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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

    Coursera

    Modern JavaScript: Iterators and Generators

    Skills you'll gain: Javascript, Data Structures, Dataflow, Computer Programming

    ★ 4.7 (25) · Advanced · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • V

    Voxy

    Intermediate English: Talking About Yourself

    Skills you'll gain: English Language, Verbal Communication Skills, Relationship Building, Interpersonal Communications, Social Skills, Professional Development, Professionalism, Personal Attributes, Language Learning, Oral Comprehension, Language Competency, Communication, Business Communication, Vocabulary, Personal Development, Education Software and Technology, Grammar

    ★ 2.7 (15) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Strategic Product Development

    Skills you'll gain: New Product Development, Product Strategy, Product Development, Innovation, Product Management, Team Management, Product Planning, Team Performance Management, Project Portfolio Management, Agile Product Development, Product Roadmaps, Team Building, Corporate Strategy, Market Opportunities, Technology Roadmaps, Business Strategy, Portfolio Management, Business Modeling, Agile Methodology

    ★ 4.9 (19) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • A

    AI Business School

    Introduction to AI for sales professionals

    Skills you'll gain: AI literacy, Generative AI, Generative AI Agents, Responsible AI, Sales Enablement, Sales Training, Risk Management, Sales, Artificial Intelligence, Agentic systems, Sales Strategy, Digital Transformation, Risk Mitigation, Innovation, Automation

    ★ 4.5 (18) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    Indian Institute of Science

    Fundamentals of Sensors

    Skills you'll gain: Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Biomedical Technology, Biomedical Engineering, Electronics, Semiconductors, Electronic Systems, Systems Design, Internet Of Things, Electronic Hardware, Materials science, Chemical Engineering, Laboratory Experience, Laboratory Techniques, Manufacturing Processes

    ★ 4.8 (17) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Elevate Team Productivity with Crew AI

    Skills you'll gain: CrewAI, AI Orchestration, AI Workflows, Agentic Workflows, Workflow Management, Generative AI Agents, AI Integrations, Business Process Automation, Tool Calling, Automation, LLM Application, Agentic systems, Decision Making, Process Improvement, Customer Service

    ★ 4.8 (27) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    LangChain MasterClass: Build 15 LLM Apps with Python

    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

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Master Accounting Fundamentals: Analyze, Interpret & Apply

    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

  • C

    Coursera

    Introduction to SQL Window Functions

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, PostgreSQL, Data Manipulation

    ★ 4.6 (23) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Coursera

    Google Analytics for Beginners: Marketing Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Conversion Funnel Analysis, Web Analytics, Google Analytics, Ad Hoc Reporting, Customer Analysis, E-Commerce, Marketing Analytics, Event Monitoring, Performance Analysis, Performance Reporting

    ★ 4.3 (16) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • S

    Simplilearn

    Generative AI in Software Engineering Certification

    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

  • C

    Coursera

    Building Statistical Models in R: Linear Regression

    Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Regression Analysis, Data Visualization, Model Evaluation, Data Analysis, Statistical Methods, Scatter Plots, Statistical Software, R Programming, Statistical Analysis, Plot (Graphics), R (Software), Ggplot2, Statistical Programming

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

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

  • Modern JavaScript: Iterators and Generators: Coursera
  • Intermediate English: Talking About Yourself: Voxy
  • Strategic Product Development: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Introduction to AI for sales professionals: AI Business School
  • Fundamentals of Sensors: Indian Institute of Science
  • Elevate Team Productivity with Crew AI: Coursera
  • LangChain MasterClass: Build 15 LLM Apps with Python: Packt
  • Master Accounting Fundamentals: Analyze, Interpret & Apply: EDUCBA
  • Introduction to SQL Window Functions: Coursera
  • Google Analytics for Beginners: Marketing Essentials: Coursera

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