• For Individuals
  • For Businesses
  • For Universities
  • For Governments
Degrees
​
Log In
Join for Free
  • Browse
  • Back End

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


  • A

    Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute

    Ethics and Responsible Practices in GenAI

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, AI literacy, Business Ethics, Generative AI, Ethical Standards And Conduct, AI Security, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Governance, Information Privacy, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Accountability, Data Security

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Market Research: Analyze, Forecast & Apply

    Skills you'll gain: Market Research, Business Research, Market Analysis, Marketing, Research Methodologies, Research, Demand Planning, Research Design, Consumer Behaviour, Market Trend, Customer Analysis, Forecasting, Analysis, Product Testing

    4.6 stars, 15 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (15) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    Skillshare

    Cinematography & Videography Guide: Camera Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Cinematography, Videography, Photography, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Video Production, Image Quality

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Pearson

    Introduction to Transformer Models for NLP

    Skills you'll gain: Fine-tuning, Vision Transformer (ViT), Prompt Engineering, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Model Deployment, Transfer Learning, Hugging Face, Natural Language Processing, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Large Language Modeling, Cloud Deployment, Computer Vision, Generative AI, Image Analysis, Generative Model Architectures, LLM Application, Application Deployment, Model Training, Embeddings, Data Preprocessing

    4.2 stars, 6 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.2 (6) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • R

    Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea

    The Evolution of Sports Media

    Skills you'll gain: Journalism, Media and Communications, Media Strategy, Media Production, Revenue Management, Media Relations, Digital Media Strategy, Advertising, Content Creation, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Storytelling, Brand Management, Video Production, Public Relations, Intellectual Property, Social Media Campaigns, Digital Marketing, Crisis Management, Communication Strategies

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • N

    Niel Asher Education

    Hatha Yoga Tools for Regulation and Mind–Body Balance

    Skills you'll gain: Meditation & Breathwork, Exercise Therapy, Manual Therapy, Pain Management, Athletic Training, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Human Musculoskeletal System, Mental Health Therapies, Contraindication

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Kaizen Event: Become a Certified Kaizen Event Specialist

    Skills you'll gain: Kaizen Methodology, Process Improvement, Process Improvement and Optimization, Continuous Improvement Process, Process Analysis, Business Process Improvement, Performance Improvement, Team Building, Team Management, Root Cause Analysis, Continuous Monitoring

    4.6 stars, 7 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (7) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Shell Programming Essentials

    5 stars, 12 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 5 (12) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    Generative AI and Model Selection

    Skills you'll gain: Generative Model Architectures, Generative AI, Model Deployment, Model Evaluation, Prompt Engineering, Model Optimization, Cloud Deployment, LLM Application, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Large Language Modeling

    4.8 stars, 8 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (8) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • E

    EDUCBA

    HRM Strategies: Analyze, Evaluate & Design

    Skills you'll gain: Human Resources Management and Planning, Human Capital, Human Resource Strategy, Human Resources, Talent Management, Workforce Planning, Workforce Development, Talent Acquisition, Case Studies, Human Resource Policies, Business Strategies, Organizational Strategy, Operational Analysis, Business Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Competitive Analysis, Analysis

    5 stars, 18 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 5 (18) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • D

    Dubai College of Tourism

    Building High-Performance Teams in Hospitality

    Skills you'll gain: Teamwork, Team Building, Conflict Management, Hospitality, Team Oriented, Virtual Teams, Team Management, Hospitality Management, Collaboration, Team Performance Management, Team Collaboration, Recognizing Others, People Development, Overcoming Obstacles, Self-Awareness

    5 stars, 6 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 5 (6) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • P

    Packt

    AI Engineer Associate

    Skills you'll gain: Model Deployment, Model Evaluation, Unsupervised Learning, Transfer Learning, Tensorflow, Generative AI Agents, Keras (Neural Network Library), Fine-tuning, Model Training, Machine Learning Methods, Dimensionality Reduction, Deep Learning, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Applied Machine Learning, BeeAI, Data Preprocessing, Convolutional Neural Networks, AI Orchestration, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Feature Engineering

    4.7 stars, 6 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (6) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
1…429430431…834

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

  • Ethics and Responsible Practices in GenAI: Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute
  • Market Research: Analyze, Forecast & Apply: EDUCBA
  • Cinematography & Videography Guide: Camera Basics: Skillshare
  • Introduction to Transformer Models for NLP: Pearson
  • The Evolution of Sports Media: Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea
  • Hatha Yoga Tools for Regulation and Mind–Body Balance: Niel Asher Education
  • Kaizen Event: Become a Certified Kaizen Event Specialist: Packt
  • Shell Programming Essentials: EDUCBA
  • Generative AI and Model Selection: Vanderbilt University
  • HRM Strategies: Analyze, Evaluate & Design: EDUCBA

Other topics to explore

Arts and Humanities
338 courses
Business
1095 courses
Computer Science
668 courses
Data Science
425 courses
Information Technology
145 courses
Health
471 courses
Math and Logic
70 courses
Personal Development
137 courses
Physical Science and Engineering
413 courses
Social Sciences
401 courses
Language Learning
150 courses

Coursera Footer

Skills

  • Accounting
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Cybersecurity
  • Data Analytics
  • Digital Marketing
  • Human Resources (HR)
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Project Management
  • Python
  • SQL

Professional Certificates

  • Google AI Certificate
  • Google Cybersecurity Certificate
  • Google Data Analytics Certificate
  • Google IT Support Certificate
  • Google Project Management Certificate
  • Google UX Design Certificate
  • IBM AI Engineering Certificate
  • IBM AI Product Manager Certificate
  • IBM Data Science Certificate
  • Intuit Academy Bookkeeping Certificate

Courses & Specializations

  • AI Essentials Specialization
  • AI For Business Specialization
  • AI For Everyone Course
  • AI in Healthcare Specialization
  • Deep Learning Specialization
  • Excel Skills for Business Specialization
  • Financial Markets Course
  • Machine Learning Specialization
  • Prompt Engineering for ChatGPT Course
  • Python for Everybody Specialization

Career Resources

  • Career Aptitude Test
  • CAPM Certification Requirements
  • CompTIA A+ Certification Requirements
  • CompTIA Security+ Certification Requirements
  • Essential IT Certifications
  • High-Income Skills to Learn
  • How to Learn Artificial Intelligence
  • PMP Certification Requirements
  • Popular Cybersecurity Certifications
  • Share your Coursera learning story

Coursera

  • About
  • What We Offer
  • Leadership
  • Careers
  • Catalog
  • Coursera Plus
  • Professional Certificates
  • MasterTrack® Certificates
  • Degrees
  • For Enterprise
  • For Government
  • For Campus
  • Become a Partner
  • Social Impact
  • Free Courses
  • Udemy

Community

  • Learners
  • Partners
  • Beta Testers
  • Blog
  • The Coursera Podcast
  • Tech Blog

More

  • Press
  • Investors
  • Terms
  • Privacy
  • Help
  • Accessibility
  • Contact
  • Articles
  • Directory
  • Affiliates
  • Modern Slavery Statement
  • Do Not Sell/Share
Learn Anywhere
Download on the App Store
Get it on Google Play
Logo of Certified B Corporation
© 2026 Coursera Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Coursera Facebook
  • Coursera Linkedin
  • Coursera Twitter
  • Coursera YouTube
  • Coursera Instagram
  • Coursera TikTok