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.
Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
Skills you'll gain: Electrophysiology, Cell Biology, Physiology, Immunology, Biochemistry, Pathology, Endocrinology, Pharmacology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Biology, Molecular Biology, Drug Development, Oncology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Rice University
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
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Illinois Tech
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
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
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
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
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
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Code Reusability, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Software Development
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Amazon Web Services
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)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Goodwill Industries International
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
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
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
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Michigan State University
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
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks