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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

    YouTube Content Creation Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Video Production, Video Editing, Storyboarding, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Videography, Post-Production, Media Production, Photo Editing, Content Creation, Writing, Scripting, Social Media Content, Social Media

    4
    Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    9 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • S

    SkillsBooster Academy

    Claude AI Comprehensive Guide

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Business Writing, AI Security, Email Automation, Artificial Intelligence, Marketing Communications, AI Workflows, Copywriting, Strategic Thinking, AI Personalization, Business Communication, Marketing Automation, Content Strategy, Business Risk Management, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Engineering Documentation, Research Reports, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Information Privacy, Security Awareness

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
    ·
    20 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

  • S

    Scrimba

    Learn Python: 2

    Skills you'll gain: Python Programming, Programming Principles, Computational Logic, Computer Programming, Web Development Tools, Web Development, Software Engineering

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    19 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • A

    Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

    Effective Onboarding

    Skills you'll gain: Employee Onboarding, Employee Retention, Talent Acquisition, Employee Engagement, New Hire Orientations, Continuous Improvement Process, Process Development, Process Improvement, Relationship Building, Performance Metric, Employee Performance Management, Drive Engagement, Performance Management, Goal Setting, Internal Communications, Communication, Leadership Development

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    20 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • 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

  • 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
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
    ·
    16 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • D

    Dell

    What Does IT Sales Entail?

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Process, Active Listening, Prospecting and Qualification, Business Communication, Sales, Sales Development, Verbal Communication Skills, Selling Techniques, General Sales Practices, Inside Sales, Communication, Customer Analysis, Technical Sales, Outside Sales

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    17 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • L

    LearnKartS

    Risk Identification

    Skills you'll gain: Root Cause Analysis, Risk Analysis, Risk Management Framework, Risk Management, Project Risk Management, Brainstorming, Risk Control, Risk Appetite, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Controls, Stakeholder Management, Compliance Management, Project Planning, Project Implementation, Focus Group

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    22 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • F

    Fractal Analytics

    Generative AI in User Research and Design Thinking

    Skills you'll gain: Ideation, Innovation, Design Thinking, User Research, AI powered creativity, Design Research, Generative AI, Competitive Analysis, User Experience Design, Journey Mapping, AI literacy, Human Centered Design, Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence, Problem Solving, Data Collection, Data Synthesis, Critical Thinking

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    16 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • L

    LearnKartS

    Advanced Kubernetes

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Application Deployment, Cloud-Native Computing, Cloud Deployment, IT Automation, Containerization, Scalability, Devops Tools, Configuration Management, DevOps, Application Lifecycle Management, System Configuration, Security Controls, Memory Management, Data Persistence

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
    ·
    20 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • R

    Rice University

    The Role of Culture in Teaching English Learners

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Culture, Cultural Responsiveness, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, Teaching, Instructing, Curriculum Planning, Mathematics Education, Cultural Sensitivity, English Language, Language Learning, Multilingualism, Pedagogy, Student Engagement, Lesson Planning

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    19 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • YouTube Content Creation Essentials: Coursera
  • Claude AI Comprehensive Guide: SkillsBooster Academy
  • AI-assisted MATLAB Programming with ChatGPT : Vanderbilt University
  • Learn Python: 2: Scrimba
  • Effective Onboarding: Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
  • Designing Autonomous AI: University of Washington
  • Encryption and Decryption using C++: Coursera
  • What Does IT Sales Entail?: Dell
  • Risk Identification: LearnKartS
  • Generative AI in User Research and Design Thinking: Fractal Analytics

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