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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


  • C

    Coursera

    Secure AI Code & Libraries with Static Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Application Security, Secure Coding, DevSecOps, Security Testing, Vulnerability Scanning, Vulnerability Assessments, AI Personalization, Continuous Integration, Open Source Technology, CI/CD, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Dependency Analysis, Analysis, Program Implementation, Supply Chain

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Artificial Intelligence Industrial Control Systems Security

    Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, AI Security, LLM Application, Network Security, Security Controls, Responsible AI, Network Monitoring, Hardening, Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Security, Information Systems Security, Threat Modeling, Cyber Risk, Network Protocols, Artificial Intelligence

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Security Architecture and Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: IT Security Architecture, Security Controls, Cryptography, Security Engineering, Application Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Information Systems Security, Cryptographic Protocols, Encryption, Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Security, Computer Security, Threat Modeling, Network Security, Public Key Infrastructure, Key Management, Authentications, Data Integrity

    4.8 stars, 12 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    Scrimba

    API Basics 2: Build a Blog (REST, URLs & HTTP Requests)

    Skills you'll gain: Restful API, API Design, Web Applications, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Application Programming Interface (API), HTML and CSS, JSON, Web Servers, Javascript, Software Development

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Optimizing Applications Using Cloud Profiler

    Skills you'll gain: Performance Tuning, Google Cloud Platform, Memory Management, Performance Testing, Application Performance Management, Cloud Applications, Cloud Computing, Server Side

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
  • C

    Coursera

    Introducción a Git y GitLab

    Skills you'll gain: Version Control, GitLab, Continuous Integration, Software Versioning, CI/CD, Git (Version Control System), Collaborative Software, Javascript

    4.2 stars, 20 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.2 (20) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • P

    Packt

    Advanced Spring Cloud Microservices & Deployment with Docker

    Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Deployment, YAML, Restful API, Software Configuration Management, Load Balancing, Configuration Management

    4.9 stars, 8 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (8) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Pearson

    Linux Security Basics and Beyond

    Skills you'll gain: File Management, Firewall, Linux Administration, Ubuntu, Hardening, File Systems, OS Process Management, Linux, Authentications, Zero Trust Network Access, Linux Servers, Remote Access Systems, Data Security, Authorization (Computing), User Accounts, Network Security, Linux Commands, User Provisioning, Security Controls, IT Security Architecture

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

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Create your UX portfolio with Adobe Portfolio

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe Creative Cloud, Web Content, Digital Publishing, Content Creation, Visual Storytelling, Content Management, Multimedia, Design Software, Layout Design, User Experience Design

    4 stars, 8 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4 (8) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • P

    Packt

    PowerShell for Automating Administration

    Skills you'll gain: Windows PowerShell, IT Automation, Scripting, Automation, Windows Servers, System Configuration, Scripting Languages, Microsoft Servers, Server Administration, Administration, Software Installation, Verification And Validation, Cloud Deployment, Data Import/Export, Service Management, Remote Access Systems, Extensible Markup Language (XML), File Management, Debugging

    2.8 stars, 8 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 2.8 (8) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • D

    Dartmouth College

    Mechanics & Origins of Bipedalism

    Skills you'll gain: Kinesiology, Human Musculoskeletal System, Scientific Methods, Science and Research, Anatomy, Research, Mechanics, Physiology, Anthropology, Biology, Scientific Visualization, 3D Assets, Infographics, Image Analysis

    4.6 stars, 7 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (7) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Wireshark for Packet Capture: Analyze web traffic

    Skills you'll gain: Network Protocols, Network Performance Management, Network Monitoring, Network Troubleshooting, Threat Detection, Network Analysis, Network Security

    4.7 stars, 6 reviews, Intermediate, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.7 (6) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Secure AI Code & Libraries with Static Analysis: Coursera
  • Artificial Intelligence Industrial Control Systems Security: Johns Hopkins University
  • Security Architecture and Engineering: Packt
  • API Basics 2: Build a Blog (REST, URLs & HTTP Requests): Scrimba
  • Optimizing Applications Using Cloud Profiler: Google Cloud
  • Introducción a Git y GitLab: Coursera
  • Advanced Spring Cloud Microservices & Deployment with Docker: Packt
  • Linux Security Basics and Beyond: Pearson
  • Create your UX portfolio with Adobe Portfolio: Coursera
  • PowerShell for Automating Administration: Packt

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