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.

Skills you'll gain: General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Information Privacy, Personally Identifiable Information, Data Security, Data Governance, Vulnerability Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Big Data, Encryption, Cryptography, Cryptographic Protocols
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Application Deployment, Web Applications, Application Servers, Java, Web Servers, Java Programming, Object-Relational Mapping, Web Development, Context Management, Application Frameworks, Scripting Languages, Scripting, Middleware, Server Side, Data Storage, Data Sharing, Data Persistence, Event-Driven Programming, Enterprise Application Management
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Michigan State University
Skills you'll gain: Value Propositions, Business Planning, Business Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Verification And Validation, Milestones (Project Management), Business Development, Financial Forecasting, Financial Modeling, New Business Development, Plan Execution, Customer Analysis, Customer Insights
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Cambridge
Skills you'll gain: Childhood Education and Development, Human Learning, Child Development, Psychology, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Sensory Systems Analysis, Teaching, Decision Making, Learning Theory, Instructional Strategies, K-12 pedagogy, Pedagogy, Learning Strategies, Developmental Disabilities, Empathy, Neurology, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Electrophysiology, Human Development, Decision Intelligence
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: Software Documentation, LLM Application, Collaborative Software, Software Testing, Technical Documentation, Large Language Modeling, AI Integrations, Dependency Analysis, Security Testing, AI literacy, Package and Software Management, Debugging, Software Engineering
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Animations, Content Creation, Social Media, Collaborative Software, Marketing
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Akamai Technologies, Inc.
Skills you'll gain: Routing Protocols, OSI Models, Remote Access Systems, Network Architecture, TCP/IP, General Networking, Network Protocols, Network Troubleshooting, Computer Networking, Networking Hardware, Network Administration, Network Security, Network Model, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Wireless Networks, Network Routers, Network Routing, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Network Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Photo/Video Production and Technology, Video Production, Content Creation, Social Media, User Accounts, Design, Creativity
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

EDHEC Business School
Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Programs, Climate Change Mitigation, Energy and Utilities, Sustainable Engineering, Mitigation, Sustainable Development, Engineering, Systems Of Measurement, Environment, Mathematical Modeling, Sustainable Technologies, Environmental Monitoring, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Electrical Power, Physics, Economics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Disaster Recovery, Security Management, System Monitoring, Cyber Security Policies, Enterprise Security, Systems Administration, Operating System Administration, Security Architecture Review, Security Controls, Patch Management, Continuous Monitoring, Data Maintenance, Information Systems Security, Unix, Data Integrity
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

New York Institute of Finance
Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Risk, Risk Management, Risk Modeling, Financial Market, Derivatives, Risk Management Framework, Investment Management, Portfolio Management, Risk Analysis, Market Data, Equities, Asset Management, Estimation, Financial Modeling, Statistical Modeling, Probability Distribution, Statistical Analysis, Probability & Statistics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University at Buffalo
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Statistical Process Controls, Data Analysis Software, Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Business Analytics, Tableau Software, Statistical Visualization, Data Analysis, Process Capability, Minitab, Data Cleansing, Statistical Analysis, Data Quality, Process Analysis, Data Strategy, Business Planning, Matlab
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks