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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


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    EDUCBA

    Overview of Automotive SPICE

    Skills you'll gain: Process Driven Development, Software Quality Assurance, Process Management, Software Development, Verification And Validation, Software Engineering, Software Development Life Cycle, Software Development Methodologies, Quality Assurance, Systems Engineering, Configuration Management, Requirements Analysis, Process Modeling, Quality Control

    ★ 4.4 (73) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • S

    Scrimba

    Tailwind CSS

    Skills you'll gain: Typography, Responsive Web Design, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), HTML and CSS, UI Components, Web Design, Web Design and Development, Front-End Web Development, Animations, Mockups, User Interface (UI), User Interface (UI) Design, Web Development, Color Theory, Debugging

    ★ 4.5 (53) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • D

    DeepLearning.AI

    AI Agentic Design Patterns with AutoGen

    Skills you'll gain: AI Orchestration, Agentic Workflows, Generative AI Agents, Agentic systems, LLM Application, Tool Calling, Software Design Patterns

    ★ 4.5 (48) · Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Coursera

    Implementing Parent Feedback with Google Forms

    Skills you'll gain: Surveys, Survey Creation, User Feedback, Parent Communication, Constructive Feedback, Teaching, Professional Development, Instructional Strategies

    ★ 4.9 (84) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Coursera

    Create Power App for Adding Records to SharePoint List

    Skills you'll gain: Document Management, Microsoft Power Platform, Data Entry, Microsoft 365, Application Design

    ★ 4.2 (44) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • M

    Meta

    Capstone (React App)

    Skills you'll gain: React Native, Mobile Development, GitHub, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Git (Version Control System), UI/UX Strategy, Version Control, Wireframing, UI Components, React.js, User Flows, Data Store, Data Access, Development Environment, Data Persistence, SQL

    ★ 4.8 (47) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Create and Sell Digital Teaching Printables with Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Teaching, Design, Marketing Collateral, Digital Design, Graphic Design, Business Marketing, Marketing Materials, Creative Design, Editing, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Marketing Design, User Accounts, Digital Assets, Marketing

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

  • E

    Epic Games

    Fundamentals of Level Design with Unreal Engine

    Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Software Design Documents, Unreal Engine, Video Game Development, Collaborative Software, Software Documentation, Virtual Environment, Layout Design, Interactive Design, 3D Assets, Prototyping, Diagram Design, Design Elements And Principles, Storytelling

    ★ 4.3 (71) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    Michigan State University

    Game Design and Development 4: 3D Platformer

    Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Game Design, Video Game Development, C# (Programming Language), Animation and Game Design, Conceptual Design, Social Impact, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Ideation, Scripting, Social Sciences, Peer Review

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

  • M

    Meta

    Working with Data in iOS

    Skills you'll gain: Core Data (Software), Restful API, Apple iOS, iOS Development, JSON, Swift Programming, Application Programming Interface (API), Mobile Development, Application Development, Data Persistence, Data Modeling, Authentications

    ★ 4 (52) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • L

    LearnKartS

    Docker Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Docker (Software), Cloud-Native Computing, Containerization, Cloud Development, DevOps, Microservices, Linux Administration, Software Architecture, Application Deployment, Virtualization, Data Storage, Data Persistence

    ★ 3.9 (64) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    CVS Health

    Preparing for Your Call Center Customer Service Role

    Skills you'll gain: Call Center Experience, Interviewing Skills, De-escalation Techniques, Customer Relationship Building, Customer Complaint Resolution, Customer Engagement, Customer Service, Problem Solving, Conflict Management, Inbound Calls, Telephone Skills, Professionalism, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication

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

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

  • Overview of Automotive SPICE: EDUCBA
  • Tailwind CSS: Scrimba
  • AI Agentic Design Patterns with AutoGen: DeepLearning.AI
  • Implementing Parent Feedback with Google Forms: Coursera
  • Create Power App for Adding Records to SharePoint List: Coursera
  • Capstone (React App): Meta
  • Create and Sell Digital Teaching Printables with Canva: Coursera
  • Fundamentals of Level Design with Unreal Engine: Epic Games
  • Game Design and Development 4: 3D Platformer: Michigan State University
  • Working with Data in iOS: Meta

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