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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


  • C

    Coursera

    Automate Reports and Dashboards with AI

    Skills you'll gain: Dashboard Creation, Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Prompt Patterns, Project Risk Management, Performance Reporting, AI literacy, Risk Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Project Management Software, Project Performance, Project Portfolio Management, Business Metrics

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    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
  • 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
  • P

    Pearson

    Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH): Unit 7

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Encryption, Cloud Security, Cryptographic Protocols, Cyber Security Assessment, Data Encryption Standard, Cloud Computing, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Data Security, Key Management, Public Key Infrastructure

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    GenAI for Product Marketers: Data-Driven Campaigns

    Skills you'll gain: AI Personalization, Personalized Campaigns, Data-Driven Marketing, Marketing Analytics, A/B Testing, Campaign Planning, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Effectiveness, Digital Marketing Campaigns, Prompt Engineering Tools, Product Marketing, Campaign Management, Advertising Campaigns, Performance Measurement, Generative AI, Target Audience, Google Ads, Prompt Engineering, Analytics, Automation

    Beginner · 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
  • C

    Coursera

    GenAI for Customer Analytics and Insights with JUNE

    Skills you'll gain: AI Product Strategy, Product Improvement, Customer Insights, Customer Analysis, Generative AI, Customer Data Management, Data-Driven Marketing, Analytics, Data Analysis, Business Reporting, Data Literacy, Data Collection, Performance Metric

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Advanced Selenium WebDriver Techniques and Framework Design

    Skills you'll gain: Cucumber (Software), Selenium (Software), Apache Maven, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Behavior-Driven Development, Java, Jenkins, Object Oriented Design, Continuous Integration, Test Automation, Java Programming, CI/CD, Application Frameworks, Test Script Development, Software Testing, Software Design Patterns, Code Reusability

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    Simplilearn

    DevOps Foundations Training

    Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), Version Control, DevSecOps, Devops Tools, DevOps, CI/CD, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Continuous Delivery, IT Automation, Collaborative Software, Continuous Integration, Agile Methodology, Secure Coding, Application Security, Continuous Deployment, Security Software, Agile Software Development, Automation, Real Time Data, Control Systems

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    Packt

    The Ultimate Hands-On Hadoop

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Hadoop, Real Time Data, Apache Spark, Apache Kafka, Data Integration, AWS Kinesis, Apache Hive, Data Pipelines, Big Data, Applied Machine Learning, Systems Design, System Design and Implementation, Distributed Computing, Query Languages, Data Processing, NoSQL, MongoDB, Data Import/Export, SQL, Scalability

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Automate Reports and Dashboards with AI: Coursera
  • Navigate Change and Uncertainty: Harvard Business Review
  • Java Programming Essentials: Edureka
  • Salesforce Agentforce: Introduction to Agentforce Platform: Edureka
  • Penetration Testing and Vulnerability Scanning: Edureka
  • Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH): Unit 7: Pearson
  • GenAI for Product Marketers: Data-Driven Campaigns: Coursera
  • Secure AI: Threat Model & Test Endpoints: Coursera
  • GenAI for Customer Analytics and Insights with JUNE: Coursera
  • Advanced Selenium WebDriver Techniques and Framework Design: Packt

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