• 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


  • C

    Coursera

    GenAI for IT Project Managers

    Skills you'll gain: IT Management, Project Risk Management, Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Project Management, AI literacy, Internal Communications, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Case Studies, Innovation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Decision Making

    4.4 stars, 7 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.4 (7) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • I

    IE Business School

    Beyond the Obvious: How to Think in the Age of Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Deductive Reasoning, Independent Thinking, AI literacy, Logical Reasoning, Analytical Skills, Generative AI, Empathy, Trend Analysis, Cognitive flexibility, Research, Lifelong Learning, Bayesian Statistics, Data Analysis, Decision Making

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Apply UI/UX Design with Figma for Modern Interfaces

    Skills you'll gain: Figma (Design Software), User Interface (UI), User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Responsive Web Design, User Experience Design, Usability, Web Design, User Experience, User Centered Design, UI Components, Interactive Design, Prototyping, Design Elements And Principles, Collaborative Software, Graphic and Visual Design, Layout Design, Scalability

    4.7 stars, 12 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (12) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • P

    Packt

    SCS-C02: AWS Certified Security - Specialty

    Skills you'll gain: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Key Management, Identity and Access Management, Single Sign-On (SSO), Amazon Web Services, Encryption, Amazon CloudWatch, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Cloud Security, Infrastructure Security, Event Monitoring, Continuous Monitoring, Application Security, Security Management, Firewall, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Computer Security Incident Management, Data Security, Incident Response, Compliance Management

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • H

    HubSpot Academy

    Sales Reporting with HubSpot

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, HubSpot CRM, Dashboard, Business Reporting, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Customer Relationship Management, Content Performance Analysis, Performance Reporting, Forecasting, Business Metrics, Sales Enablement, Sales Process, Performance Metric, Sales, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Customer Service, Customer Data Management, Customer Success Management, Marketing Analytics, Customer Engagement

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)

    Putting Strengths to Work

    Skills you'll gain: Team Performance Management, Team Building, Teamwork, Collaboration, Team Leadership, Team Collaboration, Team Management, Recognizing Others, Peer Review, Employee Engagement, Performance Management, Professional Development, Coaching, Employee Coaching, Positivity, Self-Awareness, Storytelling, Mindfulness

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Python Case Study - Cryptography

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Encryption, Cryptographic Protocols, Secure Coding, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Key Management, Public Key Infrastructure, Python Programming, Brute-force attacks, Scripting, Algorithms, Data Integrity, Verification And Validation

    5 stars, 13 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Advanced Framework Development and Integration

    Skills you'll gain: Version Control, Git (Version Control System), Selenium (Software), Test Automation, Jenkins, Test Script Development, Software Versioning, Continuous Integration, Test Tools, Continuous Delivery, Test Data, Test Case, Software Testing, CI/CD, Code Reusability, Command-Line Interface, File I/O

    4.8 stars, 6 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (6) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    Logical Operations

    Programming and Data Wrangling with VBA and Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Macros, Event-Driven Programming, Debugging, Visual Basic (Programming Language), Business Process Automation, Microsoft Excel, Data Transformation, Data Cleansing, Excel Formulas, Data Wrangling, Data Import/Export, Automation, Microsoft 365, Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft Office, Computer Programming, Data Science, Performance Improvement, Query Languages, File Management

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    AI CERTs

    Customer Experience in Telecommunication

    Skills you'll gain: AI Personalization, Personalized Service, Customer Analysis, Customer Engagement, Customer experience strategy (CX), Customer Insights, Driving engagement, Customer Service, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Customer Retention, Operational Efficiency, Predictive Modeling, Continuous Monitoring

    4.4 stars, 7 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (7) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    How to Create a Facebook Business Manager Account

    Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Dashboard, Social Media Management, Business Management, Social Media, Account Management, User Accounts, Social Media Marketing, Identity and Access Management

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • E

    EDUCBA

    IPOs & FPOs: Apply Valuation Strategies

    Skills you'll gain: Investment Banking, Business Valuation, Equities, Underwriting, Capital Markets, Financial Market, Securities (Finance), Lending and Underwriting, Investments, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Finance, Fundraising, Analysis, Analytical Skills, Mechanics

    4.8 stars, 16 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (16) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
1…441442443…834

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

  • GenAI for IT Project Managers: Coursera
  • Beyond the Obvious: How to Think in the Age of Generative AI: IE Business School
  • Apply UI/UX Design with Figma for Modern Interfaces: EDUCBA
  • SCS-C02: AWS Certified Security - Specialty: Packt
  • Sales Reporting with HubSpot: HubSpot Academy
  • Putting Strengths to Work: Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)
  • Python Case Study - Cryptography: EDUCBA
  • Advanced Framework Development and Integration: Packt
  • Programming and Data Wrangling with VBA and Excel: Logical Operations
  • Customer Experience in Telecommunication: AI CERTs

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