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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


  • U

    University of Geneva

    Water Resources Management and Policy

    Skills you'll gain: Water Resources, Water Resource Management, Water Sustainability, Hydrology, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Resource Management, Environmental Laws, Environmental Policy, Governance, International Relations, Community Development, Diplomacy, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Coordination, Case Studies

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

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • B

    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, Full-Stack Web Development, Web Applications, Database Development, Frontend Integration, Web Development, JavaScript Frameworks, Database Management, Secure Coding, Application Programming Interface (API), Software Architecture, NoSQL, API Design, Authentications, Performance Tuning, Authorization (Computing)

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
    ·
    6 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Inferential Statistical Analysis with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Methods, Statistical Inference, Statistics, Bayesian Statistics, Probability & Statistics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Statistical Analysis, Sampling (Statistics), Jupyter, Analysis, Statistical Programming, Statistical Software, Python Programming

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    937 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    Intuit

    Tracking expenses, liabilities, and equity

    Skills you'll gain: Payroll, Financial Reporting, Bookkeeping, Payroll Administration, Payroll Processing, Payroll Reporting, Accounting, Balance Sheet, Equities, Financial Statements, Expense Management, Tax Management, Loans

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    802 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    IBM

    Application Development using Microservices and Serverless

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Deployment, Application Deployment, OpenShift, Cloud Applications, Serverless Computing, Microservices, Istio, API Gateway, Cloud-Native Computing, Restful API, Cloud Computing, IBM Cloud, Kubernetes, Application Development, Containerization, Software Architecture, Scalability, Flask (Web Framework)

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    402 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Washington

    Data Manipulation at Scale: Systems and Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Big Data, Relational Databases, Database Systems, Dataflow, Databases, Data Science, Database Theory, Data Manipulation, Data Store, Data Processing, Database Management Systems, NoSQL, Apache Spark, Distributed Computing, Apache Hadoop, SQL, Data Analysis, Query Languages, Cloud Computing, Python Programming

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    773 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • G

    Google

    AI for Data Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Data Presentation, Interactive Data Visualization, Google Gemini, Analytics, Business Analytics, Performance Measurement, Data Wrangling, AI Personalization, Artificial Intelligence, Performance Analysis, AI Enablement, AI Workflows, Generative AI, Simulation and Simulation Software, Google Workspace, Responsible AI

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    278 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    Meta

    Meta Social Media Marketing Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media Marketing, Presentations, Social Media Campaigns, Content Performance Analysis, Campaign Management, Social Media Analytics, Digital Marketing Campaigns, Marketing, Digital Marketing, Digital Advertising, Communication

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    733 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Linux Server Management and Security

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Administration, Linux, Linux Servers, Ubuntu, Operating System Administration, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Unix, User Accounts, Linux Commands, User Provisioning, Systems Administration, System Configuration, Hardening, Security Controls, Authorization (Computing), Network Administration, Software Installation, Package and Software Management, Authentications, Open Source Technology

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    920 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Building Web Applications in Django

    Skills you'll gain: Django (Web Framework), Back-End Web Development, Database Application, Code Reusability

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    785 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Financial Acumen for Non-Financial Managers

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Reporting, Financial Acumen, Financial Data, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Accounting, Income Statement, Financial Analysis, Business Reporting, Risk Analysis, Cash Flows, Predictive Analytics, Financial Forecasting, Balance Sheet, Performance Measurement, Business Metrics, Financial Management, Performance Metric, Financial Planning, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    986 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • L

    LearnQuest

    HTML - Front-End Developer

    Skills you'll gain: Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), HTML and CSS, Web Design, Web Design and Development, Front-End Web Development, Web Development

    4
    Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    8 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Water Resources Management and Policy: University of Geneva
  • Backend Development: Node.js, Express, MongoDB & REST APIs: Board Infinity
  • Inferential Statistical Analysis with Python: University of Michigan
  • Tracking expenses, liabilities, and equity: Intuit
  • Application Development using Microservices and Serverless : IBM
  • Data Manipulation at Scale: Systems and Algorithms: University of Washington
  • AI for Data Analysis: Google
  • Meta Social Media Marketing Capstone: Meta
  • Linux Server Management and Security: University of Colorado System
  • Building Web Applications in Django: University of Michigan

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