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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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    University of Colorado System

    Design and Analyze Secure Networked Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Public Key Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Information Systems Security, Data Security, Cyber Attacks, Information Assurance, Network Security, Risk Management Framework, Security Controls, Cryptography, Cryptographic Protocols, Key Management, Security Engineering, Threat Modeling, Security Management, Authorization (Computing), Encryption, Email Security, Data Integrity, Authentications

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    241 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Imperial College London

    Developing the SIR Model

    Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Infection Control, Infectious Diseases, Mathematical Modeling, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, R Programming, Differential Equations

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    274 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Developing and Deploying a Complete Django Web Application

    Skills you'll gain: Ajax, jQuery, Javascript and jQuery, JSON, Django (Web Framework), Web Applications, Javascript, Debugging, Database Design, Data Modeling, Event-Driven Programming, Data Access, User Accounts, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Python Programming

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    295 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Introduction to Next.js

    Skills you'll gain: JavaScript Frameworks, React.js, Application Development, Application Frameworks, Application Deployment, Web Frameworks, Web Applications, Front-End Web Development, Development Environment, Web Development Tools, Web Development, Frontend Performance, HTML and CSS, Responsive Web Design, Data Access, Server Side, Configuration Management

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    30 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Board Infinity

    Building Services with ASP.NET Web API

    Skills you'll gain: Restful API, ASP.NET, Microsoft SQL Servers, C# (Programming Language), Web Services, Database Management, Database Development, JSON, Back-End Web Development, SQL, Database Design, Server Side, .NET Framework, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Application Programming Interface (API), API Design, Database Architecture and Administration, Programming Principles, Object Oriented Design

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    14 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Introduction to Secure Networking

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Computer Networking, General Networking, Authentications, Authorization (Computing), Firewall, Security Controls, Network Architecture, OSI Models, Networking Hardware, Network Protocols, Virtualization, Virtual Networking, Threat Detection, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Services, Network Planning And Design, TCP/IP, Network Infrastructure, Network Monitoring

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    339 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnKartS

    Agentic AI Foundations: Build RAG & MCP Chatbots

    Skills you'll gain: Agentic systems, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Google Gemini, Agentic Workflows, Generative AI Agents, Node.JS, OpenAI API, Model Context Protocol, Prompt Engineering, LLM Application, Development Environment, AI Integrations, AI Workflows, Angular, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, Tool Calling, Server Side, Embeddings, Frontend Integration

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Virginia

    Continuous Delivery & DevOps

    Skills you'll gain: Continuous Delivery, DevOps, Continuous Deployment, Devops Tools, CI/CD, Continuous Integration, Test Automation, Agile Methodology, Automation, Continuous Improvement Process, Unit Testing, Information Technology Operations, Systems Administration, System Testing, Software Testing

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Architecting with Google Kubernetes Engine en Español

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, CI/CD, Cloud Infrastructure, Google Cloud Platform, Containerization, Cloud-Native Computing, Cloud Applications, Identity and Access Management, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Platforms, Cloud Services, Cloud Solutions, Continuous Integration, Cloud Computing, Cloud Storage, Cloud Computing Architecture, Application Deployment, Continuous Delivery, Cloud Management, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    The Linux Foundation

    Open Source Software Development Methods

    Skills you'll gain: Open Source Technology, GitHub, CI/CD, Git (Version Control System), Continuous Integration, Collaborative Software, Continuous Deployment, Version Control, Software Development Methodologies

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Infosec

    Cyber Incident Response

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Incident Management, Threat Management, Cyber Operations, Cybersecurity, Endpoint Detection and Response, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Digital Forensics, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Threat Detection, Network Security, Network Monitoring, Data Security, Business Continuity, Network Analysis, Exploitation techniques, Malware Protection, Analysis

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    276 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    EC-Council

    Secure Full Stack MEAN Developer

    Skills you'll gain: Node.JS, MongoDB, Angular, Full-Stack Web Development, JavaScript Frameworks, Restful API, Web Frameworks, Secure Coding, Server Side, Web Applications, Web Development, NoSQL, Front-End Web Development, Web Development Tools, Web Servers, Postman API Platform, Application Programming Interface (API), API Design, Javascript, Back-End Web Development

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    91 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Design and Analyze Secure Networked Systems: University of Colorado System
  • Developing the SIR Model: Imperial College London
  • Developing and Deploying a Complete Django Web Application: University of Michigan
  • Introduction to Next.js: Coursera
  • Building Services with ASP.NET Web API: Board Infinity
  • Introduction to Secure Networking: Microsoft
  • Agentic AI Foundations: Build RAG & MCP Chatbots: LearnKartS
  • Continuous Delivery & DevOps: University of Virginia
  • Architecting with Google Kubernetes Engine en Español: Google Cloud
  • Open Source Software Development Methods: The Linux Foundation

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