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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 Toronto

    Communication Strategies for a Virtual Age

    Skills you'll gain: Meeting Facilitation, Presentations, Persuasive Communication, Communication, Oral Expression, Influencing, Teamwork, Collaboration, Interpersonal Communications, Business Communication, Virtual Teams, Communication Strategies, Public Speaking, Professional Development, Non-Verbal Communication, Discussion Facilitation, Telecommuting, Driving engagement, Active Listening

    ★ 4.8 (4.4K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Build a Portfolio Website with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript

    Skills you'll gain: Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Development, HTML and CSS, Web Design and Development, Javascript, Web Presence, Front-End Web Development, Web Content, Responsive Web Design, Web Design

    ★ 4.3 (144) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Codio

    Angular for Front End Engineers

    Skills you'll gain: Angular, Test Driven Development (TDD), Web Components, Unit Testing, Development Testing, HTML and CSS, Web Development, Software Testing, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Development Tools, Web Applications, Front-End Web Development, JavaScript Frameworks, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Development Environment, UI Components, Application Frameworks, Application Development, Javascript, Data Persistence

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

  • A

    Arizona State University

    Professional Skills: Emotional Intelligence and Resilience

    Skills you'll gain: Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Empathy, Emotional Intelligence, Tenacity, Goal Setting, Overcoming Obstacles, Mindfulness, Productivity, Optimism, Positivity, Compassion, Growth Mindedness, Resilience, Persistence, Self-Awareness, Smart Goals, Time Management, Personal Development, Stress Management, Active Listening

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • M

    Meta

    React Basics

    Skills you'll gain: React.js, Mobile Development, Event-Driven Programming, UI Components, Code Reusability, Front-End Web Development, Web Applications, JavaScript Frameworks, Application Development, Javascript, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Dataflow

    ★ 4.7 (2.6K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Modern Applications of Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, Generative AI Agents, Prompt Engineering, AI literacy, Prompt Patterns, LLM Application, Artificial Intelligence, AI Workflows, Large Language Modeling, Tool Calling, Responsible AI, Model Training, Data Ethics, Agentic systems, Fine-tuning, Context Management, Model Evaluation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • D

    Duke University

    Data Visualization and Communication with Tableau

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Dashboard, Data Presentation, Tableau Software, Dashboard Creation, Data Visualization, Business Analytics, Interactive Data Visualization, Statistical Visualization, Process Improvement, Business Process, Business Process Improvement, Presentations, Data Visualization Software, Oral Expression, Data Analysis, Graphing, Analysis, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Stakeholder Communications

    ★ 4.7 (3.2K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • M

    Madecraft

    Enhancing Your Critical Thinking Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Meeting Facilitation, Problem Solving, Root Cause Analysis, Critical Thinking, Decision Making, Brainstorming, Strategic Thinking, Team Management, Creative Thinking, Personal Development, Emotional Intelligence, Stress Management, Conflict Management, Leadership, Self-Awareness, Resilience, Productivity, Mindfulness, Active Listening, Communication

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Virginia

    Digital Product Management: Modern Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: New Product Development, Product Management, Product Development, Agile Product Development, Innovation, Product Improvement, Ideation, Customer Analysis, Customer Insights, Design Thinking, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Communications, Customer Engagement, Product Requirements, Agile Methodology, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Stakeholder Management, Product Testing, Business Modeling

    ★ 4.7 (5.4K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • H

    HRCI

    HRCI Human Resource Associate

    Skills you'll gain: Talent Acquisition, Training and Development, Talent Recruitment, Compensation and Benefits, Training Programs, Recruitment, Employee Training, Full Cycle Recruitment, Job Analysis, Employee Performance Management, Compensation Management, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Performance Appraisal, Job Evaluation, Developing Training Materials, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Compliance Management, Compliance Training, Employee Relations, Performance Management

    ★ 4.8 (3.3K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Job Ready
    Job Ready
  • D

    Duke University

    Managing Big Data with MySQL

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, MySQL, Relational Databases, SQL, Database Development, Database Management, Data Modeling, Database Systems, Query Languages, Databases, Business Analytics, Big Data, Business Analysis, Data Analysis, Data Management

    ★ 4.7 (4.1K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Microeconomics Principles

    Skills you'll gain: Supply And Demand, Economics, Market Dynamics, Behavioral Economics, Social Sciences, Resource Allocation, Market Analysis, Socioeconomics, Consumer Behaviour, Decision Making, Critical Thinking

    ★ 4.8 (3.3K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Communication Strategies for a Virtual Age: University of Toronto
  • Build a Portfolio Website with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript: Coursera
  • Angular for Front End Engineers: Codio
  • Professional Skills: Emotional Intelligence and Resilience: Arizona State University
  • React Basics: Meta
  • Modern Applications of Generative AI: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Data Visualization and Communication with Tableau: Duke University
  • Enhancing Your Critical Thinking Skills: Madecraft
  • Digital Product Management: Modern Fundamentals: University of Virginia
  • HRCI Human Resource Associate: HRCI

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