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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


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    University of Toronto

    Motion Planning for Self-Driving Cars

    Skills you'll gain: Robotics, Network Routing, Graph Theory, Algorithms, Simulations, Predictive Modeling, Scenario Testing

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    486 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    Introduction to Economic Theories

    Skills you'll gain: Consumer Behaviour, Market Dynamics, Financial Market, Financial Systems, Economics, Financial Policy, Economic Development, Tax, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, General Finance, Public Administration, Public Policies, Environment and Resource Management, Social Studies, Social Sciences, Socioeconomics, Sustainable Development, Supply And Demand, Behavioral Economics, Governance

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    381 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Meta

    Introduction to Mobile Development

    Skills you'll gain: Mobile Development, React Native, Responsive Web Design, Browser Compatibility, HTML and CSS, Cross Platform Development, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Design, Javascript, Application Development, Application Frameworks, JavaScript Frameworks, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Development, React.js, UI Components

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    600 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Michigan State University

    Art for Games

    Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Animations, 3D Modeling, Storyboarding, Color Theory, Animation and Game Design, 3D Assets, Video Game Development, Game Design, Adobe Photoshop, Autodesk Maya, Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Design Elements And Principles, Conceptual Design, Graphics Software, Photo Editing, Computer Graphic Techniques, Graphical Tools, Design

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    435 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    28DIGITAL

    Development of Real-Time Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, System Programming, Systems Design, System Software, C (Programming Language), System Design and Implementation, OS Process Management, System Requirements, Dependency Analysis, Computer Architecture, Verification And Validation, Algorithms, Servers, Graphical Tools

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    541 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Scrimba

    Generative AI for Web Development

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Anthropic Claude, Vibe coding, Prompt Patterns, Model Context Protocol, LLM Application, Context Management, Debugging, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, Multimodal Prompts, Cloud API, AI literacy, Token Optimization, Context Engineering, AI Workflows, Artificial Intelligence, Web Development Tools, Software Development

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    255 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Django Features and Libraries

    Skills you'll gain: Django (Web Framework), Application Development, Web Development, Application Deployment, Database Design, Web Applications, Back-End Web Development, Authentications, Object-Relational Mapping, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Data Modeling, UI Components, Relational Databases, Python Programming, Data Validation, User Accounts, Network Protocols, User Interface (UI) Design

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    398 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    More C# Programming and Unity

    Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, C# (Programming Language), Video Game Development, Data Management, Game Design, Data Structures, Application Development, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Scripting, Computational Logic

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    625 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Toronto

    iOS App Development Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Model View Controller, iOS Development, Apple iOS, Apple Xcode, Swift Programming, User Interface (UI), Mobile Development, UI Components, Application Frameworks, Mobile Development Tools, Application Development, Software Architecture, Software Design Patterns, Knowledge of Apple Hardware, Computer Programming

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    552 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Fractal Analytics

    GenAI for Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, ChatGPT, Responsible AI, AI literacy, Social Impact, Data Ethics, AI Personalization, Organizational Effectiveness, LLM Application, Large Language Modeling, Operational Efficiency, Human Centered Design, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Strategic Thinking, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    466 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Rice University

    Concurrent Programming in Java

    Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Java, Data Structures, Programming Principles, Algorithms

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    664 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Create Your First Web App with Python and Flask

    Skills you'll gain: Flask (Web Framework), Web Development, Web Applications, Application Development, Web Development Tools, Application Frameworks, Object-Relational Mapping, Database Application, Back-End Web Development, Software Development, Database Management, Python Programming, Computer Programming

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    557 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Motion Planning for Self-Driving Cars: University of Toronto
  • Introduction to Economic Theories: Erasmus University Rotterdam
  • Introduction to Mobile Development: Meta
  • Art for Games: Michigan State University
  • Development of Real-Time Systems: 28DIGITAL
  • Generative AI for Web Development: Scrimba
  • Django Features and Libraries: University of Michigan
  • More C# Programming and Unity: University of Colorado System
  • iOS App Development Basics: University of Toronto
  • GenAI for Everyone: Fractal Analytics

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