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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


  • I

    IBM

    IBM iOS and Android Mobile App Developer

    Skills you'll gain: React Native, iOS Development, Apple iOS, Software Development Life Cycle, Flutter (Software), Mobile Development, Software Architecture, Android Studio, User Centered Design, Android Development, Swift Programming, Git (Version Control System), GitHub, User Interface (UI) Design, Javascript, Android (Operating System), Front-End Web Development, React Redux, Data Ethics, AI Personalization

    4.6 stars, 8.6K reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (8.6K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Job skills
    Job skills
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Meta

    The Full Stack

    Skills you'll gain: Full-Stack Web Development, Front-End Web Development, Django (Web Framework), Web Design and Development, Scalability, HTML and CSS, Cloud Hosting, Responsive Web Design, Web Development, Web Applications, Cloud Deployment, Back-End Web Development, MySQL, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Cloud Computing, Application Programming Interface (API), Restful API, Virtual Environment, Javascript

    4.6 stars, 239 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google

    AI Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Patterns, AI powered creativity, AI literacy, Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, AI Personalization, Model Evaluation, Google Workspace

    4.8 stars, 5.1K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (5.1K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I
    S

    Multiple educators

    Generative AI for Growth Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Patterns, Personalized Campaigns, Data-Driven Marketing, MarTech, Strategic Marketing, AI Enablement, LLM Application, AI literacy, Email Automation, Driving engagement, Model Evaluation, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Large Language Modeling, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Content Creation, Image Quality, Machine Learning, Data Synthesis, Image Analysis

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

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

    Category: Top AI program
    Top AI program
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Write Professional Emails in English

    Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Business Correspondence, Business Communication, Writing, Writing and Editing, Grammar, English Language, Concision, Proofreading, Editing, Communication, Cultural Diversity, Communication Strategies, Cultural Sensitivity, Intercultural Competence, Peer Review

    4.8 stars, 18K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (18K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    Scrimba

    Frontend Development

    Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, JSON, User Interface (UI) Design, Color Theory, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), User Interface (UI), HTML and CSS, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Restful API, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Event-Driven Programming, Web Design, Typography, Web Applications, API Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Application Programming Interface (API), React.js, Javascript, Web Development

    4.7 stars, 601 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (601) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IBM

    Generative AI for Data Analysts

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, Analytics, ChatGPT, Data Analysis, Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, LLM Application, AI literacy, Generative Model Architectures, Dashboard Creation, Interactive Data Visualization, Responsible AI, Data Synthesis, Data Literacy, Model Evaluation, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR)

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

    ★ 4.7 (12K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 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, Software Design Documents, Software Design, LLM Application, AI literacy, AI Integrations, Software Architecture, Agentic Workflows, Continuous Integration, Model Evaluation, Software Development, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Application Security, Software Engineering, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR)

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

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

    Category: Top AI program
    Top AI program
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • J

    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 stars, 17K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (17K) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    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 stars, 13K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (13K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Python 3 Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Unified Modeling Language, JSON, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), File I/O, Software Design, Software Design Documents, Debugging, Object Oriented Design, Data Processing, Diagram Design, Unit Testing, Programming Principles, Program Development, Python Programming, Data Import/Export, Data Wrangling, Restful API, Image Analysis, Data Manipulation, Computer Programming

    4.8 stars, 23K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (23K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 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
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular back end courses

  • IBM iOS and Android Mobile App Developer: IBM
  • The Full Stack: Meta
  • AI Fundamentals: Google
  • Generative AI for Growth Marketing: IBM
  • Write Professional Emails in English: Georgia Institute of Technology
  • Frontend Development: Scrimba
  • Generative AI for Data Analysts: IBM
  • Generative AI for Software Developers: IBM
  • HTML, CSS, and Javascript for Web Developers: Johns Hopkins University
  • Introduction to AI: Google

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