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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


  • U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    Interview Research and Preparation

    Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Oral Expression, Professional Development, Interviewing Skills, English Language, Verbal Communication Skills, Knowledge Transfer, Language Competency, Personal Attributes, Communication, Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Language Learning, Communication Strategies, Job Analysis, Learning Strategies, Goal Setting

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    272 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Getting Started with Microsoft PowerPoint

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Office

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    670 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • M

    Meta

    What is the Metaverse?

    Skills you'll gain: Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, Virtual Environment, Digital Assets, E-Commerce, Video Game Development, Blockchain, Diversity and Inclusion, Emerging Technologies, Research and Design, Market Opportunities, Social Impact, Economic Development, Content Creation, Economics, Safety and Security

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    1K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • T

    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    The Science of Gastronomy

    Skills you'll gain: Cooking, Food and Beverage, Nutrition and Diet, Meal Planning And Preparation, Sensory Systems Analysis, Biochemistry, Aesthetics, Color Theory, Thermal Management, Chemistry, Physiology, Psychology

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    789 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    AI Fundamentals for Non-Data Scientists

    Skills you'll gain: Machine Learning Methods, Generative AI, Data Management, Generative Model Architectures, Big Data, Statistical Machine Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Machine Learning, AI Product Strategy, Large Language Modeling, Customer Data Management, AI literacy, Autoencoders, Model Optimization, Deep Learning, Model Evaluation, Algorithms, Data Analysis

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • H

    Howard University

    Project Management Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Management, Project Management Software, Project Controls, Project Implementation, Project Planning, Project Closure

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.1K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • G

    GitLab

    How to Manage a Remote Team

    Skills you'll gain: Telecommuting, Management Training And Development, Team Performance Management, Virtual Teams, Team Management, Human Resources Management and Planning, Culture Transformation, Strategic Leadership, Performance Metric, Leadership and Management, Team Leadership, Organizational Change, Organizational Development, Organizational Strategy, Business Transformation, Organizational Leadership, Change Management, Employee Performance Management, Collaboration, Business Strategy

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Virginia

    Managerial Accounting Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Management Accounting, Cost Accounting, Accounting, Cost Benefit Analysis, Cost Management, Budget Management, Financial Accounting, Financial Data, Financial Analysis, Decision Making, Resource Allocation

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    854 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University at Buffalo

    Decentralized Applications (Dapps)

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Test Driven Development (TDD), Development Testing, Test Script Development, Application Development, Application Design, Application Frameworks, Integrated Development Environments, Web Development Tools, Software Architecture, Web Applications, Development Environment, Frontend Integration, Application Deployment, Application Programming Interface (API), Software Development Tools, Interoperability, Command-Line Interface

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    1.2K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Building Smarter Software: GenAI Tools and Practices

    Skills you'll gain: Test Planning, Prompt Engineering, Version Control, OpenAI API, Debugging, Google Gemini, Flask (Web Framework), Software Design Patterns, Git (Version Control System), GitLab, Responsible AI, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), GitHub, Collaborative Software, Application Programming Interface (API), Mobile Development, Front-End Web Development, Back-End Web Development, Application Development, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    132 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • W

    Wesleyan University

    Data Management and Visualization

    Skills you'll gain: Descriptive Statistics, Plot (Graphics), Statistical Visualization, Data Manipulation, Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Data Management, Data Literacy, Graphing, SAS (Software), Peer Review, Data Analysis, Descriptive Analytics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Python Programming

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    945 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado System

    EMT Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Blood Pressure, Medical Emergency, Patient Transport, Respiration

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.1K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Interview Research and Preparation: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Getting Started with Microsoft PowerPoint: Coursera
  • What is the Metaverse?: Meta
  • The Science of Gastronomy: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • AI Fundamentals for Non-Data Scientists: University of Pennsylvania
  • Project Management Essentials: Howard University
  • How to Manage a Remote Team: GitLab
  • Managerial Accounting Fundamentals: University of Virginia
  • Decentralized Applications (Dapps): University at Buffalo
  • Building Smarter Software: GenAI Tools and Practices: Coursera

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