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.

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
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Application Development, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Web Design, Front-End Web Development, No-Code Development, WordPress, Web Applications, Web Development, Full-Stack Web Development, Web Development Tools, Back-End Web Development, Content Management Systems
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Database Management, Back-End Web Development, Generative AI, Performance Tuning, Database Development, API Design, Application Programming Interface (API), AI Integrations, Databases, AI literacy, Artificial Intelligence, Risk Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Strategic Thinking, Digital Transformation, Business Strategy, Cloud Infrastructure, Responsible AI, Data Wrangling, Competitive Analysis, Cloud Platforms, Data Presentation, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Architecture, Business Transformation, Cloud Services, Cloud Development, Cloud Deployment, Machine Learning Methods, Big Data, Cloud Security, Data Science
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Imperial College London
Skills you'll gain: Dimensionality Reduction, Linear Algebra, Regression Analysis, NumPy, Calculus, Unsupervised Learning, Applied Mathematics, Statistical Methods, Descriptive Statistics, Model Optimization, Mathematical Software, Machine Learning Methods, Jupyter, Statistics, Numerical Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Geometry, Data Science, Data Manipulation, Data Transformation
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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, Responsive Web Design, Git (Version Control System), GitHub, User Interface (UI) Design, Android (Operating System), Front-End Web Development, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Data Ethics, AI Personalization
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Data Structures, Microsoft Copilot, .NET Framework, Algorithms, Back-End Web Development, Performance Tuning, Theoretical Computer Science, Scalability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Agentic systems, ChatGPT, Generative AI Agents, AI Orchestration, Prompt Patterns, Agentic Workflows, OpenAI API, LLM Application, AI literacy, AI Enablement, AI Workflows, AI powered creativity, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Tool Calling, Large Language Modeling, AI Security, Business Logic, File I/O
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
Skills you'll gain: Sprint Retrospectives, Stakeholder Communications, Quality Assessment, Project Management, Quality Management, Quality Assurance, Milestones (Project Management), Stakeholder Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Stakeholder Engagement, AI Enablement, Interviewing Skills, Project Scoping, Meeting Facilitation, Smart Goals, Project Documentation, Project Planning, Discussion Facilitation, Communication Planning, Problem Solving
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, ChatGPT, Agentic Workflows, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI Agents, AI Enablement, AI Orchestration, Prompt Engineering Tools, Multimodal Prompts, AI powered creativity, Agentic systems, AI Workflows, Generative AI, Claude Code, AI Product Strategy, Anthropic Claude, AI Personalization, AI Integrations, Responsible AI
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Excel Formulas, Data Cleansing, Pivot Tables And Charts, Spreadsheet Software, Data Wrangling, Microsoft Excel, Data Analysis, Data Quality, Google Sheets, Data Manipulation, Data Integrity, Data Ethics, Data Entry, Data Import/Export, Data Science
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Server Side, Cloud-Native Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Platforms, CI/CD, Cloud Applications, Cloud Development, Node.JS, NoSQL, Cloud Computing, HTML and CSS, Cloud Computing Architecture, MongoDB, Agile Methodology, Front-End Web Development, React Redux, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), JavaScript Frameworks, DevOps, Python Programming
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months