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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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    Coursera

    Stay GDPR Compliant

    Skills you'll gain: Regulatory Compliance, Email Marketing, Compliance Management, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Compliance Auditing, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Auditing, Data Management, Personally Identifiable Information, Record Keeping, Data Governance, Information Privacy, Customer Data Management, Risk Mitigation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Automate, Prioritize, and Project Backlogs

    Skills you'll gain: Backlogs, AI Enablement, Business Process Automation, Responsible AI, Project Management Software, Strategic Prioritization, Workflow Management, Prioritization, AI Integrations, Project Management, Automation, Delegation Skills, Generative AI Agents, Decision Making

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    AI CERTs

    Bitcoin Threats & Future Security

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Security Strategy, Fraud detection, Security Awareness, Operational Risk, Cyber Governance, Digital Assets, Asset Protection, Cyber Risk, Financial Controls, Computer Security Awareness Training, Cryptographic Protocols, Risk Management Framework, Loss Prevention, Payment Systems

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Board Infinity

    Advanced vSphere Management and Features

    Skills you'll gain: vSphere Networking and Storage, Virtual Networking, VMware ESX Servers, vSphere DRS & HA, Storage vMotion, vCenter Server, vCenter Server Management, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Virtual Machines, Performance Tuning, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Authorization (Computing), Security Controls, Identity and Access Management, Network Performance Management, Network Troubleshooting, Infrastructure Security, Data Storage Technologies, Hardening

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Advanced Marketing & Strategic Communication Mastery

    Skills you'll gain: A/B Testing, Behavioral Economics, Content Performance Analysis, Data-Driven Marketing, Marketing Communications, Strategic Communication, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Marketing Analytics, Google Analytics, HubSpot CRM, Content Optimization, Campaign Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Digital Marketing Tools, Storytelling, Copywriting, Marketing Psychology, Stakeholder Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Content Design and SEO Performance Optimization

    Skills you'll gain: Content Performance Analysis, Content Optimization, Blogs, Content Creation, Web Analytics and SEO, Content Development and Management, Search Engine Optimization, Web Content, Campaign Management, Video Production, Digital Content, Keyword Research, Digital Publishing, Social Media Content, Copywriting, Performance Analysis, Web Analytics, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Performance Improvement, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Regression: Identify Assumptions & Apply Models

    Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Financial Forecasting, Model Evaluation, Forecasting, Data Presentation, Technical Communication, Statistical Programming, R Programming, Statistical Modeling, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Methods, R (Software), Statistical Analysis, Verification And Validation, Plot (Graphics), Reliability

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    C Programming on Linux: Build, Compile & Apply

    Skills you'll gain: Linux, Linux Commands, C (Programming Language), Memory Management, System Programming, Command-Line Interface, Programming Principles, Computer Programming Tools, Computational Logic, Code Reusability, Software Installation, Program Development

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Apply and Predict: Time Series Forecasting in Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Forecasting, People Analytics, Trend Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Statistical Modeling, Excel Formulas, Predictive Modeling, Correlation Analysis, Statistical Methods, Predictive Analytics, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis Software, Analytical Skills, Probability & Statistics, Graphing, Data Manipulation

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Analyze Capital Markets Using Economic and Valuation Models

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Market, Equities, Capital Markets, Market Trend, Economics, Investment Management, Business Valuation, Market Analysis, Portfolio Management, Financial Analysis, General Finance, Market Dynamics, Econometrics, Analysis, International Finance, Forecasting, Asset Management, Estimation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Northeastern University

    Applied Natural Language Processing in Engineering Part 2

    Skills you'll gain: Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Large Language Modeling, Natural Language Processing, Hugging Face, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Transfer Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Machine Learning Methods, Generative Model Architectures, Data Preprocessing, Deep Learning, Markov Model, Model Optimization, Model Training

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Ethical Hacking and CompTIA PenTest+ V3 (PT0-003) Exam Prep

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Metasploit, Exploitation techniques, Cloud Security, Vulnerability Scanning, Security Testing, Network Security, Application Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Cybersecurity, Mobile Security, Wireless Networks, Human Factors (Security), Network Analysis, Linux, Technical Communication

    Advanced · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Stay GDPR Compliant: Coursera
  • Automate, Prioritize, and Project Backlogs: Coursera
  • Bitcoin Threats & Future Security : AI CERTs
  • Advanced vSphere Management and Features: Board Infinity
  • Advanced Marketing & Strategic Communication Mastery: Coursera
  • Content Design and SEO Performance Optimization: Coursera
  • Regression: Identify Assumptions & Apply Models: Coursera
  • C Programming on Linux: Build, Compile & Apply: EDUCBA
  • Apply and Predict: Time Series Forecasting in Excel: EDUCBA
  • Analyze Capital Markets Using Economic and Valuation Models: EDUCBA

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