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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


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    IBM

    Java Programming for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Java, Development Environment, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Integrated Development Environments, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, Debugging

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Board Infinity

    Backend Development: Node.js, Express, MongoDB & REST APIs

    Skills you'll gain: Node.JS, Server Side, MongoDB, Back-End Web Development, Restful API, Web Applications, JavaScript Frameworks, Database Management, Application Programming Interface (API), Software Architecture, Database Design, NoSQL, Authentications, Application Security, Middleware, Performance Tuning, Authorization (Computing), Scalability

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Arizona State University

    Managing Stress and Time

    Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Time Management, Organizational Skills, Personal Development, Emotional Intelligence, Self-Awareness, Prioritization, Productivity

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    SkillUp

    Product Management: Building AI-Powered Products

    Skills you'll gain: AI Product Strategy, Commercialization, Product Management, Stakeholder Communications, Technical Product Management, Product Lifecycle Management, Team Building, Artificial Intelligence, Return On Investment, Product Development, New Product Development

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    162 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Michigan State University

    Game Design and Development 2: 2D Platformer

    Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Game Design, Video Game Development, User Interface (UI), Software Design, Storytelling, User Experience Design, C# (Programming Language), Animations

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    122 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Columbia University

    Causal Inference

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Inference, Regression Analysis, Statistical Methods, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Modeling, Machine Learning, Experimentation, Data Collection, Probability & Statistics, Research Design, Program Evaluation

    3.4
    Rating, 3.4 out of 5 stars
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    101 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Arizona State University

    Feedback and Coaching For Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Rapport Building, Growth Mindedness, Empathy, Relationship Building, Constructive Feedback, Interpersonal Communications, Social Skills, Verbal Communication Skills, Leadership, Compassion, Collaboration, Mentorship, Teamwork, Empowerment, Decision Making, Active Listening, Independent Thinking, Open Mindset, Conflict Management, Accountability

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Scrimba

    Vibe Coding with Cursor AI

    Skills you'll gain: Integrated Development Environments, Software Development Tools, Software Installation, Code Review, System Configuration, Debugging, Prompt Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, Program Development, Web Development Tools, Software Development, Web Development

    4.6
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    111 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    How to Create a Program Evaluation for Your Non-Profit

    Skills you'll gain: Program Evaluation, Smart Goals, Surveys, Goal Setting, Survey Creation, Performance Measurement, Grant Writing, Data Collection, Research Methodologies

    4.5
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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    APIs in Java: Call and Integrate an API

    Skills you'll gain: Restful API, Cloud API, Application Programming Interface (API), Postman API Platform, Java Programming, Java, Mobile Development, Apache Maven, Web Development, Eclipse (Software), Software Design

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    IBM

    Monitoring and Observability for Development and DevOps

    Skills you'll gain: Grafana, System Monitoring, Prometheus (Software), Application Performance Management, DevOps, Continuous Monitoring, Docker (Software), Cloud-Native Computing, Containerization, Kubernetes, Microservices, Debugging, Distributed Computing, Data Management

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Scrimba

    Learn HTML and CSS

    Skills you'll gain: HTML and CSS, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Responsive Web Design, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Development Tools, Application Deployment, Web Design and Development, Development Environment, Web Development, Front-End Web Development, User Interface (UI), Interactive Design, GitHub

    4.7
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    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Java Programming for Beginners: IBM
  • Backend Development: Node.js, Express, MongoDB & REST APIs: Board Infinity
  • Managing Stress and Time: Arizona State University
  • Product Management: Building AI-Powered Products: SkillUp
  • Game Design and Development 2: 2D Platformer: Michigan State University
  • Causal Inference: Columbia University
  • Feedback and Coaching For Everyone: Arizona State University
  • Vibe Coding with Cursor AI: Scrimba
  • How to Create a Program Evaluation for Your Non-Profit : Coursera
  • APIs in Java: Call and Integrate an API: Coursera

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