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.
Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Investment Management, Portfolio Risk, Asset Management, Investments, Finance, Financial Market, Simulation and Simulation Software, Performance Measurement, Performance Analysis, Market Trend, Trend Analysis, Risk Analysis, Financial Forecasting, Case Studies, Peer Review, Forecasting
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Visual Storytelling, AI powered creativity, Prompt Patterns, AI Workflows, Multimodal Prompts, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Prompt Engineering Tools, Copywriting, Education Software and Technology, Cinematography, AI literacy, Ideation, Blogs, Graphic and Visual Design, Scripting, Color Theory, Media Production, Large Language Modeling, Writing and Editing, Marketing
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Timelines, Project Schedules, Google Sheets, Scheduling, Presentations, Data Visualization, Milestones (Project Management), Spreadsheet Software, Project Management
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Pay Per Click Advertising, Digital Marketing, Web Analytics, Digital Marketing Campaigns, Email Marketing, Paid media, Digital Advertising, Social Media Campaigns, Digital Brand Strategy, Marketing Strategies, Online Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Digital Marketing Tools, Web Design and Development, Marketing Analytics, Search Engine Optimization, Social Media, Campaign Management, Data-Driven Marketing, Search Engine Marketing
Build toward a degree
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Competitive Analysis, Market Research, Competitive Intelligence, Persona Development, Market Analysis, Customer Analysis, Market Intelligence, Market Opportunities, Business Research, AI Product Strategy, Consumer Behaviour, Target Market, Customer Insights, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Product Management, User Research, Product Development, Target Audience, Product Strategy, Gap Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Aerospace Basic Quality System Standards, Basic Electrical Systems, Engineering Practices, Electronics, Electronics Engineering, System Monitoring, Control Systems, Electronic Systems, Electronic Components, Electrical Systems, Safety Assurance, Test Equipment, Global Positioning Systems, Display Devices, Communication Systems, Engineering, Analysis, Operations
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Semantic Web, Web Content, Web Design, Web Development, Front-End Web Development
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Statistical Machine Learning, Data Preprocessing, Model Evaluation, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Statistical Methods, Probability, Probability & Statistics, Sampling (Statistics), Logistic Regression, Deep Learning, Probability Distribution, Statistical Modeling, Python Programming, Supervised Learning, Machine Learning, Data Processing, Agentic systems, Artificial Intelligence, Algorithms, AI literacy
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Web Development Tools, Development Environment, Frontend Integration, Software Development Tools, Program Development, Integrated Development Environments, Application Deployment, Transaction Processing, Application Design, Front-End Web Development, Event-Driven Programming, Development Testing, Javascript, Network Architecture
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Unilever
Skills you'll gain: Web Analytics, Social Media Campaigns, Campaign Management, Web Analytics and SEO, Digital Marketing, Google Analytics, Social Media Marketing, Search Engine Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Marketing Strategies, Search Engine Optimization, Keyword Research, Marketing Analytics, A/B Testing, Social Media, Campaign Planning, Smart Goals, Performance Analysis, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Value Propositions
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Digital pedagogy, Education Software and Technology, Learning Management Systems, digital literacy
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: LLM Application, Large Language Modeling, Project Planning, Prompt Patterns, ChatGPT, Risk Analysis, Timelines, Project Risk Management, Performance Metric, Project Schedules, Project Management, Organizational Skills, Prompt Engineering, Risk Management, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Work Breakdown Structure, Generative AI
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks