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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

    PySide2 Project - Employee Management Application

    Skills you'll gain: Web Frameworks

    4.8 stars, 17 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (17) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • B

    Board Infinity

    SOP Writing Mastery: Craft Statements That Stand Out

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Writing and Editing, Content Creation, Peer Review, Writing, Constructive Feedback, AI literacy, Concision, Personal Attributes, Intercultural Competence, Editing, Proofreading, Goal Setting, Self-Awareness, Honesty

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Microsoft Fabric: Data Governance, Security, and Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Data Governance, Real Time Data, Data Management, Microsoft SQL Servers, Metadata Management, Data Architecture, Data Security, Security Controls, Power BI, Analytics, Azure Active Directory, System Monitoring, Identity and Access Management, Event-Driven Programming

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Social Media Analytics and Sentiment Insights

    Skills you'll gain: Content Scheduling, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Analytics, Content Performance Analysis, Social Media Management, Social Media Campaigns, Social Media Content, Digital Media Strategy, Social Media Strategy, Customer Engagement, Digital Marketing, Content Optimization, Performance Analysis, Customer Communications Management, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Customer Relationship Management, Web Analytics, Marketing Communications, Analytics, Market Data

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of California, Santa Cruz

    Managing AI Deployment Projects, Part 1

    Skills you'll gain: Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Responsible AI, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Feasibility Studies, Data Preprocessing, Artificial Intelligence, Project Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Project Scoping, Data Ethics, Data Management, Generative AI, Data Pipelines, Data Governance, Data Quality, Business Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • D

    Dartmouth College

    Why Data Analytics Matters

    Skills you'll gain: Data Strategy, Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Literacy, Business Analytics, Scalability, Organizational Effectiveness, Organizational Strategy, Data Infrastructure, Risk Management, Digital Transformation, Data Management, Large Language Modeling, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Competitive Analysis, Case Studies, AI Integrations

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Driving Performance, Alignment, and Accountability

    Skills you'll gain: Delegation Skills, Team Performance Management, Performance Appraisal, Goal Setting, Performance Review, Performance Management, Accountability, Accountability Frameworks, Employee Performance Management, Performance Analysis, Expectation Management, Business Priorities, Performance Measurement, Constructive Feedback, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Resource Allocation, Collaborative Software, Power BI, Data-Driven Decision-Making

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Boost Team Stages

    Skills you'll gain: Team Performance Management, Team Management, Team Building, Team Leadership, Matrix Management, Management Training And Development, Accountability Frameworks, Team Collaboration, Delegation Skills, Accountability, Leadership Development, Leadership, Personal Development

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Master Financial Systems & Data Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Data, Big Data, Data Governance, Analytics, Accounting Systems, Enterprise Resource Planning, Data Mining, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Advanced Analytics, Digital Analysis, Interactive Data Visualization, Governance, Data Visualization, Predictive Analytics, Statistical Visualization, Control Objectives for Information and Related Technology (COBIT), Financial Systems, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Financial Analysis, Business Systems

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Creo Incubator

    Navigating Internal Politics

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Analysis, Stakeholder Management, Relationship Building, Stakeholder Engagement, Strategic Partnership, Stakeholder Communications, Influencing, Relationship Management, Internal Communications, Professional Networking, Conflict Management, Political Sciences, Collaboration, Organizational Effectiveness, Risk Analysis, Leadership Studies, Advocacy, Personal Integrity, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • W

    Whizlabs

    Exam Prep: Google Cloud Professional Cloud Database Engineer

    Skills you'll gain: NoSQL, Operational Databases, Data Migration, Database Administration, Database Architecture and Administration, Relational Databases, PostgreSQL, Database Management, Database Design, SQL, Database Systems, Google Cloud Platform, Data Store, Databases, Distributed Computing, MySQL, Database Management Systems, System Configuration, Data Access, Disaster Recovery

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Unreal Engine 5 - Environment Design

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Environment, Unreal Engine, 3D Assets, Video Game Development, Game Design, Conceptual Design, Computer Graphics, Image Quality, Performance Tuning, Ideation, Layout Design, Creativity

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • PySide2 Project - Employee Management Application: EDUCBA
  • SOP Writing Mastery: Craft Statements That Stand Out: Board Infinity
  • Microsoft Fabric: Data Governance, Security, and Analytics: Microsoft
  • Social Media Analytics and Sentiment Insights: Coursera
  • Managing AI Deployment Projects, Part 1: University of California, Santa Cruz
  • Why Data Analytics Matters: Dartmouth College
  • Driving Performance, Alignment, and Accountability: Microsoft
  • Boost Team Stages: Coursera
  • Master Financial Systems & Data Analytics: EDUCBA
  • Navigating Internal Politics: Creo Incubator

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