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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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    Packt

    Interactive Web Content Using AJAX and JSON in JavaScript

    Skills you'll gain: Application Programming Interface (API), Web Development, Development Environment, Web Applications, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), GitHub, Data Structures

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Optimize SQL and Vector Search Parameters

    Skills you'll gain: Performance Testing, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Vector Databases, LLM Application, Performance Tuning, Query Languages, SQL, Benchmarking, System Monitoring, Secure Coding

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Provision Secure Cloud Data Infrastructure

    Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Terraform, Cloud Security, Data Integrity, Data Infrastructure, Cloud Infrastructure, Data Security, Infrastructure Security, Encryption, Private Cloud, Security Controls, Network Security, Cloud Storage, Identity and Access Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Exam MS-100 Microsoft 365 Identity and Services Course

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Deployment

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Build AWS QuickSight Dashboards with Covid-19 Data

    Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Dashboard Creation, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Business Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Business Intelligence Software, Business Analytics, Data Analysis, Data Sharing

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Advanced Environment Creation and Urban Development

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Virtual Environment, Computer Graphic Techniques, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Computer Graphics, Architectural Design, Building Design, Model Optimization, Performance Tuning, Aesthetics

    Advanced · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Analyze Employee Data with PostgreSQL SQL Projects

    Skills you'll gain: Relational Databases, Database Development, Database Design, PostgreSQL, SQL, Query Languages, People Analytics, Data Integrity, Data Validation, Software Installation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Mastering Kafka Consumer Systems for Telecom Data

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Kafka, Spring Boot, Data Pipelines, Performance Tuning, Data Validation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Beginner Object-Oriented Programming in C# and .NET Core

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, Code Reusability, Microsoft Visual Studio, Software Design

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Master AWS Rekognition: Analyze, Detect, and Automate

    Skills you'll gain: Serverless Computing, Computer Vision, Image Analysis, Amazon Web Services, AI Integrations, Cloud API, Cloud Applications, Unstructured Data

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Analyze Multimodal AI for Business Insights

    Skills you'll gain: Data Presentation, Executive Presence, Stakeholder Engagement, Decision Support Systems, AI literacy, Business Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Analytical Skills, Data Synthesis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Process & Analyze Real-Time Data Fast

    Skills you'll gain: Real Time Data, Apache Spark, Fraud detection, PySpark, Databricks, Data Pipelines, Dashboard Creation, Dashboard, Big Data, Performance Tuning, Data Processing, Internet Of Things, Data Analysis, Performance Analysis, Trend Analysis, Performance Improvement

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Interactive Web Content Using AJAX and JSON in JavaScript: Packt
  • Optimize SQL and Vector Search Parameters: Coursera
  • Provision Secure Cloud Data Infrastructure: Coursera
  • Exam MS-100 Microsoft 365 Identity and Services Course: Packt
  • Build AWS QuickSight Dashboards with Covid-19 Data: EDUCBA
  • Advanced Environment Creation and Urban Development: Packt
  • Analyze Employee Data with PostgreSQL SQL Projects: EDUCBA
  • Mastering Kafka Consumer Systems for Telecom Data: EDUCBA
  • Beginner Object-Oriented Programming in C# and .NET Core: Packt
  • Master AWS Rekognition: Analyze, Detect, and Automate: EDUCBA

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