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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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    Edureka

    AWS Cloud for Data and Database Migration

    Skills you'll gain: Database Management Systems, Cloud Computing Architecture, Data Import/Export, Data Mapping, Data Strategy, Data Storage

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Packt

    Mastering MongoDB 7.0

    Skills you'll gain: MongoDB, Database Design, Database Development, Data Modeling, Security Controls, Query Languages, Data Security, Database Architecture and Administration, NoSQL, System Monitoring, Vector Databases, Data Storage Technologies, Database Management, Transaction Processing, Performance Tuning, Authentications, Scalability, Encryption, Data Transformation

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Preview
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    Madecraft

    Digital Marketing Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Lead Generation, Digital Marketing, Digital Brand Strategy, Marketing Strategies, Target Audience, Marketing Automation, Pay Per Click Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Content Marketing, Demand Generation, Brand Marketing, Persona Development, Digital Advertising, A/B Testing, Search Engine Optimization, Marketing Analytics, Content Strategy, Advertising, Journey Mapping, Automation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Alex Genadinik

    Delivering Bad News To Customers During Customer Service

    Skills you'll gain: Customer Service, Customer Complaint Resolution, Customer Relationship Building, Trustworthiness, Service Recovery, Tactfulness, Professionalism, Overcoming Objections, Expectation Management, Rapport Building, Communication Strategies, Active Listening, Empathy, Business Communication, Honesty, Positivity

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Packt

    LPIC-2 Linux Engineer (201-450)

    Skills you'll gain: Data Maintenance, Operating System Administration, Linux Commands, iSCSI Configuration, Network Support, File Management, System Software, Software Installation, Encryption, Data Loss Prevention

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Code Generation with Amazon Q

    Skills you'll gain: AI Integrations, Amazon Web Services, Code Review, AI Workflows, Integrated Development Environments, Software Development Tools, Software Development, Development Environment, Automation, Debugging

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
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    Sapienza University of Rome

    Macroeconomic Financial Accounts Course 2

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Policy, Spreadsheet Software, Financial Systems, Microsoft Excel, Financial Data, Governmental Accounting, Corporate Finance, Financial Accounting, International Finance, Market Data, Corporate Accounting, Economics, Accounting, Fiscal Management, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Financial Management, Public Administration, Financial Analysis, Behavioral Economics, Data Import/Export

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
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    Coursera

    Unsafe Code in .NET: Memory Management and Optimization

    Skills you'll gain: Memory Management, Real Time Data, Application Development, .NET Framework, Performance Tuning, Secure Coding, C# (Programming Language), System Programming

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Edureka

    Transformer Architectures and Multimodal Models

    Skills you'll gain: Vision Transformer (ViT), Generative Model Architectures, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Embeddings, Large Language Modeling, Artificial Neural Networks, Software Architecture, Model Optimization, Deep Learning, Natural Language Processing, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Model Training, Artificial Intelligence, Distributed Computing, Scalability, Unsupervised Learning, Computer Vision, Memory Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Packt

    Generative AI and its Impact on Cybersecurity

    Skills you'll gain: MITRE ATT&CK Framework, AI Security, Cyber Security Strategy, Cybersecurity, Generative Model Architectures, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Threat Detection, Responsible AI, Anomaly Detection, Data Ethics

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Azure Data Engineering: Cosmos DB, SQL & Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Dashboard Creation, Azure Synapse Analytics, Microsoft Azure, Data Storage Technologies, Microsoft SQL Servers, Data Storage, Data Store, Data Architecture, Performance Tuning, Query Languages, Database Design, SQL, NoSQL, Data Processing, Cloud Solutions, Analytics, Process Optimization, Data Pipelines, Data Modeling, System Monitoring

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
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    Packt

    Blender Essentials for 3D Plant and Vegetation Modeling

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Computer Graphic Techniques, Virtual Environment, Graphical Tools, Graphics Software, System Configuration

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • AWS Cloud for Data and Database Migration: Edureka
  • Mastering MongoDB 7.0: Packt
  • Digital Marketing Fundamentals: Madecraft
  • Delivering Bad News To Customers During Customer Service: Alex Genadinik
  • LPIC-2 Linux Engineer (201-450): Packt
  • Code Generation with Amazon Q: Coursera
  • Macroeconomic Financial Accounts Course 2: Sapienza University of Rome
  • Unsafe Code in .NET: Memory Management and Optimization: Coursera
  • Transformer Architectures and Multimodal Models: Edureka
  • Generative AI and its Impact on Cybersecurity: Packt

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