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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


  • I

    Imperial College London

    3D Graphics in Android: Sensors and VR

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Reality, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Android (Operating System), Virtual Environment, 3D Assets, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Android Development, Computer Graphics, Android Studio, Computer Graphic Techniques, Application Development, Animations

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    16 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    MathWorks

    Automating Image Processing

    Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Matlab, Computer Vision, File I/O, Automation, Anomaly Detection, Engineering Practices, Data Preprocessing, Mathematical Software, Data Store

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    28 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Sustainable Neighborhoods

    Skills you'll gain: Land Development, Landscape Architecture, Environmental Science, Sustainable Development, Environment, Case Studies, Community Development, Public Works, Sustainable Design, Sustainable Architecture, Natural Resource Management, Land Management, Social Studies, Economic Development, Political Sciences

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    91 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • D

    DeepLearning.AI

    Building Multimodal Search and RAG

    Skills you'll gain: Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Multimodal Prompts, LLM Application, Embeddings, Large Language Modeling, Generative AI, Vector Databases, Image Analysis, Applied Machine Learning

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    43 reviews

    Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Coding the Static Restaurant Site

    Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, HTML and CSS, Web Design, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Web Design and Development, Web Development, Web Applications, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Browser Compatibility, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, User Experience Design, Requirements Analysis, Requirements Elicitation, Client Services, Javascript

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    52 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    Microsoft

    Content Development and Management

    Skills you'll gain: Editing, Content Development and Management, Proofreading, Public Relations, Content Creation, Writing and Editing, Content Management, Content Management Systems, Content Strategy, Content Scheduling, Writing

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    40 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • S

    Scrimba

    Learn Typescript

    Skills you'll gain: TypeScript, React.js, Server Side, Javascript, Data Structures, Web Development, Middleware, Scalability, Web Design, Computer Programming, Maintainability

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    58 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • G

    Goodwill Industries International

    Supporting Clients

    Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Coaching, Client Support, Employee Onboarding, Professional Networking, Branding, Negotiation, Writing, Resource Utilization, Financial Planning

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    60 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    MathWorks

    Deep Learning for Computer Vision

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Computer Vision, Model Deployment, Anomaly Detection, Convolutional Neural Networks, Image Analysis, Transfer Learning, Model Training, Fine-tuning, Deep Learning, Generative AI, Artificial Neural Networks, Applied Machine Learning, Data Preprocessing, Matlab, Software Visualization, Classification Algorithms, Model Optimization, Predictive Modeling, Performance Tuning

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    35 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Copenhagen Business School

    Business Models For Sustainability

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Stakeholder Engagement, Sustainable Development, Strategic Planning, Stakeholder Management, Business Modeling, Innovation, Sustainable Systems, Organizational Strategy, Stakeholder Analysis, Marketing Communications, Business Strategies, Business Transformation, Case Studies, Communication Planning, Environmental Issue, Systems Thinking, Strategic Partnership, Value Propositions

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    43 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    Institute for the Future

    Life After COVID-19: Get Ready for our Post-Pandemic Future

    Skills you'll gain: Community Organizing, Contingency Planning, Organizational Leadership, Visionary, Crisis Management, Forecasting, Resilience, Risk Management, Climate Change Adaptation, Risk Analysis, Organizational Change, Proactivity, Culture Transformation, Adaptability, Systems Thinking, Social Impact, Dealing With Ambiguity, Action Oriented, Social Determinants Of Health, Strategic Thinking

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    55 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • D

    Dubai College of Tourism

    Introduction to Restaurant Revenue Management

    Skills you'll gain: Revenue Management, Restaurant Operation, Restaurant Management, Demand Planning, Forecasting, Hotel And Restaurant Management, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Hospitality Management, Customer Demand Planning, Revenue Forecasting, Hospitality and Food Services, Trend Analysis, Hospitality, Performance Analysis, Financial Forecasting, Team Building, Team Management, Data Analysis, Performance Metric, Performance Measurement

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    14 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • 3D Graphics in Android: Sensors and VR: Imperial College London
  • Automating Image Processing: MathWorks
  • Sustainable Neighborhoods: Johns Hopkins University
  • Building Multimodal Search and RAG: DeepLearning.AI
  • Coding the Static Restaurant Site: Johns Hopkins University
  • Content Development and Management: Microsoft
  • Learn Typescript: Scrimba
  • Supporting Clients: Goodwill Industries International
  • Deep Learning for Computer Vision: MathWorks
  • Business Models For Sustainability: Copenhagen Business School

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