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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


  • 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
  • L

    LearnQuest

    Enterprise Java Beans (EJBs) and the Jakarta Persistence API (JPA)

    Skills you'll gain: Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Java Programming, Object-Relational Mapping, Java, Application Servers, Middleware, Application Deployment, Data Persistence, Event-Driven Programming, Enterprise Application Management, Server Side, Data Access, Code Reusability, Context Management, Business Logic, Query Languages, Remote Access Systems

    4.8 stars, 60 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (60) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Cisco CCNA 200-301: The Complete Guide to Getting Certified

    Skills you'll gain: Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), OSI Models, Wide Area Networks, Network Troubleshooting, TCP/IP, Wireless Networks, Cloud Computing, Network Routing, Routing Protocols, Network Security, Network Routers, Network Monitoring, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Platforms, Event Monitoring, Cloud Technologies, Threat Detection, Threat Management, Network Performance Management

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

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

    Category: Job ready
    Job ready
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    LearnQuest

    Managing Scope in a Java Enterprise Edition Application

    Skills you'll gain: Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Java, Context Management, Web Applications, Server Side, Data Storage, Data Sharing

    4.5 stars, 17 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (17) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google

    Google Network Security

    Skills you'll gain: Hardening, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Incident Response, Network Architecture, Network Security, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Incident Management, Network Protocols, Threat Detection, Event Monitoring, Threat Management, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Network Monitoring, Network Infrastructure, Cyber Attacks, Computer Security Incident Management, Operating Systems, Linux, Bash (Scripting Language), Databases

    4.8 stars, 125 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (125) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    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

    3.9 stars, 242 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 3.9 (242) · Intermediate · 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

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Java Servlets Case Study - Email Marketing Tool

    Skills you'll gain: Frontend Integration, Full-Stack Web Development, Email Automation, Front-End Web Development, HTML and CSS, User Interface (UI), Web Design, Code Reusability, Server Side, Java Programming, Email Marketing, MySQL, Program Development, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Software Architecture, Web Applications, Back-End Web Development, Development Testing, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Case Studies

    4.4 stars, 22 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.4 (22) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Cloud Computing Concepts: Part 2

    Skills you'll gain: Distributed Computing, File Systems, Cloud Computing, Dataflow, Transaction Processing, Computer Security, Data Centers, Cyber Security Policies, Authorization (Computing), Apache Hadoop, Data Store, Database Theory, Cloud Security, Authentications, NoSQL, Algorithms, Data Integrity, Encryption, File Management, Graph Theory

    4.5 stars, 323 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (323) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    SkillsBooster Academy

    Mastering Next.js: Build Full-Stack Applications

    Skills you'll gain: UI Components, Full-Stack Web Development, Node.JS, React.js, JavaScript Frameworks, Web Applications, Front-End Web Development, Web Development, Back-End Web Development, Javascript, Server Side, Application Programming Interface (API), Development Environment, Software Development, Application Deployment, GitHub, Software Development Tools, Web Services, Software Engineering, Programming Principles

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Board Infinity

    Kali Linux

    Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Assessments, Vulnerability Scanning, Cyber Security Assessment, Network Monitoring, Penetration Testing, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Command-Line Interface, Security Testing, Linux Commands, Cyber Operations, Cybersecurity, Information Systems Security, Linux, Software Installation, Network Security, Linux Administration, Network Analysis

    4.3 stars, 239 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • B

    Board Infinity

    Full-Stack Web Development: PHP, HTML, CSS & JavaScript

    Skills you'll gain: User Interface (UI), User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Web Design, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), UI Components, Secure Coding, Full-Stack Web Development, Web Applications, Database Development, Frontend Integration, JavaScript Frameworks, Database Management, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Software Architecture, Development Environment, Development Testing, Software Testing, NoSQL, API Design

    3.9 stars, 30 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 3.9 (30) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Deploy a Modern Web App connected to a Cloud Spanner Instance: Google Cloud
  • Enterprise Java Beans (EJBs) and the Jakarta Persistence API (JPA): LearnQuest
  • Cisco CCNA 200-301: The Complete Guide to Getting Certified: Packt
  • Managing Scope in a Java Enterprise Edition Application: LearnQuest
  • Google Network Security: Google
  • Design and Analyze Secure Networked Systems: University of Colorado System
  • Desenvolvimento Ágil com Java Avançado: Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica
  • Java Servlets Case Study - Email Marketing Tool: EDUCBA
  • Cloud Computing Concepts: Part 2: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Mastering Next.js: Build Full-Stack Applications: SkillsBooster Academy

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