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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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    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, AI literacy, Artificial Intelligence, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, AI Integrations

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • C

    Coursera

    Ethics and Safety in Open AI

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, AI Security, Generative AI, Data Ethics, Threat Modeling, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Security Testing, Model Evaluation, Open Source Technology, Metadata Management, Security Controls, Data Integrity, Data Validation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Coursera

    GenAI for Writing and Auditing VBA Macros in Finance

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Macros, Financial Modeling, Business Process Automation, Workflow Management, Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Automation, Process Optimization, General Finance, Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Simulation and Simulation Software, Financial Analysis, Maintainability, Visual Basic (Programming Language), Financial Reporting, Financial Planning

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Wetland Conservation Through a Human Lens

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Cultural Responsiveness, Community Outreach, Cultural Diversity, Diversity Awareness, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Policy Analysis, Social Sciences, Cultural Sensitivity, Environment and Resource Management, Land Management, Case Studies, Environmental Issue, Environmental Policy, Natural Resource Management, Water Resources, Driving engagement, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Environmental Resource Management, Critical Thinking

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    SkillsBooster Academy

    Leadership & Management with Gen AI

    Skills you'll gain: Organizational Leadership, Leadership and Management, Business Leadership, Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Culture Transformation, Organizational Change, Leadership Development, AI Enablement, Initiative and Leadership, AI literacy, Generative AI, Team Leadership, Management Training And Development, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Crisis Management, AI Workflows, AI Integrations, LLM Application, Behavioral Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • A

    Amazon Web Services

    Amazon FSx for NetApp ONTAP Primer

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon S3, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Storage, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Data Storage, Amazon CloudWatch, File Systems, Data Migration, Cloud Deployment, System Monitoring, Event Monitoring, Security Controls

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Free
    Free
  • E

    Edureka

    Generative Engine Content Optimization

    Skills you'll gain: Generative Engine Optimization (GEO), Content Performance Analysis, Content Optimization, Generative AI, AI Workflows, Search Engine Optimization, Content Creation, Content Strategy, Public Relations, ChatGPT, No-Code Development

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Madecraft

    Emotional Intelligence Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Stress Management, Empathy, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Compassion, Optimism, Interpersonal Communications, Meditation & Breathwork, Relationship Building, Communication Strategies, digital literacy, Habit Formation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Cisco Learning and Certifications

    Introduction to QoS and QoS Mechanisms

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

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    QuickBooks: Record, Classify, & Report Expenses

    Skills you'll gain: QuickBooks (Accounting Software), Expense Reports, Expense Management, Accounting Software, Bookkeeping, Accounting Records, Accounting Systems, Record Keeping, Accounting, Small Business Accounting, Accounts Payable, General Ledger, Transaction Processing, Financial Accounting, General Accounting, Cash Receipts, Financial Data, Financial Reporting, Data Entry

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Software Development & APIs for Network Engineers

    Skills you'll gain: Software Development Methodologies, Development Environment, Software Development, Application Programming Interface (API), Version Control, Software Design Patterns, JSON, Maintainability, Network Engineering, Software Development Tools, API Testing, Restful API, Data Import/Export, Git (Version Control System), Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Computer Programming Tools, Devops Tools, Extensible Languages and XML, YAML, Extensible Markup Language (XML)

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Migrating .NET-based web applications to Azure PAAS

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Cloud-Native Computing, Platform As A Service (PaaS), .NET Framework, ASP.NET, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Applications, Cloud Hosting, Microsoft SQL Servers, Data Migration, Performance Tuning, Application Deployment, Model View Controller, Verification And Validation, Configuration Management, Scripting Languages

    4.9 stars, 12 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (12) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular back end courses

  • Generative AI in Customer Service Operations Training: Simplilearn
  • Ethics and Safety in Open AI: Coursera
  • GenAI for Writing and Auditing VBA Macros in Finance: Coursera
  • Wetland Conservation Through a Human Lens: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Leadership & Management with Gen AI: SkillsBooster Academy
  • Amazon FSx for NetApp ONTAP Primer: Amazon Web Services
  • Generative Engine Content Optimization: Edureka
  • Emotional Intelligence Basics: Madecraft
  • Introduction to QoS and QoS Mechanisms: Cisco Learning and Certifications
  • QuickBooks: Record, Classify, & Report Expenses: Coursera

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