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Backend as a Service Specialization

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Backend as a Service Specialization

Build Data-Driven Apps With Backend Services.

Work with databases and backend-as-a-service platforms to build, connect, and manage modern apps.

Rafid Hoda
Gregor Thomson
Jonathan Hill

Instructors: Rafid Hoda

Access provided by Vietnam National University - Hanoi

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Intermediate level

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4 weeks to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
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Get in-depth knowledge of a subject

from 44 reviews of courses in this program

Intermediate level

Recommended experience

4 weeks to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Use SQL to query, manage, and structure application data.

  • Build data-driven applications with Firebase and Supabase.

  • Implement authentication, real-time data operations, and secure user management.

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September 2026

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Specialization - 4 course series

Intro to SQL

Intro to SQL

Course 1, 4 hours

What you'll learn

  • Query and Filter Data Efficiently.

  • Summarize and Analyze Data with Aggregation.

  • Manage Database Records.

Skills you'll gain

Category: SQL
Category: Data Manipulation
Category: Relational Databases
Category: Database Application
Category: Database Management
Category: Query Languages
Category: Database Management Systems
Category: Databases
Intro to Supabase

Intro to Supabase

Course 2, 1 hour

What you'll learn

  • Create a Supabase project and table.

  • Query and format data using Supabase and display it dynamically in your UI.

  • Implement real-time subscriptions to keep your app data instantly up to date.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Real Time Data
Category: Web Applications
Category: Database Application
Category: Data Store
Category: Query Languages
Category: Data Access
Category: Javascript
Category: Full-Stack Web Development
Category: Database Management
Category: Software Engineering
Category: Data Entry
Category: Database Development
Category: Authentications
Category: SQL
Learn Firebase

Learn Firebase

Course 3, 4 hours

What you'll learn

  • Learn how to integrate Firebase in your frontend web apps to add functionality.

  • Learn about security rules and authorization to keep data safe.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Data Storage
Category: Data Structures
Category: User Accounts
Category: Authentications
Category: Cloud Applications
Category: Frontend Integration
Category: Serverless Computing
Category: Security Controls
Category: Application Development
Category: Cloud Security
Category: NoSQL
Category: Data Management
Category: Data Access
Category: Real Time Data
Build a Mobile App with Firebase

Build a Mobile App with Firebase

Course 4, 3 hours

What you'll learn

  • Firebase basics, mobile app design

Skills you'll gain

Category: Real Time Data
Category: Mobile Development
Category: Javascript
Category: Frontend Performance
Category: User Interface (UI)
Category: Web Development Tools
Category: Data Management
Category: Data Access
Category: Web Applications
Category: HTML and CSS
Category: Responsive Web Design
Category: Debugging
Category: Secure Coding
Category: Web Design and Development
Category: Database Application
Category: Application Deployment
Category: Web Development

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Learner reviews across Backend as a Service

avg. across 4 courses

  • 5 stars

    72.72%

  • 4 stars

    13.63%

  • 3 stars

    2.27%

  • 2 stars

    4.54%

  • 1 star

    6.81%

TK
Course: Intro to SQL

Reviewed on Aug 3, 2025

KS
Course: Intro to SQL

Reviewed on Jun 17, 2025