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.

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Generative AI Agents, AI Orchestration, Prompt Patterns, Agentic Workflows, OpenAI API, LLM Application, AI Workflows, AI literacy, AI Enablement, AI powered creativity, Agentic systems, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Large Language Modeling, AI Security, Tool Calling, OpenAI, Application Development
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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 Management Software, Project Risk Management, Data Storytelling, Project Documentation, Continuous Improvement Process, Risk Management, Strategic Thinking
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Server Side, Cloud-Native Computing, React Redux, Cloud Computing Architecture, CI/CD, Cloud Applications, Cloud Services, Cloud Development, Node.JS, Cloud Deployment, NoSQL, HTML and CSS, MongoDB, Agile Methodology, IBM Cloud, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), JavaScript Frameworks, Front-End Web Development, DevOps, Python Programming
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Vanderbilt University
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
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Embedded Systems, Internet Of Things, Embedded Software, Network Protocols, Hardware Architecture, TCP/IP, Computer Hardware, OSI Models, Wireless Networks, System Design and Implementation, Network Architecture
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, LLM Application, HR Tech, Human Resources, Management Training And Development, Employee Performance Management, Performance Review, Professional Development, Policy Development, New Hire Orientations, Communication, Communication Planning, Human Development, Recruitment, Interviewing Skills, Talent Recruitment, Policy Analysis
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months
Skills you'll gain: Angular, Test Driven Development (TDD), Web Components, Unit Testing, Development Testing, HTML and CSS, Web Development, Software Testing, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Development Tools, Web Applications, Front-End Web Development, JavaScript Frameworks, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Development Environment, UI Components, Application Frameworks, Application Development, Javascript, Data Persistence
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Vanderbilt University
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
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Imperial College London
Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Brainstorming, Creative Problem-Solving, Ideation, Creativity, Independent Thinking, Problem Solving, Collaboration
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP), Restful API, Web Services, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), HTML and CSS, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Software Design, Java, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Application Programming Interface (API), API Design, Object Oriented Design, Software Design Patterns, Software Architecture, Web Design, Web Design and Development, Web Applications, Front-End Web Development, Web Development, Command-Line Interface
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Development Life Cycle, Cloud-Native Computing, Software Architecture, Hibernate (Java), Database Design, Responsive Web Design, Docker (Software), Containerization, Git (Version Control System), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), CI/CD, Restful API, Data Ethics, Java Programming, Model Deployment, Version Control, Database Management, Software Development, Software Design
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: React Native, Systems Development Life Cycle, iOS Development, Apple iOS, Software Development Life Cycle, Flutter (Software), Mobile Development, Software Architecture, React Redux, Android Studio, User Centered Design, Android Development, Swift Programming, Responsive Web Design, Git (Version Control System), GitHub, User Interface (UI) Design, Android (Operating System), Data Ethics, AI Personalization
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months