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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

    Microsoft

    Generative AI for Advanced Collaboration in Teams and Outlook

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Teams, Email Automation, Microsoft 365, Collaborative Software, Productivity Software, Meeting Facilitation, Prompt Engineering, Proposal Development, Calendar Management, Business Writing, Microsoft Word, Project Management Software

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    27 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    AI-assisted MATLAB Programming with ChatGPT

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, ChatGPT, LLM Application, Large Language Modeling, Matlab, AI Personalization, Generative AI, Debugging

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    10 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Healthcare Delivery for Medical Practice Managers

    Skills you'll gain: Care Management, Practice Management, Case Management, Care Coordination, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Budgeting, Medical Management, Patient Coordination, Operating Budget, Public Health, Primary Care, Patient Flow, Preventative Care, Health Systems, Health Care, Staff Management, Hospital Experience, Nursing and Patient Care, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Regulatory Compliance

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    14 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • A

    AI CERTs

    AI Foundations & Design Thinking

    Skills you'll gain: AI Product Strategy, Design and Product, Design Thinking, Experience Design, User Experience Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, User Experience, Human Centered Design, User Centered Design, Artificial Intelligence, AI Workflows, User Research, Design, Solution Design, AI Integrations, AI literacy, Product Strategy, Problem Solving

    3.7
    Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    23 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Ultimate Guide to FastAPI and Backend Development

    Skills you'll gain: Frontend Integration, API Testing, React.js, Authentications, Containerization, OAuth, Cloud Deployment, Back-End Web Development, PostgreSQL, API Gateway, Software Documentation, Amazon Web Services, Event-Driven Programming, Database Development, Front-End Web Development, Python Programming, Database Management, Restful API, Object-Relational Mapping, SQL

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
    ·
    17 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • I

    Infosec

    JavaScript Security Part 1

    Skills you'll gain: Secure Coding, Application Security, Exploitation techniques, Web Applications, Javascript, Web Development, Node.JS, Java Programming

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    36 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    Microsoft

    Data Visualization and Reporting with Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Dashboard, Dashboard Creation, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization, Infographics, Data Visualization Software, Data Ethics, Storytelling, Report Writing, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Generative AI, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Responsible AI, AI Integrations

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    14 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • W

    Whizlabs

    Getting Started with AWS DevOps

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon CloudWatch, AWS CloudFormation, Serverless Computing, Configuration Management, Amazon Web Services, Software Configuration Management, DevOps, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Scalability, Event Monitoring, System Monitoring

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
    ·
    16 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Mastering TQM: Apply, Evaluate & Improve Quality Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Quality Management, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Quality Management Systems, Quality Improvement, Continuous Improvement Process, Kaizen Methodology, Supplier Quality Management, Product Quality (QA/QC), Quality Monitoring, Quality Assurance and Control, Quality Assessment, Service Improvement, Quality Assurance, Supplier Management, Drive Engagement, Quality Control, Lean Manufacturing, Customer experience improvement, Employee Engagement, Supplier Relationship Management

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    36 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Creating a Visual Tasks Guide with Microsoft PowerPoint

    Skills you'll gain: Educational Materials, Education Software and Technology, Microsoft Office, Personal Development

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    18 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • D

    DeepLearning.AI

    Intro to Federated Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Federated Learning, Fine-tuning, AI Security, Large Language Modeling, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Model Optimization, Information Privacy, LLM Application, Model Training, Distributed Computing, Machine Learning

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    14 reviews

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    University of Washington

    Designing Autonomous AI

    Skills you'll gain: AI Orchestration, Agentic Workflows, Organizational Skills, Process Design, Artificial Intelligence, Agentic systems, Functional Design, Goal Setting, Verification And Validation, Reinforcement Learning, Knowledge Transfer, Software Architecture, Machine Learning Methods, Interviewing Skills, Software Design Patterns, Decision Making

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    13 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Generative AI for Advanced Collaboration in Teams and Outlook: Microsoft
  • AI-assisted MATLAB Programming with ChatGPT : Vanderbilt University
  • Healthcare Delivery for Medical Practice Managers: Johns Hopkins University
  • AI Foundations & Design Thinking: AI CERTs
  • Ultimate Guide to FastAPI and Backend Development: Packt
  • JavaScript Security Part 1: Infosec
  • Data Visualization and Reporting with Generative AI: Microsoft
  • Getting Started with AWS DevOps: Whizlabs
  • Mastering TQM: Apply, Evaluate & Improve Quality Systems: EDUCBA
  • Creating a Visual Tasks Guide with Microsoft PowerPoint: Coursera

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