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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


  • M

    Meta

    Introduction to iOS Mobile Application Development

    Skills you'll gain: iOS Development, Mobile Development, Apple iOS, Apple Xcode, Swift Programming, Objective-C (Programming Language), User Interface (UI), Mobile Development Tools, Application Development, UI Components, Application Programming Interface (API), Knowledge of Apple Software, Development Environment, Integrated Development Environments, Storyboarding

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    1K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Discounted Cash Flow Modeling

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Forecasting, Forecasting, Cash Flow Forecasting, Business Valuation, Equities, Financial Modeling, Financial Analysis, Finance, Cash Flows, Investment Banking, Accounting

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    830 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • I

    Intuit

    Reconciling accounts and examining financial statements

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statement Analysis, Reconciliation, Financial Statements, Financial Analysis, Balance Sheet, Financial Acumen, Business Metrics, Income Statement, Accounting, Bookkeeping, Analysis, Financial Data, Performance Analysis

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    846 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    IBM

    Python Project for Data Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Extract, Transform, Load, Web Scraping, Database Management, Databases, Unit Testing, Data Transformation, Data Access, Data Capture, Package and Software Management, Application Programming Interface (API), Data Integration, Data Wrangling, Integrated Development Environments, Data Pipelines, Maintainability, Python Programming, Programming Principles, Style Guides

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    852 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Introduction to Graph Theory

    Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Graphing, Combinatorics, Network Analysis, Algorithms, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Theoretical Computer Science, Traffic Flow Optimization, Program Development

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.1K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    California Institute of the Arts

    Character Design for Video Games

    Skills you'll gain: Animation and Game Design, Animations, Game Design, Design, Technical Design, Conceptual Design, Design Strategies, Design Elements And Principles, Creative Design

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    Universidad de los Andes

    Programa en Desarrollo de nuevas empresas

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Partnership, Business Modeling, Team Building, Value Propositions, New Business Development, Resource Allocation, Entrepreneurial Finance, Financial Analysis, Target Market, Communication, Teamwork, Team Management, User Feedback, Entrepreneurship, New Product Development, Business Development, Financial Statement Analysis, Product Improvement, Revenue Forecasting, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management

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

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • G

    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Lesson | Express Yourself: Pronunciation

    Skills you'll gain: Professional Development, Professionalism, English Language, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Language Competency, Language Learning

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    460 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • T

    Tel Aviv University

    The Emergence of the Modern Middle East - Part I

    Skills you'll gain: World History, Political Sciences, International Relations, European History, Social Sciences, Diplomacy, Governance, Cultural Diversity

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.2K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • R

    Rice University

    Linear Regression for Business Statistics

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Methods, Regression Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Inference, Business Analytics, Microsoft Excel, Model Evaluation, Estimation, Data Analysis, Analytics, Data Transformation

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.4K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Geneva

    Water Resources Management and Policy

    Skills you'll gain: Water Resources, Water Resource Management, Water Sustainability, Hydrology, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Resource Management, Environmental Laws, Environmental Policy, Governance, International Relations, Community Development, Diplomacy, Public Policies, Policy Analysis, Coordination, Case Studies

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    1.3K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • R

    Rice University

    Parallel Programming in Java

    Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Dataflow, Java, Distributed Computing, Programming Principles, Application Frameworks, Algorithms, Performance Tuning, Performance Testing, Functional Design, Graph Theory

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.2K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Introduction to iOS Mobile Application Development: Meta
  • Discounted Cash Flow Modeling: Coursera
  • Reconciling accounts and examining financial statements: Intuit
  • Python Project for Data Engineering: IBM
  • Introduction to Graph Theory: University of California San Diego
  • Character Design for Video Games: California Institute of the Arts
  • Programa en Desarrollo de nuevas empresas: Universidad de los Andes
  • Lesson | Express Yourself: Pronunciation: Georgia Institute of Technology
  • The Emergence of the Modern Middle East - Part I: Tel Aviv University
  • Linear Regression for Business Statistics: Rice University

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