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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


  • T

    The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

    What’s Your Big Idea?

    Skills you'll gain: Ideation, Innovation, User Feedback, Business Strategy, New Product Development, Creative Thinking, Entrepreneurship, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Thinking, User Research, Resource Management, Entrepreneurial Finance

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    168 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • 2

    28DIGITAL

    The Impact of Technology

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    115 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • 2

    28DIGITAL

    Web Connectivity and Security in Embedded Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Security Requirements Analysis, Network Architecture, Network Security, Internet Of Things, Cybersecurity, Web Services, Encryption, Embedded Systems, Network Protocols, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Computer Networking, Threat Modeling, Security Controls, Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP), TCP/IP, Web Applications, Restful API, Information Privacy, OSI Models

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    172 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • S

    SkillUp

    The Product Owner Profession:  Unleashing the Power of Scrum

    Skills you'll gain: Agile Product Development, Sprint Planning, Product Management, Product Requirements, Product Roadmaps, Agile Methodology, Agile Project Management, User Story, Product Strategy, Product Planning, Sprint Retrospectives, Backlogs, Project Management, Product Development, Stakeholder Communications, Workforce Development, Stakeholder Engagement, Meeting Facilitation, Prioritization, Interpersonal Communications

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    168 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • S

    Starweaver

    Fundamentals of Credit Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Credit Risk, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Analysis, Lending and Underwriting, Commercial Lending, Risk Analysis, Analysis, Balance Sheet, Business Metrics, Securities (Finance), Corporate Finance, Risk Management

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    33 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Web Application Security Testing with OWASP ZAP

    Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Vulnerability Scanning, Proxy Servers, Security Testing, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Assessments, Brute-force attacks, Test Tools, Web Scraping

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    290 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    University of Toronto

    Learn Interpersonal Psychotherapy

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Patient Education And Counseling, Psychosocial Assessments, Patient Evaluation, Interpersonal Communications, Psychotherapy, Clinical Psychology, Mental Health Therapies, Patient Treatment, Treatment Planning, Rapport Building, Mental Health Counseling, Conflict Management, Interactive Learning, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Case Studies, Stress Management, Mental Health, Clinical Practices

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    112 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • M

    Microsoft

    Data Analysis and Visualization with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Generative AI, Data Presentation, Data Ethics, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization, Matplotlib, Exploratory Data Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), Plotly, Data Manipulation, Generative Model Architectures, Data Transformation, Data Visualization Software, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Data Cleansing, Data Wrangling, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Data Analysis, Machine Learning

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    112 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • S

    SkillUp

    Product Management: Building AI-Powered Products

    Skills you'll gain: AI Product Strategy, Commercialization, Product Management, AI Enablement, Stakeholder Communications, Technical Product Management, Product Lifecycle Management, Team Building, Stakeholder Engagement, Artificial Intelligence, Stakeholder Management, Return On Investment, Product Development, New Product Development, Team Management, Communication

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    178 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • O

    Olay

    Cosmetic Formulation Science

    Skills you'll gain: Laboratory Procedures, Laboratory Testing, Chemistry, Safety Standards, Product Design, Regulatory Compliance, Mathematical Modeling, Product Testing, Design Specifications, Materials science, Personal protective equipment, Record Keeping, Quality Assurance, Product Development, Technical Documentation, Performance Testing

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    128 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Healthcare Delivery Providers

    Skills you'll gain: Health Systems, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Leadership Studies, Leadership Development, Health Care Administration, Managed Care, Organizational Structure, Health Administration, Health Care, Value-Based Care, Primary Care, Care Coordination, Payment Systems, Home Health Care, Medicare, Organizational Effectiveness, Health Policy, Patient-centered Care, Stakeholder Analysis, Hospital Medicine

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    215 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • L

    L&T EduTech

    Fundamentals of Digital Design for VLSI Chip Design

    Skills you'll gain: Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Computational Logic, Computer Architecture, Hardware Design, Hardware Architecture, Memory Management, Electronics, Electronic Systems, Electronic Components, Diagram Design, Data Storage, Data Storage Technologies, Algorithms

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    131 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • What’s Your Big Idea?: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
  • The Impact of Technology: 28DIGITAL
  • Web Connectivity and Security in Embedded Systems: 28DIGITAL
  • The Product Owner Profession:  Unleashing the Power of Scrum: SkillUp
  • Fundamentals of Credit Analysis : Starweaver
  • Web Application Security Testing with OWASP ZAP: Coursera
  • Learn Interpersonal Psychotherapy: University of Toronto
  • Data Analysis and Visualization with Python: Microsoft
  • Product Management: Building AI-Powered Products: SkillUp
  • Cosmetic Formulation Science: Olay

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