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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 Colorado Boulder

    Control Systems Analysis: Modeling of Dynamic Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Control Systems, Process Control, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering Analysis, Differential Equations, Systems Analysis, Electrical Systems, Mechanics, Systems Thinking, Applied Mathematics, Performance Testing, Basic Electrical Systems

    Build toward a degree

    4.7
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    107 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Meta

    Database Clients

    Skills you'll gain: MySQL, Django (Web Framework), Database Management, Database Application, SQL, Databases, Python Programming, Application Programming Interface (API), Data Management

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    95 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Imperial College London

    Global Disease Masterclass: Global Disease Distribution

    Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Health Disparities, Public Health, Social Determinants Of Health, Infectious Diseases, Health Care, Health Systems, Health Policy, Socioeconomics, Health Assessment, Chronic Diseases, Statistical Analysis, Data Collection

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    127 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Irvine

    Chemerinsky on Constitutional Law – Individual Rights and Liberties

    Skills you'll gain: Case Law, Court Systems, Legal Research, Social Justice, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Social Studies, Civil Law, Policy Analysis, Case Studies

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    84 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Davis

    AI for Knowledge Workers

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Anthropic Claude, Responsible AI, ChatGPT, LLM Application, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Brainstorming, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Workforce Development, Content Creation, Information Privacy

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    182 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    T

    Technion - Israel Institute of Technology

    Traditional herbal medicine in supportive cancer care: From alternative to integrative

    Skills you'll gain: Oncology, Patient Communication, Patient-centered Care, Patient Education And Counseling, Pharmacology, Drug Interaction, Patient Education and Support, Treatment Planning, Pain Management, Medical History Documentation, Care Management, Clinical Research, Cultural Sensitivity, Cultural Diversity

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    92 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Imperial College London

    Foundations of Public Health Practice: Health Protection

    Skills you'll gain: Microbiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Sanitation, Infectious Diseases, Environment Health And Safety, Health Education, Epidemiology, Emergency Response, Healthcare Ethics, Community Health, Radiation Protection, Immunology

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    121 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Illinois Tech

    Programming and Application Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Web Development, Database Design, Relational Databases, Web Applications, Web Development Tools, Databases, Full-Stack Web Development, Application Deployment, Server Side, HTML and CSS, Back-End Web Development, Application Development, Cloud Applications, Front-End Web Development, JavaScript Frameworks, Web Servers, Scripting, Javascript, Network Protocols, Cloud Computing

    Build toward a degree

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    51 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    University of California, Irvine

    Data Warehousing and Business Intelligence

    Skills you'll gain: Extract, Transform, Load, Data Warehousing, Data Mining, Business Intelligence, Star Schema, Snowflake Schema, Data Modeling, Data Mart, Data Architecture, Unsupervised Learning, Business Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Machine Learning Methods, Databases, Statistical Methods, Data Science, Predictive Modeling, Big Data, Cloud Computing, Market Analysis

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    128 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Imperial College London

    Foundations of Public Health Practice: Behaviour & Behaviour Change

    Skills you'll gain: Health Promotion, Behavioral Economics, Public Health, Applied Behavior Analysis, Social Determinants Of Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Policy, Cultural Diversity, Psychology, Risk Analysis

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    106 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    S

    Starweaver

    Essentials of Hospitality Management

    Skills you'll gain: Revenue Management, Capital Expenditure, Financial Statement Analysis, Advanced Analytics, Hospitality Management, Cost Control, Hospitality, Financial Statements, Budgeting, Financial Analysis, Financial Forecasting, Performance Measurement, Variance Analysis, Business Metrics, Operating Budget, Financial Management, Innovation, Hotels and Accommodations, Service Management, Financial Planning

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    82 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Agile Project: Product Prototype Touchpoint Analysis in Miro

    Skills you'll gain: Wireframing, Product Roadmaps, Customer experience strategy (CX), Agile Methodology, Agile Project Management, Persona Development, Prototyping, User Experience, User Story, Product Development, User Research, New Product Development, Product Strategy

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    91 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Control Systems Analysis: Modeling of Dynamic Systems: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Database Clients: Meta
  • Global Disease Masterclass: Global Disease Distribution: Imperial College London
  • Chemerinsky on Constitutional Law – Individual Rights and Liberties: University of California, Irvine
  • AI for Knowledge Workers: University of California, Davis
  • Traditional herbal medicine in supportive cancer care: From alternative to integrative: Technion - Israel Institute of Technology
  • Foundations of Public Health Practice: Health Protection: Imperial College London
  • Programming and Application Foundations: Illinois Tech
  • Data Warehousing and Business Intelligence: University of California, Irvine
  • Foundations of Public Health Practice: Behaviour & Behaviour Change: Imperial College London

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