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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


  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    ChatGPT & Zapier: Agentic AI for Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, Agentic systems, Agentic Workflows, Generative AI, Email Automation, Prompt Engineering, AI Workflows, ChatGPT, AI Personalization, Expense Management, Expense Reports, AI Orchestration, AI literacy, Workflow Management, Tool Calling, Google Sheets, AI Integrations, Memory Management

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

  • C

    Coursera

    Brand Marketing and SEO Tools using Wix

    Skills you'll gain: Email Marketing, Social Media Content, Search Engine Optimization, Social Media Marketing, Brand Marketing, Brand Awareness, Digital Brand Strategy, Digital Marketing Tools, Branding, Social Media Management, Digital Marketing, Brand Strategy, Marketing Design, Marketing, Web Presence, Brand Management, Marketing Materials, Web Design and Development

    ★ 4.6 (376) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    Unilever

    Unilever Digital Marketing Analyst

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Marketing Automation, Web Analytics, Data Presentation, Marketing Effectiveness, Marketing Analytics, Customer Insights, Digital Marketing, Social Media Campaigns, Campaign Management, Digital Marketing Tools, Web Analytics and SEO, Market Analysis, Social Media Marketing, Digital Media Strategy, Customer Analysis, Search Engine Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Data-Driven Marketing, Google Analytics

    ★ 4.7 (338) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Build Your First React Website

    Skills you'll gain: React.js, Debugging, Front-End Web Development, Web Development, JavaScript Frameworks, HTML and CSS, UI Components, Javascript, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)

    ★ 4.4 (417) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • I

    IBM

    Full Stack Application Development Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: CI/CD, Continuous Integration, Continuous Deployment, Full-Stack Web Development, Application Design, Node.JS, Django (Web Framework), Back-End Web Development, Web Applications, Web Design and Development, Front-End Web Development, Restful API, Application Development, GitHub, Microservices, Web Development, User Accounts, Kubernetes, Frontend Integration, Javascript

    ★ 4.6 (204) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • R

    Rice University

    Distributed Programming in Java

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Kafka, Apache Spark, Apache Hadoop, Event-Driven Programming, Distributed Computing, Java Programming, Java, OS Process Management, Scala Programming, Servers

    ★ 4.6 (507) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    Product Management Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Product Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Team Leadership, Product Development, New Product Development, Product Marketing, Commercialization, Product Lifecycle Management, Team Management, Stakeholder Communications, Strategic Marketing, Marketing, Team Building, Leadership, Customer Analysis

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

  • D

    Duke University

    Decentralized Finance (DeFi) Primitives

    Skills you'll gain: Loans, Lending and Underwriting, FinTech, Key Management, Cryptography, Cryptographic Protocols, Digital Assets, Market Liquidity, Financial Trading, Transaction Processing, Public Key Infrastructure, Supply Management

    ★ 4.9 (481) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • T

    Tally Education and Distribution Services Private Limited

    Fundamentals of Accounting and Reporting

    Skills you'll gain: Accounting, General Accounting, Accounting Systems, Ledgers (Accounting), Financial Reporting, Bookkeeping, Management Reporting, Accounting Records, Accounting Software, Financial Accounting, Business Reporting, Financial Statements, General Ledger, Data Entry, Inventory Accounting, Security Controls, Banking Services, Balance Sheet, Accounting and Finance Software, Banking

    ★ 4.6 (189) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Lausanne

    Unethical Decision Making in Organizations

    Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Decision Making, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Social Sciences, Business Management, Sociology, Compliance Management, Psychology, Case Studies, Mindfulness

    ★ 4.8 (431) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Introduction To Java Database Connectivity - JDBC

    Skills you'll gain: MySQL, Java, Data Access, Data Store, Database Application, Database Development, Java Programming, Databases, Software Development, Data Storage, Program Development, Computer Programming

    ★ 4.4 (84) · Advanced · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • A

    Adobe

    Digital Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Strategies, Promotional Strategies, Marketing Planning, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Digital Marketing Campaigns, Digital Marketing, Adobe Express, Target Audience, Marketing Materials, Promotions and Campaigns, Conversion Funnel Analysis, Marketing Effectiveness, Promotional Materials, Product Promotion, Driving engagement, Lead Generation, Marketing Automation, Customer Relationship Management, Advertising, Diversity Marketing

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

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

  • ChatGPT & Zapier: Agentic AI for Everyone: Vanderbilt University
  • Brand Marketing and SEO Tools using Wix: Coursera
  • Unilever Digital Marketing Analyst: Unilever
  • Build Your First React Website: Coursera
  • Full Stack Application Development Capstone Project: IBM
  • Distributed Programming in Java: Rice University
  • Product Management Essentials: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Decentralized Finance (DeFi) Primitives: Duke University
  • Fundamentals of Accounting and Reporting: Tally Education and Distribution Services Private Limited
  • Unethical Decision Making in Organizations: University of Lausanne

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