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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


  • P

    Packt

    Svelte 5 & SvelteKit - The Complete Fundamentals Guide

    Skills you'll gain: JavaScript Frameworks, Restful API, Front-End Web Development, TypeScript, Application Programming Interface (API), Web Frameworks, Web Applications, Server Side, Data Access, UI Components, Debugging

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Web Application Technologies and Django

    Skills you'll gain: Model View Controller, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), HTML and CSS, Linux, Linux Commands, Application Deployment, Django (Web Framework), Cloud Deployment, Web Applications, Command-Line Interface, Web Servers, Web Development, SQL, Database Management, Python Programming, Software Installation

    4.7 stars, 1.9K reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (1.9K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Java Servlet Development: From Basics to Real-World Projects

    Skills you'll gain: Model View Controller, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Frontend Integration, Back-End Web Development, Full-Stack Web Development, Server Side, Email Automation, Data Access, Apache Tomcat, Front-End Web Development, Application Servers, Java Programming, HTML and CSS, Databases, PostgreSQL, Relational Databases, Java, User Interface (UI), Web Design, Database Development

    4.6 stars, 54 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (54) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    HTML, CSS, and Javascript for Web Developers

    Skills you'll gain: HTML and CSS, Web Design and Development, Front-End Web Development, Responsive Web Design, Web Applications, Web Design, Ajax, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Development, Web Development Tools, Development Environment, Javascript, Frontend Performance, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Server Side, Semantic Web, Software Installation

    4.7 stars, 17K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (17K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Server Side Rendering with Next.js: Update a News Website

    Skills you'll gain: React.js, Server Side, JavaScript Frameworks, Node.JS, Web Development, Web Applications, Software Engineering

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • P

    Packt

    Backend Development and API Creation

    Skills you'll gain: Back-End Web Development, Server Side, Full-Stack Web Development, Middleware, Authentications, API Design, Application Programming Interface (API), User Accounts, Databases, JavaScript Frameworks, GitHub, Development Environment, Data Validation

    4.6 stars, 44 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    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, Package and Software Management, Servers, Network Protocols

    4.5 stars, 6 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    California Institute of the Arts

    Web Design: Wireframes to Prototypes

    Skills you'll gain: Wireframing, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Mockups, UI/UX Strategy, Responsive Web Design, User Interface (UI), Web Design, User Interface (UI) Design, User Experience, User Experience Design, Prototyping, Web Design and Development, Visual Design, Web Language, UI/UX Research, Graphic and Visual Design, Interactive Design, HTML and CSS, Design Elements And Principles, Typography

    4.9 stars, 923 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (923) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Master Express Framework: Beginner to Advanced with Node.js

    Skills you'll gain: JavaScript Frameworks, Node.JS, Web Frameworks, Restful API, Web Development, Web Applications, Application Programming Interface (API), Server Side, File Systems, Javascript, File I/O, Web Servers, Databases, Authentications, Middleware, Cryptography

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Intro to NodeJS

    Skills you'll gain: Node.JS, File I/O, Javascript, Event-Driven Programming, Web Applications, Web Servers, Software Installation, Server Side, Application Development, File Management, Command-Line Interface, TCP/IP, OS Process Management, Application Deployment, Package and Software Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Intermediate Web Development and Backend Basics

    Skills you'll gain: PHP (Scripting Language), MySQL, WordPress, Web Applications, Application Programming Interface (API), Web Development, Content Management Systems, Linux Commands, DevOps, Linux, Web Design and Development, Devops Tools, Frontend Integration, Full-Stack Web Development, Data Store, Command-Line Interface, Back-End Web Development, Database Development, Server Side, Scripting

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Svelte 5 & SvelteKit - The Complete Fundamentals Guide: Packt
  • Web Application Technologies and Django: University of Michigan
  • Java Servlet Development: From Basics to Real-World Projects: EDUCBA
  • HTML, CSS, and Javascript for Web Developers: Johns Hopkins University
  • AJAX Next Level: Authentication, Servers, Projects & More: Packt
  • Server Side Rendering with Next.js: Update a News Website: Coursera
  • Backend Development and API Creation: Packt
  • Learn Node.js: Scrimba
  • Web Design: Wireframes to Prototypes: California Institute of the Arts
  • Master Express Framework: Beginner to Advanced with Node.js: Packt

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