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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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    Coursera

    Monitor KPIs Live Task & Time Management

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Analysis, Trend Analysis, Project Risk Management, Project Performance, Risk Management, Dashboard, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Performance Metric, Project Management, Continuous Monitoring, Scope Management, Performance Measurement, Real Time Data, Budget Management, Stakeholder Communications

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Python Game Development: Build & Design with Pygame

    Skills you'll gain: Animation and Game Design, Game Design, Video Game Development, Interactive Design, Animations, Event-Driven Programming, Debugging, User Interface (UI) Design, UI Components, Code Reusability, Program Development, Python Programming, Development Environment, Functional Design

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Skillshare

    Video Game Design in Unreal Engine: Build Your World

    Skills you'll gain: Interactive Design, Application Deployment

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Build AI Apps with Spring AI, OpenAI, Ollama & SpringBoot

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Tool Calling, Large Language Modeling, OpenAI API, LLM Application, Multimodal Prompts, OpenAI, GitHub Copilot, Spring Framework, AI Integrations, Generative AI, Image Analysis, Embeddings, Spring Boot, Vector Databases, Real Time Data

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Edureka

    Automating Decision Workflows with AI

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Generative AI Agents, Agentic Workflows, AI Workflows, Agentic systems, Business Process Automation, Real Time Data, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), AI Personalization, IT Automation, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, No-Code Development, Cloud-Based Integration, Business Transformation, Cloud API, Python Programming, Data Analysis, Restful API, API Design

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Plan, Optimize, and Launch AI Projects

    Skills you'll gain: Capacity Management, Feasibility Studies, Project Planning, Project Schedules, Team Performance Management, Project Controls, Agile Project Management, Project Risk Management, Resource Planning, Agile Methodology, Regulatory Requirements

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Simplilearn

    Agile Estimation Planning and Tracking Training

    Skills you'll gain: User Story, Project Estimation, Sprint Planning, Agile Project Management, Agile Methodology, Estimation, Stakeholder Communications, Backlogs, Agile Product Development, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Management, Project Controls, Project Planning, Prioritization, Project Management, Forecasting, Release Management, Continuous Monitoring, Persona Development

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Model Power BI Data with Security

    Skills you'll gain: Star Schema, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Power BI, Database Design, Data Modeling, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Authorization (Computing), Relational Databases, Financial Data, Data Security, Security Controls, Dashboard, Data Access, Dashboard Creation, Model Deployment, Gross Profit, Cloud Deployment, Performance Improvement

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Automate Data Pipelines: Schema Evolution

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Airflow, Data Pipelines, Data Validation, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Quality, Data Integrity, Data Transformation, Data Modeling, System Monitoring, Continuous Monitoring

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Linux Security Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Servers, Network Administration, System Configuration, User Accounts, Key Management, Brute-force attacks

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Worksoft Certify for Test Automation (Beginner)

    Skills you'll gain: Test Automation, Test Data, Test Tools, Maintainability, Test Case, Business Process Automation, Enterprise Application Management, Process Design, Automation, Case Studies, Business Reporting, Data Validation, No-Code Development, Business Process, Process Validation, Scalability, Code Reusability

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Build & Analyze Financial Models: Twitter Case Study

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Modeling, Business Valuation, Revenue Forecasting, Working Capital, Cash Flows, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Analysis, Financial Data, Financial Forecasting, Financial Statements, Balance Sheet, Operational Analysis, Corporate Finance, Cash Flow Forecasting, Income Statement

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Monitor KPIs Live Task & Time Management: Coursera
  • Python Game Development: Build & Design with Pygame: EDUCBA
  • Video Game Design in Unreal Engine: Build Your World: Skillshare
  • Build AI Apps with Spring AI, OpenAI, Ollama & SpringBoot: Packt
  • Automating Decision Workflows with AI: Edureka
  • Plan, Optimize, and Launch AI Projects: Coursera
  • Agile Estimation Planning and Tracking Training: Simplilearn
  • Model Power BI Data with Security: Coursera
  • Automate Data Pipelines: Schema Evolution: Coursera
  • Linux Security Techniques: Packt

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