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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


  • L

    LearnKartS

    Backend Engineering with Node.js

    Skills you'll gain: Node.JS, Authentications, Cloud Deployment, Middleware, MongoDB, Server Side, Back-End Web Development, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Application Deployment, Full-Stack Web Development, API Testing, Authorization (Computing), Redis, JavaScript Frameworks, JSON, Database Management, TypeScript, Javascript, Database Design, Debugging

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Create Serverless Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Serverless Computing, Cloud Development, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Event-Driven Programming, Cloud-Based Integration, Business Process Automation, Application Programming Interface (API), Webhook Security, GitHub

    4.4 stars, 137 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (137) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    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 stars, 13 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 3.8 (13) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • C

    Chegg Skills

    AI-Enabled Web Development Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Server Side, Development Environment, Back-End Web Development, Python Programming, Web Development, Program Development, Integrated Development Environments, Software Development Tools, Web Frameworks, AI Enablement, Web Applications, AI Integrations, Software Development, Front-End Web Development, Web Development Tools, Scripting, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Application Frameworks, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Javascript

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    Anthropic

    Model Context Protocol: Advanced Topics

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

    4.6 stars, 10 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (10) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Windows Server Management and Security

    Skills you'll gain: Windows Servers, Authorization (Computing), Microsoft Windows, Authentications, Operating System Administration, User Accounts, Group Policy, User Provisioning, Microsoft Servers, Security Controls, Enterprise Security, Active Directory, Identity and Access Management, Software Installation, Servers, System Configuration, Encryption, Network Performance Management, Computer Networking

    4.7 stars, 682 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (682) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Back-End Infrastructure: Servers, Secure APIs and Data

    Skills you'll gain: API Design, Back-End Web Development, Secure Coding, Data Security, Application Programming Interface (API), IT Infrastructure, Application Security, Infrastructure Security, Data Integrity, Servers, Server Administration, Web Servers

    4.9 stars, 7 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (7) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • P

    Packt

    Windows Server 2025 Admin – Hands-On Labs

    Skills you'll gain: Active Directory, Windows Servers, Windows PowerShell, Hyper-V, Microsoft Servers, Group Policy, Server Administration, Microsoft Windows, Remote Access Systems, Operating System Administration, Servers, System Monitoring, Virtualization, File Management, Systems Administration, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Data Storage, Virtual Machines, Web Servers, Software Installation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • B

    Board Infinity

    Angular Advanced: Enterprise Patterns, SSR & Performance

    Skills you'll gain: Angular, Frontend Performance, Application Deployment, Scalability, Software Architecture, Performance Tuning, Web Applications, Application Performance Management, Server Side, Enterprise Architecture, Web Analytics and SEO

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    WebSockets Protocol Explained – Master Web Development

    Skills you'll gain: TCP/IP, Network Protocols, Application Programming Interface (API), Ajax, Web Development, General Networking, Web Applications, Scalability, Event-Driven Programming, Real Time Data, Network Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • B

    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)

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • L

    LearnQuest

    Advanced Angular Development

    Skills you'll gain: Angular, JavaScript Frameworks, Application Deployment, UI Components, Application Frameworks, Frontend Performance, Server Side, Restful API, Code Reusability, Software Architecture, Maintainability

    4.1 stars, 12 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.1 (12) · Beginner · 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

  • Backend Engineering with Node.js: LearnKartS
  • Create Serverless Applications: Microsoft
  • Advanced Java: LearnKartS
  • AI-Enabled Web Development Foundations: Chegg Skills
  • Model Context Protocol: Advanced Topics: Anthropic
  • Windows Server Management and Security: University of Colorado System
  • Back-End Infrastructure: Servers, Secure APIs and Data: Coursera
  • Windows Server 2025 Admin – Hands-On Labs: Packt
  • Angular Advanced: Enterprise Patterns, SSR & Performance: Board Infinity
  • WebSockets Protocol Explained – Master Web Development: Packt

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