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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


  • U

    University of Virginia

    Digital Product Management

    Skills you'll gain: Usability Testing, Agile Product Development, New Product Development, Continuous Delivery, Agile Software Development, User Story, Product Management, Agile Methodology, Product Testing, Agile Project Management, Product Development, Team Performance Management, Team Management, Product Improvement, Design Thinking, Team Building, Continuous Deployment, Team Leadership, DevOps, Customer Analysis

    4.7 stars, 9.8K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (9.8K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Microsoft 365 Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Multimedia, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Presentations, Collaborative Software, Microsoft Office, Excel Formulas, Productivity Software, Excel Macros, Sales Presentation, Microsoft Windows, Editing, Document Management, Technical Documentation, Writing, Data Import/Export, Computer Literacy

    4.7 stars, 6.4K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (6.4K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Trending right now
    Trending right now
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Microsoft 365 Essentials: Create, Collaborate, and Deliver

    Skills you'll gain: Content Performance Analysis, Multimedia, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Teams, Spreadsheet Software, Presentations, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Office, Email Automation, Content Creation, Productivity Software, Collaborative Software, Generative AI, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Business Communication

    4.7 stars, 6.4K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (6.4K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IBM

    IBM Hybrid Cloud Architect

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud-Native Computing, Cloud Security, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cloud Platforms, Cloud Computing, Cloud Storage, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Systems Analysis, Process Improvement, Cloud Engineering, Cloud Solutions, Cloud Development, Requirements Analysis, Data Modeling, Multi-Cloud, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), DevOps, Docker (Software), Solution Design, Microservices

    4.6 stars, 7.8K reviews, Intermediate, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (7.8K) · Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    Stanford Online

    Introduction to Statistics

    Skills you'll gain: Statistics, Statistical Inference, Probability & Statistics, Regression Analysis, Statistical Methods, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Analysis, Data Literacy, Data Analysis, Sampling (Statistics), Probability Distribution, Statistical Reporting, Probability, Statistical Visualization, Correlation Analysis

    4.6 stars, 4.3K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (4.3K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Trending right now
    Trending right now
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  • G

    Google

    Build Wireframes and Low-Fidelity Prototypes

    Skills you'll gain: Storyboarding, Wireframing, Information Architecture, Figma (Design Software), User Story, User Experience Design, User Experience, Prototyping, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, User Interface (UI), Interaction Design, Persona (User Experience), User Research, Design Elements And Principles

    4.9 stars, 9.7K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (9.7K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Toronto

    Introduction to Psychology

    Skills you'll gain: Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Sensory Systems Analysis, Psychiatry, Mental Health Therapies, Human Development, Learning Theory, Psychotherapy, Mental Health, Social Sciences, Applied Behavior Analysis, Scientific Methods, Sociology, Neurology, Child Development, Experimentation

    4.9 stars, 5.4K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (5.4K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Introduction to the Internet of Things and Embedded Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Systems, Internet Of Things, Network Protocols, Embedded Software, TCP/IP, OSI Models, Computer Hardware, Wireless Networks, Network Architecture, Microarchitecture

    4.7 stars, 13K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (13K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google

    Tools of the Trade: Linux and SQL

    Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Operating Systems, File Systems, Linux Commands, Linux, SQL, Linux Administration, File Management, Unix Shell, Query Languages, Database Management, Command-Line Interface, Databases, Relational Databases, Authorization (Computing), Authentications, User Accounts

    4.8 stars, 6.3K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (6.3K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Introduction to Financial Accounting

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Accrual Accounting, Financial Accounting, Financial Reporting, Accruals, Accounting, Financial Analysis, Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Cash Flows, Bookkeeping, Revenue Recognition, Business Metrics, Accounting Records, Return On Investment, Performance Measurement, Operational Performance Management

    4.7 stars, 8.6K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (8.6K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IBM

    Introduction to Cloud Computing

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Services, Cloud Development, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Security, Cloud Technologies, Software Development, Data Storage, Infrastructure Architecture, Data Storage Technologies, Cloud Engineering, Docker (Software), Public Cloud, Containerization, Cloud-Native Computing, Cloud Standards, DevOps

    4.6 stars, 7.8K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (7.8K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    EC-Council

    Secure Full Stack MEAN Developer

    Skills you'll gain: Node.JS, MongoDB, Angular, Full-Stack Web Development, JavaScript Frameworks, Restful API, Web Frameworks, Secure Coding, Server Side, Web Applications, Web Development, NoSQL, Front-End Web Development, Web Development Tools, Web Servers, Postman API Platform, Application Programming Interface (API), API Design, Javascript, Database Systems

    4.6 stars, 91 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

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

  • Digital Product Management: University of Virginia
  • Microsoft 365 Fundamentals: Microsoft
  • Microsoft 365 Essentials: Create, Collaborate, and Deliver: Microsoft
  • IBM Hybrid Cloud Architect: IBM
  • Introduction to Statistics: Stanford Online
  • Build Wireframes and Low-Fidelity Prototypes: Google
  • Introduction to Psychology: University of Toronto
  • Introduction to the Internet of Things and Embedded Systems: University of California, Irvine
  • Tools of the Trade: Linux and SQL: Google
  • Introduction to Financial Accounting: University of Pennsylvania

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