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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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    Google

    Introduction to AI

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, AI Enablement, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), AI literacy, Model Training, Machine Learning, Innovation, Critical Thinking

    4.8
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    13K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google

    Crash Course on Python

    Skills you'll gain: Program Development, Programming Principles, Scripting Languages, Scripting, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Computational Thinking, Data Structures, Data Store, Integrated Development Environments, Debugging, Computer Programming Tools, Development Environment

    4.8
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    41K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google

    The Bits and Bytes of Computer Networking

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

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    53K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google

    Operating Systems and You: Becoming a Power User

    Skills you'll gain: Operating System Administration, Package and Software Management, File Systems, Microsoft Windows, Linux, Operating Systems, OS Process Management, Linux Administration, Remote Access Systems, System Monitoring, Command-Line Interface, User Accounts, Systems Administration, System Support, User Provisioning, Technical Support and Services, File Management, Linux Commands, Software Installation, Identity and Access Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    29K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google

    IT Security: Defense against the digital dark arts

    Skills you'll gain: IT Security Architecture, Information Systems Security, Network Security, Application Security, Security Controls, Cybersecurity, Security Awareness, Cyber Attacks, Encryption, Data Security, Cryptography, Security Strategy, Security Management, Computer Security Awareness Training, Cyber Security Policies, Authorization (Computing), Threat Management, Firewall, Authentications, Identity and Access Management

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    26K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Security and Authentication

    Skills you'll gain: Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Authentications, Secure Coding, Data Security, Microsoft Copilot, ASP.NET, Encryption, Back-End Web Development, Data Encryption Standard, Authorization (Computing), Data Storage, Identity and Access Management, JSON, Application Security, Application Programming Interface (API), Debugging

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    HTML, CSS, and Javascript for Web Developers

    Skills you'll gain: HTML and CSS, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Javascript, Responsive Web Design, Web Design and Development, Ajax, Front-End Web Development, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Design, Web Development, Web Development Tools, Development Environment, JSON, Web Applications, Frontend Performance, Browser Compatibility, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Event-Driven Programming, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    17K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    JavaScript Back-end Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: Containerization, Node.JS, CI/CD, Kubernetes, MongoDB, Full-Stack Web Development, Back-End Web Development, JavaScript Frameworks, Application Deployment, Continuous Integration, Server Side, Microservices, Frontend Integration, NoSQL, API Design, Software Technical Review, Continuous Deployment, Web Development, Databases, Database Development

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    DeepLearning.AI

    Convolutional Neural Networks

    Skills you'll gain: Convolutional Neural Networks, Computer Vision, Image Analysis, Transfer Learning, Deep Learning, Fine-tuning, Artificial Neural Networks, Tensorflow, Applied Machine Learning, Data Preprocessing, Embeddings, Feature Engineering, Model Training, Network Architecture

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    43K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Meta

    Back-End Developer Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Back-End Web Development, Django (Web Framework), Version Control, Git (Version Control System), API Testing, Web Development, Authentications, API Design, Application Development, Application Programming Interface (API), Restful API, Unit Testing, Test Tools, Database Development, MySQL, User Accounts, Web Applications, Databases

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    184 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google

    Foundations of User Experience (UX) Design

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

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    76K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google

    Technical Support Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Desktop Support, Package and Software Management, Technical Support and Services, Computer Hardware, Technical Support, Software Installation, System Support, Network Support, General Networking, Help Desk Support, Technical Documentation, Hardware Troubleshooting, Software Documentation, Customer Support, End User Training and Support, Computer Networking, Information Technology, Technical Writing, Computer Systems, Linux

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    164K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Introduction to AI: Google
  • Crash Course on Python: Google
  • The Bits and Bytes of Computer Networking: Google
  • Operating Systems and You: Becoming a Power User: Google
  • IT Security: Defense against the digital dark arts: Google
  • Security and Authentication: Microsoft
  • HTML, CSS, and Javascript for Web Developers: Johns Hopkins University
  • JavaScript Back-end Capstone Project: IBM
  • Convolutional Neural Networks: DeepLearning.AI
  • Back-End Developer Capstone: Meta

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