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.

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Context Engineering, Generative AI, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Generative Model Architectures, Multimodal Prompts, ChatGPT, AI literacy, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Responsible AI, Context Management, Data Ethics, Large Language Modeling, Artificial Intelligence, Embeddings
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Utrecht University
Skills you'll gain: Lifelong Learning, Adult Education, Professionalism, Professional Development, Organizational Development, Social Sciences, Organizational Change, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Workforce Development, Organizational Structure, Sociology, Psychology, Leadership, Personal Development, Empowerment, Leadership Development
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Cyber Attacks, Data Security, Safety and Security, Cybersecurity, Application Security, Security Software, Computer Security Awareness Training, Research, Content Creation, digital literacy, Media and Communications, Storytelling, Productivity, Digital Communications, Interpersonal Communications, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Digital Analysis
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), Mobile Development, Web Development Tools, Android Development, React.js, Javascript, Unit Testing, Test Script Development, Node.JS, Software Testing, Secure Coding, Application Development, Package and Software Management, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Event-Driven Programming, Functional Design
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Kotlin, Android Studio, Android Development, Unit Testing, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Test Driven Development (TDD), Development Testing, Software Testing, Mobile Development, Application Development, Functional Design, Programming Principles
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Computational Logic, Computer Architecture, Hardware Design, Hardware Architecture, Memory Management, Electronics, Electronic Systems, Electronic Components, Diagram Design, Data Storage, Data Storage Technologies, Algorithms
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Security Controls, Malware Protection, Security Engineering, Network Security, IT Security Architecture, Threat Detection, Firewall, Digital Forensics, Anomaly Detection, Code Review, Network Routing, Linux Commands, Proxy Servers, Linux, Internet Of Things
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Database Theory, Cloud Services, Relational Databases, Databases, Data Store, Cloud Storage, Analytics, Data Storage, NoSQL, Data Warehousing, SQL
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: New Product Development, Value Propositions, Business Modeling, Product Development, Business Analysis, Stakeholder Communications, Business Solutions, Presentations, Business Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Business Strategies, Innovation, Entrepreneurship
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Management Training And Development, Team Performance Management, Leadership and Management, Lifelong Learning, Leadership, Growth Mindedness, AI Enablement, Technology Strategies, AI literacy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: AI Orchestration, Agentic Workflows, OpenAI API, Generative AI Agents, LLM Application, Prompt Patterns, AI Workflows, Prompt Engineering, Agentic systems, AI Security, Business Logic, Application Programming Interface (API), File I/O, Transaction Processing, Persona Development, Memory Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months