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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


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    Packt

    NGINX HTTP Server

    Skills you'll gain: Nginx, Web Servers, Apache, Ansible, Server Administration, Proxy Servers, Linux Servers, Application Servers, Servers, Docker (Software), System Configuration, PHP (Scripting Language), Containerization, Django (Web Framework), Software Installation, Configuration Management, Performance Tuning, Scalability

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    AJAX for Web Developers

    Skills you'll gain: Ajax, JSON, Javascript, Application Programming Interface (API), Web Applications, Secure Coding, Application Security

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Infosec

    JavaScript Security

    Skills you'll gain: Authentications, Application Security, Secure Coding, Serverless Computing, Cryptography, Risk Management Framework, Cloud Security, Threat Management, Infrastructure Security, Exploitation techniques, Package and Software Management, Node.JS, Web Applications, Javascript, Vulnerability Management, Cloud Services, Cloud Platforms, Web Development, Identity and Access Management, Dependency Analysis

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    112 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Introduction to AJAX and Mini-Projects

    Skills you'll gain: Server Side, Web Applications, Javascript, JSON, Node.JS, PHP (Scripting Language), Back-End Web Development, Application Programming Interface (API), Servers, HTML and CSS, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML)

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Authentic Node.js WebSocket Server Workshop

    Skills you'll gain: Node.JS, Web Servers, Server Side, Full-Stack Web Development, Network Protocols, Debugging, Javascript, Web Applications, Cryptography, Real Time Data

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Rice University

    Distributed Programming in Java

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Kafka, Apache Spark, Apache Hadoop, Event-Driven Programming, Distributed Computing, Java Programming, Java, OS Process Management, Scala Programming, Scalability, Server Side, Servers, Algorithms

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    506 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Implement NGINX Web Servers and Reverse Proxy Solutions

    Skills you'll gain: Nginx, Load Balancing, Performance Tuning, Scalability, Web Servers, Proxy Servers, Web Applications, Security Controls, Authentications, Back-End Web Development, Server Administration, Application Servers, Servers, Linux Administration, Software Installation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    AJAX Authentication and Cross-Origin Requests

    Skills you'll gain: Apache, Web Servers, Authentications, Server Side, Web Applications, Application Security, Authorization (Computing), Application Programming Interface (API), Javascript, Encryption

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Codio

    RESTful MVC Architecture

    Skills you'll gain: Model View Controller, Test Driven Development (TDD), Restful API, Vue.JS, Full-Stack Web Development, Frontend Integration, Web Applications, Application Programming Interface (API), Unit Testing, Server Side, Software Design Patterns, Back-End Web Development, Javascript, HTML and CSS, Event-Driven Programming, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Build and Analyze a Node.js Website

    Skills you'll gain: Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Servers, Software Testing, Code Reusability, Web Design and Development, Web Development Tools, File Management, Full-Stack Web Development, Program Development, Frontend Integration, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Software Installation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    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
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    Edureka

    Backend Web Development with TypeScript

    Skills you'll gain: Node.JS, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), TypeScript, Authentications, Server Side, Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), Back-End Web Development, MongoDB, Web Development Tools, Unit Testing, Test Script Development, Web Development, Database Management, Test Automation, Application Programming Interface (API), API Testing, Middleware, NoSQL, Javascript and jQuery, Development Environment

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular server-side courses

  • NGINX HTTP Server: Packt
  • AJAX for Web Developers: Coursera
  • JavaScript Security: Infosec
  • Introduction to AJAX and Mini-Projects: Packt
  • Authentic Node.js WebSocket Server Workshop: Packt
  • Distributed Programming in Java: Rice University
  • Implement NGINX Web Servers and Reverse Proxy Solutions: EDUCBA
  • AJAX Authentication and Cross-Origin Requests: Packt
  • RESTful MVC Architecture: Codio
  • Build and Analyze a Node.js Website: EDUCBA

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