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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


  • F

    Fractal Analytics

    Generative AI for Developers

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, Code Review, Data Ethics, AI Workflows, AI literacy, Artificial Intelligence, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Technical Review, Risking, Machine Learning Methods, Artificial Neural Networks, Data Preprocessing, AI powered creativity, Debugging, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking, Data Analysis

    ★ 4.6 (232) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)

    How to Validate your Startup Idea

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Modeling, Growth Strategies, Entrepreneurship, Value Propositions, Customer Acquisition Management, Financial Forecasting, Lean Methodologies, Business Modeling, Business Planning, Entrepreneurial Finance, Presentations, New Product Development, Product Development, Customer Insights, Verbal Communication Skills, Income Statement, Strategic Partnership, Persona Development, Investments

    ★ 4.1 (150) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Q

    Queen Mary University of London

    Stepping Up: Preparing Yourself for Leadership

    Skills you'll gain: Delegation Skills, Leadership Development, Leadership, Executive Presence, Initiative and Leadership, Time Management, Leadership and Management, Influencing, Team Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Conflict Management, Professional Development, Personal Attributes, Emotional Intelligence, Self-Awareness, Constructive Feedback, Communication, Motivational Skills

    ★ 4.8 (75) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Create Animated Social Media Posts using Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Animations, Content Creation, Social Media, Collaborative Software, Marketing

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

  • O

    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Introduction to Academic Writing

    Skills you'll gain: Writing, Report Writing, Writing and Editing, Research, Peer Review, Media and Communications, Journals, Research and Design, Style Guides, Research Design, Policy Development

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

  • S

    Scrimba

    CSS

    Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, HTML and CSS, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Typography, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Design, Web Design and Development, Web Development Tools, Browser Compatibility, Application Deployment, Front-End Web Development, Web Development, Computer Programming Tools, Animations, Development Environment, Software Development Tools, UI Components, Interactive Design, Javascript, Program Development

    ★ 4.6 (241) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • M

    Michigan State University

    Planning: Principled, Proposing, Proofing, and Practicing to a Success Plan

    Skills you'll gain: Value Propositions, Business Planning, Business Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Verification And Validation, Milestones (Project Management), Business Development, Financial Forecasting, Financial Modeling, New Business Development, Plan Execution, Customer Analysis, Customer Insights

    ★ 4.5 (184) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Blended Language Learning: Design and Practice for Teachers

    Skills you'll gain: Blended Learning, Course Development, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Education Software and Technology, Digital pedagogy, Learning Management Systems, Language Learning, Collaborative Software, Language Competency

    ★ 4.8 (261) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Leeds

    Fundamental Skills in Engineering Design

    Skills you'll gain: Engineering Design Process, Engineering Management, Requirements Elicitation, Product Lifecycle Management, Problem Solving, Product Design, Product Requirements, Conceptual Design

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

  • P

    Packt

    Visual Design of UI & Backends with AWS Amplify Studio

    Skills you'll gain: Authentications, UI Components, Full-Stack Web Development, Authorization (Computing), File Management, React.js, Application Deployment, Cloud Deployment, Development Environment, JavaScript Frameworks, Frontend Integration, Web Development Tools, Web Applications, Amazon Web Services, Identity and Access Management, User Interface (UI), Software Development Tools, User Interface (UI) Design, Content Management, Data Modeling

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Using Video in Social Media Posts with Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Photo/Video Production and Technology, Video Production, Content Creation, Social Media, User Accounts, Design, Creativity

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

  • U

    University of New Mexico

    Desarrollo de Aplicaciones Web: Conceptos Básicos

    Skills you'll gain: Middleware, Web Applications, Version Control, Agile Software Development, Application Frameworks, Ruby on Rails, Software Engineering, Web Development, User Interface (UI), Software Development, Web Design, Data Store, Data Modeling, User Interface (UI) Design, Application Development, Ajax, Software Architecture, Model View Controller, Git (Version Control System), Javascript

    ★ 4.3 (143) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Generative AI for Developers: Fractal Analytics
  • How to Validate your Startup Idea: UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)
  • Stepping Up: Preparing Yourself for Leadership: Queen Mary University of London
  • Create Animated Social Media Posts using Canva: Coursera
  • Introduction to Academic Writing: O.P. Jindal Global University
  • CSS: Scrimba
  • Planning: Principled, Proposing, Proofing, and Practicing to a Success Plan: Michigan State University
  • Blended Language Learning: Design and Practice for Teachers: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Fundamental Skills in Engineering Design: University of Leeds
  • Visual Design of UI & Backends with AWS Amplify Studio: Packt

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