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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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    Packt

    The Complete Strapi™ Course with Plugins and Deployment

    Skills you'll gain: Code Reusability, Content Management Systems, Authentications, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Application Deployment, Authorization (Computing), Cloud Deployment, Content Management, Restful API, Development Environment, Secure Coding, TypeScript, Maintainability, Application Programming Interface (API), Web Analytics and SEO, Query Languages, Business Logic, Control Panels, Model View Controller, Software Architecture

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Evaluate LLMs: Test and Prove Significance

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Visualization, Model Evaluation, Data Presentation, Scientific Visualization, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Model Deployment, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Software, Data Storytelling, Large Language Modeling, Statistical Methods, Statistical Programming, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Matplotlib, Statistical Inference, Statistics, Experimentation, Performance Metric

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Alteryx Mastery: Data Analytics & Workflow Automation

    Skills you'll gain: Data Import/Export, Alteryx, No-Code Development, Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Business Analytics, Data Governance, Workflow Management, Analytics, Operational Efficiency, Business Reporting, Data Wrangling, Data Cleansing, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis Software, Data Transformation, Data Analysis, Business Process Automation, Data Integration, Automation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Whizlabs

    AWS: Containers and Developer Tools

    Skills you'll gain: Containerization, CI/CD, Amazon Web Services, Devops Tools, Software Development Tools, Kubernetes, Computer Programming Tools, Cloud Development, Development Environment, Web Development Tools, Application Deployment, Continuous Integration, Continuous Deployment, Application Performance Management, Code Review, Frontend Integration

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Edureka

    AI-Powered Decision Intelligence

    Skills you'll gain: Decision Intelligence, Responsible AI, Generative AI Agents, Predictive Modeling, Agentic Workflows, Decision Support Systems, Business Intelligence, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Strategic Decision-Making, Decision Making, Business Analytics, Agentic systems, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Forecasting, Data Storytelling, Predictive Analytics, Machine Learning, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Data Security, Text Mining

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Engineer Features and Evaluate Models for Production

    Skills you'll gain: MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Feature Engineering, Model Evaluation, Model Training, Model Deployment, Model Optimization, Data Preprocessing, Performance Analysis, Machine Learning Methods, Data Pipelines, Analysis, Data Transformation, Technical Writing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Java Spring: Build a Shopping Cart App

    Skills you'll gain: Object-Relational Mapping, Hibernate (Java), Apache Maven, Model View Controller, Spring Framework, Relational Databases, Database Design, MySQL, Databases, Java Programming, Full-Stack Web Development, Database Application, Authentications, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Web Applications, Back-End Web Development, Data Validation, Data Modeling, Data Access

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Manage Suppliers: From List to Onboarding

    Skills you'll gain: Supplier Management, Vendor Management, Supplier Performance Management, Supplier Relationship Management, Supplier Risk Management, Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, Compliance Management, Data Integrity, Workflow Management, Regulatory Compliance, Data Quality, Strategic Partnership, Market Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Craft Dashboards & Summaries

    Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Statistics, Dashboard, Dashboard Creation, Histogram, Descriptive Analytics, Data Presentation, Data Storytelling, Exploratory Data Analysis, Tableau Software, Data Visualization, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Content Performance Analysis, Strategic Decision-Making, Data Quality, Performance Analysis, Stakeholder Analysis, Business Metrics, Performance Metric, Gap Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Simplilearn

    Keyword Research and SEO Training

    Skills you'll gain: Keyword Research, Search Engine Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO, Competitive Analysis, Content Optimization, Digital Marketing Tools, Performance Analysis, Web Analytics, Performance Measurement, Performance Management, Analytics

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Procurement, Negotiation, and Contract Execution

    Skills you'll gain: Purchasing, Request For Quotation (RFQ), Procurement, Price Negotiation, Data Entry, Negotiation, Contract Negotiation, Business Correspondence, Order Entry, Order Processing, Vendor Contracts, Strategic Sourcing, Business Writing, Contract Management, Contract Review, Business Communication, Accounts Payable, Contract Compliance, Cost Benefit Analysis, Data Import/Export

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Apache Cassandra Training for Scalable NoSQL Databases

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Cassandra, Query Languages, Database Development, Data Maintenance, Data Modeling, Java Programming, Data Store, Enterprise Application Management, Data Manipulation, Back-End Web Development, Distributed Computing, Data Access, Full-Stack Web Development, Transaction Processing, Program Development, Apache, Business Logic, Performance Tuning, Data Integrity, Data Management

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • The Complete Strapi™ Course with Plugins and Deployment: Packt
  • Evaluate LLMs: Test and Prove Significance: Coursera
  • Alteryx Mastery: Data Analytics & Workflow Automation: Coursera
  • AWS: Containers and Developer Tools: Whizlabs
  • AI-Powered Decision Intelligence: Edureka
  • Engineer Features and Evaluate Models for Production: Coursera
  • Java Spring: Build a Shopping Cart App: EDUCBA
  • Manage Suppliers: From List to Onboarding: Coursera
  • Craft Dashboards & Summaries: Coursera
  • Keyword Research and SEO Training : Simplilearn

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