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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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    Whizlabs

    Protection of Information Assets

    Skills you'll gain: Data Security, Network Security, Cyber Attacks, Security Testing, Digital Forensics, Infrastructure Security, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Security, Security Controls, Computer Security Awareness Training, Security Awareness, Threat Detection, Threat Management, Cyber Security Assessment, Test Tools, Firewall, OSI Models, Authentications, Encryption, Cloud Computing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Edureka

    Testing and Deploying Angular Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Application Deployment, GitHub, Cloud Deployment, Performance Tuning, Unit Testing, Frontend Performance, System Monitoring

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    RF/Microwave Design - Impedance Matching

    Skills you'll gain: electromagnetics, Electronics, Wireless Networks, Performance Tuning, Network Planning And Design, Process Optimization, Design, Analysis, Mathematical Modeling

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Linux Server Administration Made Easy with Hands-On Training

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Servers, Linux Administration, Command-Line Interface, Bash (Scripting Language), Apache, Performance Tuning, Operating System Administration, Shell Script, Linux Commands, Web Servers, Server Administration, Unix Shell, Systems Administration, System Monitoring, Network Monitoring, Scripting, Servers, Unix Commands, Application Servers, File Systems

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Pearson

    Ansible From Basics to Guru: Unit 1

    Skills you'll gain: Ansible, IT Automation, Automation, Devops Tools, Linux Servers, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Windows Servers, Command-Line Interface, YAML, Configuration Management, Microsoft Windows

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Honors Algebra 2: Algebraic, Exponential & Log Functions

    Skills you'll gain: Algebra, Applied Mathematics, Graphing, Mathematical Modeling, Advanced Mathematics, Calculus, Predictive Modeling

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Alex Genadinik

    Converting Users Into Brand Advocates And Champions

    Skills you'll gain: Customer Advocacy, Brand Loyalty, Discussion Facilitation, Competitive Analysis, Loyalty Programs, Customer Engagement, Advocacy, Driving engagement, Brand Strategy, Thought Leadership, Customer Retention, Promotional Strategies

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Mastering Python Modules and File Systems

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Code Reusability, File Systems, Command-Line Interface, Python Programming, Package and Software Management, File Management, UI Components, Scripting, User Interface (UI), Graphical Tools, Data Structures, Development Environment, Simulations

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Cisco Learning and Certifications

    Introduction to QoS and QoS Mechanisms

    Skills you'll gain: Performance Tuning, Wide Area Networks, Network Planning And Design, Continuous Monitoring, Service Level

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Decoding Large Language Models

    Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, LLM Application, Fine-tuning, Model Deployment, Model Training, Transfer Learning, Generative Model Architectures, Prompt Engineering, Model Optimization, Generative AI, Model Evaluation, Deep Learning, Natural Language Processing, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), AI Security, Responsible AI, Scalability, Machine Learning

    Advanced · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Scrimba

    Build an AI Personal Assistant with a Vector Database

    Skills you'll gain: Vector Databases, Web Design and Development, AI Personalization, Web Development, Web Applications, HTML and CSS, Natural Language Processing, Data Store, Embeddings, Javascript, Database Management, LLM Application, Persona (User Experience), Real Time Data, Generative AI Agents

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Simplilearn

    Generative AI in Customer Service Operations Training

    Skills you'll gain: AI Personalization, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Customer experience improvement, User Feedback, Generative AI, Self Service Technologies, Personalized Service, Customer Support, Call Center Experience, Customer Service, Customer Analysis, Customer Insights, Automation, Customer Engagement, AI literacy, Artificial Intelligence, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Compliance Training, AI Integrations

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Protection of Information Assets: Whizlabs
  • Testing and Deploying Angular Applications: Edureka
  • RF/Microwave Design - Impedance Matching: Coursera
  • Linux Server Administration Made Easy with Hands-On Training: Packt
  • Ansible From Basics to Guru: Unit 1: Pearson
  • Honors Algebra 2: Algebraic, Exponential & Log Functions: Johns Hopkins University
  • Converting Users Into Brand Advocates And Champions: Alex Genadinik
  • Mastering Python Modules and File Systems: EDUCBA
  • Introduction to QoS and QoS Mechanisms: Cisco Learning and Certifications
  • Decoding Large Language Models: Packt

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