essentials: Concurrency, gRPC & More: Packt
  • Launch a Website to Azure with Azure App Service: Microsoft
  • Building Data Lakes and Lakehouses with Microsoft Fabric: Microsoft
  • Finance for Decision-Making: S.P. Jain Institute of Management and Research
  • Cisco Certified Support Technician IT Support 100-140 Unit 5: Pearson
  • GCP Computing and Storage Services: LearnKartS
  • GenAI for Sales Operations Specialists: Coursera

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