• For Individuals
  • For Businesses
  • For Universities
  • For Governments
Degrees
​
Log In
Join for Free
  • Browse
  • Back End

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


  • P

    Packt

    Cloud Automation Projects 2026 – AWS, Terraform & GitHub

    Skills you'll gain: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Terraform, Identity and Access Management, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Amazon Web Services, AWS CloudFormation, Cloud Hosting, Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, IT Automation, CI/CD, Cloud Services, Public Cloud, Amazon S3, Application Deployment, GitHub, Web Development, Web Design and Development

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • B

    Board Infinity

    Spring Framework - Core & Web Development

    Skills you'll gain: Restful API, Spring Framework, API Design, Application Programming Interface (API), Data Validation, Model View Controller, Back-End Web Development, Spring Boot, Server Side, Java Programming, Verification And Validation, Maintainability, Enterprise Application Management, Configuration Management, Extensible Markup Language (XML)

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    Madecraft

    New Manager Readiness

    Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Delegation Skills, Team Performance Management, Employee Engagement, Team Leadership, Performance Management, People Management, Leadership and Management, Team Management, Leadership, Leadership Development, Relationship Management, Composure, Accountability Frameworks, Team Building, Talent Management, Mentorship, Coaching, Decision Making, Communication

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • W

    Wesleyan University

    The Modern and the Postmodern (Part 1)

    Skills you'll gain: Aesthetics, Art History, European History, Liberal Arts, Social Studies, World History, Culture, Political Sciences, Sociology

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • M

    Madecraft

    AI for Business: Practical Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Engineering Tools, Generative AI, Responsible AI, Large Language Modeling, AI Personalization, Brand Strategy, Business Process Automation, MarTech, AI Enablement, Marketing, AI literacy, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Business Solutions, AI Workflows, Digital Marketing, Automation, Content Creation, Data Ethics, Customer Engagement

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • B

    Board Infinity

    RAG Systems & Agentic Workflows with Pinecone and LangGraph

    Skills you'll gain: Retrieval-Augmented Generation, AI Workflows, Agentic Workflows, Vector Databases, LangGraph, LangChain, LLM Application, Generative AI Agents, Embeddings, Application Performance Management, Large Language Modeling, Agentic systems, Semantic Web, Software Visualization, Performance Tuning, Context Management, Debugging, Memory Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Market Research Data Analysis and Governance with R

    Skills you'll gain: Tidyverse (R Package), Rmarkdown, Predictive Modeling, Model Evaluation, File Management, R (Software), Data Governance, Responsible AI, Data Manipulation, R Programming, Research Reports, Metadata Management, Data Quality, Predictive Analytics, Data Wrangling, Data Ethics, Business Research, Statistical Reporting, Market Research, Statistical Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Complete QuickBooks Training: Setup, Features, and Payroll

    Skills you'll gain: Accrual Accounting, Accruals, QuickBooks (Accounting Software), User Accounts, Payroll Reporting, Record Keeping, Payroll Systems, Payroll Tax, Accounting Records, Accounts Payable and Receivable, Ledgers (Accounting), Reconciliation, Merchant Services, Accounting Software, Payroll, Vendor Relationship Management, Accounts Receivable, Financial Reporting, Payroll Administration, Bookkeeping

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    AI Optimization & Experimental Methods

    Skills you'll gain: Advanced Analytics, Generative AI, Decision Intelligence, Data-Driven Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Analytics, Simulations, Applied Machine Learning, Operations Research, Analytical Skills, Model Optimization, Business Analytics, Risk Analysis, Process Optimization, Return On Investment, Machine Learning, Data Science, Reinforcement Learning, Business Strategy, Statistics

    Advanced · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    Corporate Finance Institute

    Commercial Real Estate Modeling

    Skills you'll gain: Commercial Lending, Lending and Underwriting, Lease Contracts, Financial Modeling, Real Estate Transactions, Loans, Credit Risk, Risk Mitigation, Environmental Regulations, Due Diligence, Regulatory Compliance, Cash Flow Forecasting, Loan Documentation, Property and Real Estate, Environmental Laws, Real Estate, Feasibility Studies, Cash Flows, Project Finance, Business Valuation

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • I

    IBM

    Introduction to Neural Networks and PyTorch

    Skills you'll gain: PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Tensorflow, Logistic Regression, Applied Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning Methods, Deep Learning, Regression Analysis, Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Data Preprocessing, Statistical Methods, Data Processing, Probability & Statistics

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    1.9K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    NestJS Developer Lab 2026 - Build a Real API Step-by-Step

    Skills you'll gain: Application Programming Interface (API), API Design, Node.JS, API Testing, Restful API, Authentications, Back-End Web Development, Server Side, Frontend Integration, User Accounts, PostgreSQL, Data Validation, Database Development, Object-Relational Mapping, Authorization (Computing), TypeScript, Verification And Validation, Database Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

1…474849…783

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

  • Cloud Automation Projects 2026 – AWS, Terraform & GitHub: Packt
  • Spring Framework - Core & Web Development: Board Infinity
  • New Manager Readiness: Madecraft
  • The Modern and the Postmodern (Part 1): Wesleyan University
  • AI for Business: Practical Applications: Madecraft
  • RAG Systems & Agentic Workflows with Pinecone and LangGraph: Board Infinity
  • Market Research Data Analysis and Governance with R: Coursera
  • Complete QuickBooks Training: Setup, Features, and Payroll: Packt
  • AI Optimization & Experimental Methods: Coursera
  • Commercial Real Estate Modeling: Corporate Finance Institute

Other topics to explore

Arts and Humanities
338 courses
Business
1095 courses
Computer Science
668 courses
Data Science
425 courses
Information Technology
145 courses
Health
471 courses
Math and Logic
70 courses
Personal Development
137 courses
Physical Science and Engineering
413 courses
Social Sciences
401 courses
Language Learning
150 courses

Coursera Footer

Skills

  • Accounting
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Cybersecurity
  • Data Analytics
  • Digital Marketing
  • Human Resources (HR)
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Project Management
  • Python
  • SQL

Professional Certificates

  • Google AI Certificate
  • Google Cybersecurity Certificate
  • Google Data Analytics Certificate
  • Google IT Support Certificate
  • Google Project Management Certificate
  • Google UX Design Certificate
  • IBM AI Engineering Certificate
  • IBM AI Product Manager Certificate
  • IBM Data Science Certificate
  • Intuit Academy Bookkeeping Certificate

Courses & Specializations

  • AI Essentials Specialization
  • AI For Business Specialization
  • AI For Everyone Course
  • AI in Healthcare Specialization
  • Deep Learning Specialization
  • Excel Skills for Business Specialization
  • Financial Markets Course
  • Machine Learning Specialization
  • Prompt Engineering for ChatGPT Course
  • Python for Everybody Specialization

Career Resources

  • Career Aptitude Test
  • CAPM Certification Requirements
  • CompTIA A+ Certification Requirements
  • CompTIA Security+ Certification Requirements
  • Essential IT Certifications
  • High-Income Skills to Learn
  • How to Learn Artificial Intelligence
  • PMP Certification Requirements
  • Popular Cybersecurity Certifications
  • Share your Coursera learning story

Coursera

  • About
  • What We Offer
  • Leadership
  • Careers
  • Catalog
  • Coursera Plus
  • Professional Certificates
  • MasterTrack® Certificates
  • Degrees
  • For Enterprise
  • For Government
  • For Campus
  • Become a Partner
  • Social Impact
  • Free Courses
  • Udemy

Community

  • Learners
  • Partners
  • Beta Testers
  • Blog
  • The Coursera Podcast
  • Tech Blog

More

  • Press
  • Investors
  • Terms
  • Privacy
  • Help
  • Accessibility
  • Contact
  • Articles
  • Directory
  • Affiliates
  • Modern Slavery Statement
  • Do Not Sell/Share
Learn Anywhere
Download on the App Store
Get it on Google Play
Logo of Certified B Corporation
© 2026 Coursera Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Coursera Facebook
  • Coursera Linkedin
  • Coursera Twitter
  • Coursera YouTube
  • Coursera Instagram
  • Coursera TikTok