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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


  • P

    Packt

    Risk Management Excellence - NIST 800-37 Framework Training

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Management, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Cyber Security Assessment

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    Agile, Healthy, and Attractive Organizations

    Skills you'll gain: Adaptability, Organizational Leadership, Initiative and Leadership, People Development, Culture Transformation, Strategic Decision-Making, Strategic Leadership, Enterprise Modeling, Enterprise Architecture, Change Management, Communication Strategies

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Build and Enhance Restaurant Websites with HTML, CSS & JS

    Skills you'll gain: HTML and CSS, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Responsive Web Design, Web Design, Web Design and Development, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Usability, Front-End Web Development, Web Development, Javascript, JavaScript Frameworks, Usability Testing, Web Content, Design, User Experience, User Experience Design, Web Presence

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Apply Marketing Analytics for Data-Driven Decisions

    Skills you'll gain: Data-Driven Marketing, Resource Allocation, Customer Insights, Target Market, Customer Relationship Management, Customer Engagement, Analytical Skills, Target Audience, Statistical Modeling, Analysis, Estimation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • C

    Coursera

    Optimize Posts and Ads

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media Content, Copywriting, Social Media Strategy, Social Media, Content Scheduling, Social Media Marketing, Paid media, Content Strategy, Brand Strategy, Digital Advertising

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Packt

    Build Your First Game in Unity

    Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Android Development, C# (Programming Language), Video Game Development, Android (Operating System), Game Design, User Interface (UI), Mobile Development Tools, Scripting, User Interface (UI) Design, Mobile Development, Microsoft Visual Studio, Software Installation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Build a CMS Website from Scratch

    Skills you'll gain: Usability, Content Management Systems, Content Management, Web Design, Web Content, Web Design and Development, Web Development, Web Components, Development Environment, Software Installation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • P

    Packt

    Advanced Game AI with Behavior Trees in Unity 6

    Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Debugging, Agentic systems, Artificial Intelligence, Code Reusability, Computational Logic

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    SQL Infrastructure: Secure and Optimize

    Skills you'll gain: Root Cause Analysis, Data Security, Transact-SQL, Problem Management, Site Reliability Engineering, Capacity Management, Resource Management, Identity and Access Management, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Compliance Auditing

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Report Email Results

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Email Marketing, Performance Reporting, Storytelling, Strategic Communication, User Feedback, Presentations, Report Writing, Business Communication, Business Reporting, Performance Analysis, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Constructive Feedback, Stakeholder Engagement, Continuous Improvement Process

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    EDUCBA

    Social Media Channels for Marketing Success

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Social Media Content, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Campaigns, LinkedIn, Marketing Channel, Professional Networking, Pinterest, Web Presence, Digital Brand Strategy, Driving engagement, Instagram, Facebook, Content Marketing, Digital Marketing, Drive Engagement, Brand Awareness

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • R

    Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea

    Strategy: Governance, Business Models and the Future

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Risk Management Framework, Business Risk Management, Project Risk Management, Revenue Management, Facility Management, Data Ethics, Business Strategies, Sustainable Business, Sustainable Systems, Governance, Business Modeling, Organizational Strategy, Data Strategy, Regulatory Compliance, Stakeholder Management, Real Estate, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Hospitality Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Risk Management Excellence - NIST 800-37 Framework Training: Packt
  • Agile, Healthy, and Attractive Organizations: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Build and Enhance Restaurant Websites with HTML, CSS & JS: EDUCBA
  • Apply Marketing Analytics for Data-Driven Decisions: EDUCBA
  • Optimize Posts and Ads: Coursera
  • Build Your First Game in Unity: Packt
  • Build a CMS Website from Scratch: EDUCBA
  • Advanced Game AI with Behavior Trees in Unity 6: Packt
  • SQL Infrastructure: Secure and Optimize: Coursera
  • Report Email Results: Coursera

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