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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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

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

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

Michigan State University
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

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
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

Columbia University
Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Computer Vision, Classification Algorithms, Algorithms, Machine Learning Algorithms
★ 4.8 (54) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

LearnQuest
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

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

Skills you'll gain: Network Infrastructure, Networking Hardware, Cybersecurity, Digital Communications
★ 4.7 (48) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Meta
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

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

DeepLearning.AI
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