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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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    Packt

    MERN eCommerce from Scratch

    Skills you'll gain: Node.JS, Full-Stack Web Development, Front-End Web Development, Server Side, Application Deployment, Back-End Web Development, JavaScript Frameworks, Cloud Deployment, Web Applications, UI Components, Authentications, User Accounts, Database Development, User Interface (UI), User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Payment Systems, Development Environment

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    IBM

    Building AI Agents and Agentic Workflows

    Skills you'll gain: AI Orchestration, AI Workflows, LangChain, Agentic Workflows, Tool Calling, LangGraph, LLM Application, Agentic systems, Generative AI Agents, Responsible AI, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Generative AI, AI Integrations, Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, Software Design Patterns, Software Development, Python Programming, Application Development

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    256 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Preview
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    University of Geneva

    Disease Screening in Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Evaluation, Gerontology, Health Policy, Program Evaluation, Geriatrics, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Preventative Care, Prenatal Care, Epidemiology, Health Equity, Maternal Health, Health Disparities, Diagnostic Tests, Public Health, Health Education, Child Health, General Medical Tests and Procedures, Laboratory Testing, Primary Care, Healthcare Ethics

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    406 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Microsoft

    Preparing for AI-900: Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals exam

    Skills you'll gain: Natural Language Processing, Microsoft Azure, Computer Vision, No-Code Development, Applied Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning, Predictive Modeling, Artificial Intelligence, AI literacy, Responsible AI

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    226 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

    The Payroll Cycle

    Skills you'll gain: Payroll, Payroll Systems, Payroll Processing, Payroll Administration, Payroll Reporting, Payroll Tax, Data Entry, Workforce Management, Benefits Administration, Compensation Management, Personally Identifiable Information, Employee Onboarding, Reconciliation, Auditing, Accruals, Tax Compliance, Data Security

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    118 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    IBM

    Designing User Interfaces and Experiences (UI/UX)

    Skills you'll gain: User Centered Design, User Experience Design, Responsive Web Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Web Design and Development, Prototyping, Front-End Web Development, Graphic and Visual Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Figma (Design Software), Design Elements And Principles, Web Design, Wireframing, Typography, Application Design, Layout Design, UI Components, Web Applications, Mobile Development, Design Thinking

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    314 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    New York Institute of Finance

    Operational Risk Management: Frameworks & Strategies

    Skills you'll gain: Operational Risk, Risk Management Framework, Risk Management, Risk Modeling, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Risk Appetite, Risk Control, Governance, Compliance Management, Risk Analysis, Regulatory Requirements

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    435 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Getting Started with Data Visualization in R

    Skills you'll gain: Rmarkdown, Data Visualization, Statistical Visualization, R (Software), Data Import/Export, Data Visualization Software, R Programming, Tidyverse (R Package), Statistical Reporting, Data Manipulation, Data Wrangling, Data Processing, File Management, Software Installation

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    309 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free
    Free
    C

    Coursera

    Compose and Program Music in Python using Earsketch

    Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Music, Computer Programming, Code Reusability, Programming Principles, Python Programming

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    458 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    M

    Microsoft

    Microsoft Azure Developer Associate (AZ-204) Exam Prep

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Deployment, Cloud Development, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Storage, Data Storage, Serverless Computing, Software Development, Cloud Security, Virtual Machines, Data Storage Technologies, Continuous Deployment, Development Environment, Cloud Management, Application Deployment, Cloud Applications, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Data Security, Cloud Computing, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, C# (Programming Language)

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    296 reviews

    Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    G

    Goodwill Industries International

    Foundations of Career Navigating and Coaching

    Skills you'll gain: Communication, Coaching, Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Professional Development, Workforce Development, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Relationship Management, Rapport Building, Professionalism, Empathy, Workplace inclusivity, Human Services, Human Centered Design, Relationship Building, Goal Setting, Crisis Intervention

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    364 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    IBM

    IBM AI Enterprise Workflow

    Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Model Deployment, Data Ethics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Model Evaluation, Unsupervised Learning, Data Presentation, Tensorflow, Application Deployment, Dimensionality Reduction, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Model Training, Probability Distribution, Apache Spark, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Design Thinking, Market Opportunities, Data Science, Machine Learning, Python Programming

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    369 reviews

    Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • MERN eCommerce from Scratch: Packt
  • Building AI Agents and Agentic Workflows: IBM
  • Disease Screening in Public Health: University of Geneva
  • Preparing for AI-900: Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals exam: Microsoft
  • The Payroll Cycle: Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
  • Designing User Interfaces and Experiences (UI/UX): IBM
  • Operational Risk Management: Frameworks & Strategies: New York Institute of Finance
  • Getting Started with Data Visualization in R: Johns Hopkins University
  • Compose and Program Music in Python using Earsketch: Coursera
  • Microsoft Azure Developer Associate (AZ-204) Exam Prep: Microsoft

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