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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


  • W

    Whizlabs

    Virtual Networks in Azure

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Networking, Microsoft Azure, Network Troubleshooting, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Architecture, Load Balancing, Network Administration, Virtual Machines, Security Controls, Network Security, Network Monitoring, Scalability, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks

    4.1 stars, 22 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Coursera

    Customer Service with Python: Build a Chatbot using ChatGPT

    Skills you'll gain: ChatGPT, OpenAI API, LLM Application, Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Customer Service, Customer Inquiries, Customer Support, Application Programming Interface (API), User Flows, Python Programming, Development Environment

    4.2 stars, 27 reviews, Intermediate, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.2 (27) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • S

    SkillUp

    Managing Windows Servers, Virtualization, & Containerization

    Skills you'll gain: Windows Servers, Hyper-V, Containerization, Kubernetes, Docker (Software), Virtualization, Virtual Machines, Server Administration, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Microsoft Azure, Operating System Administration, Microsoft Windows, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Management, Systems Administration, Remote Access Systems

    5 stars, 9 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • B

    Board Infinity

    Backend Development for .Net Full Stack

    Skills you'll gain: ASP.NET, Restful API, .NET Framework, JSON, C# (Programming Language)

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

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Comprehensive Cloud Computing Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Administration, Linux Servers, Cloud Hosting, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing, Linux, Ubuntu, Operating System Administration, Linux Commands, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Management, Cloud Services, Cloud Platforms, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Deployment, Scalability, Cloud Security, Server Administration, Servers, Web Applications

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    CCNA Expert – Network Automation, Cloud, and Emerging Technologies

    Skills you'll gain: Wireless Networks, Cloud Computing, Network Monitoring, Network Security, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Platforms, Event Monitoring, Cloud Technologies, Network Performance Management, Local Area Networks, Software-Defined Networking, General Networking, Ansible, Network Administration, Network Architecture, Security Controls, IT Automation, Authentications, Network Engineering, Network Infrastructure

    4.7 stars, 32 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    LearnQuest

    Next-Generation Firewalls and Intrusion Prevention

    Skills you'll gain: Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Continuous Monitoring, Threat Management, Firewall, Incident Response, Network Security, Threat Detection, Network Monitoring, System Monitoring, Event Monitoring, Infrastructure Security, Cybersecurity, Anomaly Detection

    4.4 stars, 48 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.4 (48) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    LearnKartS

    Complete Git

    Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), GitHub, Version Control, Integrated Development Environments, IntelliJ IDEA, Software Development Tools, Eclipse (Software), Code Review, CI/CD, Microsoft Visual Studio, Development Environment, Software Versioning, Collaborative Software, Continuous Integration, Software Development, Remote Access Systems, Configuration Management, DevOps, Open Source Technology, Release Management

    4.1 stars, 37 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.1 (37) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    Illinois Tech

    Fundamentals of Web Development

    Skills you'll gain: Javascript and jQuery, jQuery, Responsive Web Design, Web Development, Version Control, Web Design, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Design and Development, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), HTML and CSS, Web Frameworks, GitHub, Web Applications, Javascript, Web Development Tools, Git (Version Control System), Infrastructure Architecture, Network Architecture, Network Infrastructure, Application Frameworks

    4.6 stars, 19 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (19) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • 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
  • S

    SkillUp

    Java: Design Patterns, Testing, and Deployment

    Skills you'll gain: CI/CD, Integration Testing, Continuous Integration, Docker (Software), Java, Cloud Deployment, Containerization, Software Design Patterns, Microservices, Build Tools, Cloud-Native Computing, Object Oriented Design, Software Design, Functional Design

    4.8 stars, 13 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

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

  • Virtual Networks in Azure: Whizlabs
  • Customer Service with Python: Build a Chatbot using ChatGPT: Coursera
  • Managing Windows Servers, Virtualization, & Containerization: SkillUp
  • Backend Development for .Net Full Stack: Board Infinity
  • Comprehensive Cloud Computing Foundations: Packt
  • CCNA Expert – Network Automation, Cloud, and Emerging Technologies: Packt
  • Next-Generation Firewalls and Intrusion Prevention: LearnQuest
  • Complete Git: LearnKartS
  • Fundamentals of Web Development: Illinois Tech
  • In the Trenches: Security Operations Center: EC-Council

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