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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


  • I

    IBM

    Tools for Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Jupyter, R (Software), R Programming, Data Analysis Software, Computer Programming Tools, GitHub, Software Development Tools, Data Visualization Software, Data Science, Statistical Programming, Rmarkdown, Cloud Hosting, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Cloud Computing, Git (Version Control System), Cloud Platforms, Application Programming Interface (API), Other Programming Languages, Query Languages, Python Programming

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    30K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • G

    Google

    Process Data from Dirty to Clean

    Skills you'll gain: Data Cleansing, Sampling (Statistics), Data Integrity, Data Quality, Data Transformation, Data Validation, Analytics, Sample Size Determination, Google Sheets, SQL, Spreadsheet Software

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    19K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • M

    Microsoft

    Security and Authentication

    Skills you'll gain: Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Authentications, Secure Coding, ASP.NET, Endpoint Security, Microsoft Copilot, Data Security, Back-End Web Development, Authorization (Computing), Application Security, JSON, Identity and Access Management, Data Storage, Encryption

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    14 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    IBM

    Generative AI for Software Developers

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, Data Ethics, Generative AI Agents, Software Design Documents, Software Design, AI literacy, AI Integrations, Software Architecture, Agentic Workflows, Continuous Integration, Software Development, LLM Application, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Application Security, Software Engineering, Code Review

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    12K reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • G

    Google

    Google Data Analytics Capstone: Complete a Case Study

    Skills you'll gain: LinkedIn, Data Analysis, Data Processing, Spreadsheet Software, Case Studies, Analysis, Analytics, Analytical Skills, Interviewing Skills, AI Enablement, Data Visualization Software, Artificial Intelligence, Portfolio Management, Data Cleansing, Data Visualization, Web Presence, Presentations

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    20K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Web Design for Everybody: Basics of Web Development & Coding

    Skills you'll gain: Wireframing, Responsive Web Design, HTML and CSS, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Design, Web Development Tools, Javascript, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Web Design and Development, Debugging, Web Language, Front-End Web Development, Verification And Validation, Web Development, Interactive Design, Event-Driven Programming, Web Frameworks, Application Frameworks

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    35K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • A

    Amazon

    Full Stack Web Development

    Skills you'll gain: Full-Stack Web Development, Restful API, Cloud Deployment, Frontend Integration, Front-End Web Development, Web Design and Development, Web Services, Cloud Development, Application Deployment, Cloud Applications, Web Development, Spring Framework, Amazon Web Services, HTML and CSS, Data Persistence, Application Programming Interface (API), Server Side, Web Applications, Back-End Web Development, Javascript

    4
    Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    52 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • G

    Google

    Foundations of User Experience (UX) Design

    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
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    76K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Bestseller
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    G

    Google

    Foundations: Data, Data, Everywhere

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Data Analysis, Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Literacy, Spreadsheet Software, Analytical Skills, Tableau Software, Data Sharing, Data Cleansing, Data Processing, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, SQL, Query Languages

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    122K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • G

    Google

    Project Initiation: Starting a Successful Project

    Skills you'll gain: Scope Management, Project Scoping, Stakeholder Analysis, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Documentation, Goal Setting, Project Management, Project Planning, Stakeholder Management, Smart Goals, Cost Benefit Analysis, Project Management Software, Prompt Engineering Tools, Stakeholder Communications, Performance Metric, Accountability Frameworks, Resource Management, Strategic Thinking, Business Writing

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    24K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • N

    NIIT

    RESTful Microservices Using Node.js and Express

    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
    Rating, 3.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    115 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • I

    IBM

    Back-end Application Development Capstone Project

    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
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    43 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Tools for Data Science: IBM
  • Process Data from Dirty to Clean: Google
  • Security and Authentication: Microsoft
  • Generative AI for Software Developers: IBM
  • Google Data Analytics Capstone: Complete a Case Study: Google
  • Web Design for Everybody: Basics of Web Development & Coding: University of Michigan
  • Full Stack Web Development: Amazon
  • Foundations of User Experience (UX) Design: Google
  • Foundations: Data, Data, Everywhere: Google
  • Project Initiation: Starting a Successful Project: Google

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