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Back End Courses

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 Colorado System

    Become a Sustainable Business Change Agent

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainability Reporting, Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Organizational Change, Sustainable Development, Business Reporting, Supply Chain, Sustainable Design, Proposal Development, Stakeholder Analysis, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainable Systems, Supply Chain Management, Sustainability Standards, Annual Reports, Performance Reporting, Leadership and Management, Performance Improvement, Change Management, Stakeholder Engagement

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    371 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • S

    SAP

    Becoming an SAP Professional

    Skills you'll gain: Professional Networking, SAP Applications, Company, Product, and Service Knowledge, Interviewing Skills, Goal Setting, Training Programs

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    265 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Amsterdam

    Logic for Economists

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Logic, Logical Reasoning, Deductive Reasoning, General Mathematics, Theoretical Computer Science

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    300 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • M

    Microsoft

    Introduction to GitHub Copilot

    Skills you'll gain: GitHub Copilot, Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, AI literacy, GitHub, Computer Programming, Software Installation, System Configuration

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    319 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of London

    Fundamentals of Marketing Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Planning, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Marketing, Marketing Effectiveness, Market Analysis, Marketing, Marketing Management, Market Dynamics, Target Market, Auditing, Analysis, Target Audience, Business Analysis Tools

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    315 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • A

    Arizona State University

    Innovar

    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

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    830 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Rochester

    History of Rock, Part Two

    Skills you'll gain: Music History, World Music, Music, Multimedia

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    473 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)

    Requirements Writing

    Skills you'll gain: Requirements Analysis, Requirements Management, Requirements Elicitation, Business Requirements, Technical Writing, Functional Requirement, Product Requirements, Engineering Documentation, Business Writing, System Requirements, Project Documentation, Editing, Systems Engineering

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    358 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • K

    Keller Williams

    The Principles of Real Estate

    Skills you'll gain: Lead Generation, Real Estate, Real Estate Sales, Property and Real Estate, Customer Relationship Building, Database Management, Real Estate Transactions, Prospecting and Qualification, Sales Prospecting, Relationship Building, Prioritization, Goal Setting, Market Data, Market Analysis, Market Trend, Compensation Management

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    164 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • D

    DeepLearning.AI

    Multi AI Agent Systems with crewAI

    Skills you'll gain: CrewAI, AI Workflows, AI Orchestration, Agentic Workflows, Generative AI Agents, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Agentic systems, Business Process Automation, Memory Management, Tool Calling

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    320 reviews

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    IoT Devices

    Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Embedded Software, Security Controls, Wireless Networks, Network Protocols, Infrastructure Security, Emerging Technologies, Data Science, Embedded Systems, Network Infrastructure, General Networking, Network Planning And Design, Amazon Web Services, Communication Systems, Health Technology, Cloud Platforms, Digital Communications, Computing Platforms, Computer Hardware

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    529 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Introduction to Neurohacking In R

    Skills you'll gain: Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Medical Imaging, Image Analysis, Data Manipulation, R (Software), Neurology, R Programming, Radiology, Image Quality, Data Processing, Scientific Visualization, Data Preprocessing, Data Transformation, Histogram, Data Import/Export, File Management, Package and Software Management, Software Installation

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    315 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Become a Sustainable Business Change Agent: University of Colorado System
  • Becoming an SAP Professional: SAP
  • Logic for Economists: University of Amsterdam
  • Introduction to GitHub Copilot: Microsoft
  • Fundamentals of Marketing Strategy: University of London
  • Innovar: Arizona State University
  • History of Rock, Part Two: University of Rochester
  • Requirements Writing: UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)
  • The Principles of Real Estate: Keller Williams
  • Multi AI Agent Systems with crewAI: DeepLearning.AI

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