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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


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    Madecraft

    Overcoming Cognitive Bias

    Skills you'll gain: Decision Making, Critical Thinking, Strategic Thinking, Problem Solving, Self-Awareness, Mitigation, Constructive Feedback, Conflict Management, Learning Strategies, Negotiation, Personal Development, Professional Development

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Query Spatial with PostGIS

    Skills you'll gain: Spatial Data Analysis, GIS Software, Geographic Information Systems, Spatial Analysis, Query Languages, SQL, Geospatial Information and Technology, PostgreSQL, Database Development, Performance Tuning

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    SkillUp

    Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA)

    Skills you'll gain: Compliance Management, Risking, Lending and Underwriting, Consumer Lending, Commercial Lending, Regulatory Compliance, Compliance Reporting, Compliance Auditing, Credit Risk, General Lending, Record Keeping, Financial Regulation, Bank Regulations, Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA), Regulatory Requirements, Loans, Financial Regulations, Data Collection, Finance

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Prompt Engineering Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Engineering Tools, LLM Application, OpenAI API, Token Optimization, OpenAI, Anthropic Claude, Authentications, Large Language Modeling, Command-Line Interface, Key Management, Development Environment, Application Programming Interface (API), Python Programming, Virtual Environment

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Influencing People Without Authority

    Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Constructive Feedback, Storytelling, Decision Making, Professional Networking, Public Speaking, Non-Verbal Communication, Creative Thinking, Self-Awareness, Communication, Creativity, Independent Thinking, People Development, Relationship Building, Tactfulness, People Management, Relationship Management, Growth Mindedness, Social Skills, Recognizing Others

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    EDUCBA

    Options Trading: Volatility, VIX & Market Signals

    Skills you'll gain: Derivatives, Financial Trading, Market Opportunities, Financial Market, Market Trend, Market Dynamics, Market Analysis, Trend Analysis, Forecasting

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Skillshare

    Turn Ideas Into Unique Content: Tools For Creative Writing

    Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Creativity, Blogs, Content Creation, Journals, Writing, Organizational Skills, Personal Development

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    John Wiley & Sons

    Artificial Intelligence in Practice for Business

    Skills you'll gain: AI Personalization, AI Enablement, Fraud detection, AI Product Strategy, Artificial Intelligence, Digital Transformation, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Business Analytics, Business Process Automation, Social Media, Health Technology, Deep Learning, AI literacy, Automation, Machine Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Computer Vision, Natural Language Processing, Predictive Analytics

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Content Marketing Strategy with Real Case Studies

    Skills you'll gain: Content Performance Analysis, Content Marketing, Content Development and Management, Content Strategy, Driving engagement, Marketing Strategies, Blogs, Content Scheduling, Performance Measurement, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Social Media Content, Marketing Planning, Digital Publishing, Drive Engagement, Digital Media Strategy, Content Management, Content Creation, Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Email Marketing

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Programming Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Python Programming, Development Environment, Debugging, Programming Principles, Data Structures, Computer Programming, Automation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Web Application Technologies and Django

    Skills you'll gain: Model View Controller, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), HTML and CSS, Linux, Linux Commands, Application Deployment, Django (Web Framework), Cloud Deployment, Web Applications, Command-Line Interface, Web Servers, Web Development, SQL, Database Management, Python Programming, Software Installation

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    Packt

    Introduction to Chatbots - Build Your First AI Assistant

    Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Development Environment, Gemini, Cloud Deployment, LLM Application, Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI Agents, Large Language Modeling, Generative AI, Systems Architecture, Application Deployment, AI Workflows, AI Integrations, Application Development, Software Architecture, Software Development Tools, File Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Overcoming Cognitive Bias: Madecraft
  • Query Spatial with PostGIS: Coursera
  • Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA): SkillUp
  • Prompt Engineering Foundations: Packt
  • Influencing People Without Authority: University of Michigan
  • Options Trading: Volatility, VIX & Market Signals: EDUCBA
  • Turn Ideas Into Unique Content: Tools For Creative Writing : Skillshare
  • Artificial Intelligence in Practice for Business: John Wiley & Sons
  • Content Marketing Strategy with Real Case Studies: EDUCBA
  • Programming Fundamentals: Packt

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