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Back End Courses

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


  • E

    Edureka

    Snowflake Cloud Data Platform: Getting Started

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Storage, Data Architecture, Cloud Security, Database Management, Cloud Platforms, Databases, Security Management, User Provisioning, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)

    ★ 3.8 (10) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Product Management

    Skills you'll gain: Backlogs, Product Roadmaps, Sprint Planning, Agile Methodology, Collaborative Software, Product Management, AI Product Strategy, Wireframing, Agile Product Development, A/B Testing, Project Estimation, Microsoft Teams, Agile Software Development, Agile Project Management, Product Strategy, Product Planning, Jira (Software), Estimation, Project Management Software, Productivity Software

    ★ 4 (12) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Create a Simple Project Timeline in Microsoft Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Timelines, Project Schedules, Project Documentation, Microsoft Excel, Project Scoping, Project Management Software, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Office, Presentations, User Accounts

    ★ 3.9 (11) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • A

    Alex Genadinik

    Ecommerce: Sales Copywriting, Sell On Your Website Or Amazon

    Skills you'll gain: Overcoming Objections, Price Negotiation, Prompt Engineering, Contract Negotiation, Shipping and Receiving, Advertising, Vibe coding, Closing (Sales), Copywriting, B2B Sales, Generative AI Agents, Product Promotion, Product Strategy, Brand Strategy, Branding, Order Management, Marketing Materials, Rapport Building, Marketing Psychology, Customer Retention

    ★ 4.1 (10) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Starting & Managing a Sustainable Hotel or Tourism Business

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Hotel Operations, Hospitality, Hospitality Management, Sustainable Development, Business Planning, Corporate Sustainability, Hotels and Accommodations, Sustainability Standards, Waste Minimization, Environmental Issue, Community Development, Market Opportunities, Environmental Resource Management, Community Outreach, Climate Change Mitigation, Stakeholder Engagement, Market Trend, Market Analysis, Strategic Decision-Making

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

  • S

    SAS

    Data Literacy Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Presentation, Data Storytelling, Data Literacy, Data Analysis, Data Ethics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Analytical Skills, Descriptive Analytics

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

  • I

    Illinois Tech

    Data Preparation and Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Machine Learning Algorithms, Model Evaluation, Statistical Analysis, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Methods, Data Presentation, Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Data Cleansing, Applied Machine Learning, Analytics, Machine Learning, Data Preprocessing, Data Processing, Model Training, Correlation Analysis, Decision Tree Learning, Logistic Regression

    ★ 4.3 (6) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    Edureka

    Generative AI for Finance and Accounting

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Responsible AI, Accounts Payable, Accounts Payable and Receivable, Prompt Engineering Tools, Data Ethics, Accounting and Finance Software, Financial Data, Make.com, Data Governance, Workflow Management, Miro AI, Financial Forecasting, Financial Management, Financial Analysis, Artificial Intelligence, No-Code Development, Budgeting, Forecasting

    ★ 3.9 (7) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • S

    Skillshare

    DaVinci Resolve 19 Masterclass: Audio & Visual Polish

    Skills you'll gain: Post-Production, Storytelling, Video Editing, Timelines, Color Theory, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Color Matching, Videography, Image Quality, Music, Knowledge of Apple Software, Editing

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • A

    Aptly

    Google Search Advertising Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Google Ads, Advertising Campaigns, Performance Metric, Search Engine Marketing, Campaign Management, Pay Per Click Advertising, Keyword Research, Performance Measurement, Online Advertising, Digital Advertising, Advertising, Campaign Planning, Copywriting, Marketing Strategies, Bidding, Asset Management, Quality Assessment, Automation

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

  • I

    IBM

    Capstone Project: Applying UI/UX Design in the Real World

    Skills you'll gain: User Research, Design Thinking, UI/UX Research, Usability Testing, Design Research, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Wireframing, Usability, User Interface (UI), User Experience, Mockups, User Experience Design, Persona (User Experience), User Interface (UI) Design, Prototyping, Figma (Design Software), Interaction Design, User Flows, Software Documentation, Persona Development

    ★ 4.5 (11) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Ruby Scripting for DevOps

    Skills you'll gain: Ruby (Programming Language), Scripting Languages, Scripting, Devops Tools, DevOps, Computer Programming Tools

    ★ 4.5 (24) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Snowflake Cloud Data Platform: Getting Started: Edureka
  • Product Management: Packt
  • Create a Simple Project Timeline in Microsoft Excel: Coursera
  • Ecommerce: Sales Copywriting, Sell On Your Website Or Amazon: Alex Genadinik
  • Starting & Managing a Sustainable Hotel or Tourism Business: Coursera
  • Data Literacy Essentials: SAS
  • Data Preparation and Analysis: Illinois Tech
  • Generative AI for Finance and Accounting: Edureka
  • DaVinci Resolve 19 Masterclass: Audio & Visual Polish: Skillshare
  • Google Search Advertising Foundations: Aptly

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