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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


  • A

    Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute

    Introduction to Applied Machine Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Data Preprocessing, Data Ethics, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Product Lifecycle Management, Case Studies, Data Collection, Data Capture, Supervised Learning, Business Requirements, Data Quality, Business Analysis, Unsupervised Learning, Artificial Intelligence

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    747 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Washington

    Lesson | Business English Skills: Introducing Yourself in Business Settings

    Skills you'll gain: Rapport Building, Non-Verbal Communication, Relationship Building, Professional Networking, Business Communication, Greeting Customers, Oral Expression, English Language, Interpersonal Communications, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication Strategies

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    327 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • D

    DeepLearning.AI

    Introduction to Data Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Data Pipelines, Data Architecture, Requirements Analysis, Requirements Elicitation, Amazon Web Services, Data Infrastructure, Enterprise Architecture, Data Processing, System Requirements, Performance Tuning, Cloud Computing, Data Transformation, Scalability

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    487 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Leeds

    Foundations of Software Testing and Validation

    Skills you'll gain: Test Case, Software Testing, Software Quality Assurance, Quality Assurance, Verification And Validation, Software Development Life Cycle, Software Development

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    445 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Top AI Program
    Top AI Program
    M

    Microsoft

    Microsoft AI & ML Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Fine-tuning, Model Deployment, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, Data Management, Generative Model Architectures, Natural Language Processing, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Supervised Learning, Microsoft Azure, Deep Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Infrastructure Architecture, LLM Application, Responsible AI, Data Infrastructure, Data Preprocessing, Model Optimization

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    366 reviews

    Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

  • V

    VMware

    Networking and Security Architecture with VMware NSX

    Skills you'll gain: NSX-T Network Virtualization, Virtual Networking, Virtualization, Network Architecture, Disaster Recovery, Software-Defined Networking, Network Security, IT Automation, Software-Defined Data Center (SDDC), Firewall, Security Controls, Information Technology Operations, Network Routing, Digital Transformation, Hybrid Cloud Computing

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    464 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    Universidade de São Paulo

    Criação de Startups: Como desenvolver negócios inovadores

    Skills you'll gain: Market Analysis, Entrepreneurship, Market Opportunities, Market Research, User Feedback, Business Modeling, User Research, New Product Development, Marketing, Product Development, Business Planning, Digital Marketing, New Business Development, Innovation, Business Development, Business Strategies, Ideation, Scalability, Entrepreneurial Finance, Business Strategy

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    614 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • D

    Duke University

    Think Again IV: How to Avoid Fallacies

    Skills you'll gain: Appeals

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    444 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • H

    HRCI

    Compensation and Benefits

    Skills you'll gain: Compensation and Benefits, Compensation Management, Job Evaluation, Compensation Strategy, Payroll, Payroll Administration, Benefits Administration, Human Resources, Human Resources Information System (HRIS), Claims Processing

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    470 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Global Trends for Business and Society

    Skills you'll gain: Demography, Market Trend, Trend Analysis, International Relations, International Finance, Socioeconomics, Social Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Cultural Diversity, Political Sciences, Financial Systems, World History, Business Acumen, Economic Development, Economics, Business Economics, Consumer Behaviour, Financial Policy, Public Safety and National Security, Governance

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    925 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Create Informative Presentations with Google Slides

    Skills you'll gain: Google Workspace, Spreadsheet Software, Technical Communication

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    620 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • D

    Duke University

    Think Again III: How to Reason Inductively

    Skills you'll gain: Deductive Reasoning, Logical Reasoning, Probability, Sampling (Statistics), Probability & Statistics, Statistical Inference, Correlation Analysis, Decision Intelligence

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    494 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Introduction to Applied Machine Learning: Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute
  • Lesson | Business English Skills: Introducing Yourself in Business Settings : University of Washington
  • Introduction to Data Engineering: DeepLearning.AI
  • Foundations of Software Testing and Validation: University of Leeds
  • Microsoft AI & ML Engineering: Microsoft
  • Networking and Security Architecture with VMware NSX: VMware
  • Criação de Startups: Como desenvolver negócios inovadores: Universidade de São Paulo
  • Think Again IV: How to Avoid Fallacies: Duke University
  • Compensation and Benefits: HRCI
  • Global Trends for Business and Society: University of Pennsylvania

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