• For Individuals
  • For Businesses
  • For Universities
  • For Governments
Coursera
  • Online Degrees
  • Careers
  • 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: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      P

      Packt

      Advanced AJAX Techniques and Final Projects

      Skills you'll gain: Server Side, Restful API, Ajax, Full-Stack Web Development, API Design, Node.JS, Postman API Platform, Web Applications, Application Programming Interface (API), Back-End Web Development, Web Servers, Web Development Tools, Web Development, Javascript, Front-End Web Development, Test Tools, JSON, Middleware

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

      Packt

      Modern JavaScript Tooling, Modules, and Backend Integration

      Skills you'll gain: Full-Stack Web Development, Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), Application Deployment, Web Development Tools, Unit Testing, JavaScript Frameworks, Data Structures, Back-End Web Development, Restful API, Application Programming Interface (API), Development Environment, Javascript, Browser Compatibility, Front-End Web Development

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • P

      Packt

      Visual Design of UI & Backends with AWS Amplify Studio

      Skills you'll gain: Authentications, UI Components, Full-Stack Web Development, Authorization (Computing), File Management, React.js, Application Deployment, Development Environment, JavaScript Frameworks, Web Development Tools, Web Applications, User Interface (UI), User Interface (UI) Design, Content Management, Data Modeling

      Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      P

      Packt

      Advanced Full Stack Development and SwiftUI Basics

      Skills you'll gain: Node.JS, Back-End Web Development, User Accounts, Server Side, Swift Programming, Full-Stack Web Development, Real Time Data, Apple iOS, Web Applications, Restful API, Authentications, Data Management, JSON, UI Components, User Interface (UI), Data Security, Debugging

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      I

      IBM

      Introduction to Software Engineering

      Skills you'll gain: Software Development Life Cycle, Software Architecture, Software Design, Scrum (Software Development), Software Engineering, Software Design Patterns, Agile Methodology, Software Development, Programming Principles, Application Development, Cloud Development, Web Development, Back-End Web Development, Front-End Web Development, Computer Programming, Integrated Development Environments, Python Programming

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      3.9K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • C

      Coursera Project Network

      Introduction to Javascript: The Basics

      Skills you'll gain: Javascript, Back-End Web Development, Server Side, Front-End Web Development, Scripting, Event-Driven Programming, Web Applications, Mobile Development, HTML and CSS, Web Development

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
      ·
      285 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      B

      Board Infinity

      Java FullStack Developer

      Skills you'll gain: Angular, Restful API, Web Applications, HTML and CSS, Web Development, Eclipse (Software), JavaScript Frameworks, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Spring Framework, Java Programming, Model View Controller, Web Services, Object Oriented Design, API Design, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Front-End Web Development, Java, Integrated Development Environments, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Javascript

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
      ·
      756 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

      Packt

      JavaScript in Modern Web Development

      Skills you'll gain: Node.JS, JavaScript Frameworks, Full-Stack Web Development, React.js, Server Side, Back-End Web Development, Javascript, Web Development Tools, Web Applications, Application Deployment, UI Components, Video Game Development, Animations

      Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      I

      IBM

      JavaScript Programming with React, Node & MongoDB

      Skills you'll gain: Node.JS, Server Side, React Redux, Restful API, React.js, Back-End Web Development, Ajax, MongoDB, NoSQL, Javascript, JavaScript Frameworks, Front-End Web Development, Data Structures, Debugging, Authentications, Scalability, Cloud Applications, JSON, Web Applications, Application Deployment

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
      ·
      1.3K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      I

      IBM

      Applied Software Engineering Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Software Development Life Cycle, Software Architecture, Linux Commands, Bash (Scripting Language), Restful API, Shell Script, Git (Version Control System), GitHub, Flask (Web Framework), Software Design, Version Control, File Management, Jupyter, Scrum (Software Development), Application Deployment, Software Engineering, Linux, Software Design Patterns, Python Programming, Data Structures

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
      ·
      49K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      I

      IBM

      Django Application Development with SQL and Databases

      Skills you'll gain: Django (Web Framework), Object-Relational Mapping, SQL, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Relational Databases, Database Management, Database Design, Full-Stack Web Development, Databases, Cloud Applications, Web Applications, Application Deployment, Authentications, Model View Controller, UI Components, Application Development, Authorization (Computing), Responsive Web Design, Content Management

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
      ·
      335 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      I

      IBM

      Introduction to Web Development with HTML, CSS, JavaScript

      Skills you'll gain: Web Design and Development, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), HTML and CSS, Web Development, Web Development Tools, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Front-End Web Development, Web Design, Javascript, Interactive Design, Web Applications, Full-Stack Web Development, Back-End Web Development

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
      ·
      2.3K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    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…91011…435

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

    • Advanced AJAX Techniques and Final Projects: Packt
    • Modern JavaScript Tooling, Modules, and Backend Integration: Packt
    • Visual Design of UI & Backends with AWS Amplify Studio: Packt
    • Advanced Full Stack Development and SwiftUI Basics: Packt
    • Introduction to Software Engineering: IBM
    • Introduction to Javascript: The Basics: Coursera Project Network
    • Java FullStack Developer: Board Infinity
    • JavaScript in Modern Web Development: Packt
    • JavaScript Programming with React, Node & MongoDB: IBM
    • Applied Software Engineering Fundamentals: IBM

    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

    Technical Skills

    • ChatGPT
    • Coding
    • Computer Science
    • Cybersecurity
    • DevOps
    • Ethical Hacking
    • Generative AI
    • Java Programming
    • Python
    • Web Development

    Analytical Skills

    • Artificial Intelligence
    • Big Data
    • Business Analysis
    • Data Analytics
    • Data Science
    • Financial Modeling
    • Machine Learning
    • Microsoft Excel
    • Microsoft Power BI
    • SQL

    Business Skills

    • Accounting
    • Digital Marketing
    • E-commerce
    • Finance
    • Google
    • Graphic Design
    • IBM
    • Marketing
    • Project Management
    • Social Media Marketing

    Career Resources

    • Essential IT Certifications
    • High-Income Skills to Learn
    • How to Get a PMP Certification
    • How to Learn Artificial Intelligence
    • Popular Cybersecurity Certifications
    • Popular Data Analytics Certifications
    • What Does a Data Analyst Do?
    • Career Development Resources
    • Career Aptitude Test
    • Share your Coursera Learning Story

    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
    • ECTS Credit Recommendations

    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