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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

    Networking Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Networking Hardware, General Networking, Network Infrastructure, Local Area Networks, OSI Models, Network Protocols, Network Support, Network Troubleshooting, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), TCP/IP, Network Architecture, Computer Networking, Network Planning And Design, Wireless Networks, Network Security, Network Switches, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN)

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Relational Database with Go: Build an Article Search Engine

    Skills you'll gain: Web Applications, SQL, Database Development, Database Application, Data Access, Go (Programming Language), Database Management, Relational Databases, Web Development, Back-End Web Development, Databases, Query Languages, Secure Coding, Server Side, Program Development

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Packt

    Cypress Automation Testing Framework - Zero To Hero

    Skills you'll gain: Jenkins, Continuous Integration, CI/CD, Selenium (Software), Test Script Development, OAuth, Software Testing, Development Environment, Application Programming Interface (API), Test Case, Test Tools, Web Development Tools, Git (Version Control System), Software Installation

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

    AI and Creativity

    Skills you'll gain: AI powered creativity, Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, AI Product Strategy, Media Production, Content Creation, AI literacy, Creativity, Responsible AI, AI Integrations, Media Strategy, AI Workflows, Media and Communications, Content Strategy, Content Optimization, Content Management, Compliance Management, Marketing Communications, Digital Transformation, Marketing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnKartS

    AI Digital Marketing Mastery

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Blogs, Content Scheduling, Google Gemini, Email Automation, Email Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Google Ads, Content Optimization, Search Engine Optimization, Digital Marketing, ChatGPT, Digital Advertising, Content Marketing, Content Creation, Copywriting, Keyword Research, Lead Generation, Artificial Intelligence, Brand Strategy

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Pipeline Architects: Data Engineering to Lakehouse

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Airflow, Data Warehousing, Data Flow Diagrams (DFDs), Data Lakes, Data Pipelines, Diagram Design, Data Integration, Performance Tuning, Data Governance, Cloud Deployment, Data Management, Data Modeling, Data Mapping, Extract, Transform, Load, Trend Analysis, Service Level Agreement, Systems Integration, SQL, Apache Kafka, Python Programming

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    Snowflake - Build and Architect Data Pipelines Using AWS

    Skills you'll gain: Snowflake Schema, Data Pipelines, Apache Airflow, Data Security, Data Governance, Data Architecture, Extract, Transform, Load, Apache Kafka, Performance Tuning, PySpark, Data Warehousing, Data Import/Export, Amazon S3, Amazon Web Services, Real Time Data, Data Processing, SQL, Stored Procedure, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Master Banking Operations & Credit Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Banking Services, Banking, Commercial Banking, Bank Regulations, Lending and Underwriting, Retail Banking, Credit Risk, Commercial Lending, Payment Systems, Financial Services, Consumer Lending, Regulatory Compliance, Financial Regulation, Loan Origination, Regulatory Requirements, Securities (Finance), Loan Documentation, Loans, Payment Processing and Collection, Deposit Accounts

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    XML XSD

    Skills you'll gain: Extensible Markup Language (XML), Extensible Languages and XML, Data Validation, Interoperability, Data Integrity, Data Mapping

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    22 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Marketing no mundo digital

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing, MarTech, Marketing Channel, Digital Marketing Tools, Marketing Strategies, Digital Marketing, Promotional Strategies, Digital Transformation, Promotions and Campaigns, Product Development, Market Dynamics, Consumer Behaviour, New Product Development, E-Commerce, Innovation, Customer Engagement

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Alex Genadinik

    Find Sustained, Intrinsic Self Motivation - Latest Research

    Skills you'll gain: Team Motivation, Self-Motivation, Motivational Skills, Goal Setting, Leadership and Management, Initiative and Leadership, Productivity, Employee Engagement, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Mindfulness, Entrepreneurship

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Azure Cognitive Services - Creating an AI Based Chatbot

    Skills you'll gain: Azure DevOps, Cloud Services, Cloud API, Application Programming Interface (API)

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    11 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Networking Fundamentals: Packt
  • Relational Database with Go: Build an Article Search Engine: Coursera
  • Cypress Automation Testing Framework - Zero To Hero: Packt
  • AI and Creativity: Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
  • AI Digital Marketing Mastery: LearnKartS
  • Pipeline Architects: Data Engineering to Lakehouse: Coursera
  • Snowflake - Build and Architect Data Pipelines Using AWS: Packt
  • Master Banking Operations & Credit Analysis: EDUCBA
  • XML XSD: EDUCBA
  • Marketing no mundo digital: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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