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.

Illinois Tech
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
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Tsinghua University
Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Graph Theory, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Programming
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Data Wrangling, Data Analysis, Data Transformation, Data Preprocessing, Numerical Analysis, Critical Thinking
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
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
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

SkillsBooster Academy
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
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: File Management, Document Management, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Email Automation, Version Control, Microsoft Power Platform, Intranet, Automation
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Edureka
Skills you'll gain: Generative Model Architectures, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Autoencoders
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: JSON, Application Programming Interface (API), Restful API, Javascript, Web Applications, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Servers, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
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
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks