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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


  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Strategic Technology Management

    Skills you'll gain: Organizational Change, Innovation, Change Management, Business Modeling, Technology Strategies, Product Lifecycle Management, New Product Development, Business Transformation, Product Development, Customer Insights, Organizational Leadership, Organizational Development, Process Development, Organizational Strategy, Business Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Culture Transformation, Product Management, Customer Analysis

    ★ 4.7 (141) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • D

    Duke University

    Drones for Environmental Science

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Monitoring, Environmental Regulations, Environmental Laws, Data Ethics, Environmental Science, Geospatial Information and Technology, Robotics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Global Positioning Systems, Research, Electronic Components, Critical Thinking

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

  • I

    IBM

    AI Workflow: Feature Engineering and Bias Detection

    Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Data Ethics, Unsupervised Learning, Dimensionality Reduction, Responsible AI, Text Mining, Data Preprocessing, Data Transformation, Anomaly Detection, Exploratory Data Analysis, Machine Learning, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Natural Language Processing, Data Science, Quality Assurance, Data Pipelines, Machine Learning Algorithms, Classification Algorithms, Design Thinking, Python Programming

    ★ 4.4 (82) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • S

    Salesforce

    Conversational Selling Playbook for SDRs

    Skills you'll gain: Overcoming Objections, Prospecting and Qualification, Lead Generation, Sales Development, Sales Prospecting, Cold Calling, Emotional Intelligence, Consultative Selling, Phone Sales, Selling Techniques, Sales, Sales Strategy, Closing (Sales), Rapport Building, Empathy, Cross-Channel Marketing, Active Listening, Persona Development

    ★ 4.8 (46) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    Imperial College London

    Global Disease Masterclass: Non-communicable Diseases

    Skills you'll gain: Public Health and Disease Prevention, Epidemiology, Cardiology, Public Health, Chronic Diseases, Health Policy, Health Education, Internal Medicine, Health Promotion, Preventative Care, Medical Science and Research, Pathology, Oncology, Neurology

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

  • M

    Meta

    Working with Data

    Skills you'll gain: Restful API, SQL, React Native, Database Management, Databases, Application Programming Interface (API), API Design, Relational Databases, Data Persistence, Mobile Development, Data Storage Technologies, Data Management, Application Development, Authentications

    ★ 4.8 (67) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Michigan

    GenAI in Business: Discover the Possibilities

    Skills you'll gain: AI Integrations, AI Personalization, Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, AI Enablement, Strategic Thinking, AI Product Strategy, Business Transformation, Data Integration, Case Studies, Technology Strategies, ChatGPT, Innovation, Digital Transformation, Large Language Modeling, Business Process Management

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

  • S

    Sciences Po

    Cities are back in town : sociología urbana para un mundo globalizado

    Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, Social Sciences, Socioeconomics, Culture, Economic Development, Sociology, Sustainable Development, Social Justice, Cultural Diversity, World History, Economics, Demography, Political Sciences, Public Policies, European History, Internet Of Things, Governance, Research Methodologies

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

  • C

    Coursera

    API Testing a real web application via Postman

    Skills you'll gain: API Testing, Postman API Platform, OAuth, Application Programming Interface (API), Performance Testing, Security Testing, Software Testing, Test Tools, Authentications, Scenario Testing

    ★ 4.3 (73) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • S

    Skillshare

    Video Editing & Filmmaking Masterclass

    Skills you'll gain: Cinematography, Adobe After Effects, Videography, Video Editing, Post-Production, Video Production, TikTok, Color Matching, Storytelling, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Data Storage, Motion Graphics, Data Storage Technologies, Animations, Timelines, Visual Storytelling, Editing, Conceptual Design, Ideation, Content Creation

    ★ 4.3 (41) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • S

    Simplilearn

    AI-Powered Software Development Certification

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, AI Personalization, AI Security, GitHub Copilot, Generative AI, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Legal Risk, Requirements Analysis, Test Tools, Software Testing, ChatGPT, Risk Analysis, Sprint Planning, Software Development Tools, Software Development Life Cycle, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Automation, Software Documentation, Artificial Intelligence, Software Architecture

    ★ 4.3 (58) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • E

    Edureka

    Fundamentals of Data Governance

    Skills you'll gain: Data Governance, Governance, Data Management, Compliance Management, Data Architecture, Cloud Solutions, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Data Strategy, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Regulatory Compliance, Security Controls, Data Security, Cloud Security, Metadata Management, Information Management, Data Integrity, Data Quality, Data Access, Cloud Computing, Risk Management

    ★ 4 (68) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Strategic Technology Management: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Drones for Environmental Science: Duke University
  • AI Workflow: Feature Engineering and Bias Detection: IBM
  • Conversational Selling Playbook for SDRs: Salesforce
  • Global Disease Masterclass: Non-communicable Diseases: Imperial College London
  • Working with Data: Meta
  • GenAI in Business: Discover the Possibilities: University of Michigan
  • Cities are back in town : sociología urbana para un mundo globalizado: Sciences Po
  • API Testing a real web application via Postman: Coursera
  • Video Editing & Filmmaking Masterclass: Skillshare

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