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 Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Customer Analysis, Value Propositions, Closing (Sales), Entrepreneurial Finance, Entrepreneurship, Business Planning, Ideation, Sales Pipelines, Sales Strategy, Innovation, Customer Insights, Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Proposal Development, New Product Development, Business Modeling, Strategic Thinking, Market Analysis, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Finance
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, CI/CD, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), GitHub, C# (Programming Language), HTML and CSS, Azure DevOps, Object Oriented Design, Continuous Integration, Version Control, Git (Version Control System), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), ASP.NET, Full-Stack Web Development, Web Development, Web Design and Development, SQL, Secure Coding, .NET Framework, Graph Theory
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: TypeScript, Application Programming Interface (API), API Design, Javascript, Node.JS, Code Reusability, Software Architecture, Software Design Patterns, Web Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Back-End Web Development, Front-End Web Development, Software Development, Software Engineering
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Python Programming, Computational Logic, Development Environment, Computer Programming, Program Development, Integrated Development Environments, Debugging
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Electrical Power, Electric Power Systems, Energy and Utilities, Electrical Systems, Basic Electrical Systems, Market Dynamics, Operating Cost, Plant Operations and Management, Environmental Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Dispatching
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Content Performance Analysis, Video Production, Content Scheduling, Meta Ads Manager, Writing, Social Media Analytics, Canva (Software), Facebook, Content Creation, Storytelling, Data-Driven Marketing, Copywriting, Online Advertising, Videography, Persona Development, Photography, Marketing Analytics, Social Media, Content Strategy, ChatGPT
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, No-Code Development, Agentic Workflows, Application Development, Full-Stack Web Development, Vibe coding, AI Integrations, Web Applications, LLM Application, Generative AI, Back-End Web Development, Frontend Performance, Application Deployment, User Interface (UI), Software Development Life Cycle, System Design and Implementation, Problem Solving, Authorization (Computing), Authentications, Database Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

KodeKloud
Skills you'll gain: Back-End Web Development, Go (Programming Language), Data Structures, Data Store, Data-oriented programming, Computational Logic, Scripting, Programming Principles, Computer Programming
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of London
Skills you'll gain: Virtual Reality, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Unity Engine, Video Game Development, 3D Assets, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Virtual Environment, Computer Graphics, Game Design, Interactive Design, Prototyping, Interaction Design, Storyboarding, User Interface (UI), Human Computer Interaction, Animations, Computer Graphic Techniques, Application Design, Display Devices, Usability Testing
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Scalability, Load Balancing, Performance Tuning, Software Architecture, Microsoft Copilot, Query Languages, Application Design, Systems Architecture, Application Performance Management, Database Development, Distributed Computing, Database Management, Process Optimization, Back-End Web Development, Database Software, Database Systems, Technology Strategies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Lund University
Skills you'll gain: Editing, Proofreading, Writing and Editing, Writing, English Language
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Prompt Engineering Tools, Claude Code, Vibe coding, Large Language Modeling, Full-Stack Web Development, Back-End Web Development, Debugging, Front-End Web Development, Application Deployment, Application Design, Server Side, AI Integrations, Web Applications, AI Personalization, Software Architecture, Business Logic, Test Driven Development (TDD), Product Design
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks