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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


  • I

    Imperial College London

    Foundations of Public Health Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Equity, Health Disparities, Health Promotion, Microbiology, Health Assessment, Health Education, Sanitation, Infection Control, Program Evaluation, Healthcare Ethics, Epidemiology, Infectious Diseases, Health Policy, Preventative Care, Environment Health And Safety, Behavioral Economics, Social Determinants Of Health, Behavioral Health

    ★ 4.7 (706) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • B

    Board Infinity

    Fundamentals of Java Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Eclipse (Software), Java Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Development Tools, Java, Computer Programming Tools, Object Oriented Design, Integrated Development Environments, Development Environment, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Virtual Machines, Algorithms

    ★ 4.4 (635) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    The Critical Role of IT Support Staff in Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Desktop Support, End User Training and Support, Technical Support and Services, Medical Support, Help Desk Support, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Technical Support, Health Technology, Information Technology, Health Care, Information Technology Operations, Issue Tracking

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

  • I

    IBM

    JavaScript Programming Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Ajax, Javascript, Data Structures, Debugging, JSON, Web Development, Web Applications, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Computer Programming, HTML and CSS, Event-Driven Programming, Software Development, Git (Version Control System), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Application Programming Interface (API)

    ★ 4.5 (177) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    IBM

    AI Capstone Project with Deep Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Keras (Neural Network Library), Deep Learning, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Python Programming

    ★ 4.5 (697) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • A

    Amazon Web Services

    Architecting Solutions on AWS

    Skills you'll gain: Serverless Computing, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Event-Driven Programming, Solution Architecture, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Solutions, Identity and Access Management, Amazon Web Services, Software Architecture, IT Security Architecture, Back-End Web Development, API Gateway, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Systems Architecture, Cloud Management, Information Technology Architecture, Cloud Computing, Data Analysis, Data Visualization

    ★ 4.8 (574) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • T

    Tableau Learning Partner

    Introduction to Business Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Data Literacy, Tableau Software, Business Analysis, Analytics, Business Analytics, Business Reporting, Business Intelligence, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Project Management, Descriptive Analytics, Predictive Analytics, Project Management Life Cycle

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

  • U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    Product Ideation, Design, and Management

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Management, Product Management, Product Development, New Product Development, Wireframing, Stakeholder Engagement, Financial Statements, Product Design, Financial Statement Analysis, User Experience Design, Team Leadership, Prototyping, Competitive Analysis, Product Marketing, Value Propositions, Proposal Development, Innovation, Target Market, Market Opportunities, Ideation

    ★ 4.5 (727) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Understanding User Needs

    Skills you'll gain: UI/UX Research, Qualitative Research, User Research, Design Research, User Experience, Research Methodologies, Needs Assessment, Research and Design, Interviewing Skills, Human Centered Design, Research, Human Computer Interaction, Research Design, Data Collection

    ★ 4.7 (549) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • T

    The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

    Research Data Management and Sharing

    Skills you'll gain: Data Sharing, Data Management, Data Storage, File Management, Data Security, Information Management, Metadata Management, Records Management, Data Governance, Data Integrity, Data Persistence, Data Ethics, Version Control

    ★ 4.7 (750) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • R

    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Procurement Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Request For Quotation (RFQ), Stakeholder Management, Procurement, Request for Proposal, Case Studies

    ★ 4.7 (630) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • M

    Microsoft

    Introduction to Microsoft 365 Copilot

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Prompt Engineering, Microsoft 365, Productivity Software, Microsoft Office, Workflow Management, AI powered creativity, Collaborative Software, Data Management, AI Enablement, Strategic Communication, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Presentations, Generative AI, Data Security

    ★ 4.6 (849) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Foundations of Public Health Practice: Imperial College London
  • Fundamentals of Java Programming: Board Infinity
  • The Critical Role of IT Support Staff in Healthcare: Johns Hopkins University
  • JavaScript Programming Essentials: IBM
  • AI Capstone Project with Deep Learning : IBM
  • Architecting Solutions on AWS: Amazon Web Services
  • Introduction to Business Analytics: Tableau Learning Partner
  • Product Ideation, Design, and Management: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Understanding User Needs: University of Michigan
  • Research Data Management and Sharing: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

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