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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


  • E

    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    Principles of Sustainable Finance

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainable Business, Stakeholder Engagement, Sustainable Development, Corporate Sustainability, Stakeholder Management, Risk Management, Risk Mitigation, Climate Change Adaptation, Climate Change Mitigation, Drive Engagement, Stakeholder Analysis, Finance, Asset Management, Economic Development, Investment Management, Financial Systems, Banking

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.9K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • B

    Board Infinity

    End-to-End Web Development: UI, Databases, APIs

    Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, Restful API, User Interface (UI) Design, Application Programming Interface (API), Web Development Tools, User Interface (UI), Web Design and Development, Database Design, HTML and CSS, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, API Gateway, API Design, Front-End Web Development, Web Design, MongoDB, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Database Theory, Database Management, OAuth, Software Documentation

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    7 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • L

    Lund University

    AI & Law

    Skills you'll gain: Legal Technology, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence, Legal Risk, AI literacy, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Labor Law, Intellectual Property, Governance, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Public Administration

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    813 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • L

    LearnKartS

    Tailwind CSS Mastery: Modern UI Design & Responsive Layouts

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Introduction to Basic Game Development using Scratch

    Skills you'll gain: Event-Driven Programming, Debugging, Programming Principles, Algorithms, Video Game Development, Computer Programming Tools, Game Design, Computer Programming, Program Development, Animation and Game Design, Interactive Design, Computer Science

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.5K reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • J

    John Wiley & Sons

    Building Tech Products that Customers Love

    Skills you'll gain: Product Strategy, Product Planning, Product Management, Prototyping, Product Development, New Product Development, Technical Product Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Management, Design and Product, Design Thinking, Team Management, Product Design, Continuous Delivery, Organizational Structure, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Design Strategies, Design, Customer Service, Design Specifications

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Creo Incubator

    Valuations of startups for Venture Capitalists

    Skills you'll gain: Competitive Analysis, Sales Strategy, Entrepreneurial Finance, Market Analysis, Product Development, Go To Market Strategy, Market Opportunities, Market Research, New Product Development, Sales Process, Financial Acumen, Sales Management, Accounting, Financial Analysis, Experience Design, User Experience, Target Market, Entrepreneurship, Business Valuation, Fundraising

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Confluence Administration, Security & Space Configuration

    Skills you'll gain: Multi-Factor Authentication, Information Architecture, Security Controls, Vulnerability Scanning, Software Documentation, Authentications, ISO/IEC 27001, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Assessments, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Auditing, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Data Security, Technical Documentation, Enterprise Security, Single Sign-On (SSO), Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), Maintainability, End User Training and Support, Control Panels

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Develop a Company Website with Wix

    Skills you'll gain: Event Management, Blogs, Web Presence, Content Management, Photo Editing, Editing, Writing and Editing, Web Design, Digital Publishing, Web Design and Development, No-Code Development, User Accounts, Brand Management, Drive Engagement, Digital Marketing, Public Relations

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.3K reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • M

    Madecraft

    Taking the Leap from Employee to Entrepreneur

    Skills you'll gain: Closing (Sales), Selling Techniques, Entrepreneurship, Lifelong Learning, Ideation, Willingness To Learn, Professional Networking, Adaptability, Accounting Systems, Overcoming Objections, New Product Development, Sales, New Business Development, Relationship Building, Brand Strategy, Business Development, Business Planning, Customer Acquisition Management, Business Management, Marketing

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • K

    Kennesaw State University

    Innovation That Works with Professor Jagdish Sheth

    Skills you'll gain: Competitive Analysis, Innovation, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Digital Transformation, Market Dynamics, Cyber Security Strategy, Security Awareness, Business Transformation, Business Strategy, Market Share, New Product Development, Cyber Governance, Cyber Risk, Product Development, Market Analysis, Cost Reduction, Growth Strategies, Commercialization, Business

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University at Buffalo

    Computer Vision Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Image Analysis, Color Theory, Digital Signal Processing, Mathematical Software, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Programming, Matlab, AI literacy, Algorithms, Calculus, Probability & Statistics

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.8K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Principles of Sustainable Finance : Erasmus University Rotterdam
  • End-to-End Web Development: UI, Databases, APIs: Board Infinity
  • AI & Law : Lund University
  • Tailwind CSS Mastery: Modern UI Design & Responsive Layouts: LearnKartS
  • Introduction to Basic Game Development using Scratch: Coursera
  • Building Tech Products that Customers Love: John Wiley & Sons
  • Valuations of startups for Venture Capitalists: Creo Incubator
  • Confluence Administration, Security & Space Configuration: Coursera
  • Develop a Company Website with Wix: Coursera
  • Taking the Leap from Employee to Entrepreneur: Madecraft

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