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Server-Side Courses

Server-side courses can help you learn web application architecture, API development, database management, and server-side programming languages like Python and Node.js. You can build skills in handling user authentication, optimizing server performance, and managing data storage solutions. Many courses introduce tools such as Express.js for building web applications, SQL for database queries, and Docker for containerization, showcasing how these skills are applied in real-world projects.

Popular Server-Side Courses and Certifications


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    LearnKartS

    Backend Engineering with Node.js

    Skills you'll gain: Node.JS, Authentications, Cloud Deployment, Middleware, MongoDB, Server Side, Back-End Web Development, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Application Deployment, API Testing, Authorization (Computing), Web Development, Redis, JavaScript Frameworks, JSON, Database Management, TypeScript, Javascript, Database Design, Debugging

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    NIIT

    Server side JavaScript with Node.js

    Skills you'll gain: Node.JS, Unit Testing, Server Side, Javascript, Debugging, Back-End Web Development, File Systems, File I/O, Software Testing, Web Applications

    3.8 stars, 86 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 3.8 (86) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Mastering NestJS

    Skills you'll gain: Node.JS, Full-Stack Web Development, Web Applications, Authentications, Server Side, Application Development, Back-End Web Development, Middleware, Database Application, Dataflow, Data Validation, Application Programming Interface (API), Authorization (Computing), MongoDB, Databases, MySQL

    4.8 stars, 8 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (8) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    IBM

    IBM Back-End Development

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Deployment, Unit Testing, Software Development Life Cycle, Bash (Scripting Language), Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Package and Software Management, Object-Relational Mapping, OpenShift, Istio, Kubernetes, Cloud-Native Computing, Software Architecture, Linux Commands, Application Deployment, Django (Web Framework), Shell Script, Git (Version Control System), Grafana, Microservices, Python Programming

    4.6 stars, 54K reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (54K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Job skills
    Job skills
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    Edureka

    Mastering Backend Development with Node.js

    Skills you'll gain: Node.JS, API Testing, Restful API, Unit Testing, API Design, Hardening, Application Performance Management, Authentications, Server Side, Postman API Platform, Software Testing, System Monitoring, Secure Coding, Performance Tuning, Back-End Web Development, Web Servers, Application Programming Interface (API), Application Deployment, MongoDB, Databases

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • B

    Board Infinity

    Fundamentals Of Microfrontends

    Skills you'll gain: Frontend Integration, Front-End Web Development, Web Design, Scalability, Server Side, Maintainability

    3.9 stars, 18 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 3.9 (18) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • P

    Packt

    Master React, Redux and Next.js - The Practical Course

    Skills you'll gain: React Redux, React.js, React Native, Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), GraphQL, Application Deployment, Application Development, Web Applications, Full-Stack Web Development, UI Components, JavaScript Frameworks, Front-End Web Development, Web Development, HTML and CSS, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), User Interface (UI), Application Programming Interface (API), Restful API, Debugging, Javascript

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • P

    Packt

    Foundations of Node.js 22: Core Concepts and Web Protocols

    Skills you'll gain: Server Side, Node.JS, Dataflow, Web Servers, Event-Driven Programming, Back-End Web Development, File Systems, Javascript, Data Pipelines, File I/O, Full-Stack Web Development, Microservices, Web Development, Network Protocols, File Management, Software Documentation, Debugging

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Implement NGINX Web Servers and Reverse Proxy Solutions

    Skills you'll gain: Nginx, Performance Tuning, Web Servers, Proxy Servers, Web Applications, Security Controls, Authentications, Server Administration, Application Deployment

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • E

    Edureka

    Building Dynamic Websites with PHP

    Skills you'll gain: PHP (Scripting Language), Server Side, Secure Coding, Web Development, Code Reusability, Back-End Web Development, Web Applications, Data Structures, Scripting Languages, Scripting, Business Logic, Application Security, Programming Principles, Web Content, Web Development Tools, Data Validation, Debugging

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    MEAN Stack Developer: MongoDB, ExpressJS, AngularJS & NodeJS

    Skills you'll gain: MongoDB, Node.JS, Angular, Restful API, API Design, NoSQL, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Database Development, Scalability, Authentications, Web Frameworks, Web Applications, JSON, Database Management, Authorization (Computing), Web Design and Development, Web Development, Postman API Platform, Database Design, Database Architecture and Administration

    4.7 stars, 163 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (163) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Building Projects with React and APIs

    Skills you'll gain: React.js, TypeScript, UI Components, Dashboard Creation, Interactive Data Visualization, Application Deployment, Code Reusability, Data Persistence, User Interface (UI), Front-End Web Development, Responsive Web Design, Application Programming Interface (API), Context Management, Javascript

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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