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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


  • C

    Coursera

    Create Employee Management System with When I Work

    Skills you'll gain: Applicant Tracking Systems, Workforce Management, Talent Acquisition, Human Resources Software, Talent Management, Staff Management, Payroll, Talent Recruitment, Team Management, Data Entry, Scheduling

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    223 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • S

    SAP

    Implementing an SAP Solution

    Skills you'll gain: Technical Consulting, Technology Solutions, System Implementation, Test Script Development, Test Tools, Test Planning, Solution Delivery, Case Studies, SAP Applications, Technology Roadmaps, Project Implementation, Stakeholder Engagement, System Testing, Peer Review, Stakeholder Communications, Stakeholder Management, Project Closure, End User Training and Support, System Monitoring, Application Deployment

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    100 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • L

    L&T EduTech

    Fundamentals of Digital Design for VLSI Chip Design

    Skills you'll gain: Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Computational Logic, Computer Architecture, Hardware Design, Hardware Architecture, Memory Management, Electronics, Electronic Systems, Electronic Components, Diagram Design, Data Storage, Data Storage Technologies, Algorithms

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    131 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    IBM

    Developing Websites and Front-Ends with Bootstrap

    Skills you'll gain: Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Browser Compatibility, Responsive Web Design, HTML and CSS, Web Design and Development, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Front-End Web Development, UI Components, React.js, Application Frameworks

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    104 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Corporate Communications

    Skills you'll gain: Internal Communications, Corporate Communications, Media Relations, Storytelling, Strategic Communication, Employee Engagement, Target Audience, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Public Relations, Crisis Management, Drive Engagement, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Social Media Management, Business Communication, Stakeholder Communications, Telecommuting, Workplace inclusivity, Employee Retention, Diversity and Inclusion

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    157 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    IBM

    Monitoring and Observability for Development and DevOps

    Skills you'll gain: Grafana, System Monitoring, Prometheus (Software), Application Performance Management, Devops Tools, DevOps, Continuous Monitoring, Docker (Software), Cloud-Native Computing, Containerization, Interactive Data Visualization, Kubernetes, Dashboard Creation, Distributed Computing

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    104 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Toronto

    Learn Interpersonal Psychotherapy

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Patient Education And Counseling, Psychosocial Assessments, Patient Evaluation, Interpersonal Communications, Psychotherapy, Clinical Psychology, Mental Health Therapies, Patient Treatment, Treatment Planning, Rapport Building, Mental Health Counseling, Conflict Management, Interactive Learning, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Case Studies, Stress Management, Mental Health, Clinical Practices

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    112 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • M

    Microsoft

    Preparing for DP-900: Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals Exam

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Database Theory, Cloud Services, Relational Databases, Databases, Data Store, Cloud Storage, Analytics, Data Storage, NoSQL, Data Warehousing, SQL

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    145 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • G

    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Introduction to High-Throughput Materials Development

    Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Experimentation, New Product Development, Laboratory Research, Sustainable Technologies, Manufacturing Processes, Process Development, Research Design, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Analytical Testing, Laboratory Testing, Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Analytical Chemistry

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    180 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Create a Simple Gantt Chart using Microsoft Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Timelines, Project Schedules, Microsoft Excel, Data Visualization, Data Entry, Scheduling

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    123 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • T

    Technion - Israel Institute of Technology

    New Product Development - develop your own new product

    Skills you'll gain: New Product Development, Budget Management, Risk Management, Resource Allocation, Risk Modeling, Risk Management Framework, Resource Management, Risk Analysis, Project Management, Product Development, Resource Planning, Cost Management, Milestones (Project Management), Project Risk Management, Product Management, Project Planning, Agile Product Development, Business Strategies, Scheduling, Process Development

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    142 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • M

    Michigan State University

    Game Design and Development 2: 2D Platformer

    Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Game Design, Video Game Development, Animation and Game Design, User Interface (UI), User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Experience Design, User Experience, Storytelling, User Experience Design, Virtual Environment, C# (Programming Language), Animations, Scripting

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    125 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Create Employee Management System with When I Work: Coursera
  • Implementing an SAP Solution: SAP
  • Fundamentals of Digital Design for VLSI Chip Design: L&T EduTech
  • Developing Websites and Front-Ends with Bootstrap: IBM
  • Corporate Communications: University of California, Irvine
  • Monitoring and Observability for Development and DevOps: IBM
  • Learn Interpersonal Psychotherapy: University of Toronto
  • Preparing for DP-900: Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals Exam: Microsoft
  • Introduction to High-Throughput Materials Development: Georgia Institute of Technology
  • Create a Simple Gantt Chart using Microsoft Excel: Coursera

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