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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


  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Customer Insights: New Product Development Orientation

    Skills you'll gain: Customer Insights, Design Thinking, New Product Development, Journey Mapping, Customer experience improvement, Product Development, Customer Analysis, Consumer Behaviour, Business Research, User Research, Customer Engagement, Market Research, Case Studies, Product Strategy, Innovation, Needs Assessment

    ★ 4.4 (113) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Using Google Forms for Student Success

    Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Google Workspace, Digital pedagogy

    ★ 4.8 (241) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    University of Colorado System

    DDoS Attacks and Defenses

    Skills you'll gain: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Security Controls, Malware Protection, Security Engineering, Network Security, IT Security Architecture, Threat Detection, Firewall, Digital Forensics, Anomaly Detection, Code Review, Network Routing, Linux Commands, Proxy Servers, Linux, Internet Of Things

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

  • M

    Microsoft

    Advanced Cybersecurity Concepts and Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Threat Modeling, Secure Coding, Application Security, Threat Management, Cryptography, Encryption, Cyber Security Assessment, Cybersecurity, Security Strategy, Authorization (Computing), Security Controls, Internet Of Things, Identity and Access Management, Asset Management

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

  • U

    Unilever

    Using Data Analytics in Supply Chain

    Skills you'll gain: Data Governance, Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Data Literacy, Presentations, Data Visualization, Supply Chain, Data Management, Supply Chain Management, Data Analysis, Data Analysis Software, Analytics, Data Visualization Software, Data Quality, Data Compilation, Analytical Skills, Data Cleansing, Data Synthesis, Risk Management, Problem Solving

    ★ 4.5 (93) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Human Resources Management Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Organizational Change, Change Management, Performance Review, Human Resource Policies, Talent Recruitment, Recruitment, Smart Goals, Employee Performance Management, Culture Transformation, Performance Appraisal, Employee Engagement, Diversity and Inclusion, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Organizational Leadership, Performance Management, Recruitment Strategies, Interviewing Skills, Drive Engagement, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Human Resource Management

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

  • C

    Codio

    Advanced Django: Building a Blog

    Skills you'll gain: Performance Tuning, Django (Web Framework), Authentications, Object-Relational Mapping, Cloud Hosting, User Accounts, Development Environment, Application Security, Python Programming

    ★ 4.6 (116) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • L

    LearnQuest

    AI for Scientific Research

    Skills you'll gain: Data Preprocessing, Feature Engineering, Model Evaluation, Bioinformatics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Random Forest Algorithm, Pandas (Python Package), Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Applied Machine Learning, Data Manipulation, Data Processing, Dimensionality Reduction, Data Cleansing, Model Optimization, Keras (Neural Network Library), Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Transformation, Model Training, Machine Learning, Data Science

    ★ 3.3 (103) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Leeds

    An Introduction to Programming using Python

    Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Computational Logic, Robotics, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Code Reusability, Automation, Algorithms

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

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Introduction to Artificial Intelligence

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Applied Machine Learning, Statistical Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Responsible AI, Machine Learning Methods, Artificial Intelligence, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning, AI Enablement, Machine Learning Algorithms, AI literacy, Artificial Neural Networks, Convolutional Neural Networks, AI Product Strategy, Regression Analysis, Law, Regulation, and Compliance

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

  • A

    Arizona State University

    Feedback and Coaching For Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Rapport Building, Growth Mindedness, Recognizing Others, Empathy, Companionship, Relationship Building, Relationship Management, Constructive Feedback, Team Building, Interpersonal Communications, Social Skills, Pedagogy, Friendliness, Leadership, Compassion, Open Mindset, Decision Making, Independent Thinking, Conflict Management, Accountability

    ★ 4.7 (176) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Corporate Communications

    Skills you'll gain: Internal Communications, Corporate Communications, Media Relations, Storytelling, Strategic Communication, Employee Engagement, Target Audience, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Public Relations, Crisis Management, Drive Engagement, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Social Media Management, Business Communication, Stakeholder Communications, Telecommuting, Workplace inclusivity, Employee Retention, Diversity and Inclusion

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

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

  • Customer Insights: New Product Development Orientation: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Using Google Forms for Student Success: Coursera
  • DDoS Attacks and Defenses: University of Colorado System
  • Advanced Cybersecurity Concepts and Capstone Project: Microsoft
  • Using Data Analytics in Supply Chain: Unilever
  • Human Resources Management Essentials: Johns Hopkins University
  • Advanced Django: Building a Blog: Codio
  • AI for Scientific Research: LearnQuest
  • An Introduction to Programming using Python: University of Leeds
  • Introduction to Artificial Intelligence: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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