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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

    Convert Word to PDF with SharePoint & Power Automate

    Skills you'll gain: File Management, Document Management, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Email Automation, Version Control, Microsoft Power Platform, Intranet, Automation

    ★ 4.5 (17) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • 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 (14) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Advertise and grow your business on Facebook with Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Marketing Design, Marketing Materials, Promotional Materials, Social Media Content, Organizational Skills, Content Creation, Advertising, Branding, Social Media Marketing, Dashboard, Marketing, Graphic Design, Digital Advertising

    ★ 4.8 (20) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • L

    LearnKartS

    Continuous Integration & Continuous Deployment with Jenkins

    Skills you'll gain: Jenkins, CI/CD, Build Tools, Apache Tomcat, Apache Maven, Docker (Software), Continuous Integration, Shell Script, Continuous Deployment, Application Deployment, Devops Tools, Unix Shell, Software Configuration Management, Application Servers, DevOps, Continuous Delivery, Containerization, Solution Delivery, Command-Line Interface, Systems Integration

    ★ 3.5 (13) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Business-to-Consumer (B2C) Sales Strategies and Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: Product Knowledge, Selling Techniques, Target Audience, Customer Relationship Building, Oral Expression, General Sales Practices, Sales Prospecting, Verbal Communication Skills, Closing (Sales), Business-To-Consumer, Target Market, Sales, Communication, Sales Strategy, Customer Engagement, Brand Loyalty, Rapport Building, Customer Retention, Persona Development

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

  • 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 (10) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Building and Training Neural Networks with PyTorch

    Skills you'll gain: Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Convolutional Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Classification Algorithms, Transfer Learning, Image Analysis, Model Evaluation, Model Training, Artificial Neural Networks, Fine-tuning, Computer Vision, Model Optimization, Data Preprocessing, Data Processing

    ★ 4.8 (13) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    AI in Workforce Management

    Skills you'll gain: AI Enablement, Workforce Management, Human Resources Management and Planning, Human Resource Strategy, Workforce Development, Workforce Planning, Responsible AI, Resource Management, Performance Improvement, Employee Performance Management, Strategic Decision-Making, Data-Driven Decision-Making, AI Integrations, Process Optimization, Strategic Planning, Business Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Managing Innovation: Ambidexterity, Teams and Leading Change

    Skills you'll gain: Organizational Change, Innovation, Change Management, New Product Development, Organizational Leadership, Organizational Development, Organizational Strategy, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Culture Transformation, Team Leadership, Organizational Effectiveness, Product Lifecycle Management, Organizational Structure, Product Development, Strategic Decision-Making

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

  • S

    Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

    The Business Case for ESG

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Sustainability Reporting, Business Reporting, Financial Reporting, Performance Reporting, Corporate Sustainability, Sustainable Business, Risk Management, Business Risk Management, Corporate Strategy, Stakeholder Engagement, Sustainability Standards, Data Strategy, Stakeholder Management, Financial Analysis, Stakeholder Communications, Performance Analysis, Value Propositions, Innovation

    ★ 4.5 (20) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Encryption and Decryption using C++

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Encryption, Application Development, Security Engineering, C and C++, C++ (Programming Language)

    ★ 4.2 (16) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • E

    Edureka

    Getting Started with Angular

    Skills you'll gain: Angular, TypeScript, JavaScript Frameworks, UI Components, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Application Frameworks, Code Reusability, Web Development Tools, Web Applications, Front-End Web Development, Software Architecture, Command-Line Interface, Development Environment, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)

    ★ 4.2 (14) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Convert Word to PDF with SharePoint & Power Automate: Coursera
  • Healthcare Delivery for Medical Practice Managers: Johns Hopkins University
  • Advertise and grow your business on Facebook with Canva: Coursera
  • Continuous Integration & Continuous Deployment with Jenkins: LearnKartS
  • Business-to-Consumer (B2C) Sales Strategies and Techniques: Coursera
  • AI-assisted MATLAB Programming with ChatGPT : Vanderbilt University
  • Building and Training Neural Networks with PyTorch: Packt
  • AI in Workforce Management: Coursera
  • Managing Innovation: Ambidexterity, Teams and Leading Change: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • The Business Case for ESG: Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

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