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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


  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    The Little Stuff: Energy, Cells, and Genetics

    Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Life Sciences, Biology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Cell Biology, Biotechnology, Oncology, Environmental Issue, Biochemistry, Environment, Healthcare Ethics, Emerging Technologies, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Control Systems Analysis: Modeling of Dynamic Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Control Systems, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering Analysis, Differential Equations, Systems Analysis, Electrical Systems, Mechanics, Systems Thinking, Applied Mathematics, Performance Testing, Integral Calculus, Basic Electrical Systems

    ★ 4.7 (134) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Introduction to CSS3

    Skills you'll gain: Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Responsive Web Design, HTML and CSS, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Web Design, Web Design and Development, Javascript

    ★ 4.5 (106) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    Microsoft

    Connect Your Services with Microsoft Azure Service Bus

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, C# (Programming Language), Cloud Storage, Cloud Development, Cloud Applications, Distributed Computing, Communication Systems, Event-Driven Programming, Communication, Real Time Data, Data Management

    ★ 4.6 (39) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of California, Davis

    Animation with JavaScript and jQuery

    Skills you'll gain: jQuery, Javascript and jQuery, UI Components, Scripting, JavaScript Frameworks, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), HTML and CSS, Javascript, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Frontend Performance, Animations, Event-Driven Programming

    ★ 4.8 (128) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • S

    SAS

    SAS Macro Language

    Skills you'll gain: SAS (Software), Case Studies, Data Processing, Automation, Statistical Programming, Data Manipulation, Code Reusability, Data Validation

    ★ 4.8 (150) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Basic Game Development with Levels using Scratch

    Skills you'll gain: Event-Driven Programming, Video Game Development, Debugging, Game Design, Animation and Game Design, Program Development, Algorithms, Computer Programming, Problem Solving, Design, Computer Science

    ★ 4.7 (142) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • S

    Starweaver

    Fundamentals of Credit Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Credit Risk, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Analysis, Lending and Underwriting, Commercial Lending, Risk Analysis, Analysis, Balance Sheet, Business Metrics, Securities (Finance), Corporate Finance, Risk Management

    ★ 4.5 (33) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • S

    Stanford University

    The AI Awakening: Implications for the Economy and Society

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, Workforce Development, OpenAI, AI literacy, Workforce Planning, Employee Training, Digital Transformation, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Artificial Intelligence, Responsible AI, Model Training, Anthropic Claude, Economics, Economic Development

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

  • T

    Tableau Learning Partner

    Data Ecosystem

    Skills you'll gain: Data Governance, Data Ethics, Data Warehousing, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Quality, Data Management, Data Maintenance, Tableau Software, Data Lakes, Data Architecture, Data Storage, Data Infrastructure, Databases, Data Collection, Business Intelligence, Database Management Systems, Spreadsheet Software, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    ★ 4.8 (124) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    Interactive Brokers

    ESG Investing: Financial Decisions in Flux

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainable Development, Market Data, Corporate Sustainability, Investment Management, Sustainability Standards, Sustainable Business, Environmental Regulations, Financial Market, Investments, Data Ethics, Sustainability Reporting, Financial Data, Market Analysis, Business Ethics, Regulatory Compliance, Environmental Issue, Capital Markets, Data Science, Risk Management

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

  • T

    Tableau Learning Partner

    Advanced Data Visualization with Tableau

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization Software, Spatial Data Analysis, Tableau Software, Data Storytelling, Statistical Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Geospatial Information and Technology, Geospatial Mapping, Data Analysis, Business Intelligence, Data Mapping, Conversion Funnel Analysis

    ★ 4.9 (107) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • The Little Stuff: Energy, Cells, and Genetics: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Control Systems Analysis: Modeling of Dynamic Systems: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Introduction to CSS3: Johns Hopkins University
  • Connect Your Services with Microsoft Azure Service Bus: Microsoft
  • Animation with JavaScript and jQuery: University of California, Davis
  • SAS Macro Language: SAS
  • Basic Game Development with Levels using Scratch: Coursera
  • Fundamentals of Credit Analysis : Starweaver
  • The AI Awakening: Implications for the Economy and Society: Stanford University
  • Data Ecosystem: Tableau Learning Partner

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