• 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


  • C

    Coursera

    Scale Data Warehouses Cost-Effectively

    Skills you'll gain: Data Architecture, Cloud Computing Architecture, Extract, Transform, Load, Cost Control, Cost Containment, Cost Reduction, Expense Management, Resource Allocation, Cost Management, Data Storage, Cost Benefit Analysis, Data Manipulation, Descriptive Analytics, Data Analysis

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Match Voice to Brand

    Skills you'll gain: Email Marketing, Brand Strategy, Storytelling, Branding, Microsoft Outlook, Gmail, Marketing Communications

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Mastering SAS ODS: Create, Customize & Deliver Reports

    Skills you'll gain: Report Writing, SAS (Software), Data Store, Microsoft Excel, Business Reporting, Management Reporting, Spreadsheet Software, Data Presentation, HTML and CSS, Microsoft Word, Data Import/Export, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Graphing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Traverse Trees for ML with DFS & BFS

    Skills you'll gain: Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Decision Tree Learning, Classification Algorithms, Applied Machine Learning, Java Programming, Machine Learning Algorithms, Algorithms, Machine Learning, Data Structures, Analysis, Software Engineering

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Close Deals Confidently

    Skills you'll gain: Closing (Sales), B2B Sales, Sales Process, Sales Presentations, Selling Techniques, General Sales Practices, Direct Selling, Enterprise Sales, Concision, Customer Analysis, Overcoming Objections, Verbal Communication Skills, Oral Expression, Business Communication, Adaptability, Communication, Decision Making

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Scaling High-Performance Node.js Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Scalability, Node.JS, Distributed Computing, Performance Tuning, Software Architecture, Systems Architecture, OS Process Management, Event-Driven Programming

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Master Agile Estimation – Scrum & Kanban Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: Project Estimation, Continuous Improvement Process, Agile Software Development, Forecasting

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • A

    Alex Genadinik

    Press Coverage, Publicity And Public Relations

    Skills you'll gain: Press Releases, Earned Media, Media Relations, Copywriting, Media and Communications, Public Relations, Media Strategy, Marketing and Public Relations, Promotional Strategies, Product Promotion, Brand Awareness, Case Studies, Professional Networking

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Track Brand Awareness

    Skills you'll gain: Brand Awareness, Looker (Software), Data Storytelling, Brand Marketing, Branding, Brand Strategy, Data Integration, Brand Management, Trend Analysis, Data-Driven Marketing, Competitive Intelligence, Dashboard Creation, Promotional Strategies, Case Studies, Competitive Analysis, Performance Analysis, Marketing Strategies, Market Intelligence, Marketing Communications, Gap Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    PracticalGrowth

    Managing Project Uncertainty

    Skills you'll gain: Project Risk Management, Root Cause Analysis, Incident Management, Risk Management, De-escalation Techniques, Risk Analysis, Risk Mitigation, Decision Making, Incident Response, Conflict Management, Project Management, Project Planning, Failure Analysis, Interviewing Skills, Stakeholder Management, Failure Mode And Effects Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Automate with Rules

    Skills you'll gain: Workflow Management, Business Workflow Analysis, Project Management Software, Automation, Operational Efficiency, Business Process Automation, Scalability

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Intermediate Detailing and Scene Composition

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Graphics, 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Computer Graphic Techniques, Cinematography, Model Optimization, Art History, Graphical Tools, Image Quality, Performance Tuning, Design, Aesthetics

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

1…764765766…787

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

  • Scale Data Warehouses Cost-Effectively: Coursera
  • Match Voice to Brand: Coursera
  • Mastering SAS ODS: Create, Customize & Deliver Reports: EDUCBA
  • Traverse Trees for ML with DFS & BFS: Coursera
  • Close Deals Confidently: Coursera
  • Scaling High-Performance Node.js Applications: Packt
  • Master Agile Estimation – Scrum & Kanban Techniques: Packt
  • Press Coverage, Publicity And Public Relations : Alex Genadinik
  • Track Brand Awareness: Coursera
  • Managing Project Uncertainty: PracticalGrowth

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