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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


  • I

    IBM

    Full Stack Software Developer Assessment

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Services, JavaScript Frameworks, Web Frameworks, Back-End Web Development, Cloud Deployment, DevOps, Full-Stack Web Development, OpenShift, Version Control, Cloud Development, CI/CD, Application Frameworks, Software Development, Continuous Integration, Cloud-Native Computing, Web Applications, Microservices, Continuous Delivery

    4.7 stars, 296 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    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 Minnesota

    Engineering Practices for Building Quality Software

    Skills you'll gain: Software Design Patterns, Software Design, Software Engineering, Application Security, Object Oriented Design, Software Architecture, Software Quality (SQA/SQC), Threat Modeling, Maintainability, Code Coverage, Application Deployment, Continuous Deployment, Continuous Delivery, Software Testing, Continuous Integration, CI/CD, Test Driven Development (TDD), Software Documentation, Build Tools, Technical Documentation

    4.5 stars, 475 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (475) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    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

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  • P

    Packt

    CompTIA Server+ (SK0-005)

    Skills you'll gain: Disaster Recovery, Server Administration, Windows Servers, Microsoft Servers, Servers, Network Troubleshooting, Systems Administration, VMware ESX Servers, IT Infrastructure, Linux Servers, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Virtualization, Hardware Troubleshooting, Operating System Administration, vCenter Server Management, Virtual Machines, Data Storage Technologies, IT Automation, Remote Access Systems, Data Maintenance

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • N

    NIIT

    Building RESTful APIs Using Node.js and Express

    Skills you'll gain: Restful API, OAuth, API Design, Application Programming Interface (API), Node.JS, Software Documentation, JavaScript Frameworks, Frontend Integration, Web Services, Middleware, Authentications, JSON, Web Frameworks, Server Side, Back-End Web Development, Authorization (Computing)

    3.9 stars, 24 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 3.9 (24) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Deploy a Modern Web App connected to a Cloud Spanner Instance

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Applications, Node.JS, Application Deployment, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Deployment, Code Review, Full-Stack Web Development, Web Applications, Server Side, Development Environment, Data Import/Export, Back-End Web Development, Data Store, Frontend Integration

    4.1 stars, 14 reviews, Beginner, Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.1 (14) · Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • N

    New York University

    Real-Time Cyber Threat Detection and Mitigation

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Firewall, IT Security Architecture, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Network Architecture, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, TCP/IP, Cybersecurity, Threat Detection, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Attacks, Security Controls, Enterprise Security, Network Protocols, Proxy Servers

    4.7 stars, 664 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    Infosec

    Cyber Incident Response

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

    4.7 stars, 278 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Jenkins : Automating your delivery pipeline

    Skills you'll gain: Jenkins, CI/CD, Continuous Delivery, DevOps, Continuous Integration

    4.5 stars, 341 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.5 (341) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • 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

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

  • Full Stack Software Developer Assessment: IBM
  • Ethical Hacking with Kali Linux: IBM
  • Engineering Practices for Building Quality Software: University of Minnesota
  • Building Services with ASP.NET Web API: Board Infinity
  • CompTIA Server+ (SK0-005): Packt
  • Building RESTful APIs Using Node.js and Express: NIIT
  • Deploy a Modern Web App connected to a Cloud Spanner Instance: Google Cloud
  • Real-Time Cyber Threat Detection and Mitigation: New York University
  • Cyber Incident Response: Infosec
  • Jenkins : Automating your delivery pipeline: Coursera

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