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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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    LearnQuest

    GenAI for Cybersecurity: Blue Team

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Hunting, Incident Response, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Detection, Anomaly Detection, AI Security, Computer Security Incident Management, Scripting, Incident Management, Scripting Languages, AI Enablement, AI Integrations, Network Analysis, Network Monitoring, Automation, Machine Learning Algorithms

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • 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

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    Packt

    MongoDB Tutorial for Beginners (2024)

    Skills you'll gain: Query Languages, MySQL, SQL, Database Development, Databases, Relational Databases, Performance Tuning, Software Installation, Data Management, System Configuration

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    Edureka

    Frontend Web Development with TypeScript

    Skills you'll gain: TypeScript, Webpack, React Redux, React.js, Application Programming Interface (API), Web Development Tools, Front-End Web Development, UI Components, JavaScript Frameworks, Build Tools, Context Management, Event-Driven Programming, Data Validation, Javascript, Web Development, Software Development

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    JavaScript Masterclass - Zero To Job Ready With 10 Projects

    Skills you'll gain: Webpack, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Full-Stack Web Development, JSON, Web Development Tools, Javascript, Event-Driven Programming, HTML and CSS, Application Programming Interface (API), Application Deployment, Web Applications, Web Development, Kanban Principles, Code Reusability, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Browser Compatibility, Programming Principles, Data Persistence, GitHub

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    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

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    Packt

    Accelerate Terraform Development with GitHub Copilot and AI

    Skills you'll gain: Development Environment, Devops Tools, DevOps, Software Development Tools, Integrated Development Environments, Generative AI, Code Reusability, Software Installation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Arizona

    Marketing Communications: The Customer's Journey

    Skills you'll gain: Integrated Marketing Communications, Advertising, Advertising Campaigns, Marketing Communications, Media Strategy, Paid media, Owned Media, Customer Advocacy, Journey Mapping, Branding, Cross-Channel Marketing, Digital Media Strategy, Earned Media, Search Engine Optimization, Customer Engagement, Content Development and Management, Goal Setting, Brand Awareness, Culture, Consumer Behaviour

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Simplilearn

    Scrum Roles Events and Artifacts Training

    Skills you'll gain: Backlogs, Scrum (Software Development), Sprint Retrospectives, Sprint Planning, Agile Methodology, Agile Project Management, Agile Product Development, Product Requirements, Product Management, Meeting Facilitation, Quality Assurance, Communication

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Analyze Healthcare Data: Boost Patient Outcomes

    Skills you'll gain: Data Literacy, Statistical Visualization

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • W

    Whizlabs

    AWS: IoT, Machine Learning and Blockchain

    Skills you'll gain: AWS SageMaker, Amazon Web Services, Internet Of Things, Cloud Services, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Blockchain, Applied Machine Learning, Model Deployment, Image Analysis, Remote Access Systems, Event-Driven Programming, Text Mining, AI Personalization, Computer Vision, Natural Language Processing, Scalability

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • W

    Whizlabs

    Design solutions with security best practices and priorities

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Cloud Security, IT Security Architecture, DevSecOps, Threat Management, Zero Trust Network Access, Cloud Solutions, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cyber Security Strategy, Security Architecture Review, Azure DevOps Pipelines, Cloud Standards, Cloud Computing, Threat Detection, Security Controls, Security Strategy

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • GenAI for Cybersecurity: Blue Team: LearnQuest
  • Optimize & Interface LLM Apps Effectively: Coursera
  • MongoDB Tutorial for Beginners (2024): Packt
  • Frontend Web Development with TypeScript: Edureka
  • JavaScript Masterclass - Zero To Job Ready With 10 Projects: Packt
  • Monitoring, CI/CD & Deployment on AWS Cloud: LearnKartS
  • Accelerate Terraform Development with GitHub Copilot and AI: Packt
  • Marketing Communications: The Customer's Journey: University of Arizona
  • Scrum Roles Events and Artifacts Training: Simplilearn
  • Analyze Healthcare Data: Boost Patient Outcomes: Coursera

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