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.

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Unified Modeling Language, JSON, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), File I/O, Software Design, Debugging, Object Oriented Design, Data Processing, Diagram Design, Unit Testing, Programming Principles, Python Programming, Data Import/Export, Data Wrangling, Restful API, Image Analysis, Software Visualization, Data Manipulation, Jupyter, Computer Programming
★ 4.8 (23K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Security Controls, Cyber Attacks, Security Management, Network Security, Cyber Risk, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Information Assurance, Data Ethics, Network Analysis
★ 4.8 (42K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, Version Control, Web Design and Development, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Design Software, Adobe XD, Responsive Web Design, .NET Framework, Microsoft Visual Studio, User Experience, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Authorization (Computing), AI Integrations, Application Security, Computational Thinking, User Interface (UI) Design, Web Components, Pseudocode, Microsoft Development Tools, Javascript
★ 4.6 (256) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Computer Networking, Network Troubleshooting, Network Administration, TCP/IP, General Networking, Network Architecture, Routing Protocols, Network Protocols, Networking Hardware, OSI Models, Network Routers, Network Routing, Network Infrastructure, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Network Security, Wireless Networks, Network Model, Data Integrity
★ 4.7 (53K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: HTML and CSS, PHP (Scripting Language), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), MySQL, Web Applications, Web Design and Development, Web Development, Secure Coding, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Development Environment, Back-End Web Development, Database Development, Web Servers, Scripting Languages, Programming Principles, Network Protocols, Software Installation, Data Validation
★ 4.7 (4.3K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Systems Administration, IT Infrastructure, Lightweight Directory Access Protocols, Cloud Management, Operating System Administration, Active Directory, Server Administration, Disaster Recovery, Cloud Infrastructure, Technical Consulting, Information Technology, System Configuration, Cloud Computing, Cloud Services, Servers, Network Administration, Network Infrastructure, Data Storage
★ 4.8 (26K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Skills you'll gain: User Experience, UI/UX Research, User Experience Design, User Research, Design Thinking, Usability, User Centered Design, Prototyping, Sprint Retrospectives, Wireframing, Ideation, Sprint Planning
★ 4.8 (76K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Node.JS, API Gateway, MySQL, Restful API, MongoDB, OAuth, Microservices, NoSQL, Object-Relational Mapping, Application Programming Interface (API), Database Design, Relational Databases, Unit Testing, SQL, Cloud Deployment, Databases, MySQL Workbench, Data Persistence, Server Side, Javascript
★ 3.6 (115) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Stanford University
Skills you'll gain: Cooking, Nutrition Education, Meal Planning And Preparation, Health Promotion, Health Education, Food and Beverage, Nutrition and Diet, Public Health, Behavior Management, Social Studies, Habit Formation, Cultural Diversity, Health Informatics, Chronic Diseases
★ 4.7 (34K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Performance Measurement, Digital Media Strategy, Performance Metric, Search Engine Marketing, Conversion Funnel Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Search Engine Optimization, Branding, Web Analytics and SEO, Digital Marketing, Customer Engagement, Marketing Planning, Marketing Strategies, Marketing, E-Commerce, Email Marketing, Brand Awareness, Marketing Analytics, Performance marketing
★ 4.8 (31K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Cloud-Native Computing, MongoDB, NoSQL, Flask (Web Framework), Django (Web Framework), Cloud Deployment, OpenShift, Cloud Platforms, Application Deployment, Kubernetes, Cloud Development, Cloud Applications, Databases, Back-End Web Development, IBM Cloud, Docker (Software), Containerization, Web Applications, Microservices, Application Development
★ 5 (43) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Operating System Administration, Package and Software Management, File Systems, Microsoft Windows, Desktop Support, Linux, Operating Systems, OS Process Management, Linux Administration, Remote Access Systems, System Monitoring, Command-Line Interface, User Accounts, Systems Administration, System Support, User Provisioning, Technical Support and Services, File Management, Linux Commands, Software Installation
★ 4.7 (29K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months