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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

    Network Operations

    Skills you'll gain: Network Monitoring, Cryptographic Protocols, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Routing Protocols, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Security Controls, OSI Models, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Proxy Servers

    4.8 stars, 17 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    LearnKartS

    Project Management and Risk Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Project Risk Management, Risk Mitigation, Risk Analysis, Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology, Agile Methodology, Risk Appetite, Risk Control, Project Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Agile Project Management, Project Implementation, Stakeholder Communications, Project Planning

    4.8 stars, 67 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IBM

    Getting Started on Mainframe with z/OS Commands and Panels

    Skills you'll gain: z/OS, Mainframe Computing, Data Maintenance, Mainframe Technologies, Data Management, Control Panels, Command-Line Interface, User Interface (UI), Remote Access Systems

    4.7 stars, 442 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Mastering REST APIs with FastAPI

    Skills you'll gain: Restful API, API Design, Application Deployment, Application Programming Interface (API), Authentications, Cloud API, API Testing, Cloud Deployment, Web Services, Web Frameworks, User Provisioning, Unit Testing, Continuous Deployment, User Accounts, Test Script Development, Email Automation, Debugging, Operational Databases, Test Tools, Continuous Integration

    4.3 stars, 23 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.3 (23) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Pearson

    Practical Windows PowerShell Scripting

    Skills you'll gain: Windows PowerShell, Active Directory, Scripting, IT Automation, Network Monitoring, Scripting Languages, Microsoft Windows, Windows Servers, Shell Script, User Accounts, Microsoft Servers, Command-Line Interface, Network Administration, Remote Access Systems, Servers, Systems Administration, User Interface (UI), UI Components, Server Administration, Authentications

    4.5 stars, 21 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (21) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of California, Davis

    Identifying Security Vulnerabilities

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Secure Coding, Cryptography, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Encryption, Application Security, Penetration Testing, Data Security, Exploitation techniques, Security Controls, Authentications, Vulnerability Management, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Personally Identifiable Information, Data Flow Diagrams (DFDs)

    4.6 stars, 179 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (179) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    Infosec

    CompTIA Network+

    Skills you'll gain: OSI Models, Network Troubleshooting, Network Administration, General Networking, Network Architecture, Network Infrastructure, Network Monitoring, Network Security, TCP/IP, Virtual Networking, Local Area Networks, Routing Protocols, Network Routing, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Wireless Networks, Networking Hardware, Disaster Recovery, Network Performance Management, Network Protocols, Event Monitoring

    3.4 stars, 9 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 3.4 (9) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • L

    LearnQuest

    Introduction to Application Development

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Maven, Software Development Life Cycle, Unified Modeling Language, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Build Tools, CI/CD, Object Oriented Design, Cloud-Native Computing, Software Development Methodologies, Jenkins, Continuous Integration, Agile Methodology, Software Development Tools, Version Control, Software Design Patterns, Software Development, Test Driven Development (TDD), Software Versioning, Programming Principles, Software Design

    4.5 stars, 196 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.5 (196) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Architecting Hybrid Cloud Infrastructure with Anthos

    Skills you'll gain: Istio, CI/CD, Kubernetes, Serverless Computing, Containerization, Cloud-Native Computing, Multi-Cloud, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Application Deployment, Continuous Integration, Continuous Deployment, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Management, Network Security, Continuous Delivery, Microservices, Cloud Deployment, Virtual Networking, Private Cloud

    4.7 stars, 380 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (380) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    VPN Tunneling with OpenVPN: Secure Network Connections

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Linux Servers, Ubuntu, Network Troubleshooting, Authentications, Linux Administration, Remote Access Systems, Cryptographic Protocols, Virtual Networking, Encryption, Network Security, Linux, Network Monitoring, Network Performance Management, Interoperability, Key Management

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • S

    STARWEAVER

    Change Management for GenAI Integration

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Stakeholder Engagement, Organizational Change, Change Management, Innovation, Business Transformation, Stakeholder Management, AI Integrations, Digital Transformation, Generative AI, Culture Transformation, Artificial Intelligence, Performance Metric, Leadership, Organizational Strategy, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Employee Engagement, Business Strategy, Communication Strategies

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

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    EC-Council

    In the Trenches: Security Operations Center

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Cyber Threat Hunting, Vulnerability Management, Event Monitoring, Threat Detection, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Security Controls, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Vulnerability Assessments, Threat Management, Exploitation techniques, Network Monitoring, Anomaly Detection

    4.7 stars, 60 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

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

  • Network Operations: Google
  • Project Management and Risk Fundamentals: LearnKartS
  • Getting Started on Mainframe with z/OS Commands and Panels: IBM
  • Mastering REST APIs with FastAPI: Packt
  • Practical Windows PowerShell Scripting: Pearson
  • Identifying Security Vulnerabilities: University of California, Davis
  • CompTIA Network+: Infosec
  • Introduction to Application Development: LearnQuest
  • Architecting Hybrid Cloud Infrastructure with Anthos: Google Cloud
  • VPN Tunneling with OpenVPN: Secure Network Connections: Coursera

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