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.

Skills you'll gain: Growth Mindedness, Empowerment, Personal Development, Emotional Intelligence, Resilience, Self-Awareness, Accountability, Personal Integrity, Lifelong Learning, Willingness To Learn, Assertiveness
★ 4.8 (24) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Microsoft Power Platform, Email Automation, Document Management, Microsoft 365, Invoicing, Collaborative Software, Automation, User Accounts
★ 4 (21) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
Skills you'll gain: Quantitative Research, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Descriptive Statistics, Data Analysis, Statistical Reporting, Statistics, Research Design, Statistical Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Descriptive Analytics, Research Methodologies, Statistical Methods, R (Software), Research, R Programming, Data Collection, Research Reports, Correlation Analysis, Data Ethics
★ 4.5 (17) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Encryption, Python Programming, Data Security
★ 4.8 (15) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Databases, Relational Databases, Project Schedules, Milestones (Project Management), Database Software, Calendar Management, Project Management, Content Management Systems, Client Support, Process Management, Project Documentation, Document Management, Process Improvement and Optimization, User Accounts
★ 4.5 (13) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, LLM Application, Model Deployment, Responsible AI, Application Deployment, Application Development, Large Language Modeling, Hugging Face, Data Ethics, Generative AI, AI Security, Application Security, Continuous Monitoring
★ 4 (29) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Environmental Monitoring, Physical Science, Physics, Environmental Science, Environment, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, General Science and Research, Life Sciences, electromagnetics, Scientific Methods, Research
★ 4.2 (29) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, LLM Application, OpenAI API, OpenAI, Large Language Modeling, Agentic systems, Hugging Face, Embeddings, AI Integrations, Application Development, Data Processing, Generative AI Agents, Application Frameworks, Memory Management
★ 3.3 (20) · Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Cash Flows, Income Statement, Financial Analysis, Financial Accounting, Revenue Recognition, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
★ 4.5 (29) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Visualization, Business Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Spreadsheet Software, Data Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Case Studies, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Inference, Probability & Statistics, Variance Analysis, Data Manipulation
★ 4.8 (14) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Load Balancing, Scalability, Performance Tuning, Software Architecture, Microsoft Copilot, Application Design, Query Languages, AI Integrations, Software Design Patterns, Performance Testing, Application Performance Management, Distributed Computing, Database Management, SQL, Memory Management
★ 4.8 (14) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Software Documentation, Generative AI, API Testing, Test Automation, Design Software, Mockups, User Interface (UI), Software Development Tools, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Software Testing, AI Security, Application Security, Maintainability, Prompt Engineering, Test Case, Software Architecture, Secure Coding, Code Review, Artificial Intelligence, Debugging
★ 3.9 (19) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months