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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.

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  • M

    Meta

    Android App Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), Android Jetpack, Version Control, Android Development, Android Studio, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Mobile Development, Application Design, User Interface (UI), UI/UX Strategy, Kotlin, Application Development, User Interface (UI) Design, UI Components, User Flows, Data Access, Information Architecture

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

  • E

    Epic Games

    Fundamentals of Level Design with Unreal Engine

    Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Unreal Engine, Software Design Documents, Video Game Development, Software Documentation, Virtual Environment, Conceptual Design, Experience Design, Layout Design, Wireframing, Interactive Design, Prototyping, Aesthetics

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

  • I

    IBM

    Generative AI: Accelerate your Digital Marketing Career

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Digital Advertising, Email Automation, Email Marketing, Data Ethics, Generative AI, Personalized Campaigns, Marketing Automation, Digital Marketing Tools, AI Personalization, Digital Marketing Campaigns, Advertising Campaigns, AI Integrations, Content Creation, Keyword Research, Content Optimization, Search Engine Optimization, Social Media Marketing, Copywriting, E-Commerce

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

  • 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

  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Designing data-intensive applications

    Skills you'll gain: Data Mining, Database Design, Scalability, Database Systems, Relational Databases, Unstructured Data, Transaction Processing, Database Architecture and Administration, Systems Design, Database Software, Big Data, Database Development, Data Architecture, NoSQL, Data Processing, Maintainability, Apache Hadoop

    ★ 4.3 (40) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Columbia University

    Features and Boundaries

    Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Computer Vision, Classification Algorithms, Algorithms, Machine Learning Algorithms

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

  • L

    LearnQuest

    Advanced Java

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Maven, Spring Framework, Microservices, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Spring Boot, Java, Java Programming, Build Tools, Back-End Web Development, Software Architecture, Server Side, Load Balancing, Cloud Development, Restful API, Web Applications, Scalability

    ★ 4.5 (52) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • 2

    28DIGITAL

    Capstone: Autonomous Runway Detection for IoT

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Real-Time Operating Systems, Embedded Systems, Software Systems, Internet Of Things, Real Time Data, System Requirements, Software Development, Secure Coding, Cloud Computing Architecture, Systems Engineering, Cloud-Based Integration, System Design and Implementation, Back-End Web Development, System Implementation, Communication Systems, System Testing, Algorithms, Performance Testing, Systems Analysis

    ★ 4.6 (69) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • G

    Google

    Network Architecture

    Skills you'll gain: Network Infrastructure, Networking Hardware, Cybersecurity, Digital Communications

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

  • 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

  • S

    Starweaver

    Advanced Requirements Management & Solution Evaluation

    Skills you'll gain: Backlogs, Requirements Management, Business Requirements, Performance Measurement, Requirements Analysis, Business Analysis, Root Cause Analysis, Change Requests, Data Mining, Performance Analysis, Jira (Software), Data-Driven Decision-Making, Analysis, Prioritization

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

  • 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

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

  • Android App Capstone : Meta
  • Fundamentals of Level Design with Unreal Engine: Epic Games
  • Generative AI: Accelerate your Digital Marketing Career: IBM
  • Game Design and Development 4: 3D Platformer: Michigan State University
  • Designing data-intensive applications: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Features and Boundaries: Columbia University
  • Advanced Java: LearnQuest
  • Capstone: Autonomous Runway Detection for IoT: 28DIGITAL
  • Network Architecture: Google
  • Capstone (React App): Meta

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