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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

    Automate Jira: Sync and Prove ROI

    Skills you'll gain: Report Writing, Return On Investment, Business Process Automation, Persuasive Communication, Cost Estimation, Cost Benefit Analysis, Business Analysis Tools, Automation, Cost Management, Proposal Development, Operating Cost, Operational Efficiency, Workflow Management, Cost Reduction, Business Analysis, Business Metrics, Forecasting, Data Integration

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Financial Derivatives Trading & Strategies

    Skills you'll gain: Derivatives, Financial Trading, Financial Market, Futures Exchange, Market Analysis, Market Dynamics, Risk Management, Investments, Equities, International Finance, Finance

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Pragmatic AI Labs

    Polars from Zero

    Skills you'll gain: Data Cleansing, Rust (Programming Language), Data Pipelines, Data Transformation, Pandas (Python Package), Data Manipulation, Data Processing, Data Wrangling, Command-Line Interface, Data Quality, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Architecture, SQL, Data Integration, Data Import/Export, Data Science, Exploratory Data Analysis, Apache, Computer Programming

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of California, Davis

    Customer Research with Generative AI for Product Managers

    Skills you'll gain: Journey Mapping, Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Design Thinking, Generative AI, AI Enablement, Customer Insights, User Research, Product Management, Customer Analysis, Market Opportunities, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Interviewing Skills, Innovation, User Feedback, Market Research, Unstructured Data, Prioritization, Prompt Engineering, Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Employee Evaluation and Appraisal Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: Performance Appraisal, Performance Review, Performance Management, Performance Measurement, Employee Performance Management, Performance Analysis, Supervision, Human Resources Management and Planning, Human Resources Information System (HRIS), Human Resources

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Linux in the Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Administration, Linux Servers, Operating System Administration, Cloud Hosting, Infrastructure Architecture, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Engineering, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Virtual Networking, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Deployment, Security Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Apply C# and .NET to Build Real-World Applications

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, .NET Framework, Object Oriented Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), C# (Programming Language), Application Development, Video Game Development, Game Design, Database Application, Database Software, Programming Principles, Application Frameworks, Database Development, Data Access, Databases, Program Development, File Management, Maintainability, Authentications

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • P

    Packt

    Blender & Python Scripting – Step-by-Step Guide

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Scripting Languages, Debugging, Scripting, Programming Principles, Animation and Game Design, Development Environment, Software Installation, Python Programming, Code Reusability, Computer Programming

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Analyze Predictor Impact Using Regression in Minitab

    Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis, Predictive Analytics, Plot (Graphics), Statistical Methods, Case Studies, Statistical Visualization, Statistical Modeling, Data Validation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • T

    The Expert Academy

    Sales Skills: Handle Objections And Close Complex Deals

    Skills you'll gain: Enterprise Sales, B2B Sales, Customer Success Management, Closing (Sales), Overcoming Objections, Contract Negotiation, Customer Retention, Procurement, Negotiation, Customer Relationship Management, Price Negotiation, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Sales Strategy, Customer Engagement, Account Strategy, Sales Management, Sales, Customer Relationship Building, Sales Process, Stakeholder Engagement

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    LESS & SASS: Build and Optimize CSS Faster

    Skills you'll gain: LESS, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), HTML and CSS, Code Reusability, Web Design and Development, Front-End Web Development, Maintainability, Operations, Arithmetic, Web Development, Scalability

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Develop a C# .NET Color Weigh Scale Application

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Database Development, Database Management, Database Application, .NET Framework, C# (Programming Language), SQL, Business Logic, Software Development Life Cycle, Data Management, Data Integrity, Application Development, Application Design, User Interface (UI), Data Validation, Test Case

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular back end courses

  • Automate Jira: Sync and Prove ROI: Coursera
  • Financial Derivatives Trading & Strategies: EDUCBA
  • Polars from Zero: Pragmatic AI Labs
  • Customer Research with Generative AI for Product Managers: University of California, Davis
  • Employee Evaluation and Appraisal Techniques: EDUCBA
  • Linux in the Cloud: Packt
  • Apply C# and .NET to Build Real-World Applications: EDUCBA
  • Blender & Python Scripting – Step-by-Step Guide: Packt
  • Analyze Predictor Impact Using Regression in Minitab: EDUCBA
  • Sales Skills: Handle Objections And Close Complex Deals: The Expert Academy

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