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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


  • S

    Stanford University

    Health Across the Gender Spectrum

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Child Welfare, Diversity Training, Cultural Responsiveness, Pediatrics, Cultural Sensitivity, Working With Children, Family Support, Toileting, Human Development, Mental Health, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Health Equity, Child Development, Parent Communication, Child Health, Sociology, Health Disparities, Healthcare Ethics, Public Health

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    2.4K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • D

    Duke University

    Bayesian Statistics

    Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Statistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Methods, Statistical Inference, Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Regression Analysis, Data Analysis, R Programming, R (Software), Statistical Software, Probability, Predictive Modeling, Model Evaluation, Probability Distribution

    3.8
    Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    798 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • G

    Google

    Decisions, Decisions: Dashboards and Reports

    Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Business Intelligence, Business Intelligence Software, Dashboard Creation, Tableau Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Business Reporting, Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Stakeholder Communications, Performance Tuning, Interviewing Skills, Presentations, Performance Improvement, Performance Analysis

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    1.4K reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • M

    Meta

    Django Web Framework

    Skills you'll gain: Django (Web Framework), Code Reusability, Web Development, Web Servers, Secure Coding, Web Applications, Data Modeling, Back-End Web Development, Maintainability, MySQL, Database Design, Application Security, Model View Controller, Database Management, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Data Migration

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    675 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • M

    Microsoft

    Build a computer vision app with Azure Cognitive Services

    Skills you'll gain: Application Programming Interface (API), Microsoft Azure, Cloud API, Computer Vision, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), User Accounts, Image Analysis, Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Computing, Software Development

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    529 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Business Strategies for A Better World

    Skills you'll gain: Social Impact, Demography, Sustainable Business, Return On Investment, Market Trend, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Corporate Sustainability, Trend Analysis, Entrepreneurship, Strategic Leadership, Sustainable Development, Feasibility Studies, Solution Delivery, International Relations, Business Ethics, Case Studies, International Finance, Risk Control, Compliance Management, Governance

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.8K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • P

    Princeton University

    Paradoxes of War

    Skills you'll gain: World History, Culture, Social Justice, Social Sciences, International Relations, Sociology, Social Impact, Political Sciences, Psychology, Economics, Public Safety and National Security

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    714 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • M

    Meta

    Introduction to iOS Mobile Application Development

    Skills you'll gain: iOS Development, Mobile Development, Apple iOS, Apple Xcode, Swift Programming, Objective-C (Programming Language), User Interface (UI), Mobile Development Tools, Application Development, UI Components, Application Programming Interface (API), Knowledge of Apple Software, Development Environment, Integrated Development Environments, Storyboarding

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    Universidad de los Andes

    Programa en Desarrollo de nuevas empresas

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Partnership, Business Modeling, Value Propositions, New Business Development, Resource Allocation, Entrepreneurial Finance, Financial Analysis, Target Market, User Feedback, Entrepreneurship, New Product Development, Business Development, Team Building, Initiative and Leadership, Resource Management, Leadership Development, Financial Statement Analysis, Product Improvement, Revenue Forecasting, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of London

    What future for education?

    Skills you'll gain: Learning Theory, Teaching, Human Learning, Pedagogy, Education and Training, Formal Learning, Learning Strategies, Social Sciences, Public Policies, Socioeconomics

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    894 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University at Buffalo

    Decentralized Applications (Dapps)

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Test Driven Development (TDD), Development Testing, Test Script Development, Application Development, Application Design, Application Frameworks, Integrated Development Environments, Web Development Tools, Software Architecture, Web Applications, Development Environment, Frontend Integration, Application Deployment, Application Programming Interface (API), Software Development Tools, Interoperability, Command-Line Interface

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

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    Intuit

    Reconciling accounts and examining financial statements

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Reconciliation, Financial Statements, Financial Analysis, Balance Sheet, Financial Acumen, Business Metrics, Income Statement, Accounting, Bookkeeping, Analysis, Financial Data, Performance Analysis

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    844 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Health Across the Gender Spectrum: Stanford University
  • Bayesian Statistics: Duke University
  • Decisions, Decisions: Dashboards and Reports: Google
  • Django Web Framework : Meta
  • Build a computer vision app with Azure Cognitive Services: Microsoft
  • Business Strategies for A Better World: University of Pennsylvania
  • Paradoxes of War: Princeton University
  • Introduction to iOS Mobile Application Development: Meta
  • Programa en Desarrollo de nuevas empresas: Universidad de los Andes
  • What future for education?: University of London

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