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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


  • P

    Packt

    Nmap for Penetration Testing: From Beginner to Advanced

    Skills you'll gain: OSI Models, TCP/IP, Vulnerability Scanning, General Networking, Network Protocols, Network Security, Network Monitoring, Network Troubleshooting, Security Testing, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Vulnerability Assessments, Firewall, Performance Tuning, Threat Detection, Network Analysis, Test Script Development, Scripting, System Configuration

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Advanced Network Services, Security, and Programmability

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Wireless Networks, Network Performance Management, Network Monitoring, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Ansible, Network Administration, Software-Defined Networking, Local Area Networks, Network Protocols, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Terraform, Configuration Management, Encryption, Authentications

    5 stars, 6 reviews, Advanced, Course, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 5 (6) · Advanced · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    CRM, Project Management & Omnichannel Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Customer Retention, Brand Awareness, Planning, Brainstorming, User Feedback, Timelines, Stakeholder Communications, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Team Performance Management, Meeting Facilitation, HubSpot CRM, Customer experience improvement, Employee Surveys, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Team Leadership, Project Planning, Looker (Software), Dashboard, Kanban Principles, Marketing

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Using NAT for Apigee X Backend Services

    Skills you'll gain: API Gateway, Cloud API, Application Programming Interface (API), Google Cloud Platform, Proxy Servers, Network Support, Server Side

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • I

    Illinois Tech

    Introduction to Data Networks and the Internet - Master's

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Network Troubleshooting, Software-Defined Networking, Network Monitoring, Threat Modeling, Virtual Networking, TCP/IP, Network Architecture, Computer Networking, Network Performance Management, Network Protocols, General Networking, Cybersecurity, Network Infrastructure, Network Administration, Local Area Networks, Network Analysis, OSI Models, Network Model, Networking Hardware

    4.7 stars, 12 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (12) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Learning HTML, CSS and JavaScript through Game Development

    Skills you'll gain: HTML and CSS, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), jQuery, Javascript and jQuery, Web Design and Development, Javascript, Web Development, Animations, Front-End Web Development, Animation and Game Design, Web Applications, Event-Driven Programming, Software Design Patterns

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • K

    KodeKloud

    DevOps Foundation (Linux & Systems) - Hands-On

    Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Ansible, Linux Administration, Linux Servers, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Web Servers, Linux Commands, Nginx, Operating System Administration, Firewall, IT Automation, PostgreSQL, Application Deployment, Apache, Security Controls, Databases, DevOps, Debugging, Network Troubleshooting, Git (Version Control System)

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Master C# and SQL by Building Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft SQL Servers, Stored Procedure, Database Management, SQL, Database Development, Database Application, C# (Programming Language), Application Development, Integration Testing, Data Store, Development Environment, Microsoft Development Tools, Application Design, Development Testing, Object-Relational Mapping, Microsoft Visual Studio, User Interface (UI), Software Design, UI Components, User Interface (UI) Design

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Dynamic Routing with Next.js: Improve a Tech News Website

    Skills you'll gain: Front-End Web Development, Web Development, JavaScript Frameworks, Web Applications, React.js, Serverless Computing, Application Programming Interface (API), Server Side

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • B

    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    TCP/IP and Internet

    Skills you'll gain: TCP/IP, Network Protocols, Network Security, Network Infrastructure, OSI Models, Network Architecture, Routing Protocols, General Networking, Wireless Networks, Computer Networking, Network Administration, Network Routing, Network Performance Management, Network Monitoring, Application Security, Network Model, Live Streaming, Software-Defined Networking, Digital Communications, Computer Security Awareness Training

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • L

    LearnKartS

    Continuous Monitoring with Jenkins & Best Practices

    Skills you'll gain: Jenkins, Continuous Integration, Ansible, Docker (Software), DevOps, Devops Tools, Continuous Delivery, SonarQube, Software Configuration Management, Continuous Deployment, Continuous Monitoring, Configuration Management, Containerization, Disaster Recovery, Key Management, Authentications, Authorization (Computing), Security Management

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

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    Skillshare

    Animated Storytelling: Emotive Animation in Procreate Dreams

    Skills you'll gain: Storyboarding, Animations, Storytelling, Musical Composition, Visual Storytelling, Video Production

    Beginner · 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

  • Nmap for Penetration Testing: From Beginner to Advanced: Packt
  • Advanced Network Services, Security, and Programmability: Packt
  • CRM, Project Management & Omnichannel Strategy: Coursera
  • Using NAT for Apigee X Backend Services: Google Cloud
  • Introduction to Data Networks and the Internet - Master's: Illinois Tech
  • Learning HTML, CSS and JavaScript through Game Development: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • DevOps Foundation (Linux & Systems) - Hands-On: KodeKloud
  • Master C# and SQL by Building Applications: Packt
  • Dynamic Routing with Next.js: Improve a Tech News Website: Coursera
  • TCP/IP and Internet: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

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