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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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    EDUCBA

    Big Data with Hadoop: Apply MapReduce, Pig & Hive

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Hive, Big Data, JSON, Apache Hadoop, Dataflow, People Analytics, Analytics, Data Analysis, Data Pipelines, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Preprocessing, Data Processing, Data Transformation, Query Languages, Debugging

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Apply C# Skills Through a Student Management Project

    Skills you'll gain: Data Modeling, User Interface (UI), C# (Programming Language), User Interface (UI) Design, Application Design, Microsoft Visual Studio, Application Development, Data Management, Data Validation, Computer Programming, Verification And Validation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Apply C# Computer Graphics with Drawing & Visual Effects

    Skills you'll gain: User Interface (UI), Application Design, Software Visualization, Code Reusability

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Start Neural Networks Advanced Model Architectures

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Keras (Neural Network Library), Software Documentation, Technical Documentation, Artificial Neural Networks, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Model Training, Deep Learning, Model Optimization, Applied Machine Learning, Network Architecture

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Analyze Business Data Using Tableau BI Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Tableau Software, Dashboard, Business Intelligence, Interactive Data Visualization, Dashboard Creation, Data Presentation, Data Storytelling, Business Analytics, Business Intelligence Software, Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Statistical Visualization, Trend Analysis, Data Wrangling, Regional Sales, Market Analysis, Data Sharing, Performance Analysis, Variance Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Build and Implement SOAP APIs for Employee Services

    Skills you'll gain: Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP), Service Oriented Architecture, Enterprise Architecture, Web Services, Application Programming Interface (API), Data Modeling, Back-End Web Development, API Design, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Application Development

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Getting Started with Arch Linux - Build from the Ground Up

    Skills you'll gain: Devops Tools, Linux Administration, Cloud Deployment, Ansible, Docker (Software), Operating System Administration, DevOps, Package and Software Management, Systems Administration, Linux Servers, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Linux, Hardening, Software Development Tools, Cloud Hosting, Cloud Platforms, Software Installation, System Configuration, Virtual Machines, Network Administration

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Develop a Conference Room Booking System in C# .NET

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Requirements Analysis, .NET Framework, ASP.NET, Relational Databases, C# (Programming Language), Database Development, Database Application, Full-Stack Web Development, Functional Requirement, Back-End Web Development, Maintainability, System Implementation, Model View Controller, Software Architecture, Data Validation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    JavaScript Foundations Course

    Skills you'll gain: Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Application Programming Interface (API), Computer Graphics

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Export and Highlight Project Tasks Fast

    Skills you'll gain: Google Sheets, Data Import/Export, Stakeholder Communications, Management Reporting, Stakeholder Management, Spreadsheet Software, Business Reporting, Project Documentation, Project Management Software, Issue Tracking, Accountability

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Microsoft Unified XDR and SIEM Solution Handbook

    Skills you'll gain: Zero Trust Network Access, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Vulnerability Management, Endpoint Detection and Response, Cyber Security Strategy, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Assessments, IT Security Architecture, Incident Response, Threat Detection, Cloud Security, Microsoft Servers, Email Security, Technology Roadmaps, Multi-Cloud

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Advanced Machinery Details & Shading Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: Animation and Game Design, Computer Graphic Techniques, Technical Design, Simulations

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Big Data with Hadoop: Apply MapReduce, Pig & Hive: EDUCBA
  • Apply C# Skills Through a Student Management Project: EDUCBA
  • Apply C# Computer Graphics with Drawing & Visual Effects: EDUCBA
  • Start Neural Networks Advanced Model Architectures: Coursera
  • Analyze Business Data Using Tableau BI Analytics: EDUCBA
  • Build and Implement SOAP APIs for Employee Services: EDUCBA
  • Getting Started with Arch Linux - Build from the Ground Up: Packt
  • Develop a Conference Room Booking System in C# .NET: EDUCBA
  • JavaScript Foundations Course: Packt
  • Export and Highlight Project Tasks Fast: Coursera

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