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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


  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Promotional Materials Every Musician Needs

    Skills you'll gain: Photo/Video Production and Technology, Promotional Materials, Marketing Materials, Video Production, Videography, Web Presence, Promotional Strategies, Product Promotion, Writing, Photography, Layout Design, Copywriting, Business Writing, Music, Content Creation, Branding, Brand Management, Target Audience, Design Elements And Principles

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Spark, Skew & Speed: Pipeline Performance Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: System Monitoring, Data Quality, Performance Tuning, Apache Spark, Data Validation, Data Pipelines, Query Languages, Debugging, Data Transformation, Anomaly Detection, PySpark, Performance Analysis, Extract, Transform, Load, Failure Analysis, SQL, Data Architecture, Data Processing, Benchmarking, Root Cause Analysis, Distributed Computing

    Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    Edureka

    Salesforce Agentforce: Introduction to Agentforce Platform

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Patterns, Prompt Engineering Tools, Salesforce, AI Integrations, AI Orchestration, Agentic Workflows, Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI Agents, Agentic systems, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    Edureka

    Penetration Testing and Vulnerability Scanning

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Scanning, Vulnerability Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Security Assessment, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Security Testing, Exploitation techniques, Application Security, Patch Management, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Engineering, Cyber Governance, Risk Management Framework, Linux Administration, Dashboard Creation, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Linux, Linux Commands, Linux Servers

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IBM

    z/Architecture Assembler Language Pt 2: Machine Instructions

    Skills you'll gain: z/OS, Mainframe Computing, Computer Architecture, Mainframe Technologies, System Programming, Computational Logic, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Computer Science, Job Control Language (JCL)

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • H

    Harvard Business Review

    Navigate Change and Uncertainty

    Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Leadership and Management, Organizational Change, Strategic Leadership, Leadership, Resilience, Team Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Dealing With Ambiguity, Change Management, Adaptability, Team Performance Management, Overcoming Objections, Compassion, Service Recovery, Internal Communications, Performance Improvement, Innovation, Process Improvement, Strategic Communication

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    Edureka

    Java Programming Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Java, Java Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computer Programming, Object Oriented Design, Memory Management, Programming Principles, Software Engineering, Debugging, Program Development, Data Structures, IntelliJ IDEA, Application Development, Software Development, Virtual Machines

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    ReactJS and Tailwind CSS Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Web Applications, Web Development, Web Development Tools, HTML and CSS, JavaScript Frameworks, OAuth, UI Components, Frontend Integration, Front-End Web Development, Authentications, React.js, Development Environment, Javascript, Software Installation, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Styling with CSS – Layouts and Visual Design

    Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), HTML and CSS, Web Design, Web Design and Development, Graphic and Visual Design, Animations, Typography, Color Theory

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    Alex Genadinik

    YouTube Ads & Video Marketing - 2026

    Skills you'll gain: Google Ads, Advertising, Online Advertising, Growth Strategies, Advertising Campaigns, Video Production, Copywriting, Performance marketing, Digital Advertising, Campaign Management, Drive Engagement, Target Audience

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • W

    Whizlabs

    Google Workspace: Administrator Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Google Workspace, Lightweight Directory Access Protocols, Active Directory, Gmail, User Provisioning, User Accounts, Group Policy, Collaborative Software, Automation, Document Management, Identity and Access Management, Enterprise Application Management, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), File Management, Configuration Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Secure AI: Threat Model & Test Endpoints

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, AI Security, DevSecOps, Security Testing, Continuous Monitoring, CI/CD, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, DevOps, System Monitoring, Application Security, Continuous Integration, Test Script Development, Endpoint Security, Scripting, Unit Testing, Integration Testing, Data Validation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular back end courses

  • Promotional Materials Every Musician Needs: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Spark, Skew & Speed: Pipeline Performance Engineering: Coursera
  • Salesforce Agentforce: Introduction to Agentforce Platform: Edureka
  • Penetration Testing and Vulnerability Scanning: Edureka
  • z/Architecture Assembler Language Pt 2: Machine Instructions: IBM
  • Navigate Change and Uncertainty: Harvard Business Review
  • Java Programming Essentials: Edureka
  • ReactJS and Tailwind CSS Fundamentals: Packt
  • Styling with CSS – Layouts and Visual Design: Packt
  • YouTube Ads & Video Marketing - 2026: Alex Genadinik

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