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Back End Courses

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

    IBM

    AI Foundations for Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, Responsible AI, IBM Cloud, ChatGPT, AI literacy, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Application Deployment, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), AI Enablement, Workflow Management, Machine Learning, No-Code Development, Artificial Intelligence, Natural Language Processing, Deep Learning, Customer Service, AI Integrations, Data Science

    4.7 stars, 37K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (37K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Top AI program
    Top AI program
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    AI Mastery for Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, ChatGPT, Agentic Workflows, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI Agents, AI Enablement, AI Orchestration, Prompt Engineering Tools, Multimodal Prompts, AI powered creativity, Agentic systems, AI Workflows, Generative AI, Claude Code, AI Product Strategy, Anthropic Claude, AI Personalization, AI Integrations, Responsible AI

    4.8 stars, 10K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (10K) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    Scrimba

    Frontend Development

    Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, JSON, User Interface (UI) Design, Color Theory, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), User Interface (UI), HTML and CSS, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Restful API, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Event-Driven Programming, Typography, Web Design, API Design, Web Applications, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Application Programming Interface (API), React.js, Javascript, Web Development

    4.7 stars, 602 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (602) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Meta

    Meta Web Development Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Django (Web Framework), Responsive Web Design, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), HTML and CSS, Back-End Web Development, Relational Databases, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Database Management Systems, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Database Management, Database Theory, SQL, Database Design, Front-End Web Development, Unit Testing, MySQL, Web Development, Computer Programming, Pseudocode, Communication

    4.7 stars, 18K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (18K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • D
    S

    Multiple educators

    Machine Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Supervised Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Model Training, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Transfer Learning, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Decision Tree Learning, Model Evaluation, Responsible AI, Tensorflow, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Artificial Intelligence, NumPy, Predictive Modeling, Classification Algorithms, Reinforcement Learning, Random Forest Algorithm

    4.9 stars, 39K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (39K) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Top AI program
    Top AI program
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google

    Foundations of Digital Marketing and E-commerce

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Performance Measurement, Search Engine Marketing, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Search Engine Optimization, Branding, Digital Marketing, Customer Engagement, Marketing Planning, Marketing Strategies, Marketing, E-Commerce, Email Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Performance marketing, Journey Mapping, Social Media Marketing

    4.8 stars, 32K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (32K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Trending right now
    Trending right now
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Meta

    Introduction to Front-End Development

    Skills you'll gain: Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Responsive Web Design, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), HTML and CSS, Front-End Web Development, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), React.js, UI Components, User Interface (UI), Web Development, Web Applications, Full-Stack Web Development, Web Development Tools

    4.8 stars, 14K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (14K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Meta

    Introduction to Back-End Development

    Skills you'll gain: Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), HTML and CSS, User Interface (UI), Front-End Web Development, Responsive Web Design, Web Development, Web Applications, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Full-Stack Web Development, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Back-End Web Development, React.js

    4.7 stars, 3.7K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (3.7K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google

    Agile Project Management

    Skills you'll gain: Agile Project Management, Backlogs, Agile Methodology, User Story, Product Roadmaps, Coaching, Organizational Change, Problem Solving, Influencing

    4.8 stars, 15K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (15K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Meta

    The Full Stack

    Skills you'll gain: Full-Stack Web Development, Front-End Web Development, Django (Web Framework), Scalability, HTML and CSS, Cloud Hosting, Responsive Web Design, Web Development, Web Applications, Back-End Web Development, MySQL, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Cloud Computing, Application Programming Interface (API), Javascript

    4.6 stars, 239 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (239) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google

    Foundations of User Experience (UX) Design

    Skills you'll gain: User Experience, UI/UX Research, User Experience Design, User Research, Design Thinking, Design Research, Usability, User Centered Design, Design, Prototyping, Usability Testing, Sprint Retrospectives, Wireframing, Ideation

    4.8 stars, 76K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (76K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Trending right now
    Trending right now
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google

    The Bits and Bytes of Computer Networking

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Networking, Network Troubleshooting, Network Administration, TCP/IP, General Networking, Routing Protocols, Network Protocols, Networking Hardware, Network Routing, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Network Security, Wireless Networks, Network Model, Data Integrity

    4.7 stars, 53K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (53K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Trending right now
    Trending right now
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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