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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


  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Fundamentals of Quantitative Modeling

    Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, Mathematical Modeling, Regression Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Risk Analysis, Data Modeling, Business Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Forecasting, Predictive Analytics, Statistical Methods, Simulation and Simulation Software, Probability, Model Optimization, Logistic Regression, Probability Distribution, Vocabulary

    4.6 stars, 9.4K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (9.4K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google

    Put It to Work: Prepare for Cybersecurity Jobs

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Incident Management, Cybersecurity, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Security Management, Security Awareness, Data Ethics, Data Security, Technical Communication, AI Workflows, Artificial Intelligence

    4.8 stars, 6.4K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (6.4K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google

    Conduct UX Research and Test Early Concepts

    Skills you'll gain: UI/UX Research, Usability Testing, Presentations, User Experience Design, User Experience, Usability, User Research, Design Research, Data Ethics, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Research Design, Prototyping, Research Methodologies, Information Privacy

    4.8 stars, 6.1K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (6.1K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Critical Thinking and Decision Science

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Logical Reasoning, Critical Thinking, Data Analysis, Deductive Reasoning, Mathematical Modeling, Analytical Skills, Analysis, Experimentation, Mathematics and Mathematical Modeling, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Data Literacy, Systems Thinking, Statistical Methods, Simulations, Predictive Modeling, Programming Principles, Decision Making, Statistical Inference, Prompt Engineering

    4.7 stars, 5K reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (5K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Meta

    Meta React

    Skills you'll gain: Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), React.js, Web Development Tools, UI Components, Mobile Development Tools, JavaScript Frameworks, Code Reusability, Application Programming Interface (API), Unit Testing, Front-End Web Development, Webpack, Software Design Patterns, Javascript, Context Management, Application Development, Web Applications, Dataflow, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), User Interface (UI), Event-Driven Programming

    4.7 stars, 3.7K reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (3.7K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of California, Santa Cruz

    C for Everyone, Part 1: Programming Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Program Development, Computational Logic, Memory Management

    4.5 stars, 6.8K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (6.8K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google

    Assets, Threats, and Vulnerabilities

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Threat Management, Vulnerability Management, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Security Awareness, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Assessments, Threat Detection, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Data Security, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Risk, Authorization (Computing), Malware Protection, Authentications, Security Controls, Risk Management Framework, Identity and Access Management, Data Management, Cryptography

    4.8 stars, 4.2K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (4.2K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Meta

    Social Media Management

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media Management, Social Media Content, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Instagram, Social Media Strategy, Content Creation, Content Performance Analysis, Content Scheduling, Social Media Analytics, Drive Engagement, Generative AI Agents, Web Presence, Brand Strategy, Content Marketing, Content Management, Branding, Performance Analysis, Content Strategy, Customer Engagement

    4.8 stars, 6K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (6K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • W

    Wesleyan University

    Creative Writing: The Craft of Plot

    Skills you'll gain: Editing, Storytelling, Writing and Editing, Creativity

    4.7 stars, 5.1K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (5.1K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google

    Create High-Fidelity Designs and Prototypes in Figma

    Skills you'll gain: Figma (Design Software), User Experience, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Graphic and Visual Design, User Experience Design, Usability, Mockups, Usability Testing, Interactive Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Design Elements And Principles, Interaction Design, Design Reviews, Prototyping, Systems Design, Technical Communication, Typography, Motion Graphics, Design Research, User Research

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

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IBM

    IBM Product Manager

    Skills you'll gain: AI Product Strategy, User Story, Usability Testing, New Product Development, Product Management, Product Lifecycle Management, Product Development, Innovation, Agile Software Development, Scrum (Software Development), Product Roadmaps, Agile Methodology, Kanban Principles, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Backlogs, Product Planning, ChatGPT, Registration, Leadership

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

    ★ 4.7 (4.6K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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

    IESE Business School

    Think like a CFO

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Market, Finance, Corporate Finance, Income Statement, Accounting, Financial Management, Cash Flows, Balance Sheet, Financial Acumen, Accrual Accounting, Financial Accounting, Capital Budgeting, Corporate Accounting, Management Accounting, Financial Analysis, Accruals, Financial Reporting, General Finance

    4.8 stars, 6.5K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (6.5K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Fundamentals of Quantitative Modeling: University of Pennsylvania
  • Put It to Work: Prepare for Cybersecurity Jobs: Google
  • Conduct UX Research and Test Early Concepts: Google
  • Critical Thinking and Decision Science: University of Michigan
  • Meta React: Meta
  • C for Everyone, Part 1: Programming Fundamentals: University of California, Santa Cruz
  • Assets, Threats, and Vulnerabilities: Google
  • Social Media Management: Meta
  • Creative Writing: The Craft of Plot: Wesleyan University
  • Create High-Fidelity Designs and Prototypes in Figma: Google

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