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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


  • D

    DeepLearning.AI

    Supervised Machine Learning: Regression and Classification

    Skills you'll gain: Supervised Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Jupyter, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Machine Learning, Model Training, NumPy, Machine Learning Algorithms, Predictive Modeling, Classification Algorithms, Feature Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Model Evaluation, Data Preprocessing, Python Programming, Logistic Regression, Model Optimization, Regression Analysis, Algorithms

    4.9 stars, 33K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (33K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Google

    Process Data from Dirty to Clean

    Skills you'll gain: Data Cleansing, Sampling (Statistics), Data Integrity, Data Quality, Data Processing, Data Analysis, Data Transformation, Data Validation, Data Manipulation, Analytics, Sample Size Determination, SQL, Spreadsheet Software

    4.8 stars, 19K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (19K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google

    Project Planning: Putting It All Together

    Skills you'll gain: Project Management Life Cycle, Project Management, Project Planning, Project Risk Management, Communication Planning, Project Documentation, Milestones (Project Management), Project Schedules, Risk Management, Project Estimation, Cost Management, Budget Management, Risk Management Framework, Budgeting, Risk Mitigation, Document Management, Estimation, Cost Estimation, Procurement, Strategic Thinking

    4.8 stars, 15K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (15K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Back-End Infrastructure: Servers, Secure APIs and Data

    Skills you'll gain: API Design, Back-End Web Development, Secure Coding, Data Security, Application Programming Interface (API), IT Infrastructure, Application Security, Infrastructure Security, Data Integrity, Servers, Server Administration, Web Servers

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

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • M

    Microsoft

    Foundations of Coding Back-End

    Skills you'll gain: Back-End Web Development, Program Development, Algorithms, Programming Principles, Debugging, Computational Thinking, Diagram Design, C# (Programming Language), Code Reusability, Version Control, GitHub, Git (Version Control System), Computational Logic, Microsoft Copilot

    4.5 stars, 135 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (135) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • D

    DeepLearning.AI

    Neural Networks and Deep Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Deep Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Neural Networks, Convolutional Neural Networks, Applied Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning Methods, Python Programming, Model Training, Model Optimization

    4.9 stars, 124K reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (124K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google

    Play It Safe: Manage Security Risks

    Skills you'll gain: Security Management, Cyber Attacks, Threat Management, Cybersecurity, Cyber Risk, Risk Management Framework, Risk Management, Incident Response, Vulnerability Management, Risk Mitigation, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Security Controls, Computer Security, Enterprise Security, Risk Analysis, Information Assurance, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Asset Protection, Event Monitoring, System Monitoring

    4.8 stars, 11K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (11K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google

    Start the UX Design Process: Empathize, Define, and Ideate

    Skills you'll gain: User Experience Design, User Experience, Persona (User Experience), Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, User Story, UI/UX Research, User Centered Design, Design Thinking, User Research, Human Factors, Human Centered Design, Ideation, Competitive Analysis, Solution Design, Persona Development

    4.8 stars, 17K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (17K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IBM

    Back-end Application Development Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud-Native Computing, MongoDB, NoSQL, Flask (Web Framework), Django (Web Framework), Cloud Deployment, OpenShift, Cloud Platforms, Application Deployment, Kubernetes, Cloud Development, Cloud Applications, Databases, Back-End Web Development, IBM Cloud, Docker (Software), Containerization, Web Applications, Microservices, Application Development

    5 stars, 44 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 5 (44) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    California Institute of the Arts

    Fundamentals of Graphic Design

    Skills you'll gain: Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Visual Design, Design, Color Theory, Design Elements And Principles, Creative Design, Design Software, Conceptual Design, Design Reviews, Adobe Photoshop, Visual Storytelling, Design Strategies, Image Analysis, Creative Thinking, Creativity

    4.8 stars, 18K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (18K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • D

    DeepLearning.AI

    Sequence Models

    Skills you'll gain: Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Hugging Face, Natural Language Processing, Generative AI, Artificial Neural Networks, Embeddings, Large Language Modeling, Deep Learning, Transfer Learning, Fine-tuning

    4.8 stars, 31K reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (31K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IBM

    Tools for Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Jupyter, R (Software), R Programming, Computer Programming Tools, GitHub, Software Development Tools, Data Visualization Software, Data Science, Statistical Programming, Cloud Hosting, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Cloud Services, Cloud API, Cloud Computing, Git (Version Control System), Cloud Platforms, Other Programming Languages, Integrated Development Environments, Version Control, Python Programming

    4.5 stars, 30K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (30K) · Beginner · 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

  • Supervised Machine Learning: Regression and Classification: DeepLearning.AI
  • Process Data from Dirty to Clean: Google
  • Project Planning: Putting It All Together: Google
  • Back-End Infrastructure: Servers, Secure APIs and Data: Coursera
  • Foundations of Coding Back-End: Microsoft
  • Neural Networks and Deep Learning: DeepLearning.AI
  • Play It Safe: Manage Security Risks: Google
  • Start the UX Design Process: Empathize, Define, and Ideate: Google
  • Back-end Application Development Capstone Project: IBM
  • Fundamentals of Graphic Design: California Institute of the Arts

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