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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

    Coursera

    Modern JavaScript: Iterators and Generators

    Skills you'll gain: Javascript, Data Structures, Dataflow, Computer Programming

    ★ 4.7 (25) · Advanced · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • B

    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Introduction to Programming

    Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Memory Management, Computational Thinking, Computer Systems, Data Structures, Algorithms, File I/O, Operating Systems, Computer Hardware

    ★ 4.5 (56) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    IBM

    AI Workflow: Enterprise Model Deployment

    Skills you'll gain: Model Deployment, Apache Spark, Data Pipelines, Cloud Deployment, Model Training, IBM Cloud, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Model Optimization, Machine Learning Algorithms, Docker (Software), Machine Learning, Containerization, Data Science, Python Programming, Scalability, Design Thinking

    ★ 4.3 (62) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • G

    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Lesson | Organize Your Pitch

    Skills you'll gain: Presentations, English Language, Oral Expression, Sales Presentations, Business Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Language Competency, Communication, Organizational Skills

    ★ 4.4 (40) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • S

    Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

    AI Fundamentals in Financial Services

    Skills you'll gain: Machine Learning Methods, Financial Services, Artificial Intelligence, Responsible AI, FinTech, Financial Data, Decision Intelligence, Financial Regulation, Banking, Fraud detection, Machine Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Data Ethics, Natural Language Processing, AI Personalization, Deep Learning, Credit Risk, Reinforcement Learning, Algorithms, Data Management

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

  • C

    Coursera

    Editing Table of Content and Layouts in Microsoft Word

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Office, Technical Documentation, Document Management, Business Writing, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Data Management, Business Communication, Business Development

    ★ 4.6 (60) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Coursera

    How to increase engagement to Instagram Business profile

    Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Target Market, Target Audience, Social Media Marketing, Driving engagement, Social Media, Social Media Management, Customer Engagement, Social Media Content, Business Marketing, Storytelling, Drive Engagement, Marketing, Business

    ★ 3 (71) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • S

    Scrimba

    Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) with Embeddings & Vector Databases

    Skills you'll gain: Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Vector Databases, Embeddings, Development Environment, OpenAI API, AI Integrations, Large Language Modeling, Database Management Systems, Databases, OpenAI, Artificial Intelligence, System Configuration

    ★ 4.7 (64) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • N

    NIIT

    Capstone Project Using Node.js

    Skills you'll gain: API Gateway, Microservices, Restful API, Node.JS, Application Programming Interface (API), Software Architecture, Systems Architecture, Service Oriented Architecture, Web Services, Software Development, Software Engineering, Back-End Web Development

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    ISAE-SUPAERO

    Flight Mechanics - Anemobarometry

    Skills you'll gain: Physical Science, Applied Mathematics, Systems Of Measurement, Engineering Calculations, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Mechanics, Physics, Scientific Visualization

    ★ 4.7 (71) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • 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), Requirements Analysis, Responsible AI, 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 (56) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • I

    ISAE-SUPAERO

    Flight mechanics - Lift and trajectory

    Skills you'll gain: Hazard Analysis, Risk Control, Vibrations, Safety Standards, Mechanics, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering Calculations

    ★ 4.7 (74) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Modern JavaScript: Iterators and Generators: Coursera
  • Introduction to Programming: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
  • AI Workflow: Enterprise Model Deployment: IBM
  • Lesson | Organize Your Pitch: Georgia Institute of Technology
  • AI Fundamentals in Financial Services: Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
  • Editing Table of Content and Layouts in Microsoft Word: Coursera
  • How to increase engagement to Instagram Business profile: Coursera
  • Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) with Embeddings & Vector Databases: Scrimba
  • Capstone Project Using Node.js: NIIT
  • Flight Mechanics - Anemobarometry: ISAE-SUPAERO

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