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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.

Popular Back End Courses and Certifications


  • G

    Google

    Share Data Through the Art of Visualization

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Interactive Data Visualization, Tableau Software, Presentations, Data Visualization Software, Dashboard, Dashboard Creation, Data Analysis, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Driving engagement, Design Elements And Principles, Color Theory

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    10K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • G

    Google

    Play It Safe: Manage Security Risks

    Skills you'll gain: Security Management, Threat Management, Cybersecurity, Cyber Risk, Risk Management Framework, Risk Management, Business Risk Management, Incident Response, Vulnerability Management, Risk Mitigation, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Security Controls, Computer Security, Risk Analysis, Threat Detection, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Event Monitoring, Auditing

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    11K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Top AI Program
    Top AI Program
    V

    Vanderbilt University

    AI Agents and Agentic AI in Python: Powered by Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Generative AI Agents, AI Orchestration, Prompt Patterns, Agentic Workflows, OpenAI API, LLM Application, AI Workflows, AI literacy, AI Enablement, AI powered creativity, Agentic systems, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Large Language Modeling, AI Security, Tool Calling, OpenAI, Application Development

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    8.4K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    Generative AI HR Professional

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, LLM Application, HR Tech, Human Resources, Management Training And Development, Employee Performance Management, Performance Review, Professional Development, Policy Development, New Hire Orientations, Communication, Communication Planning, Human Development, Recruitment, Interviewing Skills, Talent Recruitment, Policy Analysis

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    8.3K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • G

    Google

    Capstone: Applying Project Management in the Real World

    Skills you'll gain: Sprint Retrospectives, Stakeholder Communications, Quality Assessment, Project Management, Quality Management, Product Quality (QA/QC), Quality Assurance, Milestones (Project Management), Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Implementation, AI Enablement, Project Coordination, Interviewing Skills, Project Scoping, Meeting Facilitation, Smart Goals, Project Documentation, Project Planning, Problem Solving

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    13K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    ChatGPT: Excel at Personal Automation with GPTs, AI & Zapier

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Prompt Patterns, Agentic systems, Agentic Workflows, Generative AI, LLM Application, AI literacy, Email Automation, OpenAI, OpenAI API, Expense Management, AI Personalization, AI Enablement, AI Workflows, AI powered creativity, Artificial Intelligence, Automation

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    8.5K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • N

    NIIT

    RESTful Microservices Using Node.js and Express

    Skills you'll gain: Node.JS, API Gateway, MySQL, Restful API, MongoDB, OAuth, Microservices, NoSQL, Object-Relational Mapping, Application Programming Interface (API), Database Design, Relational Databases, Unit Testing, SQL, Cloud Deployment, Databases, MySQL Workbench, Data Persistence, Server Side, Javascript

    3.6
    Rating, 3.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    115 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • I

    IBM

    IBM iOS and Android Mobile App Developer

    Skills you'll gain: React Native, iOS Development, Apple iOS, Software Development Life Cycle, Flutter (Software), Mobile Development, Software Architecture, Android Studio, User Centered Design, Android Development, Swift Programming, Responsive Web Design, Git (Version Control System), GitHub, User Interface (UI) Design, Android (Operating System), Front-End Web Development, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Data Ethics, AI Personalization

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    8.4K reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

  • I

    IBM

    Excel Basics for Data Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Formulas, Data Cleansing, Pivot Tables And Charts, Spreadsheet Software, Data Wrangling, Microsoft Excel, Data Analysis, Data Quality, Google Sheets, Data Manipulation, Data Integrity, Data Entry, Data Import/Export, Data Science, Information Privacy

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    11K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Job Skills
    Job Skills
    I

    IBM

    IBM Java Developer

    Skills you'll gain: Software Development Life Cycle, Cloud-Native Computing, Software Architecture, Hibernate (Java), Database Design, Responsive Web Design, Docker (Software), Containerization, Git (Version Control System), GitHub, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), CI/CD, Restful API, Data Ethics, Java Programming, Model Deployment, Version Control, Database Management, Software Development, Software Design

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    7.6K reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

  • M

    Meta

    Meta React Native

    Skills you'll gain: React Native, Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), Version Control, User Research, UI/UX Research, Usability Testing, Unix Commands, Restful API, Git (Version Control System), Persona (User Experience), GitHub, Interaction Design, User Experience Design, SQL, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Mobile Development, Design Research, React.js, Web Development Tools, Javascript

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    11K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • N

    NIIT

    Frontend Development using React

    Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, HTML and CSS, JSON, React.js, Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Javascript, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Web Design, Web Development Tools, Web Design and Development, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Software Testing, Unit Testing, User Experience Design, Frontend Integration, Web Development, Mobile Development, JavaScript Frameworks, Test Case

    3.4
    Rating, 3.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    82 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Share Data Through the Art of Visualization: Google
  • Play It Safe: Manage Security Risks: Google
  • AI Agents and Agentic AI in Python: Powered by Generative AI: Vanderbilt University
  • Generative AI HR Professional: Vanderbilt University
  • Capstone: Applying Project Management in the Real World: Google
  • ChatGPT: Excel at Personal Automation with GPTs, AI & Zapier: Vanderbilt University
  • RESTful Microservices Using Node.js and Express: NIIT
  • IBM iOS and Android Mobile App Developer: IBM
  • Excel Basics for Data Analysis: IBM
  • IBM Java Developer: IBM

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