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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


  • S

    Skillshare

    Creatively Fearless: Overcoming Burnout & Finding Your Spark

    Skills you'll gain: Creativity, Creative Thinking, Brainstorming, Courage, Overcoming Obstacles, Curiosity, Self-Awareness, Aesthetics, Personal Development, Emotional Intelligence

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Build Real-World Websites Using HTML5, CSS3, Sass and more

    Skills you'll gain: HTML and CSS, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Responsive Web Design, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Design and Development, Web Development, Web Design, Front-End Web Development, Cloud Hosting, Web Presence, Animations, Code Reusability, Maintainability

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Secure AI Systems Across Lifecycle Stages

    Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Threat Modeling, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Security Controls, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Secure Coding, Security Testing, Threat Management, Model Deployment, Data Security, Model Training, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Vulnerability Assessments, Application Lifecycle Management, Data Integrity

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    Microsoft

    Clinical Workflow Automation and AI Integration

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Documentation, Quality Assurance, Clinical Monitoring, Microsoft Azure, Anomaly Detection, Generative AI, AI Integrations, Health Informatics, Real Time Data, Unstructured Data, Natural Language Processing, Regulatory Compliance

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • S

    Skillshare

    How To Make A Movie Pitch Deck To Finance Your Film Idea

    Skills you'll gain: Proposal Writing, Proposal Development, Target Audience, Presentations, Target Market, Storytelling, Visual Storytelling, Writing, Sales Presentations, Promotional Strategies, Marketing, Concision, Program Standards, Marketing Planning

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • B

    Board Infinity

    Strategic Brand Management: Storytelling & Positioning

    Skills you'll gain: Brand Strategy, Brand Management, Branding, Storytelling, Brand Awareness, Brand Loyalty, Digital Brand Strategy, Strategic Marketing, Marketing Psychology, Marketing Strategies, Target Audience, Target Market, Diversity Marketing, Consumer Behaviour, Governance, Portfolio Management, Persona Development, Value Propositions, Customer Insights, Competitive Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Master AWS DynamoDB

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon DynamoDB, Amazon Web Services, NoSQL, Database Development, Database Management, Query Languages, Database Design, Development Environment, Command-Line Interface, Software Development Tools, Performance Tuning, Scalability, Capacity Management, Software Installation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    The Ultimate Swagger Tools Course: Build OpenAPI with Ease

    Skills you'll gain: Collaborative Software, Application Programming Interface (API), Restful API, Software Development Tools, Software Design, Scenario Testing, Software Documentation, Mockups, Web Services, Software Versioning

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Automate and Analyze Project Backlogs Fast

    Skills you'll gain: Backlogs, Business Workflow Analysis, Issue Tracking, Project Performance, Root Cause Analysis, Performance Metric, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Automation, Process Analysis, Process Design, Performance Measurement, Process Improvement, Automation Engineering

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Intermediate C# Scripting: Game Mechanics & Reusable Scripts

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Unity Engine, Video Game Development, Event-Driven Programming, Animation and Game Design, Code Reusability, Game Design, C# (Programming Language), User Interface (UI), Scripting, UI Components, Animations

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Eventarc for Cloud Run

    Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Event Monitoring, Cloud Management, Cloud-Based Integration, Cloud-Native Computing, Data Management

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • P

    Packt

    HashiCorp Certified - Vault Associate Course

    Skills you'll gain: Authentications, Data Security, Cloud Security, DevSecOps, Key Management, Encryption, Software Installation, Cyber Security Policies, Identity and Access Management, Authorization (Computing), Token Optimization, Data Storage, System Configuration, Command-Line Interface, Application Programming Interface (API)

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Creatively Fearless: Overcoming Burnout & Finding Your Spark: Skillshare
  • Build Real-World Websites Using HTML5, CSS3, Sass and more: Packt
  • Secure AI Systems Across Lifecycle Stages: Coursera
  • Clinical Workflow Automation and AI Integration: Microsoft
  • How To Make A Movie Pitch Deck To Finance Your Film Idea: Skillshare
  • Strategic Brand Management: Storytelling & Positioning: Board Infinity
  • Master AWS DynamoDB: Packt
  • The Ultimate Swagger Tools Course: Build OpenAPI with Ease: Packt
  • Automate and Analyze Project Backlogs Fast: Coursera
  • Intermediate C# Scripting: Game Mechanics & Reusable Scripts: Packt

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