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Back End Courses

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

    Linux Command Line

    Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, Unix, System Monitoring

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Whizlabs

    Design security solutions for applications and data

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Cloud Security, Data Governance, Data Management, Data Security, Secure Coding, Cloud Applications, Application Security, Identity and Access Management, Key Management, Multi-Factor Authentication, Encryption, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    AWS Networking, Compute & IAM Architecture

    Skills you'll gain: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Amazon Web Services, Identity and Access Management, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Computing, Network Security, Virtual Networking, Network Architecture, Cloud Infrastructure, Authentications, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Multi-Factor Authentication, Cloud Security, Load Balancing, Containerization, Scalability

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Linux Bash: Automate, Debug & Process Text

    Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, Linux Commands, Unix Shell, Linux, Scripting, Unix Commands, Command-Line Interface, Unix, IT Automation, Debugging, Development Environment, System Configuration, Configuration Management, File Management

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Building Real-World Java Applications with Spring and Beyond

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Maven, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Hibernate (Java), Unit Testing, Docker (Software), Software Design Patterns, Object-Relational Mapping

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Hadoop Projects: Analyze Big Data with Hive & Pig

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Hadoop, Apache Hive, Big Data, Data Warehousing, Data Integration, Data Processing, Enterprise Application Management, Performance Tuning, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Distributed Computing, Data Import/Export, SQL, Data Transformation

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Pearson

    Hadoop and Spark Fundamentals: Unit 2

    Skills you'll gain: PySpark, Apache Hadoop, Apache Spark, Big Data, Apache Hive, Analytics, Data Processing, Text Mining, Data Transformation, Distributed Computing, Java, Debugging, Java Programming

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pearson

    Kubernetes From Basics to Guru: Unit 6

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud-Native Computing, Kubernetes, CI/CD, OpenShift, DevOps, Git (Version Control System), Continuous Deployment, Cloud Applications, Application Deployment, Application Performance Management, YAML

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    GNU Octave: Apply, Implement & Design Functions

    Skills you'll gain: Mathematical Software, Software Installation, Numerical Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Trigonometry, Programming Principles, Data Manipulation, Engineering Calculations, Linear Algebra, Scripting Languages, Data Structures

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Board Infinity

    PL-400 Exam Preparation & Capstone: Real-World Projects

    Skills you'll gain: Application Lifecycle Management, Microsoft Power Platform, Integration Testing, Application Development, Power Apps Component Framework, DevOps, Application Deployment, Database Design, Usability Testing, Development Testing, Scenario Testing, Solution Architecture, Simulations, User Interface (UI) Design

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Unreal Engine 5 - Sci-Fi Environment Design

    Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Virtual Environment, Post-Production, Game Design, 3D Assets, Adobe Photoshop, Conceptual Design, Design Elements And Principles, Creativity

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Intermediate JavaScript & Best Practices

    Skills you'll gain: Javascript, Frontend Performance, Scripting, Real Time Data, Browser Compatibility, Data Storage, HTML and CSS, Maintainability, Data Validation, Debugging

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Linux Command Line: Packt
  • Design security solutions for applications and data: Whizlabs
  • AWS Networking, Compute & IAM Architecture: Packt
  • Linux Bash: Automate, Debug & Process Text: EDUCBA
  • Building Real-World Java Applications with Spring and Beyond: Packt
  • Hadoop Projects: Analyze Big Data with Hive & Pig: EDUCBA
  • Hadoop and Spark Fundamentals: Unit 2: Pearson
  • Kubernetes From Basics to Guru: Unit 6: Pearson
  • GNU Octave: Apply, Implement & Design Functions: EDUCBA
  • PL-400 Exam Preparation & Capstone: Real-World Projects: Board Infinity

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