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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

    Infosec

    Technical Deep Dive with Incident Response Tools

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Endpoint Detection and Response, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Threat Detection, Cyber Attacks, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Digital Forensics, Network Monitoring, Data Security, Network Analysis, Exploitation techniques, Malware Protection, Memory Management

    4.8 stars, 97 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (97) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Managing and Securing the Apigee Hybrid API Platform

    Skills you'll gain: API Gateway, Cloud API, Application Programming Interface (API), Capacity Management, Kubernetes, Istio, Google Cloud Platform, Scalability, Application Security, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Security Controls, Apache Cassandra, Proxy Servers, Data Security, Application Deployment, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Public Key Infrastructure, YAML, Debugging

    4.5 stars, 17 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (17) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Cisco Learning and Certifications

    DevOps for Network Automation (NetDevOps)

    Skills you'll gain: Devops Tools, Development Environment, Software Development Tools, Software Development Methodologies, CI/CD, DevOps, IT Automation, Continuous Deployment, Version Control, Continuous Integration, Network Engineering, Program Development, Docker (Software), Network Infrastructure, Containerization, Software Development, Virtual Environment, Git (Version Control System), Waterfall Methodology, Software Design

    4.7 stars, 34 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Teaching Impacts of Technology: Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Digital pedagogy, digital literacy, Education Software and Technology, Computational Thinking, Social Impact, Geospatial Information and Technology, Computer Networking, Digital Communications, Media and Communications, Data Centers, Algorithms, Global Positioning Systems

    4.9 stars, 39 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (39) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    MERN eCommerce from Scratch

    Skills you'll gain: Node.JS, Full-Stack Web Development, Front-End Web Development, Server Side, Application Deployment, Back-End Web Development, JavaScript Frameworks, Cloud Deployment, Web Applications, UI Components, Authentications, User Accounts, Database Development, User Interface (UI), User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Payment Systems, Development Environment

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Grab Data Fast with Vertical and Horizontal LOOKUP

    Skills you'll gain: Google Sheets, Spreadsheet Software, Excel Formulas, Data Import/Export, Data Presentation, Data Literacy, Data Analysis, Business Analysis

    3.7 stars, 75 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 3.7 (75) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • B

    Board Infinity

    Introduction to DevSecOps

    Skills you'll gain: DevSecOps, DevOps, Application Security, Secure Coding, Security Testing, Continuous Delivery, CI/CD, Continuous Integration, Containerization, Vulnerability Scanning, Vulnerability Management, Security Management, Automation

    4.4 stars, 23 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.4 (23) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • C

    Cisco Learning and Certifications

    Using APIs for Network Automation

    Skills you'll gain: Postman API Platform, Restful API, Authentications, Application Programming Interface (API), Scripting, JSON, Extensible Languages and XML, IT Automation, Extensible Markup Language (XML), API Testing, Network Protocols, YAML, Network Monitoring, Automation, Network Engineering, Scripting Languages, Python Programming, Real Time Data

    4.6 stars, 36 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Relational Database with Go: Build an Article Search Engine

    Skills you'll gain: Web Applications, SQL, Database Development, Database Application, Data Access, Go (Programming Language), Database Management, Relational Databases, Web Development, Back-End Web Development, Databases, Query Languages, Secure Coding, Server Side, Program Development

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • 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

  • 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
  • S

    Stanford Online

    Palliative Care Always Capstone Course

    Skills you'll gain: Psychosocial Assessments, Caregiving, Patient Communication, Patient Education and Support, Patient-centered Care, Compassion, Patient Advocacy, Personal Care, Patient Treatment, Care Management, Telehealth, Family Support, Stress Management, Community Health, Empathy, Communication, Communication Strategies

    4.6 stars, 35 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (35) · 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

  • Technical Deep Dive with Incident Response Tools: Infosec
  • Managing and Securing the Apigee Hybrid API Platform: Google Cloud
  • DevOps for Network Automation (NetDevOps): Cisco Learning and Certifications
  • Teaching Impacts of Technology: Fundamentals: University of California San Diego
  • MERN eCommerce from Scratch: Packt
  • Grab Data Fast with Vertical and Horizontal LOOKUP: Coursera
  • Introduction to DevSecOps: Board Infinity
  • Using APIs for Network Automation: Cisco Learning and Certifications
  • Relational Database with Go: Build an Article Search Engine: Coursera
  • Using MySQL Database with PHP: Coursera

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