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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 Alberta

    Service-Oriented Architecture

    Skills you'll gain: Service Oriented Architecture, API Design, Web Services, Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP), Microservices, Restful API, Software Architecture, Application Programming Interface (API), Web Applications, Software Design, JSON, Web Development, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Android Development

    ★ 4.5 (593) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • W

    Wesleyan University

    The Modern and the Postmodern (Part 2)

    Skills you'll gain: Liberal Arts, Aesthetics, Culture, European History, World History, Social Justice, Psychology, Political Sciences, Sociology, Social Sciences, Human Development

    ★ 4.7 (374) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Lean Software Development

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Process Mapping, Kanban Principles, Kaizen Methodology, Process Analysis, Lean Methodologies, Lean Manufacturing, Agile Software Development, Business Workflow Analysis, Product Development, Agile Methodology, Lean Six Sigma, Process Improvement, Software Development, Scrum (Software Development), Software Development Methodologies, Continuous Improvement Process, Product Testing, Waste Minimization

    ★ 4.6 (433) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Cape Town

    Disability Inclusion in Education: Building Systems of Support

    Skills you'll gain: Disabilities, Visual Impairment Education, Developmental Disabilities, Special Education, Education and Training, Instructional Strategies, Student Support and Services, Teaching, Social Justice, Pedagogy, Differentiated Instruction, Instructional Design, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Diversity Awareness, Curriculum Development, Working With Children, Child Welfare

    ★ 4.9 (861) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • D

    Duke University

    Think Again II: How to Reason Deductively

    Skills you'll gain: Deductive Reasoning, Logical Reasoning, Computational Logic, Verification And Validation

    ★ 4.3 (416) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • M

    Michigan State University

    Art for Games

    Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Animations, 3D Modeling, Storyboarding, Color Theory, Animation and Game Design, 3D Assets, Video Game Development, Game Design, Adobe Photoshop, Autodesk Maya, Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Design Elements And Principles, Conceptual Design, Graphics Software, Photo Editing, Computer Graphic Techniques, Graphical Tools, Design

    ★ 4.5 (435) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    Universidad Austral

    Full Stack Web Development en Español

    Skills you'll gain: Angular, Server Side, Node.JS, Responsive Web Design, LESS, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Mobile Development, Back-End Web Development, Version Control, Cross Platform Development, Restful API, HTML and CSS, jQuery, Web Design and Development, React Redux, JavaScript Frameworks, Continuous Integration, TypeScript, iOS Development, MongoDB

    ★ 4.2 (827) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • P

    Peking University

    Chinese for HSK 3 PART I

    Skills you'll gain: Vocabulary, Oral Comprehension, Language Competency, Grammar, Language Learning

    ★ 4.8 (651) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of California, Davis

    Google SEO Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: Content Optimization, Keyword Research, Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO, Verbal Communication Skills, Client Services, Oral Expression, Content Strategy, Project Portfolio Management, Presentations, Project Management, Prioritization, Competitive Analysis

    ★ 4.7 (494) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • R

    Rice University

    Python Data Visualization

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization Software, Plot (Graphics), Package and Software Management, Python Programming, Data Cleansing, Data Mapping, Code Reusability, Software Installation, Data Processing, Data Integration, Data Import/Export, Program Development, Data Structures, Software Documentation

    ★ 4.6 (549) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • A

    Adobe

    Social Media Content and Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Content Scheduling, Adobe Express, Social Media Content, Social Media, Social Media Analytics, Content Creation, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Management, Intellectual Property, Target Audience, Visual Storytelling, Driving engagement, AI powered creativity, Drive Engagement, Content Strategy, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Multimedia, Branding

    ★ 4.7 (389) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • A

    Amazon Web Services

    Introduction to Information Technology and AWS Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, Web Applications, Cloud Services, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Cloud Solutions, Information Technology, Cloud Computing, Public Cloud, Network Protocols, IT Infrastructure, Computer Systems, Amazon S3, Web Development, General Networking, Network Security, Web Servers, Operating Systems, Servers, Data Analysis, Project Management

    ★ 4.8 (520) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Service-Oriented Architecture: University of Alberta
  • The Modern and the Postmodern (Part 2): Wesleyan University
  • Lean Software Development: University of Minnesota
  • Disability Inclusion in Education: Building Systems of Support : University of Cape Town
  • Think Again II: How to Reason Deductively: Duke University
  • Art for Games: Michigan State University
  • Full Stack Web Development en Español: Universidad Austral
  • Chinese for HSK 3 PART I: Peking University
  • Google SEO Capstone Project: University of California, Davis
  • Python Data Visualization: Rice University

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