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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


  • C

    Coursera

    Set Permissions Right

    Skills you'll gain: Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Collaborative Software, Authorization (Computing), Identity and Access Management, Data Security, User Accounts, User Provisioning, Security Management, Project Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Build Responsive Charity Websites with Foundation

    Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, Front-End Web Development, Web Design and Development, HTML and CSS, Web Design, Interactive Design, UI Components, Web Development, Information Architecture, JavaScript Frameworks, Application Frameworks, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Javascript, Scripting

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Advanced SwiftIO with Micro Projects and Swift Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Swift Programming, PIC Microcontrollers, Embedded Software, Programming Principles, Embedded Systems, Debugging, Computer Hardware, Electronic Components, Peripheral Devices

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Shape Email Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Email Marketing, Data-Driven Marketing, Strategic Thinking, Strategic Leadership, Strategic Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Planning, Campaign Management, Strategic Decision-Making, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Competitive Analysis, Thought Leadership, Market Dynamics, Market Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Build and Manage Insurance Claims with MariaDB

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Health Information Management, Relational Databases, Database Design, Back-End Web Development, Query Languages, Database Application, Database Development, Database Management, Databases, Database Software, Database Management Systems, Web Applications

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Sync Asana & Jira

    Skills you'll gain: Data Mapping, Configuration Management, Jira (Software), Reconciliation, Systems Integration, Issue Tracking, Data Integration, Project Management Software, Workflow Management, Data Maintenance, Continuous Monitoring, Project Documentation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Build and Implement JavaScript ToDo Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Vue.JS, JavaScript Frameworks, Web Development Tools, Front-End Web Development, Event-Driven Programming, Javascript, UI Components, Development Environment, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML)

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Design and Build Scalable iOS Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Apple iOS, iOS Development, Model View Controller, Software Architecture, Maintainability, Application Design, Mobile Development, Software Design, Software Design Patterns, Application Development, Frontend Performance, Test Data, Model Optimization, Performance Tuning, Data Integration, Business Logic

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • L

    Logical Operations

    HTML5: Content Authoring with New and Advanced Features

    Skills you'll gain: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, HTML and CSS, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Responsive Web Design, Browser Compatibility, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Language, Web Content, Frontend Performance, Web Design and Development, Animations, Front-End Web Development, Web Applications, Web Development, Web Design, Web Development Tools, Javascript, Software Design, Software Development

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Clean & Maintain Lists

    Skills you'll gain: Email Marketing, Data Cleansing, Performance Analysis, Performance Measurement, Cleanliness, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Performance Improvement, Marketing Effectiveness, Data Quality, Data Maintenance, Data Validation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Analyze and Apply Core Marketing Concepts for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing, Strategic Marketing, Market Analysis, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Market Opportunities, Digital Marketing, Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Modular Asset Creation in Blender & Maze Building with Code

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Assets, Unity Engine, Video Game Development, Game Design, 3D Modeling, Virtual Environment, Program Development, Integration Testing, Computer Graphic Techniques, Computer Graphics, Code Reusability, Data Import/Export, Scripting, Model Optimization

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Set Permissions Right: Coursera
  • Build Responsive Charity Websites with Foundation: EDUCBA
  • Advanced SwiftIO with Micro Projects and Swift Programming: Packt
  • Shape Email Strategy : Coursera
  • Build and Manage Insurance Claims with MariaDB: EDUCBA
  • Sync Asana & Jira: Coursera
  • Build and Implement JavaScript ToDo Applications: EDUCBA
  • Design and Build Scalable iOS Applications: EDUCBA
  • HTML5: Content Authoring with New and Advanced Features: Logical Operations
  • Clean & Maintain Lists: Coursera

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