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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


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    University of Leeds

    Fundamental Skills in Engineering Design

    Skills you'll gain: Engineering Design Process, Engineering Management, Requirements Elicitation, Product Lifecycle Management, Problem Solving, Product Planning, Product Design, Product Development, Engineering Practices, New Product Development, Product Requirements, Conceptual Design

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    227 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Board Infinity

    .Net Full Stack Foundation

    Skills you'll gain: Application Development, Application Frameworks, Program Development, Development Environment, Microsoft Visual Studio

    4.1
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    282 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Transportation, Sustainable Buildings, Green Construction

    Skills you'll gain: Architectural Design, Sustainable Development, Building Codes, Community Development, Land Development, Sustainable Architecture, Building Design, Sustainable Design, Sustainable Technologies, Climate Change Mitigation, Environmental Policy, Environmental Engineering, Policy Analysis, Case Studies

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    225 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    SAS

    Machine Learning Rock Star – the End-to-End Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Predictive Modeling, Responsible AI, Predictive Analytics, Machine Learning, Data Ethics, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Applied Machine Learning, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Statistical Modeling, Performance Measurement, Supervised Learning, Business Ethics, Decision Tree Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Leadership and Management, Business Analytics, Data Science, Machine Learning Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence, Data Processing

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    189 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Retail Marketing Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Customer experience strategy (CX), Brand Strategy, Brand Management, Marketing Strategies, Customer Insights, Brand Loyalty, Global Marketing, Market Trend, Consumer Behaviour, Competitive Analysis, Business Strategy, Innovation, E-Commerce

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    289 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Arizona

    Biosphere 2 Science for the Future of Our Planet

    Skills you'll gain: Water Resources, Environment, Climate Change Programs, Hydrology, Environmental Science, Biology, Environment and Resource Management, Life Sciences, Sustainable Systems, Physical Science, Water Quality, Research, Emerging Technologies

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    143 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    Inventory Management

    Skills you'll gain: Inventory Control, Inventory Management, Inventory Accounting, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Microsoft Excel, Supply Chain Planning, Order Management, Warehouse Management, Demand Planning, Logistics Management, Excel Formulas, Service Level, Operations, Data Management, Customer Data Management, Forecasting, Data Collection, Stakeholder Engagement

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Health Care Innovation

    Skills you'll gain: Social Determinants Of Health, Operations Management, Health Care Administration, Innovation, Value-Based Care, Performance Improvement, Process Mapping, Health Care, Health Informatics, Lean Methodologies, Performance Metric, Health Technology, Qualitative Research

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    304 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    DeepLearning.AI

    How Diffusion Models Work

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, Jupyter, Prompt Engineering, Sampling (Statistics), Artificial Neural Networks, Algorithms

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    273 reviews

    Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Blended Language Learning: Design and Practice for Teachers

    Skills you'll gain: Blended Learning, Course Development, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Education Software and Technology, Learning Management Systems, Language Learning, Technology Strategies

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    260 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    Entrepreneurship

    Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Market Opportunities, Innovation, Business Planning, Business Leadership, Business Development, New Product Development, Financial Analysis, Business Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Market Research, Presentations, Financial Modeling, Fundraising

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    305 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnQuest

    Introduction to iOS App Development with Swift 5

    Skills you'll gain: Apple iOS, Swift Programming, Apple Xcode, Responsive Web Design, Mobile Development, Unit Testing, User Interface (UI), UI Components, Storyboarding

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    248 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Fundamental Skills in Engineering Design: University of Leeds
  • .Net Full Stack Foundation: Board Infinity
  • Transportation, Sustainable Buildings, Green Construction: Johns Hopkins University
  • Machine Learning Rock Star – the End-to-End Practice: SAS
  • Retail Marketing Strategy: University of Pennsylvania
  • Biosphere 2 Science for the Future of Our Planet: University of Arizona
  • Inventory Management: University of California, Irvine
  • Health Care Innovation: University of Pennsylvania
  • How Diffusion Models Work: DeepLearning.AI
  • Blended Language Learning: Design and Practice for Teachers: University of Colorado Boulder

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