• 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

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

      Pearson

      Practical Cybersecurity Fundamentals: Unit 3

      Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Cyber Security Assessment, Exploitation techniques, Vulnerability Scanning, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Assessments, Network Security, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), SQL

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

      Pearson

      Ansible From Basics to Guru: Unit 3

      Skills you'll gain: Ansible, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Automation, IT Automation, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Devops Tools, YAML, Configuration Management, Performance Tuning

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

      Pearson

      AWS Developer: Unit 9

      Skills you'll gain: Microservices, Amazon Web Services, Software Architecture, Systems Architecture, Email Automation

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

      Pearson

      Ansible From Basics to Guru: Unit 2

      Skills you'll gain: Ansible, IT Automation, File Management, Shell Script, YAML, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Configuration Management, Data Security

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

      Pearson

      Cybersecurity Prevention and Detection: Unit 3

      Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Threat Modeling, Threat Detection, Computer Security Incident Management, Malware Protection, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Network Analysis, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Virtual Environment

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

      Pearson

      AWS Developer: Unit 4

      Skills you'll gain: Application Deployment, Containerization, CI/CD, Development Environment, Development Testing, Amazon Web Services, AWS CloudFormation, Unit Testing, Kubernetes, API Gateway, Software Development Tools, Cloud Development, Application Programming Interface (API), Software Development, Configuration Management

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

      Pearson

      Cybersecurity Prevention and Detection: Unit 4

      Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Network Security, Cyber Security Strategy, Data Security, Security Controls, Continuous Monitoring, Threat Management, Security Strategy, Incident Response, Vulnerability Assessments, Systems Architecture, Risk Management Framework

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

      Pearson

      Test-Driven Development for JavaScript: Unit 2

      Skills you'll gain: Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), Test Driven Development (TDD), Test Case, Development Testing, Unit Testing, Software Testing, Testability, Javascript, Mockups, Simulations

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

      Pearson

      Cisco Software-Defined Wan for Enterprise & Cloud: Unit 3

      Skills you'll gain: Routing Protocols, Wide Area Networks, Software-Defined Networking, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Network Routing, Network Planning And Design, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Architecture, Border Gateway Protocol, Network Performance Management, Network Protocols

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Preview
      Preview
      G

      Google Cloud

      Gemini for end-to-end SDLC - Français

      Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Test Tools, Query Languages, Test Case, Google Cloud Platform, Web Development Tools, Generative AI, Data Access, Software Development Life Cycle, Software Development Tools, Cloud Applications, Application Development, Web Applications, Cloud Development, Debugging

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Preview
      Preview
      U

      University of Maryland, College Park

      Digital Marketing 2

      Skills you'll gain: Pay Per Click Advertising, Marketing Analytics, Search Engine Optimization, Analytics, Big Data, Google Analytics, Digital Marketing, Search Engine Marketing, Paid media, Web Analytics, Web Analytics and SEO, Online Advertising, Digital Advertising, Marketing Effectiveness, A/B Testing, Applied Machine Learning, Marketing Automation, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

      Pearson

      Test-Driven Development for JavaScript: Unit 3

      Skills you'll gain: Angular, Unit Testing, JavaScript Frameworks, Testability, Test Driven Development (TDD), Software Testing, Development Testing, React.js, Integration Testing

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    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…443444445446

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

    • Practical Cybersecurity Fundamentals: Unit 3: Pearson
    • Ansible From Basics to Guru: Unit 3: Pearson
    • AWS Developer: Unit 9: Pearson
    • Ansible From Basics to Guru: Unit 2: Pearson
    • Cybersecurity Prevention and Detection: Unit 3: Pearson
    • AWS Developer: Unit 4: Pearson
    • Cybersecurity Prevention and Detection: Unit 4: Pearson
    • Test-Driven Development for JavaScript: Unit 2: Pearson
    • Cisco Software-Defined Wan for Enterprise & Cloud: Unit 3: Pearson
    • Gemini for end-to-end SDLC - Français: Google Cloud

    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