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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


  • C

    Coursera

    Optimize & Interface LLM Apps Effectively

    Skills you'll gain: LLM Application, Prompt Patterns, Token Optimization, Middleware, OpenAI API, Prompt Engineering Tools, User Interface (UI), Human Computer Interaction, Interaction Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, UI/UX Research, Frontend Integration, Back-End Web Development

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Identifying Transferable Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Project Management, Intercultural Competence, Professional Development, Leadership, Leadership Development, Cultural Diversity, Collaboration, Communication Strategies, Cultural Sensitivity, Self-Awareness, Diversity Awareness, Planning, Personal Development, Goal Setting

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Accounting Data Entry Speedily

    Skills you'll gain: Accounting Software, Data Validation, QuickBooks (Accounting Software), Expense Management, Accounting Records, Expense Reports, Bookkeeping, Data Entry, Financial Reporting, Productivity Software, Spreadsheet Software

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • S

    Starweaver

    Cybersecurity Governance: 16 Steps with NIST & ISO

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Governance, ISO/IEC 27001, Continuous Monitoring, Compliance Management, Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Policies, Incident Response, Cloud Security, Cybersecurity, Data Governance, Computer Security Incident Management, Cloud Management, Security Controls, Cloud Standards, Risk Management Framework, IT Management, Information Privacy, Security Awareness

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Automate, Optimize, and Maintain AI Systems

    Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Ansible, Patch Management, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Generative AI, System Monitoring, Incident Response, Incident Management, Continuous Monitoring, IT Automation, Disaster Recovery, Automation, Predictive Analytics

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    Microsoft

    AI-Enhanced Prospecting and Sales Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Prospecting, Selling Techniques, Prospecting and Qualification, Microsoft Copilot, Sales Strategy, Sales Presentation, Sales, Sales Presentations, Personalized Campaigns, Lead Generation, General Sales Practices, AI Personalization, Customer Analysis, Microsoft PowerPoint, Customer Communications Management, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, AI Integrations, Business Research, Quality Control

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Excel 365 Advanced – Power Features and Automation

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Macros, Microsoft Copilot, Pivot Tables And Charts, Excel Formulas, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft 365, ChatGPT, Data Import/Export, Data Modeling, Data Transformation, Data Cleansing, Data Integration, Visual Basic (Programming Language)

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Salesforce Design Mastery: CRM Customization

    Skills you'll gain: Salesforce, Salesforce Development, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Customer Relationship Management, Data Security, Security Controls, Information Systems Security, No-Code Development, Automation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • W

    Whizlabs

    AWS: ML Workflows with SageMaker, Storage & Security

    Skills you'll gain: AWS SageMaker, AWS Kinesis, Amazon Web Services, Amazon Redshift, Cloud Security, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Amazon S3, Model Training, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Model Deployment, Real Time Data, Feature Engineering, Cloud Storage, Data Storage, Data Security, Encryption, Key Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • L

    LearnKartS

    Monitoring, CI/CD & Deployment on AWS Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Containerization, CI/CD, AWS CloudFormation, Cloud Deployment, Amazon CloudWatch, Application Deployment, Serverless Computing, Cloud-Native Computing, Docker (Software), Amazon Web Services, Continuous Deployment, Kubernetes, API Gateway, Cloud Development, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Amazon DynamoDB, System Monitoring, Event Monitoring

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Blender 4 - The Ultimate Environment Artist's Guide

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Computer Graphics, SketchUp (3D Modeling Software), 3D Assets, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Virtual Environment, Computer Graphic Techniques, Cinematography, Art History, Technical Design, Architectural Design, Graphical Tools, Building Design, Model Optimization, Image Quality, Performance Tuning, Design, Game Design, Design Elements And Principles, Aesthetics

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    GenAI for Sales Ops: Automating Workflow Efficiency

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Operations, Generative AI Agents, HubSpot CRM, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Salesforce, Sales Process, Business Workflow Analysis, Business Process Automation, Customer Relationship Management, Lead Generation, General Sales Practices, Workflow Management, Agentic Workflows, Process Analysis, Sales, Automation, Data Entry, Agentic systems, Systems Integration, Data Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Optimize & Interface LLM Apps Effectively: Coursera
  • Identifying Transferable Skills: University of Minnesota
  • Accounting Data Entry Speedily: Coursera
  • Cybersecurity Governance: 16 Steps with NIST & ISO: Starweaver
  • Automate, Optimize, and Maintain AI Systems: Coursera
  • AI-Enhanced Prospecting and Sales Techniques: Microsoft
  • Excel 365 Advanced – Power Features and Automation: Packt
  • Salesforce Design Mastery: CRM Customization: Coursera
  • AWS: ML Workflows with SageMaker, Storage & Security : Whizlabs
  • Monitoring, CI/CD & Deployment on AWS Cloud: LearnKartS

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