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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 Cloud

    Observability in Google Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Application Performance Management, Google Cloud Platform, Prometheus (Software), Network Monitoring, Network Performance Management, Cloud Management, Cloud Applications, Performance Tuning, Network Analysis, System Monitoring, Network Troubleshooting, Network Infrastructure, Virtual Networking, Load Balancing

    4.4 stars, 9 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (9) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    CompTIA Network+ Certification (N10-009): The Total Guide

    Skills you'll gain: Routing Protocols, Wide Area Networks, Network Security, Network Routing, Network Routers, Data Centers, Virtual Networking, TCP/IP, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Network Protocols, Network Switches, Virtual Machines, Network Administration, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Virtualization, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Wireless Networks, Network Troubleshooting, Network Architecture, Hardware Troubleshooting

    4.7 stars, 13 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (13) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • F

    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Innovation Management

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Project Risk Management, Risk Management, New Product Development, Strategic Partnership, Product Development, Project Portfolio Management, Product Improvement, Portfolio Management

    4.7 stars, 68 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (68) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    IBM

    IBM z/OS Rexx Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, z/OS, Job Control Language (JCL), Mainframe Computing, Scripting Languages, Programming Principles, Computer Programming Tools, Data Store, Development Environment, Computer Programming, File I/O, Code Reusability, Data Structures, Computational Logic, Data Access, Command-Line Interface, Data Import/Export, Data Management, Application Development

    4.4 stars, 25 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (25) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • I

    IBM

    Mastering Operating Systems with IBM AIX

    Skills you'll gain: Shell Script, Unix Shell, File Management, User Accounts, Operating System Administration, Unix, Package and Software Management, Systems Administration, File Systems, TCP/IP, Data Maintenance, User Provisioning, Midrange Computer, Unix Commands, System Monitoring, Scripting, Disaster Recovery, System Software, System Configuration, Data Centers

    4.6 stars, 30 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (30) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    L&T EduTech

    Air Conditioning Equipment Selection, Design and Sizing

    Skills you'll gain: HVAC, Building Services Engineering, Pump Stations, Equipment Design, Thermal Management, Mechanical Engineering, Hydraulics, Facility Repair And Maintenance, Mechanical Design, Control Systems, Energy and Utilities, System Configuration, Engineering Calculations, Materials science

    4.5 stars, 14 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (14) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 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, Linux Commands, Interoperability, Key Management

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Coursera

    Master The Art of Digital Marketing with Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Logo Design, Canva (Software), Marketing Design, Marketing Collateral, Marketing Materials, Advertising, Branding, Marketing, Brand Awareness, Creative Design, Promotional Materials, Graphic Design, Aesthetics, Digital Marketing

    4.7 stars, 25 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.7 (25) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • P

    Packt

    SwiftUI & Node.JS FullStack - Build Twitter - iOS 16

    Skills you'll gain: Full-Stack Web Development, Node.JS, User Interface (UI), Restful API, Frontend Integration, Back-End Web Development, User Interface (UI) Design, User Accounts, Server Side, Swift Programming, Object-Relational Mapping, Web Development Tools, JavaScript Frameworks, Secure Coding, Data Store, Application Programming Interface (API), API Design, iOS Development, UI Components, Authentications

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Cisco Learning and Certifications

    Understanding Cisco Data Center Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Networking, Network Troubleshooting, Data Centers, vSphere Networking and Storage, Cloud Computing, Network Switches, Cloud Services, iSCSI Configuration, Software-Defined Data Center (SDDC), Virtualization, Network Architecture, Virtual Machines, Computer Networking, OSI Models, Computing Platforms, TCP/IP, Network Protocols, Server Administration, Networking Hardware, Microsoft Windows

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Azure Network Engineer: AZ-700 Exam Prep & Certification

    Skills you'll gain: Network Planning And Design, Microsoft Azure, Network Troubleshooting, Network Security, Network Architecture, Network Monitoring, Load Balancing, Virtual Networking, Network Engineering, Network Performance Management, Network Support, Network Administration, Network Infrastructure, Cloud Engineering, IT Security Architecture, Scalability, Firewall, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Security Engineering, Performance Tuning

    4.7 stars, 131 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (131) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Observability in Google Cloud: Google Cloud
  • CompTIA Network+ Certification (N10-009): The Total Guide: Packt
  • Innovation Management: Fundação Instituto de Administração
  • IBM z/OS Rexx Programming: IBM
  • Mastering Operating Systems with IBM AIX: IBM
  • Air Conditioning Equipment Selection, Design and Sizing: L&T EduTech
  • VPN Tunneling with OpenVPN: Secure Network Connections: Coursera
  • Master The Art of Digital Marketing with Canva: Coursera
  • SwiftUI & Node.JS FullStack - Build Twitter - iOS 16: Packt
  • Understanding Cisco Data Center Foundations: Cisco Learning and Certifications

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