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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


  • E

    EDUCBA

    Houdini Destruction: Build, Fracture & Simulate

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Assets, Post-Production, 3D Modeling, Animation and Game Design, Simulations, Computer Graphic Techniques, Animations, Computer Graphics, Model Optimization, Debugging

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    PracticalGrowth

    Meeting Mastery: Clear Outcomes, Better Decisions

    Skills you'll gain: Meeting Facilitation, Taking Meeting Minutes, Discussion Facilitation, Follow Through, Decision Making, Strategic Decision-Making, Collaboration, Planning, Virtual Teams, Goal Setting, Telecommuting, Conflict Management, Process Improvement, Accountability Frameworks, Time Management, Communication Strategies, Accountability, Workplace inclusivity, Business Communication

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Align Brand Goals

    Skills you'll gain: Brand Marketing, Brand Strategy, Marketing Effectiveness, Branding, Marketing Planning, Strategic Marketing, Brand Management, Marketing Strategies, Business Priorities, Campaign Management, Market Share, Marketing Analytics, Strategic Planning, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Case Studies, Stakeholder Communications

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Design Data Models for BI Reporting

    Skills you'll gain: Star Schema, Data Modeling, Database Design, Data Warehousing, Dashboard, Business Reporting, Dashboard Creation, Business Intelligence, Business Process, Business Intelligence Software, Self Service Technologies, Performance Tuning

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Validate and Explain Your ML Models

    Skills you'll gain: Verification And Validation, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Machine Learning, Test Data, Machine Learning

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Design and Implement SQL Server Tracking Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Stored Procedure, Microsoft SQL Servers, Transact-SQL, Database Management, Operational Databases, Database Development, Relational Databases, Database Architecture and Administration, SQL, Transaction Processing, Process Driven Development, Visual Basic (Programming Language), Data Management, Data Integrity, Debugging, User Interface (UI)

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Create & Deploy Company Websites Using Apache & PHP

    Skills you'll gain: Web Components, Web Design, UI Components, Code Reusability, Web Analytics and SEO, Software Installation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Implement Advanced UiPath RPA Automation Workflows

    Skills you'll gain: Robotic Process Automation, Email Automation, Transaction Processing, Business Process Automation, Automation, Data Import/Export, Data Integration, Scalability, Image Analysis, Data Validation, Service Level

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Visualize and Chart Marketing Data Fast

    Skills you'll gain: Performance Reporting, Marketing Analytics, Business Intelligence, Business Intelligence Software, Dashboard Creation, Data-Driven Marketing, Data Visualization Software, Dashboard, Data Presentation, Power BI, Tableau Software, IBM Cognos Analytics, Grafana, Splunk, Data Import/Export

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    The Software Developer's Guide to Linux

    Skills you'll gain: Shell Script, Bash (Scripting Language), Unix Shell, Package and Software Management, Command-Line Interface, Docker (Software), Software Installation, Remote Access Systems, Linux Commands, Linux, OS Process Management, User Accounts, Containerization, Scripting, Scripting Languages, File I/O, Software Development Tools, Linux Servers, Linux Administration, Software Development

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Apply Advanced SQL Server Analytics and Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Data-Driven Decision-Making, Database Design, Data Processing, Scripting Languages, Scripting, Data Structures, Data Import/Export

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • J

    John Wiley & Sons

    Trust and Ethics in AI: A Business Approach

    Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Responsible AI, Business Ethics, Data Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Information Privacy, Decision Intelligence, Accountability Frameworks, Artificial Intelligence, AI literacy, Accountability, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Business, Governance, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Houdini Destruction: Build, Fracture & Simulate: EDUCBA
  • Meeting Mastery: Clear Outcomes, Better Decisions: PracticalGrowth
  • Align Brand Goals: Coursera
  • Design Data Models for BI Reporting: Coursera
  • Validate and Explain Your ML Models: Coursera
  • Design and Implement SQL Server Tracking Systems: EDUCBA
  • Create & Deploy Company Websites Using Apache & PHP: EDUCBA
  • Implement Advanced UiPath RPA Automation Workflows: EDUCBA
  • Visualize and Chart Marketing Data Fast: Coursera
  • The Software Developer's Guide to Linux: Packt

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