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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


  • P

    Pearson

    Introduction to Django

    Skills you'll gain: Django (Web Framework), Development Environment, Authentications, Model View Controller, Web Development, Secure Coding, Software Installation, Application Frameworks, Integrated Development Environments, System Configuration, Back-End Web Development, Application Deployment, Relational Databases

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Getting Started with Go

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Go (Programming Language), Application Development, Program Development, Build Tools, Development Environment, Microsoft Visual Studio, Integrated Development Environments, Software Development Tools, Software Installation, Programming Principles, Other Programming Languages, Command-Line Interface, Package and Software Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    GPU Clusters & Containers

    Skills you'll gain: Model Deployment, Containerization, Application Deployment, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), AI Orchestration, Docker (Software), Cloud Deployment, Kubernetes, AI Workflows, Model Training, Distributed Computing, Cloud Computing, Scalability, Cloud Infrastructure

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    LearnKartS

    Project Management Tracker in Excel with Automation

    Skills you'll gain: Work Breakdown Structure, Project Closure, Project Scoping, Project Management, Scope Management, Cost Management, Dashboard, Microsoft Excel, Project Schedules, Project Planning, Excel Formulas, Resource Allocation, Risk Management, Time Management, Business Reporting, Resource Planning, Automation, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Data Validation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • C

    Coursera

    Analyze Project Performance: Earned Value

    Skills you'll gain: Earned Value Management, Performance Metric, Project Controls, Change Control, Variance Analysis, Project Schedules, Cost Control, Scheduling

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    LearnKartS

    Build Production AI Agents with RAG & MCP

    Skills you'll gain: Model Context Protocol, Gemini, Node.JS, Google Gemini, AI Workflows, Generative AI Agents, OpenAI API, Prompt Engineering, Agentic Workflows, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Embeddings, OpenAI, TypeScript, Back-End Web Development, LLM Application, Web Applications, API Design, Web Development, Javascript, Data Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    Adobe

    Build and Market Your Creative Business Using Adobe Tools

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Visual Storytelling, Adobe Express, Entrepreneurship, Business Planning, Marketing Communications, Adobe Creative Cloud, Marketing, Campaign Management, Adobe Acrobat, Creative Problem-Solving, Presentations, Creative Thinking, Creativity, Content Creation, Social Media, Branding, Digital Content, Client Services, A/B Testing

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Core Game Setup and Basic Horror Mechanics

    Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Virtual Environment, Video Game Development, Game Design, Animation and Game Design, User Interface (UI)

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • B

    Board Infinity

    Applied Machine Learning Systems with FastAPI for Developers

    Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Model Deployment, Data Preprocessing, Machine Learning Methods, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Supervised Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Test Script Development, Model Evaluation, Unsupervised Learning, Containerization, Data Processing, Data Wrangling, Unit Testing, Development Testing, Software Development, Python Programming, Application Programming Interface (API)

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Edureka

    Testing and Deploying Angular Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Application Deployment, GitHub, Cloud Deployment, Performance Tuning, Unit Testing, Frontend Performance, System Monitoring

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Minnesota State University, Mankato

    Performance Management and Talent Development

    Skills you'll gain: Talent Management, Management Training And Development, Smart Goals, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Employee Onboarding, Performance Review, Employee Performance Management, Performance Management, Goal Setting, Organizational Development, Leadership Development, Team Management, New Hire Orientations, Employee Retention, Performance Improvement, Team Leadership, Performance Analysis, Behavioral Management, Job Evaluation, Leadership

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • W

    Whizlabs

    Microsoft Compliance Solutions Capabilities

    Skills you'll gain: Compliance Management, Microsoft 365, Compliance Auditing, Microsoft Azure, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Data Governance, Cloud Security, Records Management, Litigation Support, Network Security, Data Loss Prevention, Personally Identifiable Information, Information Privacy, Risk Management Framework, Digital Forensics, Data Security, Risk Management

    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

  • Introduction to Django: Pearson
  • Getting Started with Go: Packt
  • GPU Clusters & Containers: Coursera
  • Project Management Tracker in Excel with Automation: LearnKartS
  • Analyze Project Performance: Earned Value: Coursera
  • Build Production AI Agents with RAG & MCP: LearnKartS
  • Build and Market Your Creative Business Using Adobe Tools: Adobe
  • Core Game Setup and Basic Horror Mechanics: Packt
  • Applied Machine Learning Systems with FastAPI for Developers: Board Infinity
  • Testing and Deploying Angular Applications: Edureka

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