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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


  • U

    Universidad Austral

    Desarrollo del lado servidor: NodeJS, Express y MongoDB

    Skills you'll gain: Server Side, Node.JS, Back-End Web Development, Restful API, Web Development, MongoDB, Application Deployment, OAuth, Web Servers, Application Programming Interface (API), API Design, Web Applications, Cloud Deployment, Authentications, Object-Relational Mapping, NoSQL, Data Persistence, Software Testing, Routing Protocols

    4.1 stars, 115 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.1 (115) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica

    Desenvolvimento Ágil com Java Avançado

    Skills you'll gain: Model View Controller, Selenium (Software), Web Applications, Java, Java Programming, Data Access, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Agile Methodology, Web Development, Software Testing, Agile Software Development, Server Side, Software Design Patterns

    4.7 stars, 197 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (197) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Cloud Application Security

    Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Cloud Security, Authentications, Key Management, Cloud Applications, Application Security, Cloud Development, Secure Coding, DevSecOps, Cloud Computing, Cloud Services, Identity and Access Management, Multi-Factor Authentication, Data Security, Cryptography, Cryptographic Protocols, Application Programming Interface (API), Web Servers, Transaction Processing, Server Side

    4.3 stars, 27 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Technical Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: Hardware Troubleshooting, Network Troubleshooting, Technical Support, Computer Hardware, Problem Management, Generative AI, Debugging, Technical Communication, Network Monitoring, Network Performance Management, Microsoft Windows, System Monitoring, Operating Systems, Mac OS, Technical Documentation

    4.8 stars, 180 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (180) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • B

    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 stars, 14 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.1 (14) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
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  • C

    Coursera

    Web Application Security Testing with OWASP ZAP

    Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Vulnerability Scanning, Proxy Servers, Security Testing, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Assessments, Brute-force attacks, Test Tools, Web Scraping

    4.3 stars, 290 reviews, Intermediate, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.3 (290) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • P

    Packt

    Frontend Development with React

    Skills you'll gain: React Redux, React.js, Frontend Integration, Back-End Web Development, Front-End Web Development, UI Components, Web Applications, Application Programming Interface (API), JavaScript Frameworks, Authentications, Server Side, User Interface (UI), User Accounts, Development Environment

    4.7 stars, 13 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (13) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    LearnQuest

    Advanced Java

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Maven, Spring Framework, Microservices, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Spring Boot, Java, Java Programming, Build Tools, Back-End Web Development, Software Architecture, Server Side, Load Balancing, Cloud Development, Web Services, Restful API, Systems Architecture, Web Applications

    4.5 stars, 52 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (52) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • R

    Rice University

    Distributed Programming in Java

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Kafka, Apache Spark, Apache Hadoop, Event-Driven Programming, Distributed Computing, Java Programming, Java, OS Process Management, Scala Programming, Servers

    4.6 stars, 507 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (507) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IBM

    Ethical Hacking with Kali Linux

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Administration, Bash (Scripting Language), Network Monitoring, Cyber Security Assessment, System Configuration, Digital Forensics

    4.7 stars, 66 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (66) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Hacking and Patching

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Exploit development, Metasploit, Application Security, Security Testing, Cyber Security Assessment, Vulnerability Scanning, Brute-force attacks, Secure Coding, Exploitation techniques, Software Design Patterns, Vulnerability Assessments, Memory Management, Amazon Web Services, SQL, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Operating Systems, Data Validation

    4 stars, 279 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4 (279) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    Scrimba

    Intro to Model Context Protocol (MCP)

    Skills you'll gain: Model Context Protocol, AI Workflows, AI Integrations, Generative AI Agents, Tool Calling, OpenAI API, Agentic Workflows, Anthropic Claude, Context Management, Real Time Data, Debugging, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Servers, Artificial Intelligence, Data Access, Generative AI, Interoperability, Server Administration

    3.7 stars, 30 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 3.7 (30) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular server-side courses

  • Desarrollo del lado servidor: NodeJS, Express y MongoDB: Universidad Austral
  • Desenvolvimento Ágil com Java Avançado: Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica
  • Cloud Application Security: University of Minnesota
  • Technical Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Techniques: Microsoft
  • Building Services with ASP.NET Web API: Board Infinity
  • Web Application Security Testing with OWASP ZAP: Coursera
  • Frontend Development with React: Packt
  • Advanced Java: LearnQuest
  • Distributed Programming in Java: Rice University
  • Ethical Hacking with Kali Linux: IBM

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