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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


  • C

    Coursera

    Content Creation With Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Materials, Copywriting, Marketing Collateral, Generative AI, Content Marketing, Prompt Engineering, Content Creation, Marketing Strategies, Responsible AI, Digital Marketing Tools, ChatGPT

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    75 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • F

    Fractal Analytics

    Data Analysis Using SQL

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Data Manipulation, SQL, Relational Databases, Database Management, Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Databases, Query Languages, Case Studies, MySQL Workbench

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    57 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • B

    Board Infinity

    Introduction to .NET Core

    Skills you'll gain: ASP.NET, .NET Framework, Model View Controller, Web Applications, Middleware, Debugging, Web Development, Application Deployment, Application Development, Development Environment, Software Testing, Microsoft Development Tools, Software Design Patterns, Cross Platform Development, Software Architecture, Open Source Technology, Command-Line Interface

    4
    Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    79 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Network Systems Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: OSI Models, Network Security, TCP/IP, Network Architecture, Network Protocols, Network Routing, Network Routers, Computer Networking, Infrastructure Security, Routing Protocols, Public Key Infrastructure, Network Model, Cryptographic Protocols, Web Applications, Application Servers

    Build toward a degree

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    93 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • M

    Microsoft

    Automation & Advanced Techniques with Copilot in Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Macros, Forecasting, Microsoft Copilot, Dashboard Creation, Microsoft Excel, Predictive Modeling, Workflow Management, UI Components, Visual Basic (Programming Language), User Interface (UI), Automation, Debugging, Interactive Data Visualization, Scenario Testing, Programming Principles

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    64 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Corporate Finance Institute

    Economics for Capital Markets

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Trading, Financial Market, Market Data, Economics, Capital Markets, Market Dynamics, Financial Policy, Business Economics, General Finance, Securities Trading, Market Trend, Banking, Investment Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    27 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Retail Digital Supply Chain

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Supply Chain Management, E-Commerce, Supply Chain, Retail Store Operations, Analytics, Digital Analysis, Supply Chain Systems, Business Analytics, Business Technologies, Descriptive Analytics, Customer Demand Planning, Customer experience strategy (CX), Predictive Analytics, Consumer Behaviour, Decision Making

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    125 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Design a Client Welcome Kit using Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Visual Design, Layout Design, Design Elements And Principles, Workflow Management, Design Strategies, Graphic and Visual Design, Digital Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Marketing Collateral, Graphic Design, Marketing Design, Content Creation, Marketing Materials, Color Theory, Portfolio Management, Brand Awareness

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    96 reviews

    Advanced · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • E

    Edureka

    GitHub Copilot: The AI Pair Programmer for Coding

    Skills you'll gain: Context Engineering, Development Environment, Program Development, Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
    ·
    93 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    Imperial College London

    Introduction to Quality Improvement in Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Healthcare Project Management, Patient Safety, Health Systems, Clinical Leadership, Patient-centered Care, Community Health, Health Policy, Leadership, Risk Analysis, Driving engagement, Overcoming Obstacles

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    94 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    IoT Communications

    Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Telecommunications, Communication Systems, Distributed Computing, Wireless Networks, Digital Communications, General Networking, Local Area Networks, Network Model, Network Routing, Routing Protocols, Network Protocols, Global Positioning Systems

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    72 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • N

    Northeastern University

    Business Application of Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Journey Mapping, Decision Support Systems, Business Solutions, AI Product Strategy, Predictive Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Analytics, Predictive Modeling, Customer Analysis, AI Integrations, Applied Machine Learning, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Model Evaluation

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    84 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Content Creation With Generative AI: Coursera
  • Data Analysis Using SQL: Fractal Analytics
  • Introduction to .NET Core: Board Infinity
  • Network Systems Foundations: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Automation & Advanced Techniques with Copilot in Excel: Microsoft
  • Economics for Capital Markets: Corporate Finance Institute
  • Retail Digital Supply Chain: University of Pennsylvania
  • Design a Client Welcome Kit using Canva: Coursera
  • GitHub Copilot: The AI Pair Programmer for Coding: Edureka
  • Introduction to Quality Improvement in Healthcare : Imperial College London

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