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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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    Coursera

    Generate a User Experience (UX) Onboarding Map in Miro

    Skills you'll gain: User Interface (UI), User Interface (UI) Design, Journey Mapping, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, User Experience, User Experience Design, Experience Design, User Centered Design, Customer Retention, Business Intelligence

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: New
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    Johns Hopkins University

    Strategy and Implementation

    Skills you'll gain: Smart Goals, Competitive Analysis, Goal Setting, Prioritization, Strategic Prioritization, Risk Analysis, Productivity, Project Management, Strategic Planning, Plan Execution, Business Planning, Project Implementation, Business Priorities, Program Implementation, Organizational Strategy, Risk Mitigation, Project Coordination, Risk Management, Business Strategy, Time Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Lean Management: Just-In-Time Training and Certification

    Skills you'll gain: Lean Manufacturing, Waste Minimization, Lean Methodologies, Supplier Management, Quality Control, Quality Management, Quality Improvement, Production Management, Production Process, Quality Assurance and Control, Operational Efficiency, Workflow Management, Production Schedule, Production Line, Supplier Relationship Management, Inventory Control, Process Improvement, Continuous Improvement Process, Facility Management, Facility Repair And Maintenance

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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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

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Coursera

    Instagram Insights: Crack the Algorithm

    Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Social Media Content, Content Creation, Driving engagement, Content Performance Analysis, Content Marketing, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Analytics, Content Optimization

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    E

    EDUCBA

    Microsoft Azure - PAAS Overview

    Skills you'll gain: Platform As A Service (PaaS), Application Deployment, Database Systems

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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    13 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    L

    LearnKartS

    Website Development Mastery

    Skills you'll gain: Web Analytics and SEO, Content Management Systems, Web Design, Web Analytics, Supplier Management, Web Design and Development, E-Commerce, WordPress, Search Engine Optimization, No-Code Development, Blogs, Supply Chain, Retail Management, Supplier Relationship Management, Order Management, Order Fulfillment, Web Content, Web Development, Web Frameworks, Web Development Tools

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Hands-On Microsoft 365 and SharePoint Training

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft 365, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Microsoft Power Platform, Case Studies, Content Management Systems, Process Design, Data Governance, Data Migration, Business Process Automation, Content Management, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Office, Workflow Management, Trend Analysis, Power Apps Component Framework, Strategic Thinking, AI Integrations, System Configuration, Compliance Management, Microsoft Copilot

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: New
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    Coursera

    Production AI Model Development and Ethics

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Model Deployment, Feature Engineering, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Model Training, Model Evaluation, Data Ethics, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Model Optimization, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Data Preprocessing, Data Pipelines, Deep Learning, Software Documentation, Technical Documentation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Promotional Materials Every Musician Needs

    Skills you'll gain: Photo/Video Production and Technology, Promotional Materials, Marketing Materials, Video Production, Videography, Web Presence, Promotional Strategies, Product Promotion, Writing, Photography, Layout Design, Copywriting, Business Writing, Music, Content Creation, Branding, Brand Management, Target Audience, Design Elements And Principles

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    EDUCBA

    Project on Recommendation Engine - Book Recommender

    Skills you'll gain: Data Preprocessing, Data Manipulation, Data Transformation, Feature Engineering, Text Mining, Project Design, Unstructured Data, Data Integration, Python Programming, Metadata Management, Natural Language Processing, Deep Learning, Machine Learning

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    16 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    EDUCBA

    Python: Logistic Regression & Supervised ML

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Feature Engineering, Supervised Learning, Exploratory Data Analysis, Classification Algorithms, Machine Learning Algorithms, Applied Machine Learning, Model Deployment, Decision Tree Learning, Logistic Regression, Data Analysis, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Machine Learning, Data Preprocessing, Python Programming, Pandas (Python Package), Seaborn, NumPy, Data Visualization, Statistical Visualization

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    17 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Generate a User Experience (UX) Onboarding Map in Miro: Coursera
  • Strategy and Implementation: Johns Hopkins University
  • Lean Management: Just-In-Time Training and Certification: Packt
  • Advanced Methods in Machine Learning Applications: Johns Hopkins University
  • Instagram Insights: Crack the Algorithm: Coursera
  • Microsoft Azure - PAAS Overview: EDUCBA
  • Website Development Mastery: LearnKartS
  • Hands-On Microsoft 365 and SharePoint Training: Packt
  • Production AI Model Development and Ethics: Coursera
  • Promotional Materials Every Musician Needs: University of Colorado Boulder

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