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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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    Pearson

    Securing Your DevOps Pipelines

    Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), DevSecOps, Security Testing, CI/CD, DevOps, Application Security, Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standards, Regulatory Compliance, Devops Tools, Penetration Testing, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Compliance Auditing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • A

    AI CERTs

    AI For Data Analysts

    Skills you'll gain: Anomaly Detection, Forecasting, Business Intelligence, Operational Performance Management, Data Literacy, Business Reporting, Operational Analysis, Operational Efficiency, Business Analytics, Advanced Analytics, Data Preprocessing, Predictive Analytics, Financial Forecasting, AI Enablement, Information Privacy, Data Collection

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Optimize Project Timelines with Jira Mastery

    Skills you'll gain: Work Breakdown Structure, Timelines, Jira (Software), Project Schedules, Dependency Analysis, Scheduling, Planning, Project Planning, Project Management, Issue Tracking, User Story, Capacity Planning, Risk Analysis, Resource Allocation, Capacity Management, Communication Strategies

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    Microsoft

    Building Data Lakes and Lakehouses with Microsoft Fabric

    Skills you'll gain: Data Lakes, Data Governance, Data Management, Microsoft Azure, Transaction Processing, Data Architecture, Data Warehousing, Data Infrastructure, Dataflow, Data Integrity, Data Pipelines, Data Integration, Data Security, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Data Transformation, Real Time Data

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Foundations of Model Optimization and Deep Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Convolutional Neural Networks, Model Optimization, Model Evaluation, Keras (Neural Network Library), Image Analysis, Deep Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Applied Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Model Training, Dimensionality Reduction, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Tensorflow, Machine Learning Methods, Performance Tuning, Artificial Intelligence, Bayesian Statistics

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    How to use Canva hidden features

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Color Matching, Photo Editing, Creative Design, Design Software, Design Elements And Principles, Typography, Graphic Design, Content Creation, Content Marketing, Digital Marketing

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • P

    Packt

    AI Engineering Masterclass: From Zero to AI Hero

    Skills you'll gain: Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Model Evaluation, Supervised Learning, Feature Engineering, Probability & Statistics, Transfer Learning, NumPy, Matplotlib, Model Training, Model Optimization, Convolutional Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Statistics, Data Visualization, Keras (Neural Network Library), Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Fine-tuning, Machine Learning Methods, Python Programming

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    AI-Powered Development with Codepal: Write & Test To-Do App

    Skills you'll gain: Unit Testing, Code Review, Software Development Tools, Test Automation, Test Script Development, Software Documentation, Maintainability, Application Development, Generative AI, AI Integrations, Software Development, Computer Programming Tools, Software Technical Review, Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), Javascript, ChatGPT, GitHub

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Coursera

    Advanced Data Testing for Quality at Scale

    Skills you'll gain: Application Lifecycle Management, Azure DevOps Pipelines, Azure DevOps, CI/CD, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Data Validation, Data Governance, Data Quality, Test Automation, Apache Airflow, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Pipelines, SQL

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    YouTube Optimization: Grow Your Presence

    Skills you'll gain: Content Performance Analysis, Content Optimization, Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics, Performance Analysis, Web Analytics and SEO, Digital Analysis, Content Strategy, Analytics, Social Media Strategy, Revenue Management, Social Media Management, Brand Marketing

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Hands-On Microsoft 365 and SharePoint Training

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft 365, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Microsoft Power Platform, Case Studies, Content Management Systems, Process Design, Data Governance, Data Migration, Business Process Automation, Content Management, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Office, Power Platform Architecture & Technical Design, Trend Analysis, Power Apps Component Framework, AI Enablement, Strategic Thinking, AI Integrations, Strategic Planning, Microsoft Copilot

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Accounting: Balance Ledgers & Adjust Entries

    Skills you'll gain: Bookkeeping, QuickBooks (Accounting Software), Accruals, Ledgers (Accounting), Month End Closing, Accrual Accounting, Accounting Software, General Ledger, Accounting Records, Accounting, Accounting and Finance Software, General Accounting

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Securing Your DevOps Pipelines: Pearson
  • AI For Data Analysts: AI CERTs
  • Optimize Project Timelines with Jira Mastery: Coursera
  • Building Data Lakes and Lakehouses with Microsoft Fabric: Microsoft
  • Foundations of Model Optimization and Deep Learning: Packt
  • How to use Canva hidden features: Coursera
  • AI Engineering Masterclass: From Zero to AI Hero: Packt
  • AI-Powered Development with Codepal: Write & Test To-Do App: Coursera
  • Advanced Data Testing for Quality at Scale: Coursera
  • YouTube Optimization: Grow Your Presence: Coursera

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