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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


  • P

    Packt

    Frontend Development with React

    Skills you'll gain: React Redux, React.js, Frontend Integration, Back-End Web Development, Front-End Web Development, UI Components, Web Applications, Application Programming Interface (API), JavaScript Frameworks, Web Design and Development, Authentications, Server Side, Responsive Web Design, User Interface (UI), User Accounts, Secure Coding, Authorization (Computing)

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    13 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    Microsoft

    Microsoft Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Macros, Prompt Engineering, Microsoft Excel, Data Cleansing, Excel Formulas, Pivot Tables And Charts, Microsoft Copilot, Spreadsheet Software, Forecasting, Data Presentation, Dashboard Creation, Data Processing, Data Visualization Software, Data Manipulation, Data Visualization, Predictive Modeling, Workflow Management, Statistical Analysis, Data Transformation, Data Analysis

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    437 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

  • I

    IBM

    Introduction to Relational Databases (RDBMS)

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, IBM DB2, Relational Databases, Database Systems, Database Development, Databases, Database Management, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Database Administration, Database Software, SQL, Database Management Systems, Database Architecture and Administration, Data Modeling, Data Import/Export, Data Integrity, Command-Line Interface

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    787 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    Microsoft

    Excel and Copilot Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Excel Formulas, Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft Excel, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Data Entry, Data Analysis Software, Microsoft Office, Spreadsheet Software, Data Manipulation, User Interface (UI)

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    356 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • K

    Kennesaw State University

    Writing Professional Email and Memos (Project-Centered Course)

    Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Grammar, Business Writing, Business Correspondence, Writing, Writing and Editing, Editing, Concision, Taking Meeting Minutes, Professionalism, Business Communication, Report Writing, Target Audience, Communication, Constructive Feedback

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    457 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Fitting Statistical Models to Data with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Modeling, Statistical Methods, Bayesian Statistics, Statistical Inference, Statistical Software, Model Evaluation, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Programming, Regression Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Advanced Analytics, Jupyter, Logistic Regression, Exploratory Data Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Dependency Analysis, Python Programming, Data Visualization Software

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    717 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Preparation for Job Interviews

    Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Oral Expression, Follow Through, Communication, Business Writing

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    965 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • M

    MedCerts

    Professionalism in Allied Health

    Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Conflict Management, Patient Communication, Cultural Responsiveness, Intercultural Competence, Patient-centered Care, Cultural Diversity, Professionalism, Direct Patient Care, Time Management, Emotional Intelligence, Teamwork, Interpersonal Communications, Communication, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Empathy, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    979 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • D

    DeepLearning.AI

    Natural Language Processing with Sequence Models

    Skills you'll gain: Natural Language Processing, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Large Language Modeling, Artificial Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Tensorflow, Text Mining, Embeddings, Generative Model Architectures, Machine Learning Methods, Model Training, Network Architecture

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.2K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Applying to U.S. Universities

    Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Research, Personal Development, Higher Education, Planning, Strategic Planning, Decision Making, Organizational Skills

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    524 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • M

    Meta

    Meta iOS UI Development

    Skills you'll gain: iOS Development, Mobile Development, Apple iOS, User Interface (UI), Apple Xcode, Swift Programming, Unit Testing, User Interface (UI) Design, Objective-C (Programming Language), UI Components, Mobile Development Tools, Data Structures, Application Development, Interactive Design, Programming Principles, Development Testing, Authorization (Computing), Test Case, Cross Platform Development, Prototyping

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    1.3K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Job Skills
    Job Skills
    A

    Amazon

    Amazon Junior Software Developer

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Git (Version Control System), Software Development Methodologies, JUnit, Requirements Analysis, Version Control, Systems Development Life Cycle, Application Development, Software Development Life Cycle, Full-Stack Web Development, Test Driven Development (TDD), SQL, Software Development, Restful API, Database Management, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Digital Transformation, GitHub Copilot, Java Programming, Generative AI

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    585 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Frontend Development with React: Packt
  • Microsoft Excel: Microsoft
  • Introduction to Relational Databases (RDBMS): IBM
  • Excel and Copilot Fundamentals: Microsoft
  • Writing Professional Email and Memos (Project-Centered Course): Kennesaw State University
  • Fitting Statistical Models to Data with Python: University of Michigan
  • Preparation for Job Interviews: Coursera
  • Professionalism in Allied Health: MedCerts
  • Natural Language Processing with Sequence Models: DeepLearning.AI
  • Applying to U.S. Universities: University of Pennsylvania

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