Top Backend Courses you should take in 2025

Courses are a great way to deepen your understanding of a Backend. They are designed to be comprehensive and cover a wide range of topics. Here are the top 13 Backend courses to consider in 2025.

List of Backend Courses

Backend courses are plentiful and varied. Here are the top 13 Backend courses to consider in 2025.

Complete Backend Development 2025 Bundle - Python Roadmap

Become Self-Taught Python Developer - Backend Development in 2025 with Python, Django, SQLite3, Railway, GIT & More!

Back-end Development

Every web or mobile app has 2 parts: a front-end and a back-end. The front-end is what the user sees and interacts with. The back-end is where the data gets processed and stored. The average salary for a back-end developer is $121,112 per year in the United States. There are many technology stacks …

IBM Back-End Development Professional Certificate

Prepare for a career in the high-growth field of software development. In this program, you’ll develop the skills, tools, and portfolio to have a competitive edge in the job market as an entry level back-end developer in as little as 6 months. Back-end developers are the experts who build and maint…

Fundamentals of Backend Engineering

Understand backend communication design patterns, protocols, execution and proxying

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Advanced Python

Over time, Python has exploded in popularity, from being an obscure scripting language to becoming one of the most popular, and widely used languages in the world. In this Advanced Python tutorial, you'll learn advanced topics, a knowledge of which will set you apart from the greater number of P…

Python Bootcamp: From Zero to Hero

Learn Python like a Professional Start from the basics and go all the way to creating your own applications and games. Create games with Python, like Tic Tac Toe and Blackjack! Learn advanced Python features, like the collections module and how to work with timestamps & Build a complete understa…

Node, SQL, & PostgreSQL - Mastering Backend Web Development

Boost your Node, Express, SQL, PostgreSQL and Backend Development Skills! NodeJS, Databases, Express, JS, ES6, + more!

JavaScript Back-end Capstone Project

Demonstrate your mastery of JavaScript back-end application development by completing this capstone project! In this course, you will apply your knowledge and skills to a real-life inspired challenge and use your expertise to develop a successful solution. The project provides you with an opportuni…

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Backend Master Class [Golang + Postgres + Kubernetes + gRPC]

In this course, you will learn step-by-step how to design, develop and deploy a backend web service from scratch. I believe the best way to learn programming is to build a real application. Therefore, throughout the course, you will learn how to build a backend web service for a simple bank. It wil…

Back-End Engineer

Back-end developers deal with the hidden processes that run behind the scenes, building APIs and databases that power the front-end. Includes Node.JS, Express.JS, PostgreSQL, Back-End, SQL, Security, and more.

Build a Backend REST API with Python & Django - Beginner

Finally create that App & fully-functioning user database in this crash course to building a REST API

Backend Master Class [Golang + Postgres + Kubernetes + gRPC]

Learn everything about backend web development: Golang, Postgres, Redis, Gin, gRPC, Docker, Kubernetes, AWS, CI/CD

Meta: Introduction to Back-End Development

This course is a good place to start if you want to become a web developer. You will learn about the day-to-day responsibilities of a web developer and get a general understanding of the core and underlying technologies that power the internet. You will learn how front-end developers create website…

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👋 For nearly 10 years, I've been helping developers of all levels improve their technical skills, overcome fears of challenging tasks, and confidently climb the career ladder. My 5.0-star rating from 36 students on this platform alone proves I’m pretty good at it. 🔥Why should you choose me? Throughout my …

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My main area of expertise is high-traffic, data-intensive services development end-to-end - infrastructure, backend, frontend, tech ops. Additionally, I have substantial experience in organizing and managing software development teams and processes. I can help you with: - system design, - applying object-oriented principles in practice, - modern tech stack (Spring …

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Hi there! 👋 My name is Dan, and I'm a freelance software engineer, technology consultant, and coach/mentor based in Seattle, Washington, USA. I spent 15 years working as a professional software engineer (most of it for Amazon and AWS, up to the Principal / Staff level), then in 2022 I …

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I am a Senior Software Engineer at Booking.com, the largest travel company in the world. Before joining here, I was working as a Senior Software Engineer at Grab, the leading delivery, mobility, financial, and enterprise services company in Southeast Asia. In my career so far, I have always been working …

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Hi, I'm Edric! 👋 Feeling stuck in your software engineering role? I get it. I went from electrical engineer to tech lead, building fintech systems that millions of people use. The jump to senior roles needs more than just coding skills. You need strategy, leadership, and smart planning. 🔥 How …

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Are you a junior developer looking to fast track your career in web development? Do you need guidance on learning the right and up to date content, building real-world projects, and preparing for job interviews? Look no further! I am a Senior Software Engineer with 9 years of experience in …

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