• For Individuals
  • For Businesses
  • For Universities
  • For Governments
Coursera
Log In
Join for Free
Coursera
  • Browse
  • Back End

Backend Development Courses Online

Learn backend development for building server-side applications. Understand databases, server logic, and API integration.

Skip to search results

Filter by

Subject
Required
 *

Language
Required
 *

The language used throughout the course, in both instruction and assessments.

Learning Product
Required
 *

Build job-relevant skills in under 2 hours with hands-on tutorials.
Learn from top instructors with graded assignments, videos, and discussion forums.
Learn a new tool or skill in an interactive, hands-on environment.
Get in-depth knowledge of a subject by completing a series of courses and projects.
Earn career credentials from industry leaders that demonstrate your expertise.

Level
Required
 *

Duration
Required
 *

Skills
Required
 *

Subtitles
Required
 *

Educator
Required
 *

Explore the Backend Development Course Catalog

  • P

    Packt

    Become An Ethereum Blockchain Developer

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Application Development, Development Environment, Web Development, Software Development, Development Testing, Transaction Processing, Debugging, Verification And Validation, Data Storage

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    E

    Edureka

    Migrating to AWS Cloud

    Skills you'll gain:

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Preview
    Preview
    C

    Coursera Instructor Network

    Spring WebFlux: Build Scalable Reactive Web Apps

    Skills you'll gain: Spring Framework, Cloud-Native Computing, Software Architecture, Microservices, Software Design Patterns, Event-Driven Programming, Java Programming, Restful API, Performance Tuning, MongoDB, Back-End Web Development, Application Programming Interface (API), Web Applications, Scalability, Real Time Data, Resilience, Integration Testing, Performance Management, Debugging

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    I

    Intel

    Strengthening Real World Relevance in the Classroom

    Skills you'll gain: Lesson Planning, Instructional Strategies, Education Software and Technology, Curriculum Planning, Technology Strategies, Innovation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Preview
    Preview
    C

    Coursera Instructor Network

    GenAI for Inside Sales: Crafting Effective Outreach

    Skills you'll gain: Inside Sales, Generative AI Agents, AI Personalization, Email Automation, Sales Development, Sales Process, Sales Enablement, Sales Strategy, Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Anthropic Claude, Driving engagement, HubSpot CRM, Personalized Service, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Automation, Analytics

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    P

    Pearson

    Cybersecurity Prevention and Detection: Unit 1

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Threat Hunting, Threat Detection, Vulnerability Assessments, Threat Management, Cloud Security, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Real-Time Operating Systems, Internet Of Things, Infrastructure Security, Network Security

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    M

    Meta

    المشروع المتقدم لمطور الواجهة الخلفية

    Skills you'll gain: Django (Web Framework), Unit Testing, Back-End Web Development, Application Programming Interface (API), Restful API, Software Testing, Test Tools, Git (Version Control System), MySQL, User Accounts, Database Development

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    U

    University of Virginia

    디지털 제품 경영: 현대적 기본 원칙

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Communications, Customer Insights, Product Management, Product Improvement, New Product Development, Product Lifecycle Management, Product Roadmaps, Innovation, Agile Methodology, Business Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Product Testing, Lean Methodologies, Continuous Improvement Process

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Preview
    Preview
    N

    Northeastern University

    Data Management for Analytics Part 1

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Data Modeling, Database Management Systems, Metadata Management, Databases, Data Management, Relational Databases, Unified Modeling Language, Data Governance, Data Integrity, Data Quality, Object-Relational Mapping

    Build toward a degree

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free
    Free
    C

    Coursera Project Network

    Uizard.io for Beginners: Build Your First Web Interface

    Skills you'll gain: User Interface (UI) Design, User Experience Design, Web Design, UI Components, Interaction Design, Wireframing, Prototyping, Data Sharing, Generative AI

