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Back End Courses

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


  • C

    Cisco Learning and Certifications

    Data Security

    Skills you'll gain: Key Management, Data Security, Cryptography, Encryption, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Cryptographic Protocols, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Network Monitoring, Information Assurance, Network Analysis, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Security Controls, Event Monitoring, Continuous Monitoring, Threat Detection, Data Integrity

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

  • C

    Coursera

    Data Visualization using Microsoft Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Microsoft Excel, Data Visualization Software, Data Import/Export, Business Reporting, Microsoft Office, Microsoft 365, Productivity Software

    ★ 4.5 (69) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    Universidad Austral

    Desarrollo de páginas con Angular

    Skills you'll gain: Angular, JavaScript Frameworks, Continuous Integration, TypeScript, JSON, Application Frameworks, CI/CD, Application Programming Interface (API), Restful API, Test Automation, Web Components, Full-Stack Web Development, React Redux, Web Development Tools, Web Services, Unit Testing, Web Applications, NoSQL, Javascript, Data Store

    ★ 3.2 (147) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Adobe Premiere Pro for Beginners: Quickstart Video-Editing

    Skills you'll gain: Video Editing, Video Production, Adobe Premiere, Storytelling, Post-Production, Adobe Creative Cloud, Content Creation, Timelines, Editing, File Management

    ★ 4.1 (55) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Revenue Cycle, Billing, and Coding

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Billing and Coding, Denial Management, Patient Registration, Revenue Cycle Management, ICD Coding (ICD-9/ICD-10), Claims Processing, Payment Processing and Collection, Registration, CPT Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Billing, Insurance, Insurance Policies, Revenue Management

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

  • M

    Microsoft

    Fundamentals of Microsoft 365 Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Microsoft Copilot, Responsible AI, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Office, Information Management, Generative AI, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Editing

    ★ 4.6 (51) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • T

    Tecnológico de Monterrey

    Innovation and entrepreneurship

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Innovation, Business Modeling, Creative Problem-Solving, Entrepreneurship, Corporate Strategy, Ideation, Lean Methodologies, Creative Thinking, New Product Development, Open Mindset, Cognitive flexibility, Business Architecture, Creativity, Storytelling, Team Management, Business Strategies, Business Strategy, Organizational Strategy, Process Design

    ★ 4.4 (83) · Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    FPGA Softcore Processors and IP Acquisition

    Skills you'll gain: Eclipse (Software), Embedded Software, Microarchitecture, Computer Architecture, Software Development, Software Development Tools, System Programming, Integrated Development Environments, Hardware Architecture, Embedded Systems, Verification And Validation, System Design and Implementation, Simulations, System Configuration, Debugging

    ★ 3.9 (98) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • S

    SkillUp

    UI/UX Design Fundamentals & Prototyping with Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: User Research, UI/UX Research, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, User Interface (UI), User Experience, UI/UX Strategy, User Centered Design, Responsive Web Design, UI Components, Figma (Design Software), Wireframing, Responsible AI, Prototyping, Persona (User Experience), Usability Testing, Experience Design, Human Centered Design, Ideation, Brainstorming, Animations

    ★ 4.5 (83) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Configure and Test Basic Network Connectivity

    Skills you'll gain: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Virtual Networking, Network Administration, Network Troubleshooting, System Configuration, TCP/IP, Computer Networking, Local Area Networks, General Networking, Virtual Environment, Servers, Networking Hardware, Network Engineering, Simulations, Configuration Management, Information Technology, Verification And Validation

    ★ 4.5 (91) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Coursera

    Build Your First React Website (Part II)

    Skills you'll gain: React.js, JavaScript Frameworks, Data Persistence, UI Components, Javascript, Web Development

    ★ 4.7 (57) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Coursera

    Intermediate Object-Oriented Programming with Java

    Skills you'll gain: Java, Mobile Development, Java Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Application Frameworks, Android Development, Application Development, Program Development, Software Development

    ★ 4.6 (70) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Data Security: Cisco Learning and Certifications
  • Data Visualization using Microsoft Excel: Coursera
  • Desarrollo de páginas con Angular: Universidad Austral
  • Adobe Premiere Pro for Beginners: Quickstart Video-Editing: Coursera
  • Revenue Cycle, Billing, and Coding : Johns Hopkins University
  • Fundamentals of Microsoft 365 Generative AI: Microsoft
  • Innovation and entrepreneurship: Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • FPGA Softcore Processors and IP Acquisition: University of Colorado Boulder
  • UI/UX Design Fundamentals & Prototyping with Generative AI: SkillUp
  • Configure and Test Basic Network Connectivity: Coursera

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