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.

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Ideation, Creativity, Customer experience improvement, New Product Development, Product Development, Research and Design, Service Design, Process Development, Brand Management, Brand Strategy, Sustainable Business, Process Improvement, Branding, Business Strategies, Business Modeling, Design, Corporate Sustainability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Robotic Process Automation, Automation, Business Process Automation, Software Development Tools, Computing Platforms, Package and Software Management, User Interface (UI), Software Installation, Software Versioning, Version Control, Debugging
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Data Strategy, AI Enablement, AI Product Strategy, Data Governance, Business Strategies, Corporate Strategy, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Personally Identifiable Information, Governance, Business Transformation, Artificial Intelligence, Risking, Big Data, Machine Learning, Model Deployment, Innovation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Model Context Protocol, GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, Vibe coding, AI Workflows, Anthropic Claude, AI Integrations, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Applications, Generative AI Agents, Tool Calling, Web Design and Development, GitHub, Context Management, OpenAI API, Agentic Workflows, Prompt Engineering, Web Development, Generative AI, Software Engineering
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Cisco Learning and Certifications
Skills you'll gain: Cyber Operations, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Threat Management, Threat Detection, Security Management, Cybersecurity, Information Technology Operations, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Attacks, Computer Security Incident Management, Security Controls, Data Analysis Software, Incident Response, Event Monitoring, IT Automation, Incident Management, Automation
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Power BI, Dashboard, Dashboard Creation, SQL, Data Security, Data Analysis, Data Modeling, Data Management, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Data Sharing, Security Controls, Data Access
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: AI Orchestration, AI Workflows, Agentic Workflows, LangChain, LangGraph, LLM Application, Tool Calling, Agentic systems, Generative AI Agents, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Responsible AI, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Generative AI, Prompt Engineering, AI Integrations, Application Development, Data Visualization, Large Language Modeling, Analytics, Software Design Patterns
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: React.js, Debugging, Front-End Web Development, Web Development, JavaScript Frameworks, HTML and CSS, UI Components, Javascript, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Drive Engagement, Parent Communication, Student Engagement, Student Support and Services, Teaching, Instructional Strategies, Pedagogy, Community Development, Instructional Design, K-12 pedagogy, Education Software and Technology, Motivational Skills, Digital pedagogy, Lifelong Learning, Blended Learning, Relationship Building, Diversity and Inclusion, Communication Strategies, Content Creation
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Apache Kafka, Apache Spark, Apache Hadoop, Event-Driven Programming, Distributed Computing, Java Programming, Java, OS Process Management, Scala Programming, Servers
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Emory University
Skills you'll gain: Injury Prevention, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Substance Abuse, Public Health, International Relations, Diplomacy, Cultural Diversity, Mental Health, Sociology, Mental and Behavioral Health, Social Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Media and Communications, Community Health, Trauma Care, Child Welfare, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Figma (Design Software), Usability Testing, Responsive Web Design, User Interface (UI), Journey Mapping, Interactive Design, User Experience Design, Usability, Wireframing, User Interface (UI) Design, Prototyping, User Experience, User Flows, UI/UX Strategy, Design Research, Front-End Web Development, Web Design and Development, Mockups, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Interaction Design
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months