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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


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    Scrimba

    Learn Node.js

    Skills you'll gain: Node.JS, JSON, Server Side, Web Development Tools, Back-End Web Development, JavaScript Frameworks, Web Servers, Application Programming Interface (API), Restful API, Javascript, Web Development, Code Reusability, Package and Software Management, Servers

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Node.js for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Node.JS, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Application Deployment, JavaScript Frameworks, Web Frameworks, Test Driven Development (TDD), Cloud Deployment, Continuous Deployment, Authentications, Web Development, Development Testing, Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), Full-Stack Web Development, Web Applications, Application Security, Javascript, CI/CD, Web Development Tools, Back-End Web Development, Front-End Web Development

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    Foundations of Node.js Development

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnKartS

    Advanced Java

    Skills you'll gain: Spring Framework, Java, Spring Boot, Java Programming, Hibernate (Java), Web Development, Web Servers, Web Components, Servers, Application Deployment, Databases

    3.8
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    13 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Network Programming and Client-Server Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Web Servers, Distributed Computing, Network Troubleshooting, Server Side, Web Applications, Middleware, Servers, Network Monitoring, Network Architecture, System Programming, Network Protocols, Systems Architecture, Systems Design, TCP/IP, Computer Networking, Network Performance Management, System Design and Implementation, Microservices, Software Development, Application Programming Interface (API)

    Build toward a degree

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Official Next Js Tutorial Code Along - React Web Development

    Skills you'll gain: React.js, HTML and CSS, Frontend Performance, Application Deployment, Web Development, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Front-End Web Development, Web Development Tools, Full-Stack Web Development, JavaScript Frameworks, UI Components, Performance Tuning, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Javascript, Server Side, GitHub, Version Control, Git (Version Control System)

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    AJAX Next Level: Authentication, Servers, Projects & More

    Skills you'll gain: Server Side, Restful API, Apache, Full-Stack Web Development, API Design, Node.JS, Web Servers, Postman API Platform, Authentications, Application Programming Interface (API), Web Applications, Back-End Web Development, Web Development Tools, Frontend Integration, API Testing, Web Development, Javascript, JSON, Application Security, PHP (Scripting Language)

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Build a Product Listing Website Using VBScript

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Database Development, Frontend Integration, Database Application, Web Applications, Web Development, Authentications, Web Design and Development, Full-Stack Web Development, Back-End Web Development, User Provisioning, User Accounts, Secure Coding, Visual Basic (Programming Language), Scripting, Scripting Languages, Data Access, Code Reusability, Web Design, Data Validation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Anthropic

    Model Context Protocol: Advanced Topics

    Skills you'll gain: Model Context Protocol, Server Side, Event-Driven Programming, Application Deployment

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    6 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Board Infinity

    Building RESTful APIs with Node.js and Express

    Skills you'll gain: Node.JS, MongoDB, Secure Coding, Middleware, Event-Driven Programming, Databases

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    12 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    HTML, CSS, and Javascript for Web Developers

    Skills you'll gain: HTML and CSS, Ajax, Javascript, Responsive Web Design, Front-End Web Development, Web Design, Web Applications, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Development Environment, Web Development Tools, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    17K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Scrimba

    Learn Express.js

    Skills you'll gain: Node.JS, JavaScript Frameworks, Web Frameworks, Server Side, Web Applications, Web Servers, Secure Coding, Restful API, Middleware, API Design, Real Time Data, Code Reusability, Maintainability

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Learn Node.js: Scrimba
  • Node.js for Beginners: Packt
  • Foundations of Node.js Development: Packt
  • Advanced Java: LearnKartS
  • Network Programming and Client-Server Programming: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
  • Official Next Js Tutorial Code Along - React Web Development: Packt
  • AJAX Next Level: Authentication, Servers, Projects & More: Packt
  • Build a Product Listing Website Using VBScript: EDUCBA
  • Model Context Protocol: Advanced Topics: Anthropic
  • Building RESTful APIs with Node.js and Express: Board Infinity

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