• For Individuals
  • For Businesses
  • For Universities
  • For Governments
Degrees
​
Log In
Join for Free
  • Browse
  • Back End

Back End Courses

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


  • M

    Macquarie University

    Cyber Security: Data & Identity Security

    Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Cryptography, Data Security, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Authentications, Threat Detection, Cybersecurity, Encryption, Network Security, Data Management, Azure Active Directory, Security Controls, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Governance, Key Management, Security Management, Cyber Risk, Computer Security, Security Awareness

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    14 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • S

    Simplilearn

    Lean Management Course

    Skills you'll gain: Lean Manufacturing, Lean Methodologies, Lean Six Sigma, Kaizen Methodology, Operational Efficiency, Performance Measurement, Manufacturing Operations, Business Process, Quality Management, Process Improvement, Performance Metric, Waste Minimization, Kanban Principles, Quality Control, Six Sigma Methodology, Continuous Improvement Process, Quality Assurance and Control, Business Metrics, Inventory Management System

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    19 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    Cross-border road transport in EU law context

    Skills you'll gain: Transportation Operations, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Case Law, Labor Compliance, Labor Law, Labor Relations, Case Studies, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Employee Relations, Civil Law, Workers Compensation, Coordination, Benefits Administration

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
    ·
    12 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • M

    MathWorks

    Deep Learning for Object Detection

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Model Evaluation, Image Analysis, Convolutional Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Model Training, Matlab, Fine-tuning, Data Preprocessing, Software Visualization, Transfer Learning, Model Optimization, Data Analysis, Network Architecture

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    13 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Improve Communication Processes Using Gmail

    Skills you'll gain: Gmail, Email Automation, Google Workspace, Prioritization, Productivity Software, Workflow Management, Organizational Skills, Communication

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    27 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • W

    Whizlabs

    Exam Prep CKA: Certified Kubernetes Administrator

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Docker (Software), Network Troubleshooting, Containerization, Cloud Infrastructure, Application Deployment, Scalability, Virtual Networking, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Network Monitoring, System Monitoring, Configuration Management, Software Installation, Data Persistence

    3.2
    Rating, 3.2 out of 5 stars
    ·
    12 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • W

    Whizlabs

    Exam Prep PL-400: Microsoft Power Platform Developer Assoc.

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Microsoft Power Platform, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Power Apps Component Framework, Power BI, Microsoft Azure, Dashboard Creation, Business Workflow Analysis, Process Analysis, Microsoft Copilot, AI Workflows, Business Process Automation, Workflow Management, Process Optimization, Automation, Data Integration, Microsoft Visual Studio, Restful API, Application Lifecycle Management, JSON

    2.5
    Rating, 2.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    18 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Build a user login system for a Django website

    Skills you'll gain: Django (Web Framework), GitHub, Version Control, Git (Version Control System), User Experience Design, Secure Coding, User Interface (UI), Web Development, Application Security, Development Environment, Authentications, Web Applications, Integrated Development Environments, User Accounts, Authorization (Computing)

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    13 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Coursera

    Create Successful Pinterest Pins for Business in Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Pinterest, Canva (Software), Visual Storytelling, Content Creation, Social Media Content, Storytelling, Graphic Design, Digital Publishing, Driving engagement, Marketing

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    16 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Applied Python: Web Dev, Machine Learning & Cryptography

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Model Evaluation, Exploratory Data Analysis, Event-Driven Programming, Encryption, Cryptographic Protocols, Server Side, Web Development, Regression Analysis, Apache, Model Training, Web Services, Machine Learning Algorithms, Classification Algorithms, Data Preprocessing, Secure Coding, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Web Scraping, Natural Language Processing, Python Programming

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    75 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • L

    LearnKartS

    Conflict Management Strategies

    Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, De-escalation Techniques, Emotional Intelligence, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Teamwork, Communication Strategies, Interpersonal Communications, Leadership, Empathy, Team Leadership, Communication, Leadership Development, Organizational Leadership, Constructive Feedback, Organizational Skills

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    18 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • D

    Duke University

    Pandas for Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), Data Cleansing, Data Manipulation, Data Preprocessing, Data Wrangling, NumPy, File I/O, Query Languages, Data Integration, Python Programming, Debugging

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    16 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

1…311312313…790

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

  • Cyber Security: Data & Identity Security: Macquarie University
  • Lean Management Course: Simplilearn
  • Cross-border road transport in EU law context: Erasmus University Rotterdam
  • Deep Learning for Object Detection: MathWorks
  • Improve Communication Processes Using Gmail: Coursera
  • Exam Prep CKA: Certified Kubernetes Administrator: Whizlabs
  • Exam Prep PL-400: Microsoft Power Platform Developer Assoc.: Whizlabs
  • Build a user login system for a Django website: Coursera
  • Create Successful Pinterest Pins for Business in Canva: Coursera
  • Applied Python: Web Dev, Machine Learning & Cryptography: EDUCBA

Other topics to explore

Arts and Humanities
338 courses
Business
1095 courses
Computer Science
668 courses
Data Science
425 courses
Information Technology
145 courses
Health
471 courses
Math and Logic
70 courses
Personal Development
137 courses
Physical Science and Engineering
413 courses
Social Sciences
401 courses
Language Learning
150 courses

Coursera Footer

Skills

  • Accounting
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Cybersecurity
  • Data Analytics
  • Digital Marketing
  • Human Resources (HR)
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Project Management
  • Python
  • SQL

Professional Certificates

  • Google AI Certificate
  • Google Cybersecurity Certificate
  • Google Data Analytics Certificate
  • Google IT Support Certificate
  • Google Project Management Certificate
  • Google UX Design Certificate
  • IBM AI Engineering Certificate
  • IBM AI Product Manager Certificate
  • IBM Data Science Certificate
  • Intuit Academy Bookkeeping Certificate

Courses & Specializations

  • AI Essentials Specialization
  • AI For Business Specialization
  • AI For Everyone Course
  • AI in Healthcare Specialization
  • Deep Learning Specialization
  • Excel Skills for Business Specialization
  • Financial Markets Course
  • Machine Learning Specialization
  • Prompt Engineering for ChatGPT Course
  • Python for Everybody Specialization

Career Resources

  • Career Aptitude Test
  • CAPM Certification Requirements
  • CompTIA A+ Certification Requirements
  • CompTIA Security+ Certification Requirements
  • Essential IT Certifications
  • High-Income Skills to Learn
  • How to Learn Artificial Intelligence
  • PMP Certification Requirements
  • Popular Cybersecurity Certifications
  • Share your Coursera learning story

Coursera

  • About
  • What We Offer
  • Leadership
  • Careers
  • Catalog
  • Coursera Plus
  • Professional Certificates
  • MasterTrack® Certificates
  • Degrees
  • For Enterprise
  • For Government
  • For Campus
  • Become a Partner
  • Social Impact
  • Free Courses
  • Udemy

Community

  • Learners
  • Partners
  • Beta Testers
  • Blog
  • The Coursera Podcast
  • Tech Blog

More

  • Press
  • Investors
  • Terms
  • Privacy
  • Help
  • Accessibility
  • Contact
  • Articles
  • Directory
  • Affiliates
  • Modern Slavery Statement
  • Do Not Sell/Share
Learn Anywhere
Download on the App Store
Get it on Google Play
Logo of Certified B Corporation
© 2026 Coursera Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Coursera Facebook
  • Coursera Linkedin
  • Coursera Twitter
  • Coursera YouTube
  • Coursera Instagram
  • Coursera TikTok