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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


  • A

    Aptly

    Marketing with TikTok

    Skills you'll gain: TikTok, Content Performance Analysis, Business Marketing, Data-Driven Marketing, Content Scheduling, Social Media Content, Social Media Marketing, Online Advertising, Brand Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Social Media, Marketing Strategies, Performance Measurement, Content Marketing, Content Creation, Video Editing, Video Production, Social Media Management, Advertising, Advertising Campaigns

    ★ 4.8 (146) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica

    Desenvolvimento Ágil com Java Avançado

    Skills you'll gain: Model View Controller, Selenium (Software), Web Applications, Java, Java Programming, Data Access, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Agile Methodology, Web Development, Integration Testing, Software Testing, Application Development, Test Tools, Agile Software Development, Test Automation, Functional Testing, Software Design Patterns

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

  • F

    Fractal Analytics

    Mastering User Centric Design with Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, A/B Testing, Design Thinking, Ideation, Generative AI, User Centered Design, Design and Product, Data Ethics, Experience Design, Innovation, User Research, Data Storytelling, Dashboard, AI literacy, Data Analysis, Artificial Intelligence, Prompt Engineering, Critical Thinking, Business Consulting, Problem Solving

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

  • U

    University of London

    Making Your First Virtual Reality Game

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Reality, Video Game Development, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Game Design, Prototyping, Virtual Environment, Storyboarding, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Usability Testing, Conceptual Design, Computer Graphics, Interaction Design, User Experience Design, Data Ethics, Development Testing, Human Computer Interaction

    ★ 4.5 (90) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    IBM

    Agentic AI with LangChain and LangGraph

    Skills you'll gain: LangGraph, Agentic Workflows, AI Orchestration, AI Workflows, Generative AI Agents, Agentic systems, LangChain, LLM Application, Responsible AI, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Software Development, Python Programming, Data Science

    ★ 4.6 (95) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • T

    The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    Entrepreneurship

    Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Market Opportunities, Innovation, Ideation, Initiative and Leadership, Business Planning, Entrepreneurial Finance, Leadership Development, New Business Development, New Product Development, Financial Analysis, Business Strategy, Market Research, Presentations, Business Modeling, Financial Modeling, Prioritization, Fundraising

    ★ 4.7 (306) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 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

  • P

    Packt

    Advanced Backend Development, API Testing, and Deployment

    Skills you'll gain: Frontend Integration, API Testing, React.js, Containerization, Cloud Deployment, API Gateway, Software Documentation, Amazon Web Services, Front-End Web Development, Application Programming Interface (API), Software Testing, Middleware, Test Automation, Technical Documentation

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Social Entrepreneurship

    Skills you'll gain: Social Impact, Entrepreneurship, Sustainable Development, Feasibility Studies, Solution Delivery, Socioeconomics, Customer Analysis, Target Audience, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Stakeholder Management, Competitive Analysis, Business Operations, Cost Estimation, Market Opportunities, New Business Development, Stakeholder Analysis, Ideation, Customer Insights, Business Research, Research

    ★ 4.7 (406) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    Edureka

    Data Storytelling with Power BI

    Skills you'll gain: Dashboard Creation, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft Excel

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

  • M

    Meta

    Create the User Interface in Android Studio

    Skills you'll gain: Android Studio, Android Jetpack, Android Development, Mobile Development, Kotlin, Responsive Web Design, User Interface (UI), UI Components, User Interface (UI) Design, Cross Platform Development, Event-Driven Programming, Animations

    ★ 4.6 (156) · Intermediate · 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

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

  • Marketing with TikTok: Aptly
  • Desenvolvimento Ágil com Java Avançado: Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica
  • Mastering User Centric Design with Generative AI: Fractal Analytics
  • Making Your First Virtual Reality Game: University of London
  • Agentic AI with LangChain and LangGraph: IBM
  • Entrepreneurship: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
  • Using Video in Social Media Posts with Canva: Coursera
  • Advanced Backend Development, API Testing, and Deployment: Packt
  • Social Entrepreneurship: University of Pennsylvania
  • Data Storytelling with Power BI: Edureka

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