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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


  • C

    Coursera

    Script with Confluence API

    Skills you'll gain: Software Documentation, API Gateway, Scripting, API Design, API Testing, Restful API, JSON, Application Programming Interface (API), Data Import/Export, Scripting Languages, Performance Tuning, Content Management, Scalability

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Core Go Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Go (Programming Language), Memory Management, Data Structures, Programming Principles, System Programming, Other Programming Languages, Debugging

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Brand Voice for Social Content

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media Content, Social Media, Blogs, Social Media Marketing, Instagram, Social Media Strategy, Content Creation, Case Studies, Content Development and Management, Keyword Research, Concision, Brand Management, Copywriting, Content Strategy, Branding, Standard Operating Procedure

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • B

    Board Infinity

    Agent Foundations and Prompt Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, LLM Application, Generative AI Agents, AI Workflows, AI Orchestration, Agentic Workflows, Artificial Intelligence, Large Language Modeling, Tool Calling, Agentic systems, Debugging, Quality Assurance

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    Madecraft

    Generative AI for Innovative Business Branding

    Skills you'll gain: Brand Strategy, Prompt Engineering, Branding, Brand Marketing, Brand Management, AI Personalization, Digital Brand Strategy, Generative AI, AI Enablement, Prompt Engineering Tools, Customer experience improvement, Content Marketing, Customer Engagement, Responsible AI, Content Creation, Business Ethics, Customer Service, Marketing Analytics, Digital Marketing

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Personalize Notifications

    Skills you'll gain: End User Training and Support, Control Panels, Collaborative Software, User Accounts, Workflow Management, Configuration Management, System Configuration, Cross Platform Development, Digital Communications

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • T

    Total Seminars

    Securing the Network

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), IT Security Architecture, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Hardening, Network Monitoring, Firewall, Network Administration, Remote Access Systems, Network Architecture, Network Planning And Design, Zero Trust Network Access, Security Engineering, Security Controls, Security Management, Threat Detection, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Security Awareness, Encryption

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Architect AI Systems: From Concept to Code

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Architecture, AI Workflows, Process Modeling, Model Based Systems Engineering, System Design and Implementation, Systems Analysis, Enterprise Modeling, Model Training, Diagram Design, Dataflow, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Requirements Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • B

    Board Infinity

    Effective Supervision for Managers and Leaders

    Skills you'll gain: Professionalism, Team Performance Management, Constructive Feedback, Conflict Management, Drive Engagement, Management Training And Development, Recognizing Others, De-escalation Techniques, Performance Review, Change Management, Employee Coaching, Employee Performance Management, Supervision, Organizational Change, Team Leadership, Leadership and Management, Emotional Intelligence, Delegation Skills, Leadership, Team Building

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Email Campaign Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Email Marketing, Email Automation, Campaign Management, Campaign Planning, Workflow Management, Personalized Campaigns, Copywriting, Project Planning, Driving engagement, Branding, Target Audience, Peer Review, A/B Testing, Constructive Feedback, Analytics

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • M

    Meta

    Growing and Sustaining Online Communities

    Skills you'll gain: Driving engagement, Loyalty Programs, Cross-Channel Marketing, Drive Engagement, Brand Loyalty, Community Development, Customer Engagement, Personalized Campaigns, Customer Retention, Direct Marketing, Integrated Marketing Communications, Growth Strategies, Content Creation, Multimedia, Content Strategy, Personalized Service, Social Media Campaigns, AI literacy, Strategic Partnership, Storytelling

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    AI-Powered Market Research and Survey Design

    Skills you'll gain: Qualitative Research, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Sampling (Statistics), Data Ethics, Market Research, Focus Group, Interviewing Skills, Sample Size Determination, Statistical Methods, Data Collection, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Heat Maps, No-Code Development, Return On Investment, AI Integrations

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Script with Confluence API: Coursera
  • Core Go Programming: Packt
  • Brand Voice for Social Content: Coursera
  • Agent Foundations and Prompt Engineering: Board Infinity
  • Generative AI for Innovative Business Branding: Madecraft
  • Personalize Notifications : Coursera
  • Securing the Network: Total Seminars
  • Architect AI Systems: From Concept to Code: Coursera
  • Effective Supervision for Managers and Leaders: Board Infinity
  • Email Campaign Fundamentals: Coursera

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