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Back End Courses

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


  • N

    New York Institute of Finance

    Market Risk Management: Frameworks & Strategies

    Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Risk, Risk Management, Risk Modeling, Financial Market, Derivatives, Risk Management Framework, Investment Management, Portfolio Management, Risk Analysis, Market Data, Equities, Asset Management, Estimation, Financial Modeling, Statistical Modeling, Probability Distribution, Statistical Analysis, Probability & Statistics

    ★ 4.7 (212) · Beginner · 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 Cape Town

    Innovative Finance: Hacking finance to change the world

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Social Impact, Financial Inclusion, Human Centered Design, Risk Management, Business Modeling, Sustainable Development, Philanthropy, Innovation, Resource Allocation, Risk Mitigation, Performance Measurement, Stakeholder Engagement, Strategic Partnership, Fundraising, Entrepreneurial Finance, Finance, Revenue Management, Due Diligence, Case Studies

    ★ 4.7 (153) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • D

    Duke University

    Programming for Python Data Science: Principles to Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Pandas (Python Package), Plot (Graphics), NumPy, Data Cleansing, Data Structures, Scientific Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Predictive Analytics, Data Visualization, Statistical Visualization, Debugging, Data Presentation, Data Manipulation, Code Reusability, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Python Programming, Simulations, Predictive Modeling, Data Analysis

    ★ 4 (101) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Work with Components in Figma

    Skills you'll gain: Figma (Design Software), UI Components, Style Guides, Web Components, Software Design, Design Elements And Principles, Application Design, Web Design, Application Development, Software Engineering

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

  • 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

  • I

    IBM

    Specialized Models: Time Series and Survival Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Deep Learning, Statistical Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Methods, Forecasting, Data Preprocessing, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Machine Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Data Transformation, Model Evaluation, Unsupervised Learning, Dimensionality Reduction

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

  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Health Care Innovation

    Skills you'll gain: Social Determinants Of Health, Operations Management, Health Disparities, Operational Performance Management, Health Equity, Health Care Administration, Innovation, Operational Efficiency, Value-Based Care, Process Optimization, Process Improvement and Optimization, Performance Improvement, Process Mapping, Health Systems, Health Care, Lean Methodologies, Performance Metric, Health Technology, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Qualitative Research

    ★ 4.6 (305) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Leveraging AI for Enhanced Content Creation

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, AI powered creativity, Advertising, Advertising Campaigns, Content Creation, ChatGPT, AI Enablement, Large Language Modeling, Responsible AI, Video Editing

    ★ 4.5 (139) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Create an Infographic in Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Infographics, Canva (Software), Graphical Tools, Visual Storytelling, Graphic and Visual Design, Design Elements And Principles

    ★ 4.6 (201) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • M

    Microsoft

    Microsoft Azure Machine Learning for Data Scientists

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Microsoft Azure, Unsupervised Learning, Databricks, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Applied Machine Learning, Classification Algorithms, Model Training, Regression Analysis, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Predictive Modeling, Model Deployment, Cloud Management, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Model Evaluation, Supervised Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Pipelines, Data Transformation

    ★ 4.3 (178) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • N

    New York University

    Reinforcement Learning in Finance

    Skills you'll gain: Reinforcement Learning, Financial Trading, Financial Market, Derivatives, Markov Model, Machine Learning Methods, Financial Modeling, Securities Trading, Portfolio Management, Risk Management, Model Optimization, Market Dynamics

    ★ 3.6 (134) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Market Risk Management: Frameworks & Strategies: New York Institute of Finance
  • Blended Language Learning: Design and Practice for Teachers: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Innovative Finance: Hacking finance to change the world : University of Cape Town
  • Programming for Python Data Science: Principles to Practice: Duke University
  • Work with Components in Figma: Coursera
  • Stepping Up: Preparing Yourself for Leadership: Queen Mary University of London
  • Specialized Models: Time Series and Survival Analysis: IBM
  • Health Care Innovation: University of Pennsylvania
  • Leveraging AI for Enhanced Content Creation : Coursera
  • Create an Infographic in Canva: Coursera

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