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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


  • E

    EDUCBA

    Analyze and Design AI-Driven Performance Management Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Human Resources Management and Planning, HR Tech, Human Resource Strategy, Performance Analysis, AI Integrations, Performance Metric, Data Ethics, Change Management, Return On Investment, Goal Setting

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Automate, Optimize, and Benchmark Data Pipelines

    Skills you'll gain: Performance Analysis, Performance Testing, Performance Measurement, Benchmarking, Data Modeling, Analysis, Extract, Transform, Load, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Statistical Analysis

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    LearnQuest

    Mastering Digital Prospecting Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Prospecting, Prospecting and Qualification, Lead Generation, Cross-Channel Marketing, Sales Enablement, Sales, Sales Development, Global Marketing, Driving engagement, Sales Operations, Communication Strategies, Communication Planning, Regional Sales, LinkedIn, Sales Pipelines, Sales Strategy, Drive Engagement, AI Personalization, Personalized Campaigns, Marketing Automation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • B

    Board Infinity

    Virtualization Foundations: Core Concepts and Architecture

    Skills you'll gain: vSphere DRS & HA, vSphere Networking and Storage, vSAN ESA, VMware ESX Servers, VMware vSAN, vCenter Server, vCenter Server Management, Patch Management, Virtual Networking, Security Controls, iSCSI Configuration, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Virtual Machines, Virtualization, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Package and Software Management, Identity and Access Management, Kubernetes, Cloud-Native Computing, Key Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Practical AI for Social Impact

    Skills you'll gain: Social Impact, Responsible AI, Machine Learning Algorithms, Case Studies, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence, Reinforcement Learning, Decision Intelligence, Data Ethics, AI literacy, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Model Deployment

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
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  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Memory Foundations in C++

    Skills you'll gain: Memory Management, C++ (Programming Language)

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • E

    EDUCBA

    Global Trade and EXIM Policy Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Export Control, Payment Systems, International Finance, Payment Processing, Shipping and Receiving, International Relations, Global Marketing, Transportation, Supply Chain, and Logistics, Financial Policy, Operations Management, Business Operations, Operations, Business, Business Systems, Business Management, Operations Support Systems, IT Management, Financial Systems, Financial Management, AI Workflows

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • S

    SkillsBooster Academy

    Email Marketing with AI

    Skills you'll gain: Email Marketing, Email Automation, Prompt Engineering, AI Personalization, Personalized Campaigns, Marketing Automation, Digital Marketing Tools, Prompt Engineering Tools, Driving engagement, Content Performance Analysis, Responsible AI, AI Workflows, ChatGPT, Marketing, Generative AI, Anthropic Claude, Target Audience, Artificial Intelligence, Automation, Deepseek

    5 stars, 7 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 5 (7) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • E

    EDUCBA

    Master SPSS GUI Navigation and Data Analysis Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, SPSS (Software), Data Presentation, Data Literacy, Statistical Visualization, Statistical Analysis, SPSS, Data Transformation, Data Manipulation, Data Processing, Data Wrangling, Data Analysis, Graphing, Statistical Software, Data Import/Export, File Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Unlocking Oracle Exadata Database Service in OCI

    Skills you'll gain: Oracle Cloud, Oracle Databases, Cloud Computing, Data Architecture, Strategic Partnership, Cloud Security, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Management, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing Architecture, Security Controls, Cloud Deployment, Scalability, Disaster Recovery

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
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  • S

    Simplilearn

    Ethics in GenAI for Software Engineering Training

    Skills you'll gain: Legal Risk, Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Generative AI, AI Security, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Information Privacy, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Continuous Monitoring, Case Studies, Diversity Awareness, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Intellectual Property, Mitigation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Data Analysis with the FraudFinder Workshop

    Skills you'll gain: Model Deployment, Fraud detection, Feature Engineering, Exploratory Data Analysis, Model Evaluation, Model Training, Real Time Data, Applied Machine Learning, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Data Store, Jupyter, Data Analysis, Data Warehousing, Machine Learning

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Analyze and Design AI-Driven Performance Management Systems: EDUCBA
  • Automate, Optimize, and Benchmark Data Pipelines: Coursera
  • Mastering Digital Prospecting Foundations: LearnQuest
  • Virtualization Foundations: Core Concepts and Architecture: Board Infinity
  • Practical AI for Social Impact: University of Michigan
  • Memory Foundations in C++: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Global Trade and EXIM Policy Fundamentals: EDUCBA
  • Email Marketing with AI: SkillsBooster Academy
  • Master SPSS GUI Navigation and Data Analysis Skills: EDUCBA
  • Unlocking Oracle Exadata Database Service in OCI: Coursera

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