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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)

    Basic Principles of Cell Signaling

    Skills you'll gain: Electrophysiology, Cell Biology, Physiology, Immunology, Biochemistry, Pathology, Endocrinology, Pharmacology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Biology, Molecular Biology, Drug Development, Oncology

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    98 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • R

    Rice University

    Principles of Economics: Introduction - Getting to Know You

    Skills you'll gain: Economics, Supply And Demand, Business Economics, Market Dynamics, Financial Policy, Tax, International Relations, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Decision Making, Resource Allocation

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    64 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    Illinois Tech

    Programming and Application Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Web Development, Database Design, Relational Databases, Web Applications, Web Development Tools, Databases, Web Design and Development, Full-Stack Web Development, Database Systems, Database Development, Application Deployment, Server Side, HTML and CSS, Cloud Deployment, Back-End Web Development, Scripting Languages, Application Development, Cloud Applications, Javascript, Cloud Computing

    Build toward a degree

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    51 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Implementation of GenAI Agents

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, LangChain, AI Workflows, LLM Application, Agentic systems, Agentic Workflows, Development Environment, Model Evaluation, Artificial Intelligence, AI literacy, Scalability, Performance Tuning, Model Optimization, Design

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    117 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Create website videos with Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Product Demonstration, Web Content, Video Production, Marketing Materials, Graphic Design, Data Visualization, Content Creation, Shared Media, Video Editing, Web Design, Storytelling, Content Marketing

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    80 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Coursera

    Concepts in Python: Loops, Functions and Returns

    Skills you'll gain: Code Reusability, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Software Development

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    118 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • A

    Amazon Web Services

    Getting Started with AWS Generative AI for Developers

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon Bedrock, Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, LLM Application, AI literacy, AI Integrations, Model Evaluation, Application Programming Interface (API)

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    55 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Build a website using Wix Artificial Design Intelligence

    Skills you'll gain: Email Automation, Web Presence, AI Personalization, Web Design, AI powered creativity, Web Design and Development, Automation, AI Integrations, Responsive Web Design

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
    ·
    76 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Coursera

    Introduction to Generative AI in Finance

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Fraud detection, Generative Model Architectures, AI Personalization, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Regulatory Compliance, AI Product Strategy, Predictive Analytics, Financial Services, Financial Regulations, Personalized Service, Payroll Reporting, Financial Forecasting, Financial Trading, Market Data, Financial Reporting, Prompt Engineering, FinTech, Compliance Management, Artificial Intelligence

    3.9
    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    89 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • G

    Goodwill Industries International

    Client Intake, Assessments, Skill Analysis and Planning

    Skills you'll gain: Accountability, Recruitment, Client Services, Needs Assessment, Prospecting and Qualification, Gap Analysis, Goal Setting, Coaching, Recruitment Strategies, Community Outreach, Case Management, Critical Thinking, Overcoming Obstacles

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    83 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Light Emitting Diodes and Semiconductor Lasers

    Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Electronics Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Hardware Design, electromagnetics, Electronic Components, Materials science, Engineering Calculations, Mathematical Modeling, Physics

    Build toward a degree

    3.7
    Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    52 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • M

    Michigan State University

    Game Design and Development 3: 3D Shooter

    Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Unity Engine, 3D Assets, Prototyping, Video Game Development, 3D Modeling, Software Design, Computer Graphics, Multimedia, Programming Principles, Development Testing, Storytelling

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    66 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Basic Principles of Cell Signaling: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
  • Principles of Economics: Introduction - Getting to Know You: Rice University
  • Programming and Application Foundations: Illinois Tech
  • Implementation of GenAI Agents: Coursera
  • Create website videos with Canva: Coursera
  • Concepts in Python: Loops, Functions and Returns: Coursera
  • Getting Started with AWS Generative AI for Developers: Amazon Web Services
  • Build a website using Wix Artificial Design Intelligence: Coursera
  • Introduction to Generative AI in Finance: Coursera
  • Client Intake, Assessments, Skill Analysis and Planning: Goodwill Industries International

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