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.

University of North Texas
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

Coursera
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

Skills you'll gain: Code Reusability, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Software Development
★ 4.6 (118) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

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

University of Virginia
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

KodeKloud
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

University of Maryland, College Park
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

University of Pennsylvania
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

Google Cloud
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

Duke University
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

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