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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


  • P

    Packt

    SQL Bootcamp - From Zero to Job-Ready

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Star Schema, Snowflake Schema, Database Theory, Databases, Database Management, Database Design, Relational Databases, Query Languages, Data Analysis, Data Management

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • U

    University of the Arts London

    Creative AI: Sound, Music and Interaction

    Skills you'll gain: AI powered creativity, Music, Musical Composition, Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, AI literacy, Creativity, Human Machine Interfaces, Instrumental Music, Interactive Design, Data Ethics, Music Performance, Machine Learning Methods, Human Computer Interaction, Responsible AI

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • P

    Packt

    Strategic People Management and Organizational Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Process Improvement and Optimization, Process Optimization, Process Improvement, Process Analysis, Organizational Change, Virtual Teams, Process Management, People Management, Leadership Development, Project Management, Management Training And Development, Human Resource Strategy, Personal Development, Human Resources Management and Planning, Human Resource Management, Performance Improvement, Staff Management, Telecommuting, Agile Project Management, Continuous Improvement Process

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • W

    Whizlabs

    Azure ML: Deploying, Managing, and Experimenting with Models

    Skills you'll gain: Model Deployment, Responsible AI, Microsoft Azure, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Data Management, Model Optimization, Cloud Management, Model Training, Cloud Deployment, Data Store, Data Strategy, Applied Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, Scalability, Data Preprocessing, Feature Engineering, Machine Learning Algorithms

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Machine Learning for Absolute Beginners - Level 1

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Responsible AI, Large Language Modeling, Generative Model Architectures, Data Ethics, Model Training, Machine Learning Methods, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning Algorithms, AI Security, Machine Learning, AI powered creativity, Applied Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Supervised Learning, AI literacy, LLM Application, Artificial Neural Networks, Unsupervised Learning, Deep Learning

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Publish your corporate designs on Slack with Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Slack (Software), Collaborative Software, Calendar Management, Marketing Materials, Content Creation, Marketing Design, Content Marketing, Corporate Communications, Shared Media, Facebook, Social Media Content, Graphic Design, User Accounts, Marketing Communications, Multimedia, Digital Marketing

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • L

    L&T EduTech

    Design of Power Distribution for Highrise Building

    Skills you'll gain: Electrical Systems, Electrical Equipment, Electric Power Systems, Electrical Power, Engineering Design Process, Engineering Calculations, Electrical Wiring, Electrical Safety, Engineering Practices, Building Services Engineering, Low Voltage, Building Design, Electrical Engineering, Schematic Diagrams, Building Codes, Estimation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Madecraft

    Prioritizing Effectively

    Skills you'll gain: Prioritization, Strategic Prioritization, Time Management, Action Oriented, Organizational Skills, Productivity, Calendar Management, Workflow Management, Goal Setting, Stress Management, Journals, Decision Making, Project Planning, Personal Development, Process Optimization, Self-Motivation, Operational Efficiency, Open Mindset, Administrative Support and Clerical Tasks, Professional Development

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute

    Hands-On with GenAI Tools and Technologies

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, Generative AI, LLM Application, AI powered creativity, AI literacy, AI Workflows, AI Integrations, Model Deployment, Model Evaluation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Operationalizing ML Models: MLOps for Scalable AI

    Skills you'll gain: MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Model Deployment, CI/CD, Continuous Deployment, Docker (Software), Kubernetes, Model Training, Containerization, AI Workflows, Model Optimization, Scalability, Devops Tools, DevOps, Continuous Monitoring

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • B

    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Modern Databases

    Skills you'll gain: MongoDB, Redis, NoSQL, Database Management Systems, Database Systems, Databases, Data Store, Database Theory, Amazon DynamoDB, Relational Databases, Database Design, Apache Kafka, Database Management, SQL, Distributed Computing, Databricks, Big Data, Data Architecture, Data Modeling, Cloud Computing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • U

    Universitat Politècnica de València

    Basic Math: Numbers and Terminology

    Skills you'll gain: Deductive Reasoning, Concept Of Operations

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • SQL Bootcamp - From Zero to Job-Ready: Packt
  • Creative AI: Sound, Music and Interaction: University of the Arts London
  • Strategic People Management and Organizational Leadership: Packt
  • Azure ML: Deploying, Managing, and Experimenting with Models: Whizlabs
  • Machine Learning for Absolute Beginners - Level 1: Packt
  • Publish your corporate designs on Slack with Canva: Coursera
  • Design of Power Distribution for Highrise Building: L&T EduTech
  • Prioritizing Effectively: Madecraft
  • Hands-On with GenAI Tools and Technologies: Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute
  • Operationalizing ML Models: MLOps for Scalable AI: Coursera

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