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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

    Codio

    Advanced Django: Introduction to Django Rest Framework

    Skills you'll gain: Django (Web Framework), Postman API Platform, Restful API, Data Validation, Authentications, Authorization (Computing), Application Programming Interface (API), API Design, JSON, API Testing, Object-Relational Mapping, Python Programming

    ★ 4.6 (49) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Getting started with ImageJ

    Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Image Quality, Data Analysis Software, Software Installation, Data Analysis, Analysis, Scientific Visualization, Data Processing

    ★ 4.4 (62) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Coursera

    Create Power App for Adding Records to SharePoint List

    Skills you'll gain: Document Management, Microsoft Power Platform, Data Entry, Microsoft 365, Application Design

    ★ 4.2 (44) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Coursera

    Psychological Safety

    Skills you'll gain: Workplace inclusivity, Diversity and Inclusion, Safety Culture, Drive Engagement, Team Building, Empowerment, Resilience, Overcoming Obstacles, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Team Collaboration, Growth Mindedness, Employee Engagement, Team Performance Management, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Relationship Building, Interpersonal Communications

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

  • C

    Coursera

    How to Create an Instagram Business Account

    Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Facebook, Social Media Management, Social Media, Account Management, Social Media Marketing

    ★ 4.4 (39) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    University of Arizona

    Knowing the Universe: History and Philosophy of Astronomy

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Physics, Mechanics, Physical Science, European History, Science and Research, Liberal Arts, World History, Scientific Methods, Chemistry, Biology, Life Sciences, Deductive Reasoning, Mathematical Modeling

    ★ 4.7 (43) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Pearson

    PMP Certification: Unit 1

    Skills you'll gain: Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Management, Agile Methodology, Waterfall Methodology

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

  • C

    Coursera

    Measure a Marketing Strategy using Facebook Insights

    Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Corporate Communications, Customer Insights, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Analytics, Communication Planning, Marketing Effectiveness, Marketing Analytics, Data-Driven Marketing, Social Media, Content Performance Analysis, Marketing Strategies, Marketing, Web Presence, Target Audience, Research

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

  • E

    Edureka

    Introduction to Midjourney

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, AI powered creativity, Generative AI Agents, Generative AI, Creative Design, ChatGPT, Conceptual Design, Creativity, Image Quality, Content Creation, Artificial Intelligence

    ★ 4.4 (56) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • L

    LearnKartS

    System & Network Security Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Network Security, Cyber Attacks, Penetration Testing, Cyber Security Assessment, Application Security, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Vulnerability Scanning, Security Controls, Network Monitoring, Data Security, Cyber Risk

    ★ 4.7 (50) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Introduction to Javascript and Ajax: Building Web Apps

    Skills you'll gain: Javascript, Ajax, JSON, Web Applications, Web Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Event-Driven Programming, Responsive Web Design, Programming Principles, Prototyping, Network Protocols

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

  • C

    Copenhagen Business School

    Business Models For Sustainability

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Stakeholder Engagement, Sustainable Development, Strategic Planning, Stakeholder Management, Business Modeling, Innovation, Sustainable Systems, Organizational Strategy, Stakeholder Analysis, Marketing Communications, Business Strategies, Business Transformation, Case Studies, Communication Planning, Environmental Issue, Systems Thinking, Strategic Partnership, Value Propositions

    ★ 4.7 (43) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Advanced Django: Introduction to Django Rest Framework: Codio
  • Getting started with ImageJ: Coursera
  • Create Power App for Adding Records to SharePoint List: Coursera
  • Psychological Safety: Coursera
  • How to Create an Instagram Business Account: Coursera
  • Knowing the Universe: History and Philosophy of Astronomy: University of Arizona
  • PMP Certification: Unit 1: Pearson
  • Measure a Marketing Strategy using Facebook Insights: Coursera
  • Introduction to Midjourney: Edureka
  • System & Network Security Essentials: LearnKartS

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