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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.


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    Coursera

    Automating Sales Tasks with Zapier

    Skills you'll gain: Email Automation, Google Sheets, Automation, Business Process Automation, Productivity Software, Gmail, Workflow Management, Sales Support, Operations Management, Order Fulfillment

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    24 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Charts, Pictures, Themes, and Styles in Microsoft Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Data Visualization, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft 365, Productivity Software, User Accounts

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    17 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Duke University

    Object-Oriented Programming in Python

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Programming Principles, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Software Engineering, Simulations

    3.8
    Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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    22 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Microsoft

    Upgrade Your Marketing Strategy with Microsoft Copilot

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Microsoft Copilot, Competitive Analysis, Marketing Design, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Planning, Marketing, Marketing Effectiveness, Marketing Analytics, Performance Reporting, Marketing Channel, Cross-Channel Marketing, Generative AI, Microsoft 365, Customer Analysis, Market Research, Artificial Intelligence, Customer experience improvement, Customer Retention

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    20 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Getting Started with Facebook Pixel

    Skills you'll gain: Target Audience, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Campaigns, Online Advertising, Social Media, Web Analytics

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    24 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Automated Report Generation with Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: Report Writing, Digital Transformation, Automation, Generative AI, Business Reporting, Business Process Automation, AI Enablement, Business Transformation, Organizational Skills, Operational Efficiency, Artificial Intelligence, Data Collection, Data Analysis

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    42 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    CertNexus

    Follow a Machine Learning Workflow

    Skills you'll gain: Data Preprocessing, Data Analysis, Data Collection, AI Workflows, Workflow Management, Statistical Analysis, Model Deployment, Exploratory Data Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Model Evaluation, Feature Engineering, Process Management

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    19 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Use Power Automate & SharePoint to Automate Invoice Sending

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Microsoft Power Platform, Email Automation, Document Management, Microsoft 365, Collaborative Software, Billing & Invoicing, Intranet, Automation

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    Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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    21 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Engaging and Assessing Students with Plickers

    Skills you'll gain: Digital pedagogy, Education Software and Technology, User Accounts

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    41 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Custom & Conditional Formatting in Microsoft Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Data Entry, Data Visualization, Microsoft Excel, Data Presentation, Spreadsheet Software, Data Analysis, Data Management, Business Strategy

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    25 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Whizlabs

    Exam Prep: HashiCorp Certified Terraform Associate (003)

    Skills you'll gain: Terraform, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), AWS CloudFormation, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Platforms, Amazon Web Services, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Google Cloud Platform, Amazon S3, Version Control, Configuration Management

    3.3
    Rating, 3.3 out of 5 stars
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    19 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Маркетинг в цифровом мире

    Skills you'll gain: MarTech, Marketing, Product Promotion, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Channel, Digital Marketing, Digital Transformation, Consumer Behaviour, New Product Development, Customer Engagement, E-Commerce, Price Negotiation, Innovation, Empowerment

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    18 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Automating Sales Tasks with Zapier: Coursera
  • Charts, Pictures, Themes, and Styles in Microsoft Excel: Coursera
  • Object-Oriented Programming in Python: Duke University
  • Upgrade Your Marketing Strategy with Microsoft Copilot: Microsoft
  • Getting Started with Facebook Pixel: Coursera
  • Automated Report Generation with Generative AI: Coursera
  • Follow a Machine Learning Workflow: CertNexus
  • Use Power Automate & SharePoint to Automate Invoice Sending: Coursera
  • Engaging and Assessing Students with Plickers: Coursera
  • Custom & Conditional Formatting in Microsoft Excel: Coursera

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