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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


  • I

    Illinois Tech

    Hardware and Operating System Foundations III

    Skills you'll gain: Operating System Administration, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, System Configuration, Firewall, Linux Administration, Linux, System Monitoring, File Systems, System Support, Event Monitoring, Authorization (Computing), File Management, Network Security, Data Security

    Build toward a degree

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    26 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • T

    Tsinghua University

    Data Structures and Algorithms (II)

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Graph Theory, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Programming

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Michigan

    NumPy and Pandas Basics for Future Data Scientists

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Data Wrangling, Data Analysis, Data Transformation, Data Preprocessing, Numerical Analysis, Critical Thinking

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
    ·
    13 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • S

    Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

    Leadership Problem-Solving with AI: Think Like a Leader

    Skills you'll gain: Prioritization, Strategic Prioritization, Root Cause Analysis, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Complex Problem Solving, Strategic Thinking, Responsible AI, Strategic Leadership, Systems Thinking, Strategic Decision-Making, Leadership, Initiative and Leadership, Critical Thinking, AI Enablement, Leadership Development, Analysis, Business Solutions, Decision Making, Ideation, Artificial Intelligence

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    16 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Retrieval Augmented Generation

    Skills you'll gain: Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Large Language Modeling, LLM Application, Development Environment, Prompt Patterns, Multimodal Prompts, Tool Calling, Embeddings, Generative AI Agents, Vector Databases, User Interface (UI), Prompt Engineering Tools, OpenAI API, Generative AI, Program Development, Agentic systems, Plot (Graphics), Software Development Tools, AI Integrations, Augmented Reality

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    19 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • S

    SkillsBooster Academy

    Microsoft Excel: From Basics to AI-Powered Workflows

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Copilot, Excel Formulas, Excel Macros, Microsoft Power Platform, ChatGPT, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Access, Microsoft Teams, Workflow Management, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, Business Workflow Analysis, Operational Excellence, Microsoft Windows, Test Tools, Interactive Learning, Software Development Tools, Devops Tools

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    18 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Convert Word to PDF with SharePoint & Power Automate

    Skills you'll gain: File Management, Document Management, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Email Automation, Version Control, Microsoft Power Platform, Intranet, Automation

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    17 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • E

    Edureka

    Generative AI Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Generative Model Architectures, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Autoencoders

    3.8
    Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    17 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Elevate Team Productivity with Crew AI

    Skills you'll gain: CrewAI, AI Orchestration, AI Workflows, Agentic Workflows, Workflow Management, Generative AI Agents, AI Integrations, Business Process Automation, Tool Calling, Automation, LLM Application, Agentic systems, Decision Making, Process Improvement, Customer Service

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    27 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Java Spring Boot Case Study - Appointment Management System

    Skills you'll gain: JUnit, Apache Maven, Model View Controller, Unit Testing, Frontend Integration, Spring Boot, Restful API, Data Persistence, Web Services, Software Testing, Java Programming, Object-Relational Mapping, Java, Back-End Web Development, Secure Coding, Authentications, Data Modeling, Business Logic

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    28 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • S

    Scrimba

    API Basics 1: Build a Bot (Fetch, JSON & Async JavaScript)

    Skills you'll gain: JSON, Application Programming Interface (API), Restful API, Javascript, Web Applications, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Servers, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    14 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    GenAI for Application Developers

    Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Gemini, Application Deployment, Responsible AI, Software Development Tools, Cloud Development, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Deployment, Generative AI, AI literacy, Prompt Engineering, AI Integrations, Debugging, Application Development

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    31 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Hardware and Operating System Foundations III: Illinois Tech
  • Data Structures and Algorithms (II): Tsinghua University
  • NumPy and Pandas Basics for Future Data Scientists: University of Michigan
  • Leadership Problem-Solving with AI: Think Like a Leader: Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
  • Retrieval Augmented Generation: Packt
  • Microsoft Excel: From Basics to AI-Powered Workflows: SkillsBooster Academy
  • Convert Word to PDF with SharePoint & Power Automate: Coursera
  • Generative AI Foundations: Edureka
  • Elevate Team Productivity with Crew AI: Coursera
  • Java Spring Boot Case Study - Appointment Management System: EDUCBA

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