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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


  • O

    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Law, Governance, and Public Policy

    Skills you'll gain: Policy Development, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Political Sciences, Governance, Policy Analysis, Court Systems, International Relations, Public Policies, Social Justice, Economic Development, Public Administration, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Adjudication, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Economics

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

  • U

    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Sustainable high-end tourism

    Skills you'll gain: Service Design, Hospitality, Hospitality Management, Customer Insights, Customer experience improvement, Service Management, Sustainable Business, Sustainable Development, Corporate Sustainability, Consumer Behaviour, Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies, Sustainability Standards, Strategic Marketing, Marketing, Communication

    ★ 4.7 (45) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Fundamentals of Scientific Research Under Uncertainty

    Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, Science and Research, Critical Thinking, Bayesian Statistics, General Science and Research, Research, Analytical Skills, Research Design, Research Methodologies, Statistical Methods, Probability, Probability & Statistics

    ★ 4.9 (43) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    Edureka

    Introduction to PySpark

    Skills you'll gain: PySpark, Apache Spark, Data Management, Distributed Computing, Apache Hadoop, Data Processing, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Python Programming

    ★ 3.7 (51) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Introduction to Javascript and Ajax: Building Web Apps

    Skills you'll gain: Javascript, Ajax, JSON, Web Applications, Web Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Event-Driven Programming, Responsive Web Design, Programming Principles, Prototyping, Network Protocols

    ★ 4.5 (55) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    Microsoft

    C++ Programming Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Program Development, Software Documentation, Pseudocode, C++ (Programming Language), Computational Thinking, C and C++, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Integrated Development Environments, Development Environment, Memory Management

    ★ 4.4 (22) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Introducción al HTML5

    Skills you'll gain: Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, HTML and CSS, Web Language, Web Design, Semantic Web, Web Development, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Content, Responsive Web Design, Web Presence, Verification And Validation

    ★ 4.6 (50) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • S

    Starweaver

    Fundamentals of Effective Team Management

    Skills you'll gain: Team Management, Team Leadership, Team Performance Management, Team Building, Teamwork, Team Motivation, People Management, Leadership and Management, Staff Management, Conflict Management, Drive Engagement, Leadership, Collaboration, Trustworthiness, Performance Management, Diversity and Inclusion, Talent Management, Human Resources Management and Planning, Performance Appraisal, Communication

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

  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Acupressure Essentials: Pressure Point Techniques for Symptom Management and Self-Care

    Skills you'll gain: Pain Management, Manual Therapy, Treatment Planning, Nursing and Patient Care, Clinical Practices

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

  • G

    Goodwill Industries International

    Career Support Community and Resources

    Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Coaching, Virtual Teams, Professional Development, Talent Pipelining, Telecommuting, Drive Engagement, Project Closure, Project Design, Professional Networking, Adaptability, Stakeholder Engagement, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Workforce Development, Strategic Partnership, Project Implementation, Technology Strategies, Emerging Technologies, Relationship Building, Presentations

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

  • C

    Corporate Finance Institute

    Financial Statements in Power BI

    Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Snowflake Schema, Power BI, Excel Formulas, Financial Statements, Business Intelligence, Financial Reporting, Cash Flows, Microsoft Excel, Financial Data, Data Modeling, Financial Analysis, SQL, Data Import/Export

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

  • C

    Coursera

    RStudio for Six Sigma - Basic Descriptive Statistics

    Skills you'll gain: Sampling (Statistics), Plot (Graphics), Statistical Methods, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Visualization, Data Import/Export, Pareto Chart, Histogram, Statistical Programming, Descriptive Analytics, Statistical Analysis, R (Software), Box Plots, R Programming, Data Synthesis, Probability Distribution, Probability & Statistics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistics, Data Science

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

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

  • Law, Governance, and Public Policy: O.P. Jindal Global University
  • Sustainable high-end tourism: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Fundamentals of Scientific Research Under Uncertainty: Johns Hopkins University
  • Introduction to PySpark: Edureka
  • Introduction to Javascript and Ajax: Building Web Apps: Johns Hopkins University
  • C++ Programming Fundamentals: Microsoft
  • Introducción al HTML5: University of Michigan
  • Fundamentals of Effective Team Management: Starweaver
  • Acupressure Essentials: Pressure Point Techniques for Symptom Management and Self-Care: University of Minnesota
  • Career Support Community and Resources: Goodwill Industries International

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