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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


  • 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
  • P

    Packt

    Risk Management and Incident Response

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Management Framework, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Incident Management, Incident Response, Business Continuity Planning, Security Management, Threat Modeling, Computer Security Incident Management, Disaster Recovery, Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Risk, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Continuous Monitoring, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Management, Digital Forensics, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Advanced WordPress Development Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: WordPress, Ajax, Content Management Systems, Web Development, PHP (Scripting Language), Database Management, Dashboard Creation, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Javascript

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    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
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  • S

    Skillshare

    Street Photography: Gear, Style & On-the-Street Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Photography, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Image Quality, Personal Development, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Resourcefulness, Resilience, Social Skills, Overcoming Obstacles, Decision Making, Storytelling, Composure, Adaptability, Interpersonal Communications, Aesthetics, Creativity

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • W

    Whizlabs

    AWS: Feature Engineering Data Transformation & Integrity

    Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Data Preprocessing, Data Cleansing, Apache Spark, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Processing, Data Pipelines, Data Transformation, Amazon Web Services, Data Wrangling, Responsible AI, Data Quality, Data Integrity, Data Validation, Model Training, Personally Identifiable Information

    Intermediate · 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
  • M

    MathWorks

    Creating Custom Apps in MATLAB

    Skills you'll gain: User Interface (UI) Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, No-Code Development, UI Components, Interactive Design, Plot (Graphics)

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • B

    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Java Database Engineering: Spring Boot MVC & SQL Mastery

    Skills you'll gain: Database Theory, Database Development, Query Languages, Development Testing, Hibernate (Java), Performance Tuning, Software Testing, Object-Relational Mapping, Frontend Integration

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • S

    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, Javascript, Database Management, Database Development, LLM Application, Real Time Data

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • P

    Pearson

    Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA): Unit 4

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Data Storage, Cloud-Native Computing, YAML, Data Storage Technologies, Data Persistence, Data Management, Configuration Management, Command-Line Interface

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Project Planning and Productivity Mastery

    Skills you'll gain: Project Implementation, Resource Allocation, Project Controls, Project Management Office (PMO), Workflow Management, Resource Utilization, Resource Management, Issue Tracking, Productivity, Project Management, Requirements Management, Capacity Planning, Project Planning, Operations Management, Planning, Scheduling, Incident Management, Governance, Release Management, Change Management

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Generative Engine Content Optimization: Edureka
  • Risk Management and Incident Response: Packt
  • Advanced WordPress Development Techniques: Packt
  • Leadership & Management with Gen AI: SkillsBooster Academy
  • Street Photography: Gear, Style & On-the-Street Skills: Skillshare
  • AWS: Feature Engineering Data Transformation & Integrity: Whizlabs
  • Software Development & APIs for Network Engineers: Packt
  • Creating Custom Apps in MATLAB: MathWorks
  • Java Database Engineering: Spring Boot MVC & SQL Mastery: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
  • Build an AI Personal Assistant with a Vector Database: Scrimba

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