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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


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    University of Alberta

    Mountains 101

    Skills you'll gain: Hydrology, Environment, Physical Science, Biology, Water Resources, Mitigation, Hazard Analysis, Environmental Issue, Accident Prevention, Cultural Diversity, Water Resource Management, Social Studies, Natural Resource Management, Climate Change Adaptation, Environmental Science, Risk Management, Respiration, Life Sciences, Physiology, World History

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Madecraft

    HTML Quick Start

    Skills you'll gain: Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), HTML and CSS, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Design and Development, Web Development, Javascript, Semantic Web, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Browser Compatibility, Development Environment, Web Content, GitHub, Web Analytics and SEO, Software Installation, Application Deployment

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDHEC Business School

    Investment Management with Python and Machine Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Investment Management, Portfolio Management, Text Mining, Portfolio Risk, Applied Machine Learning, Asset Management, Network Analysis, Investments, Data Visualization Software, Machine Learning Methods, Return On Investment, Statistical Machine Learning, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Data, Market Data, Unstructured Data, Predictive Modeling, Web Scraping, Finance, Risk Management

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Madecraft

    JavaScript Basics for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Web Design and Development, HTML and CSS, Web Applications, Web Development, Javascript, Test Script Development, Package and Software Management, Open Source Technology, Programming Principles, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Development Testing, Development Environment, Algorithms, GitHub, Software Development, Debugging

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Web Application Technologies and Django

    Skills you'll gain: Model View Controller, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), HTML and CSS, Linux, Linux Commands, Application Deployment, Django (Web Framework), Cloud Deployment, Web Applications, Command-Line Interface, Web Servers, Web Development, SQL, Database Management, Python Programming, Software Installation

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Social Media Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media Analytics, Content Performance Analysis, Canva (Software), Brand Management, Instagram, Video Editing, Content Scheduling, Meta Ads Manager, Prompt Engineering, Facebook, Content Creation, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Automation, Copywriting, Generative AI, Social Media Content, Video Production, Campaign Management, Digital Marketing

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Vanderbilt University

    Agentic AI and AI Agents: A Primer for Leaders

    Skills you'll gain: Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Agentic systems, Agentic Workflows, Generative AI Agents, AI Workflows, Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Artificial Intelligence, LLM Application, Prompt Patterns, OpenAI, Generative AI, Context Engineering, Large Language Modeling, AI literacy, Tool Calling, Multimodal Prompts, Strategic Planning, Emerging Technologies, Responsible AI

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnKartS

    TypeScript in Practice: Functions, OOP & Generics

    Skills you'll gain: TypeScript, Object Oriented Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Enterprise Application Management, Software Design Patterns, Software Design, Code Reusability, Maintainability, Secure Coding, Application Development, Programming Principles, Software Engineering, Javascript, Full-Stack Web Development, Web Development, Software Development, Computer Programming, Scalability

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Establish Clear Value Propositions

    Skills you'll gain: Copywriting, Content Marketing, User Feedback, Marketing Materials, Target Audience, Product Knowledge, Persona Development, Campaign Planning, Marketing Collateral, Concision, Communication Planning, Sales Presentation, Writing and Editing, Customer Insights, Editing, Usability Testing, Customer Analysis, Content Optimization, Communication Strategies, Sales

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Duke University

    Electric Industry Operations and Markets

    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

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Minnesota

    Integrative Health and Medicine

    Skills you'll gain: Drug Interaction, Meditation & Breathwork, Contraindication, Patient Education And Counseling, Mindfulness, Patient Referral, Pharmacology, Treatment Planning, Pain Management, Manual Therapy, Patient Safety, Health Assessment, Patient Education and Support, Health Systems, Clinical Practices, Nursing Practices, Patient Evaluation, Pharmacotherapy, Nurse Education, Patient-centered Care

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    SAP

    SAP Professional Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Consulting, Relationship Management, Business Consulting, Management Consulting, Product Strategy, SAP Applications, Technical Consulting, Relationship Building, Project Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Consultative Approaches, Project Implementation, Agile Methodology, Company, Product, and Service Knowledge, Waterfall Methodology, Solution Delivery, Systems Thinking, Business Transformation, Design Thinking

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Mountains 101: University of Alberta
  • HTML Quick Start: Madecraft
  • Investment Management with Python and Machine Learning: EDHEC Business School
  • JavaScript Basics for Beginners: Madecraft
  • Web Application Technologies and Django: University of Michigan
  • Social Media Marketing: Coursera
  • Agentic AI and AI Agents: A Primer for Leaders: Vanderbilt University
  • TypeScript in Practice: Functions, OOP & Generics: LearnKartS
  • Establish Clear Value Propositions: Coursera
  • Electric Industry Operations and Markets: Duke University

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