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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


  • N

    NIIT

    Frontend Development using React

    Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, HTML and CSS, JSON, React.js, Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Javascript, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Web Design, Web Development Tools, Web Design and Development, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Software Testing, Unit Testing, User Experience Design, Frontend Integration, Web Development, Mobile Development, JavaScript Frameworks, Test Case

    3.4 stars, 82 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 3.4 (82) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IBM

    Front-End Development Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: HTML and CSS, GitHub, Mockups, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Version Control, User Interface (UI), Front-End Web Development, UI/UX Strategy, UI Components, Git (Version Control System), Web Design and Development, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Components, Figma (Design Software), Application Deployment, React.js, Frontend Integration, Web Design, Web Development, Software Development

    4.7 stars, 62 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (62) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    Imperial College London

    Mathematics for Machine Learning: Linear Algebra

    Skills you'll gain: Linear Algebra, Applied Mathematics, Jupyter, Data Science, Data Manipulation, Dimensionality Reduction, Data Transformation, Machine Learning, Computational Thinking

    4.6 stars, 13K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (13K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Master Microsoft Office 365 and Power Platform

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft Power Platform, Prompt Engineering, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Power BI, Microsoft 365, Multimedia, Microsoft PowerPoint, Dashboard, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Power Platform Architecture & Technical Design, No-Code Development, Data Visualization, Collaborative Software, Microsoft Office, Data Integration, Presentations, Data Analysis

    4.7 stars, 7.5K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (7.5K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IBM

    Introduction to Software Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Software Development Life Cycle, Software Architecture, Full-Stack Web Development, Software Design, Web Development, Software Development Methodologies, Software Design Patterns, Development Environment, Unified Modeling Language, Software Engineering, Web Applications, Software Development Tools, Software Development, Application Deployment, Programming Principles, Front-End Web Development, Web Language, Back-End Web Development, Integrated Development Environments, Python Programming

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

    ★ 4.7 (4.8K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google

    Attract and Engage Customers with Digital Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Google Ads, Search Engine Optimization, Digital Marketing, Keyword Research, Digital Advertising, Target Audience, Search Engine Marketing, Online Advertising, Persona Development, Customer Analysis, Conversion Funnel Analysis, Content Optimization, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Advertising Campaigns, Marketing Strategies, Customer Engagement

    4.8 stars, 7.9K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (7.9K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of California, Davis

    The Strategy of Content Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Content Marketing, Competitive Analysis, Copywriting, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Content Development and Management, Brand Marketing, Brand Strategy, Writing, Marketing Analytics, Marketing Channel, B2B Sales, Auditing

    4.5 stars, 5.4K reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (5.4K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IBM

    IBM Data Warehouse Engineer

    Skills you'll gain: Database Administration, Data Warehousing, Extract, Transform, Load, SQL, Data Pipelines, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Design, Database Management, Relational Databases, Linux Commands, IBM Cognos Analytics, Apache Kafka, Bash (Scripting Language), Apache Airflow, Shell Script, IBM DB2, Data Transformation, Data Visualization, Data Store, Data Architecture

    4.7 stars, 7K reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (7K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google

    Connect and Protect: Networks and Network Security

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Hardening, Network Protocols, Cloud Security, Network Architecture, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, TCP/IP, Vulnerability Assessments, Computer Networking, Cybersecurity, General Networking, Network Model, Network Infrastructure, Firewall, Security Controls, Cloud Computing, Virtual Private Networks (VPN)

    4.8 stars, 7.4K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (7.4K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Meta

    Meta iOS Developer

    Skills you'll gain: React Native, iOS Development, Core Data (Software), Restful API, User Research, Version Control, GitHub, UI/UX Research, Usability Testing, Apple iOS, Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), Git (Version Control System), Data Structures, Swift Programming, User Interface (UI), Apple Xcode, Unix Commands, Persona (User Experience), Mobile Development, Javascript

    4.6 stars, 8.8K reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (8.8K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • U

    University of Washington

    Machine Learning Foundations: A Case Study Approach

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Applied Machine Learning, Feature Engineering, Machine Learning Methods, Regression Analysis, Machine Learning, Image Analysis, Machine Learning Algorithms, AI Personalization, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Supervised Learning, Model Training, Artificial Intelligence, Deep Learning, Computer Vision, Transfer Learning, Application Development, Predictive Modeling, Model Deployment, Python Programming

    4.6 stars, 14K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (14K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • D

    DeepLearning.AI

    Advanced Learning Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Model Training, Machine Learning Algorithms, Transfer Learning, Machine Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Data Ethics, Decision Tree Learning, Model Evaluation, Tensorflow, Responsible AI, Supervised Learning, Deep Learning, Classification Algorithms, Random Forest Algorithm, Model Optimization, Artificial Neural Networks, Logistic Regression, Regression Analysis

    4.9 stars, 8.8K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (8.8K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Frontend Development using React: NIIT
  • Front-End Development Capstone Project: IBM
  • Mathematics for Machine Learning: Linear Algebra: Imperial College London
  • Master Microsoft Office 365 and Power Platform: Microsoft
  • Introduction to Software Engineering: IBM
  • Attract and Engage Customers with Digital Marketing: Google
  • The Strategy of Content Marketing: University of California, Davis
  • IBM Data Warehouse Engineer: IBM
  • Connect and Protect: Networks and Network Security: Google
  • Meta iOS Developer: Meta

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