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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

    ISSA (International Sports Sciences Association)

    GLP-1 Medication Support Course for Fitness Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Medical Support, Mental and Behavioral Health, Treatment Planning, Medical Prescription, Health And Wellness Coaching, Exercise Science, Healthcare Ethics, Collaboration, Athletic Training, Patient Education and Support, Medication Therapy Management, Health Care, Nutrition and Diet, Health Assessment, Nutrition Education, Coaching, Health Education, Nutritional Assessment, Human Development

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • B

    Board Infinity

    Data Center Virtualization: From Foundations to Mastery

    Skills you'll gain: ESXi Installation, vSphere Networking and Storage, Virtual Networking, vCenter Server Management, vSphere DRS & HA, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Performance Tuning, vSAN ESA, vCenter Server, Virtual Machines, Disaster Recovery, Storage vMotion, VMware ESX Servers, iSCSI Configuration, VMware vSAN, Event Monitoring, Data Centers, Network Switches, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Virtualization

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IBM

    JavaScript Full Stack Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Deployment, CI/CD, Full-Stack Web Development, MongoDB, Application Design, Continuous Integration, Application Deployment, Cloud Applications, React.js, DevOps, NoSQL, Databases, Database Management, Kubernetes, JavaScript Frameworks, Front-End Web Development, Software Architecture, Application Development, Authorization (Computing), Javascript

    4.7 stars, 44 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (44) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Using MySQL Database with PHP

    Skills you'll gain: Database Management, Relational Databases, MySQL, PHP (Scripting Language), SQL, Databases, Web Applications, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Web Development, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Back-End Web Development, Data Access

    4.7 stars, 26 reviews, Intermediate, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.7 (26) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Java Spring Boot - Advanced

    4.8 stars, 24 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (24) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    LearnQuest

    Advanced Network Security

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Cyber Threat Hunting, Computer Security Incident Management, Incident Management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Continuous Monitoring, Threat Detection, Cyber Security Strategy, Security Strategy, Cloud Security, Disaster Recovery, Threat Management, Firewall, Network Security, Cybersecurity, Cloud Services, AI Security, Network Monitoring, Cloud Management

    4.4 stars, 98 reviews, Advanced, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (98) · Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    SkillUp

    Managing Storage and Networking

    Skills you'll gain: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Remote Access Systems, Windows Servers, iSCSI Configuration, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Microsoft Servers, Microsoft Windows, Network Administration, Microsoft Azure, Network Infrastructure, Public Key Infrastructure, Data Storage Technologies, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Data Storage, Network Security, Cloud Storage, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Proxy Servers, File Management, File Systems

    5 stars, 8 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 5 (8) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Security & Ethical Hacking: Attacking the Network

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Network Security, Network Monitoring, Exploitation techniques, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Scanning, Cryptographic Protocols, Remote Access Systems, Network Protocols, Encryption, General Networking, Command-Line Interface, Network Analysis, Proxy Servers

    4.6 stars, 15 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (15) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • C

    Coursera

    Burp Suite للمبتدئين: مقدمة في اختبار الاختراق

    Skills you'll gain: Exploitation techniques, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Scanning, Proxy Servers, Security Testing, Vulnerability Assessments, Test Tools

    4.6 stars, 82 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (82) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Free
    Free
  • L

    LearnQuest

    Test-Driven Development

    Skills you'll gain: Continuous Delivery, Test Driven Development (TDD), Unit Testing, Continuous Deployment, Continuous Integration, Test Script Development, Program Development, CI/CD, Agile Methodology, Test Automation, Development Testing, Mockups, Test Case, Agile Software Development, Software Testing, Debugging, Software Development, Python Programming, Version Control, Requirements Analysis

    4 stars, 83 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4 (83) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Software Defined Networking

    Skills you'll gain: Software-Defined Networking, Virtual Networking, Network Performance Management, Network Infrastructure, Data Centers, Network Architecture, Computer Networking, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Architecture, Network Switches, Network Routing, Microsoft Azure, General Networking, Test Tools, Network Analysis, Debugging

    4.1 stars, 49 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.1 (49) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Codio

    Software Engineering Tools and Practices

    Skills you'll gain: Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), CI/CD, Model View Controller, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Continuous Integration, Cucumber (Software), Postman API Platform, Ansible, Software Testing, OAuth, Web Development Tools, Behavior-Driven Development, Application Performance Management, Prometheus (Software), Authentications, Test Driven Development (TDD), Package and Software Management, Cloud API, Javascript, Software Engineering

    4 stars, 58 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4 (58) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • GLP-1 Medication Support Course for Fitness Professionals: ISSA (International Sports Sciences Association)
  • Data Center Virtualization: From Foundations to Mastery: Board Infinity
  • JavaScript Full Stack Capstone Project: IBM
  • Using MySQL Database with PHP: Coursera
  • Java Spring Boot - Advanced: EDUCBA
  • Advanced Network Security: LearnQuest
  • Managing Storage and Networking: SkillUp
  • Security & Ethical Hacking: Attacking the Network: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Burp Suite للمبتدئين: مقدمة في اختبار الاختراق: Coursera
  • Test-Driven Development: LearnQuest

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