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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

    Excel Basics for Data Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Formulas, Data Cleansing, Pivot Tables And Charts, Spreadsheet Software, Data Wrangling, Microsoft Excel, Data Analysis, Data Quality, Google Sheets, Data Manipulation, Data Integrity, Data Ethics, Data Entry, Data Import/Export, Data Science

    4.7 stars, 11K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (11K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • D

    Duke University

    Programming Foundations with JavaScript, HTML and CSS

    Skills you'll gain: UI Components, User Interface (UI), Computational Thinking, HTML and CSS, Web Design and Development, Interactive Design, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Development, Programming Principles, Web Design, Javascript, Event-Driven Programming, Computer Programming, Program Development, Algorithms, Image Analysis, Web Applications, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Computer Graphics

    4.6 stars, 15K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (15K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    ChatGPT: Excel at Personal Automation with GPTs, AI & Zapier

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Prompt Patterns, Agentic systems, Agentic Workflows, Generative AI, LLM Application, AI literacy, Email Automation, OpenAI, OpenAI API, Expense Management, AI Personalization, AI Enablement, AI Workflows, AI powered creativity, Artificial Intelligence, Automation

    4.8 stars, 8.8K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (8.8K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Data Structures and Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Data Structures, Microsoft Copilot, .NET Framework, Algorithms, Back-End Web Development, Performance Tuning, Theoretical Computer Science, Scalability

    4.6 stars, 44 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (44) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    ChatGPT + Zapier: AI-Powered Email Mastery

    Skills you'll gain: Email Automation, Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Prompt Patterns, LLM Application, AI literacy, AI Enablement, Calendar Management, Organizational Skills, AI powered creativity, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Large Language Modeling, Gmail, AI Personalization, HubSpot CRM, Email Marketing, Google Sheets, Workflow Management, Automation

    4.8 stars, 8.2K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (8.2K) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google

    Project Execution: Running the Project

    Skills you'll gain: Quality Management, Project Closure, Team Management, Project Management, Product Quality (QA/QC), Project Management Life Cycle, Quality Assessment, Quality Assurance, Team Leadership, Project Controls, Project Implementation, Issue Tracking, Team Building, Project Coordination, Leadership and Management, Project Management Software, Project Risk Management, Data Storytelling, Risk Management, Strategic Thinking

    4.8 stars, 10K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (10K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    Prompt Engineering for ChatGPT

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Prompt Patterns, LLM Application, AI literacy, AI Enablement, AI powered creativity, Artificial Intelligence, Large Language Modeling, Game Design

    4.8 stars, 8.1K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (8.1K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Top AI program
    Top AI program
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google

    Capstone: Applying Project Management in the Real World

    Skills you'll gain: Sprint Retrospectives, Stakeholder Communications, Quality Assessment, Project Management, Quality Management, Quality Assurance, Milestones (Project Management), Stakeholder Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Stakeholder Engagement, AI Enablement, Interviewing Skills, Project Scoping, Meeting Facilitation, Smart Goals, Project Documentation, Project Planning, Discussion Facilitation, Communication Planning, Problem Solving

    4.9 stars, 13K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (13K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Meta

    Meta React Native

    Skills you'll gain: React Native, User Research, Version Control, GitHub, UI/UX Research, Usability Testing, Git (Version Control System), JSON, Restful API, Web Development Tools, Unix Commands, Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), Persona (User Experience), Interaction Design, User Experience Design, SQL, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Mobile Development, Javascript, React.js

    4.6 stars, 11K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (11K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IBM

    IBM Java Developer

    Skills you'll gain: Software Development Life Cycle, Cloud-Native Computing, Software Architecture, Hibernate (Java), Database Design, Docker (Software), Containerization, Git (Version Control System), GitHub, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Javascript, CI/CD, Restful API, Data Ethics, Java Programming, Model Deployment, Version Control, Database Management, Software Development, Software Design

    4.6 stars, 7.9K reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (7.9K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Job skills
    Job skills
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    Imperial College London

    Mathematics for Machine Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Dimensionality Reduction, Linear Algebra, Regression Analysis, NumPy, Calculus, Unsupervised Learning, Applied Mathematics, Statistical Methods, Descriptive Statistics, Model Optimization, Mathematical Software, Machine Learning Methods, Jupyter, Statistics, Numerical Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Geometry, Artificial Neural Networks, Data Science, Data Manipulation

    4.6 stars, 15K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (15K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Top AI program
    Top AI program
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Business Analysis & Process Management

    Skills you'll gain: Process Analysis, Process Modeling, Business Process, Business Analysis, Process Mapping, Process Management, Process Flow Diagrams, Business Process Modeling, Business Modeling, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Computer Literacy

    4.5 stars, 7.6K reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.5 (7.6K) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Excel Basics for Data Analysis: IBM
  • Programming Foundations with JavaScript, HTML and CSS: Duke University
  • ChatGPT: Excel at Personal Automation with GPTs, AI & Zapier: Vanderbilt University
  • Data Structures and Algorithms: Microsoft
  • ChatGPT + Zapier: AI-Powered Email Mastery: Vanderbilt University
  • Project Execution: Running the Project: Google
  • Prompt Engineering for ChatGPT: Vanderbilt University
  • Capstone: Applying Project Management in the Real World: Google
  • Meta React Native: Meta
  • IBM Java Developer: IBM

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