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    P

    Packt

    Advanced Terraform - Variables, Modules, & State Management

    Skills you'll gain: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Terraform, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Verification And Validation, Data Validation, Amazon Web Services, User Accounts, Maintainability, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Test Case, Secure Coding, Data Structures

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free
    Free
    C

    Coursera Project Network

    Media for Web Development: Optimize a Travel Website

    Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, Search Engine Optimization, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, HTML and CSS, Web Design and Development, Web Analytics and SEO, Web Development, Javascript, Browser Compatibility

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Backend Development learners also search

Golang
Full Stack Web Development
Interactive Python
Elastic Stack
Mean Stack
Core Java
Spring Framework
Advanced Front End Development
1…425426427…450

In summary, here are 10 of our most popular back end courses

  • Become An Ethereum Blockchain Developer: Packt
  • Migrating to AWS Cloud: Edureka
  • Spring WebFlux: Build Scalable Reactive Web Apps: Coursera Instructor Network
  • Strengthening Real World Relevance in the Classroom: Intel
  • GenAI for Inside Sales: Crafting Effective Outreach: Coursera Instructor Network
  • Cybersecurity Prevention and Detection: Unit 1: Pearson
  • المشروع المتقدم لمطور الواجهة الخلفية: Meta
  • 디지털 제품 경영: 현대적 기본 원칙: University of Virginia
  • Data Management for Analytics Part 1: Northeastern University
  • Uizard.io for Beginners: Build Your First Web Interface: Coursera Project Network

Other topics to explore

Arts and Humanities
338 courses
Business
1095 courses
Computer Science
668 courses
Data Science
425 courses
Information Technology
145 courses
Health
471 courses
Math and Logic
70 courses
Personal Development
137 courses
Physical Science and Engineering
413 courses
Social Sciences
401 courses
Language Learning
150 courses

Coursera Footer

Skills

  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Cybersecurity
  • Data Analytics
  • Digital Marketing
  • English Speaking
  • Generative AI (GenAI)
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Power BI
  • Project Management
  • Python

Certificates & Programs

  • Google Cybersecurity Certificate
  • Google Data Analytics Certificate
  • Google IT Support Certificate
  • Google Project Management Certificate
  • Google UX Design Certificate
  • IBM Data Analyst Certificate
  • IBM Data Science Certificate
  • Machine Learning Certificate
  • Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst Certificate
  • UI / UX Design Certificate

Industries & Careers

  • Business
  • Computer Science
  • Data Science
  • Education & Teaching
  • Engineering
  • Finance
  • Healthcare
  • Human Resources (HR)
  • Information Technology (IT)
  • Marketing

Career Resources

  • Career Aptitude Test
  • Examples of Strengths and Weaknesses for Job Interviews
  • High-Income Skills to Learn
  • How Does Cryptocurrency Work?
  • How to Highlight Duplicates in Google Sheets
  • How to Learn Artificial Intelligence
  • Popular Cybersecurity Certifications
  • Preparing for the PMP Certification
  • Signs You Will Get the Job After an Interview
  • What Is Artificial Intelligence?

Coursera

  • About
  • What We Offer
  • Leadership
  • Careers
  • Catalog
  • Coursera Plus
  • Professional Certificates
  • MasterTrack® Certificates
  • Degrees
  • For Enterprise
  • For Government
  • For Campus
  • Become a Partner
  • Social Impact
  • Free Courses
  • Share your Coursera learning story

Community

  • Learners
  • Partners
  • Beta Testers
  • Blog
  • The Coursera Podcast
  • Tech Blog

More

  • Press
  • Investors
  • Terms
  • Privacy
  • Help
  • Accessibility
  • Contact
  • Articles
  • Directory
  • Affiliates
  • Modern Slavery Statement
  • Manage Cookie Preferences
Learn Anywhere
Download on the App Store
Get it on Google Play
Logo of Certified B Corporation
© 2025 Coursera Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Coursera Facebook
  • Coursera Linkedin
  • Coursera Twitter
  • Coursera YouTube
  • Coursera Instagram
  • Coursera TikTok