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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


  • K

    Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

    Design Thinking and Global Startup

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Business Modeling, Sales Presentations, Entrepreneurship, Product Development, Prototyping, Presentations, Lean Methodologies, New Product Development, Product Design, Human Centered Design, Entrepreneurial Finance, Value Propositions, Ideation, Innovation, Emerging Technologies, Manufacturing Operations

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

  • I

    Imperial College London

    Foundations of Public Health Practice: Health Protection

    Skills you'll gain: Microbiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Sanitation, Infection Control, Infectious Diseases, Environment Health And Safety, Epidemiology, Preventative Care, Emergency Response, Water Resources, Hand Hygiene, Healthcare Ethics, Community Health, Water Quality, Radiation Protection, Environmental Science, Environmental Issue, Immunology

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

  • C

    Cisco Learning and Certifications

    Endpoints and Systems

    Skills you'll gain: File Systems, Endpoint Security, Linux, Operating System Administration, Microsoft Windows, Windows PowerShell, Linux Administration, Windows Servers, Operating Systems, Security Software, Linux Commands, File Management, Network Administration, Active Directory, System Monitoring, System Configuration, OS Process Management, Network Security, Command-Line Interface, Malware Protection

    ★ 4.8 (67) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    Microsoft

    AI and Machine Learning Algorithms and Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, Supervised Learning, Deep Learning, Generative Model Architectures, LLM Application, Applied Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Reinforcement Learning, Statistical Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Model Training, Artificial Neural Networks, Feature Engineering, Unstructured Data, Model Evaluation, Dimensionality Reduction, Model Optimization

    ★ 4.7 (66) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • S

    Skillshare

    DaVinci Resolve 19 Masterclass: Video Editing Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Video Editing, Animations, Timelines, Motion Graphics, Post-Production, Videography, Video Production, Photo/Video Production and Technology, System Configuration, Editing, Data Import/Export, Color Matching, File Management, Performance Tuning

    ★ 4.1 (25) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • D

    DeepLearning.AI

    PyTorch: Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Convolutional Neural Networks, Data Quality, Data Manipulation, Image Analysis, Data Pipelines, Dataflow, Applied Machine Learning, Data Preprocessing, Model Training, Model Optimization, AI Workflows, Model Evaluation, Machine Learning

    ★ 4.8 (89) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • K

    KodeKloud

    DevOps Prerequisite Course

    Skills you'll gain: Network Support, Network Administration, DevOps, Software Development Tools, Networking Hardware, Network Troubleshooting, Command-Line Interface, Web Development, Cloud Applications, Development Environment, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Virtual Machines, Virtual Environment, Virtualization, Dependency Analysis, Software Development

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

  • M

    MathWorks

    Image Segmentation, Filtering, and Region Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Image Quality, Matlab, Computer Vision, Digital Signal Processing, Spatial Data Analysis, Medical Imaging, Spatial Analysis, Mathematical Software, Algorithms

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

  • M

    Michigan State University

    Capstone - Launch Your Own Business!

    Skills you'll gain: Product Development, New Product Development, Entrepreneurship, Business Planning, Web Presence, Production Planning, Operations, Accounting, Bookkeeping, Ledgers (Accounting), Small Business Accounting, New Business Development, Demand Generation, Business Development, Commercial Laws, Owned Media, Digital Media Strategy, Financial Statements, Marketing, Promotional Strategies

    ★ 4.8 (146) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    IIT Bombay

    Introduction to Internet of Things

    Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Network Protocols, Wireless Networks, Data Analysis, Communication Systems, Systems Design, Regression Analysis, Unsupervised Learning

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

  • M

    Microsoft

    Full-Stack Developer Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: ASP.NET, Restful API, Full-Stack Web Development, Cloud Deployment, Performance Tuning, Frontend Integration, .NET Framework, Data Modeling, Frontend Performance, Development Environment, Software Development Tools, Object-Relational Mapping, Web Development, Software Development, Cloud Infrastructure, Web Applications, UI Components, Code Reusability, Authentications, Application Development

    ★ 4.9 (11) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    Microsoft

    Prepare for DP-100: Data Science on Microsoft Azure Exam

    Skills you'll gain: Databricks, Model Deployment, Responsible AI, Model Training, Microsoft Azure, Data Science, Applied Machine Learning, Data Integration, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Predictive Modeling, Model Evaluation, Machine Learning Methods, Machine Learning, Data Preprocessing

    ★ 4.4 (80) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Design Thinking and Global Startup: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
  • Foundations of Public Health Practice: Health Protection: Imperial College London
  • Endpoints and Systems: Cisco Learning and Certifications
  • AI and Machine Learning Algorithms and Techniques: Microsoft
  • DaVinci Resolve 19 Masterclass: Video Editing Basics: Skillshare
  • PyTorch: Fundamentals: DeepLearning.AI
  • DevOps Prerequisite Course: KodeKloud
  • Image Segmentation, Filtering, and Region Analysis: MathWorks
  • Capstone - Launch Your Own Business!: Michigan State University
  • Introduction to Internet of Things: IIT Bombay

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