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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

    Apply SOLID Design to Optimize Java ML

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Maven, Maintainability, Java Programming, Gradle, Software Design, Software Design Patterns, Software Architecture, Build Tools, Object Oriented Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Machine Learning Methods, Integration Testing, Dependency Analysis, User Interface (UI) Design, Design Strategies, Design Elements And Principles, Program Evaluation, Automation

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    XHTML Practical - Creating Website Engineering College

    Skills you'll gain: Information Architecture, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), HTML and CSS, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Verification And Validation, Semantic Web, Web Development, Web Design and Development, Web Design, Web Applications, Development Testing, Extensible Languages and XML, UI Components, User Interface (UI), Design Strategies, File Management

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Modern Graph Theory Algorithms with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Network Analysis, Network Model, Social Network Analysis, NoSQL, Data Store, Data Science, Query Languages, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Data Transformation, Big Data, Machine Learning Methods, Python Programming, Spatial Data Analysis, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Quantum computing

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Excel Formulas for Peak Performance

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Formulas, Consolidation, Microsoft Excel, Model Optimization, Spreadsheet Software, Performance Tuning, Process Optimization, Performance Improvement, Financial Modeling, Performance Analysis

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Analyze, Create, and Secure Data with Zero Trust

    Skills you'll gain: Security Architecture Review, Investigation, Cyber Security Assessment, IT Security Architecture, Failure Analysis, Root Cause Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Write Impactful Newsletters

    Skills you'll gain: Newsletters, Copywriting, Email Marketing, Peer Review, Writing and Editing, Content Strategy, Customer Retention, User Feedback, Driving engagement, Content Creation, Google Docs, Constructive Feedback, Customer Engagement, Collaboration, Branding

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Cloud-Based Testing Platforms Advanced Practices

    Skills you'll gain: Test Automation, Continuous Integration, Jenkins, CI/CD, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud-Native Computing, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Technologies, Testability, Test Tools, Cloud Computing, Cloud Platforms, Scalability, Test Execution Engine, Software Testing, Selenium (Software), Security Testing, Performance Testing, Cloud Security

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    نشر تطبيق ويب باستخدام Docker و Kubernetes

    Skills you'll gain: Containerization, Docker (Software), Kubernetes, Application Deployment, Devops Tools, DevOps, YAML, Infrastructure Architecture, Back-End Web Development, Postman API Platform, MongoDB, Scalability, Software Installation, PostgreSQL, Flask (Web Framework), Configuration Management, Command-Line Interface

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    3D Graphics with DirectX: Apply & Integrate

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Graphics, 3D Assets, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Computer Graphic Techniques, Graphics Software, Video Game Development, Linear Algebra

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Evaluate, Create, and Analyze App Security

    Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Threat Modeling, Secure Coding, Vulnerability Scanning, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Management, Dependency Analysis, Application Security, Cyber Security Assessment, Security Requirements Analysis, DevSecOps, Code Review, Risk Management Framework

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Automate, Evaluate, and Optimize Email Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Email Automation, Email Marketing, Marketing Automation, Performance Analysis, Performance Measurement, Data-Driven Marketing, Quality Assurance, Campaign Management, Performance Improvement, Digital Marketing Tools, Performance Metric, Benchmarking, Marketing Effectiveness, Personalized Campaigns, HubSpot CRM, Automation, Marketing Analytics

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Build and Deploy Chatbots Using Dialogflow

    Skills you'll gain: Context Management, Artificial Intelligence, AI Integrations, Natural Language Processing, Web Services, Data Validation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Apply SOLID Design to Optimize Java ML: Coursera
  • XHTML Practical - Creating Website Engineering College: EDUCBA
  • Modern Graph Theory Algorithms with Python: Packt
  • Excel Formulas for Peak Performance: Coursera
  • Analyze, Create, and Secure Data with Zero Trust: Coursera
  • Write Impactful Newsletters : Coursera
  • Cloud-Based Testing Platforms Advanced Practices: Coursera
  • نشر تطبيق ويب باستخدام Docker Ùˆ Kubernetes: Coursera
  • 3D Graphics with DirectX: Apply & Integrate: EDUCBA
  • Evaluate, Create, and Analyze App Security: Coursera

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