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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


  • B

    Board Infinity

    Data Structures & Backend with Java

    Skills you'll gain: Java Programming

    4.3 stars, 163 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.3 (163) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IBM

    Developing Front-End Apps with React

    Skills you'll gain: Front-End Web Development, React Redux, React.js, JavaScript Frameworks, Full-Stack Web Development, Application Development, Web Applications, User Interface (UI), Web Development, UI Components, Code Reusability, Javascript

    4.4 stars, 788 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.4 (788) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IBM

    Introduction to Data Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Mining, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Presentation, Data Analysis, Dashboard, Analysis, Analytics, Data Visualization, Big Data, Data Storage Technologies, Analytical Skills, Data Wrangling, Data Science, Data Mart, Data Warehousing, Data Processing, Data Storage, Data Lakes, Microsoft Excel

    4.7 stars, 21K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (21K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IBM

    Generative AI for UI UX Design

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, UI/UX Research, ChatGPT, AI literacy, Design Research, Persona (User Experience), User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, User Interface (UI), User Experience, Design Software, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Large Language Modeling, AI Workflows, User Interface (UI) Design, Brainstorming, Human Centered Design, Wireframing

    4.7 stars, 12K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (12K) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

    University of Michigan

    Web Design for Everybody: Basics of Web Development & Coding

    Skills you'll gain: Wireframing, Responsive Web Design, HTML and CSS, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Design, Javascript, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Web Design and Development, Debugging, Web Language, Front-End Web Development, Verification And Validation, Web Development, Interactive Design, Event-Driven Programming, Development Testing, Application Frameworks, Code Review

    4.7 stars, 36K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (36K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IBM

    Generative AI for Software Developers

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, Data Ethics, Generative AI Agents, ChatGPT, AI literacy, Software Design, AI Integrations, Software Architecture, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Continuous Integration, Software Development, Machine Learning, Application Security, Software Engineering, Code Review, Debugging, DevSecOps

    4.7 stars, 12K reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (12K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

    Meta

    Back-End Developer Capstone

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

    4.6 stars, 187 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (187) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IBM

    Generative AI for Data Analysts

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, Analytics, ChatGPT, AI literacy, Data Analysis Software, Data Analysis, Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, Dashboard Creation, Interactive Data Visualization, Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Data Synthesis, Data Ethics, Machine Learning, Data Manipulation, Data Preprocessing, Data Cleansing

    4.7 stars, 12K reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (12K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Microsoft Excel: Learn with Projects

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Formulas, Microsoft Excel, Dashboard, Pivot Tables And Charts, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft 365, ChatGPT, Data Analysis, Microsoft Office, Data Visualization, Document Management, Project Management Software, Collaborative Software, Data Manipulation, Data Cleansing, Text Mining, Project Management, Data Entry, Generative AI, Data-Driven Decision-Making

    4.6 stars, 24K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (24K) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google

    Crash Course on Python

    Skills you'll gain: Program Development, Programming Principles, Scripting, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Data Structures, Debugging, Computational Logic, Computer Programming Tools, Development Environment

    4.8 stars, 41K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (41K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IBM

    Back-end Application Development Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud-Native Computing, MongoDB, NoSQL, Flask (Web Framework), Django (Web Framework), Cloud Deployment, OpenShift, Application Deployment, Kubernetes, Databases, Back-End Web Development, IBM Cloud, Docker (Software), Web Applications, Microservices, Application Development

    5 stars, 44 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 5 (44) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    Stanford Online

    Stanford Introduction to Food and Health

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition Education, Nutrition and Diet, Cooking, Chronic Diseases, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Meal Planning And Preparation, Health Promotion, Health Informatics

    4.7 stars, 34K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (34K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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