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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 North Texas

    Contemporary Biology

    Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Biology, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Physiology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Respiration, Environment, Microbiology, Environmental Science, General Science and Research

    ★ 4.7 (98) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Implementation of GenAI Agents

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, LangChain, AI Workflows, LLM Application, Agentic systems, Agentic Workflows, Development Environment, Model Evaluation, Artificial Intelligence, AI literacy, Scalability, Performance Tuning, Model Optimization, Design

    ★ 4.5 (123) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Concepts in Python: Loops, Functions and Returns

    Skills you'll gain: Code Reusability, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Software Development

    ★ 4.6 (118) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • A

    Amazon

    Data Structures and Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: JUnit, Test Driven Development (TDD), Version Control, Git (Version Control System), GitHub, Performance Tuning, Unit Testing, Test Script Development, Data Structures, Java Programming, Algorithms, Software Testing, Java, Test Automation, Software Development, Scalability

    ★ 4 (62) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Create a Custom Marketing Analytics Dashboard in Data Studio

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data Literacy, Data Presentation, Business Analytics, Dashboard Creation, Dashboard, Data Analysis, Analytics, Data Storytelling, Looker (Software), Marketing Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data-Driven Marketing, Data Integration, Google Ads

    ★ 4.4 (119) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    University of Virginia

    Coding for Designers, Managers, and Entrepreneurs

    Skills you'll gain: User Story, HTML and CSS, Prototyping, Model View Controller, Maintainability, Javascript, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Debugging, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), jQuery, Scripting, User Interface (UI), Wireframing, Interactive Design, Javascript and jQuery, Web Design, Web Development Tools, Code Reusability, Web Applications, User Centered Design

    ★ 4.2 (74) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • K

    KodeKloud

    DevOps Prerequisite Course

    Skills you'll gain: Network Support, Network Administration, DevOps, Software Development Tools, Networking Hardware, Network Troubleshooting, Command-Line Interface, Web Development, Cloud Applications, Development Environment, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Virtual Machines, Virtual Environment, Virtualization, Dependency Analysis, Software Development

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

  • U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    Master Class for Corporate Entrepreneurs

    Skills you'll gain: Proposal Development, Innovation, Proposal Writing, Market Opportunities, Entrepreneurship, Business Modeling, New Business Development, Entrepreneurial Finance, Corporate Finance, Overcoming Objections, New Product Development, Business Strategy, Commercialization, Value Propositions

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

  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Retail Digital Supply Chain

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Supply Chain Management, E-Commerce, Supply Chain, Retail Store Operations, Analytics, Digital Analysis, Supply Chain Systems, Business Analytics, Business Technologies, Descriptive Analytics, Customer Demand Planning, Customer experience strategy (CX), Predictive Analytics, Consumer Behaviour, Decision Making

    ★ 4.6 (125) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Build and Modernize Applications With Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Prompt Engineering Tools, Model Optimization, Serverless Computing, AI Workflows, AI Orchestration, Systems Development Life Cycle, Cloud Development, Development Testing, Mobile Development Tools, AI Enablement, AI Integrations, Application Development, Cloud Platforms, Web Analytics and SEO, Application Deployment, Software Development Tools, Cloud-Based Integration, Code Review, Computer Programming Tools

    ★ 4.2 (51) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • D

    Duke University

    Spark, Hadoop, and Snowflake for Data Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: PySpark, Snowflake Schema, Databricks, Data Pipelines, Apache Spark, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Apache Hadoop, Data Architecture, Big Data, Data Warehousing, Data Quality, Data Integration, Data Processing, DevOps, Model Training, Model Deployment, Distributed Computing, Data Transformation, SQL, Python Programming

    ★ 3.9 (71) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Get Started with Facebook Ads Manager

    Skills you'll gain: Meta Ads Manager, Facebook, Advertising Campaigns, Social Media Campaigns, Online Advertising, Account Management, Social Media Management, Digital Advertising, User Accounts, Social Media, Web Presence, Social Media Marketing

    ★ 4.5 (91) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Contemporary Biology : University of North Texas
  • Implementation of GenAI Agents: Coursera
  • Concepts in Python: Loops, Functions and Returns: Coursera
  • Data Structures and Algorithms: Amazon
  • Create a Custom Marketing Analytics Dashboard in Data Studio: Coursera
  • Coding for Designers, Managers, and Entrepreneurs: University of Virginia
  • DevOps Prerequisite Course: KodeKloud
  • Master Class for Corporate Entrepreneurs: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Retail Digital Supply Chain: University of Pennsylvania
  • Build and Modernize Applications With Generative AI: Google Cloud

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