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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


  • Status: Free
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    Coursera

    Create corporate Newsletters with Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Newsletters, Marketing Materials, Promotional Materials, Event Marketing, Target Audience, Email Marketing, Content Creation, Graphic Design, Analysis, Marketing Design, Marketing Communications, Digital Marketing

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    15 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    AI Business School

    Introduction to AI for management professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering Tools, AI literacy, Generative AI Agents, Risk Mitigation, Automation, Digital Transformation

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    16 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    EDUCBA

    Master AutoCAD Basics: Create, Modify & Annotate 2D Drawings

    Skills you'll gain: AutoCAD, Technical Drawing, Engineering Drawings, Computer-Aided Design, Architectural Drawing, Drafting and Engineering Design, Autodesk, User Interface (UI)

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    18 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    University of California, Irvine

    Interviewing, Negotiating a Job Offer, and Career Planning

    Skills you'll gain: Smart Goals, Goal Setting, Interviewing Skills, Negotiation, Professional Development, Compensation and Benefits, Recruitment, Data Science, Communication, Verbal Communication Skills

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    11 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Skillshare

    Creative Personal Writing: Write the Real You

    Skills you'll gain: Writing, Storytelling, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Creativity, Emotional Intelligence, Peer Review

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    11 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free
    Free
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    Coursera

    Use Microsoft PowerPoint to Create a Visual Schedule

    Skills you'll gain: Digital pedagogy, Education Software and Technology, Microsoft Office, Goal Setting, Educational Materials

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    19 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Data Manipulation with dplyr in R

    Skills you'll gain: Data Manipulation, Tidyverse (R Package), Data Wrangling, Data Analysis, R Programming, R (Software), Data Transformation, Statistical Analysis

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    22 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Ruby Scripting for DevOps

    Skills you'll gain: Ruby (Programming Language), Scripting Languages, Scripting, Devops Tools, DevOps, Computer Programming Tools

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    24 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Packt

    3D Modeling for 3D Printing and Laser Cutting on Fusion 360

    Skills you'll gain: Visualization (Computer Graphics), Design Software, Software Installation, Functional Design, Technical Design, Design, Model Optimization, User Interface (UI), Data Import/Export

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    18 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Simplilearn

    Generative AI Course in Software Testing and Documentation

    Skills you'll gain: Software Documentation, API Testing, Test Automation, Generative AI, Software Testing, AI Security, Vulnerability Scanning, Vulnerability Assessments, Test Case, Secure Coding, Full-Stack Web Development, Technical Documentation

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    16 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
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    IBM

    Machine Learning Rapid Prototyping with IBM Watson Studio

    Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Model Deployment, Data Preprocessing, Model Optimization, Model Evaluation, Data Transformation, Model Training, Applied Machine Learning, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Predictive Modeling, Exploratory Data Analysis, Machine Learning Methods, Machine Learning, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Data Science, IBM Cloud, Python Programming

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    16 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Microsoft

    Secure Your Data at Rest

    Skills you'll gain: Data Security, Cloud Security, Azure Active Directory, Microsoft Azure, Data Storage, Encryption, Cloud Storage, Microsoft SQL Servers, Active Directory, Data Access, Authentications, Database Management, Databases, Data Governance, Key Management, Identity and Access Management, Firewall

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    15 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Create corporate Newsletters with Canva: Coursera
  • Introduction to AI for management professionals: AI Business School
  • Master AutoCAD Basics: Create, Modify & Annotate 2D Drawings: EDUCBA
  • Interviewing, Negotiating a Job Offer, and Career Planning: University of California, Irvine
  • Creative Personal Writing: Write the Real You: Skillshare
  • Use Microsoft PowerPoint to Create a Visual Schedule: Coursera
  • Data Manipulation with dplyr in R: Coursera
  • Ruby Scripting for DevOps: Coursera
  • 3D Modeling for 3D Printing and Laser Cutting on Fusion 360: Packt
  • Generative AI Course in Software Testing and Documentation: Simplilearn

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