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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


  • B

    Board Infinity

    Fundamentals Of Microfrontends

    Skills you'll gain: Microservices, Frontend Integration, Web Components, JavaScript Frameworks, Microarchitecture, Front-End Web Development, Event-Driven Programming, Web Design, Secure Coding, Software Design, Scalability, Server Side, Maintainability, Data Sharing

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

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • B

    Board Infinity

    Master Full-Stack Web Development with Laravel & PHP

    Skills you'll gain: Restful API, Secure Coding, Application Deployment, Web Development, API Design, Full-Stack Web Development, Security Controls, Scripting Languages, Cloud API, Software Documentation, Software Installation, Data Validation

    4.2 stars, 202 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.2 (202) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • A

    Amazon

    Full Stack Web Development

    Skills you'll gain: Full-Stack Web Development, Restful API, Cloud Deployment, Frontend Integration, Front-End Web Development, Web Design and Development, Web Services, Cloud Development, Application Deployment, Cloud Applications, Web Development, Spring Framework, Amazon Web Services, HTML and CSS, Data Persistence, Application Programming Interface (API), Server Side, Web Applications, Back-End Web Development, Javascript

    4 stars, 57 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4 (57) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IBM

    IBM Full-Stack JavaScript Developer

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Deployment, Software Development Life Cycle, OpenShift, Istio, Kubernetes, Node.JS, Software Architecture, Application Deployment, Restful API, Database Design, CI/CD, Cloud-Native Computing, NoSQL, Git (Version Control System), Cloud Applications, Javascript, Front-End Web Development, Ajax, Azure DevOps, Software Development

    4.6 stars, 9.7K reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (9.7K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    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

    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Programming with CSS, Javascript and HTML

    Skills you'll gain: Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Server Side, Web Applications, Web Design and Development, Restful API, Data Persistence, Software Architecture

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Developing Full-Stack Applications with JavaScript

    Skills you'll gain: Authentications, Node.JS, Web Development Tools, Full-Stack Web Development, OAuth, JavaScript Frameworks, Webpack, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Web Applications, Application Design, Package and Software Management, Javascript, Web Development, Application Development, Web Frameworks, Maintainability, Software Versioning, Software Design, Front-End Web Development, Computer Programming

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    Scrimba

    Learn Next.js

    Skills you'll gain: Full-Stack Web Development, React.js, UI Components, Web Applications, Scalability, JavaScript Frameworks, Web Development Tools, Data Access, Query Languages, Database Application, Back-End Web Development, Database Development, Databases, Front-End Web Development, Web Design, Software Design, Server Side, Code Reusability, Web Development, Software Development

    4.8 stars, 6 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • B

    Board Infinity

    Backend Development: Node.js, Express, MongoDB & REST APIs

    Skills you'll gain: Node.JS, Server Side, MongoDB, Back-End Web Development, Restful API, Full-Stack Web Development, Web Applications, Database Development, Frontend Integration, Web Development, JavaScript Frameworks, Database Management, Secure Coding, Application Programming Interface (API), Software Architecture, NoSQL, API Design, Authentications, Performance Tuning, Authorization (Computing)

    4.3 stars, 7 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.3 (7) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Next.js 14 from Scratch

    Skills you'll gain: JavaScript Frameworks, Restful API, Application Programming Interface (API), Web Development, React.js, Authentications, OAuth, Web Applications, Server Side, Back-End Web Development, Object-Relational Mapping, UI Components, Cloud Hosting, Image Quality, Secure Coding, Application Deployment

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Hands-on with Windows Server 2019

    Skills you'll gain: Windows Servers, Microsoft Servers, Remote Access Systems, Hyper-V, Server Administration, Microsoft Windows, Servers, Operating System Administration, Systems Administration, Active Directory, Windows PowerShell, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Group Policy, Virtualization, Network Infrastructure, System Monitoring, Data Storage, Event Monitoring, Virtual Machines

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • E

    Edureka

    Building Dynamic Websites with PHP

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular server-side courses

  • Fundamentals Of Microfrontends: Board Infinity
  • Master Full-Stack Web Development with Laravel & PHP: Board Infinity
  • Full Stack Web Development: Amazon
  • IBM Full-Stack JavaScript Developer: IBM
  • Mastering Backend Development with Node.js: Edureka
  • Programming with CSS, Javascript and HTML: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
  • Developing Full-Stack Applications with JavaScript: University of Michigan
  • Learn Next.js: Scrimba
  • Backend Development: Node.js, Express, MongoDB & REST APIs: Board Infinity
  • Next.js 14 from Scratch: Packt

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