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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


  • A

    AI CERTs

    Bitcoin Scaling & Security

    Skills you'll gain: System Monitoring, Continuous Monitoring, Infrastructure Security, Cryptographic Protocols, Cryptography, Security Controls

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Analyze and Visualize Data Using Tableau Desktop

    Skills you'll gain: Tableau Software, Data Presentation, Presentations, Data Storytelling, Interactive Data Visualization, Dashboard, Data Visualization Software, Dashboard Creation, Data Visualization, Advanced Analytics, Data Analysis, Statistical Visualization, Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Storytelling, Data Integration, Data Management, Data Manipulation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Finalizing the Windmill and Integrating with Unreal Engine 5

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Unreal Engine, 3D Assets, Animations, Animation and Game Design, Video Game Development, Model Optimization, Data Import/Export

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Pixels with Purpose: Lo-Fi to Hi-Fi Design in Sketch

    Skills you'll gain: Mockups, Prototyping, User Interface (UI) Design, Usability, Design Elements And Principles, Wireframing, UI Components, Graphic and Visual Design, Design Software

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Ultimate Guide to Crafting AI Agents with Persistent Memory

    Skills you'll gain: LangChain, Generative AI Agents, Agentic Workflows, LLM Application, Data Persistence, Agentic systems, Memory Management, AI Personalization, Artificial Intelligence, Data Storage, Data Storage Technologies, Context Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Unreal Engine: Design Dynamic Particle Effects for Games

    Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Animations, Animation and Game Design, 3D Assets, Video Game Development, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Computer Graphic Techniques, Computer Graphics

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Copenhagen Business School

    Sustainability and Stakeholders: Tensions and Balances

    Skills you'll gain: Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Business, Stakeholder Management, Employee Engagement, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Communications, Stakeholder Analysis, Corporate Strategy, Customer Relationship Building, Social Impact, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Strategic Partnership, Business Modeling

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Map Buyer Journey

    Skills you'll gain: Content Marketing, Content Strategy, Journey Mapping, Content Development and Management, Target Audience, Persona Development, Blogs, Content Performance Analysis, Marketing Strategies, Content Creation, Marketing Planning, Conversion Funnel Analysis, Content Management, Consumer Behaviour, Auditing, Media Buying, Web Analytics and SEO

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    PracticalGrowth

    Project Planning and Delivery: From Scope to Launch

    Skills you'll gain: Project Planning, Prioritization, Project Scoping, Sprint Planning, Strategic Prioritization, Project Implementation, Project Management, Project Schedules, Project Coordination, Product Roadmaps, Milestones (Project Management), Stakeholder Communications, Project Estimation, Work Breakdown Structure, Communication Planning, Scope Management, Project Documentation, Scrum (Software Development), Project Performance, Release Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Build iOS Apps with Swift UI Components

    Skills you'll gain: Application Development, Application Lifecycle Management, User Interface (UI) Design, Data Validation, Code Reusability

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Create Win-Win Partnerships

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Partnership, Sales Strategy, Software As A Service, Sales, Proposal Writing, Proposal Development, Business Development, Return On Investment, Lead Generation, Value Propositions, Performance Analysis, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Revenue Management, Decision Making, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Scalability

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Master ARKit Development: Build and Deploy iOS AR Apps

    Skills you'll gain: Augmented Reality, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Apple iOS, iOS Development, 3D Assets, Debugging, Animations, User Interface (UI), Computer Graphics, Linear Algebra

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Bitcoin Scaling & Security: AI CERTs
  • Analyze and Visualize Data Using Tableau Desktop: EDUCBA
  • Finalizing the Windmill and Integrating with Unreal Engine 5: Packt
  • Pixels with Purpose: Lo-Fi to Hi-Fi Design in Sketch: Coursera
  • Ultimate Guide to Crafting AI Agents with Persistent Memory: Packt
  • Unreal Engine: Design Dynamic Particle Effects for Games: EDUCBA
  • Sustainability and Stakeholders: Tensions and Balances: Copenhagen Business School
  • Map Buyer Journey: Coursera
  • Project Planning and Delivery: From Scope to Launch: PracticalGrowth
  • Build iOS Apps with Swift UI Components: EDUCBA

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