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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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    Board Infinity

    Designing and Documenting APIs with OpenAPI Specification

    Skills you'll gain: API Design, Application Programming Interface (API), Postman API Platform, Software Documentation, OAuth, CI/CD, Web Services, Authentications, Continuous Integration, Continuous Deployment

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
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  • P

    Packt

    Manufacturing & Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Labor Compliance, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing and Production, Process Mapping, Product Improvement, Service Improvement, Coordinating, Manufacturing Processes, Engineering, Waste Minimization

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • L

    L&T EduTech

    Fire Alarm and Public Address System

    Skills you'll gain: Hazard Analysis, Building Services Engineering, Threat Detection, Electronic Components, Telecommunications, Electrical Systems, Systems Integration, Anomaly Detection, Electrical Safety, Safety Standards, Communication Systems, Electrical Equipment, Electronic Systems, Safety and Security, Electrical Engineering, Network Infrastructure, Technical Standard, Control Panels

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Modelling Threats - Strategies in Threat Modelling

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Threat Management, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Application Security, Cybersecurity, Security Controls, Security Strategy, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Systems Development Life Cycle, Cloud Security

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Advanced ML Algorithms & Unsupervised Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Model Optimization, Dimensionality Reduction, Unsupervised Learning, Deep Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Applied Machine Learning, Random Forest Algorithm, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Neural Networks, Anomaly Detection, Classification Algorithms, Linear Algebra

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Building Smart Chatbots with LangChain

    Skills you'll gain: LangChain, Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, LLM Application, Prompt Engineering Tools, AI Orchestration, AI Workflows, Generative AI Agents, Agentic systems, Generative AI, Front-End Web Development, User Interface (UI)

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Payment Controls and Approvals

    Skills you'll gain: Loss Prevention, Fraud detection, Asset Protection, Financial Controls, Regulatory Documents, Auditing, Payment Processing and Collection, Accounting, Internal Controls, Transaction Processing, Compliance Auditing, Authorization (Computing), Payment Processing, Verification And Validation, Document Control

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    The Ultimate Guide to Blender 3D Rigging and Animation

    Skills you'll gain: Animations, 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Graphical Tools, Computer Graphic Techniques, Computer Graphics

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • B

    Board Infinity

    Email Marketing Mastery -From Strategy to AI Automation

    Skills you'll gain: Email Marketing, Email Automation, Content Performance Analysis, Marketing Automation, AI Personalization, Email Security, Dashboard, Personalized Campaigns, Data-Driven Marketing, Performance Analysis, Campaign Management, Marketing Analytics, Driving engagement, Direct Marketing, Performance Reporting, Cross-Channel Marketing, Responsible AI, Copywriting, Customer Analysis, A/B Testing

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    ENARSI (300-410) v1.1 Video Training Series

    Skills you'll gain: Routing Protocols, Network Monitoring, Network Performance Management, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Network Routing, Network Troubleshooting, Network Security, Border Gateway Protocol, Network Protocols, Network Engineering, Multiprotocol Label Switching, Network Infrastructure, Wide Area Networks, Virtual Networking, Authentications, Authorization (Computing)

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • I

    IBM

    AI-Assisted Code Modernization

    Skills you'll gain: COBOL (Programming Language), Prompt Patterns, Prompt Engineering, Code Review, Code Reusability, Application Lifecycle Management, CI/CD, Agentic systems, Software Technical Review

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • E

    Edureka

    Unit Testing & Test-Driven Development

    Skills you'll gain: Test Driven Development (TDD), Unit Testing, Test Script Development, Behavior-Driven Development, API Testing, Code Coverage, Development Testing, Software Testing, Test Automation, Test Tools, Test Planning, Test Case, Maintainability, Software Quality (SQA/SQC), Software Quality Assurance, API Design, Application Programming Interface (API), Event-Driven Programming, Mockups, Python Programming

    Beginner · 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

  • Designing and Documenting APIs with OpenAPI Specification: Board Infinity
  • Manufacturing & Engineering: Packt
  • Fire Alarm and Public Address System: L&T EduTech
  • Modelling Threats - Strategies in Threat Modelling: Packt
  • Advanced ML Algorithms & Unsupervised Learning: Packt
  • Building Smart Chatbots with LangChain: Packt
  • Payment Controls and Approvals: Coursera
  • The Ultimate Guide to Blender 3D Rigging and Animation: Packt
  • Email Marketing Mastery -From Strategy to AI Automation: Board Infinity
  • ENARSI (300-410) v1.1 Video Training Series: Packt

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