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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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    NIIT

    RESTful Microservices Using Node.js and Express

    Skills you'll gain: Node.JS, API Gateway, MySQL, Restful API, MongoDB, OAuth, Microservices, API Design, NoSQL, Object-Relational Mapping, Application Programming Interface (API), Database Design, Relational Databases, Unit Testing, SQL, Databases, MySQL Workbench, Server Side, Application Deployment, Javascript

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    116 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Programming with CSS, Javascript and HTML

    Skills you'll gain: Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Server Side, Web Applications, Web Design and Development, Restful API, Data Persistence, Software Architecture

    Build toward a degree

    Beginner · 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

    MERN Stack Front To Back: Full Stack React, Redux & Node.js

    Skills you'll gain: Frontend Integration, Web Applications, API Design, User Interface (UI), Databases, GitHub, Dashboard Creation, Data Validation

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    55 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    Mastering NestJS

    Skills you'll gain: Node.JS, Full-Stack Web Development, Web Applications, Authentications, Server Side, JavaScript Frameworks, Back-End Web Development, Restful API, Middleware, Database Application, Dataflow, Data Validation, NoSQL, TypeScript, Application Programming Interface (API), Object-Relational Mapping, Authorization (Computing), MongoDB, Databases, MySQL

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    8 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Board Infinity

    Backend Development: Node.js, Express, MongoDB & REST APIs

    Skills you'll gain: Node.JS, Server Side, MongoDB, Back-End Web Development, Restful API, Full-Stack Web Development, Web Applications, Database Development, Frontend Integration, Web Development, JavaScript Frameworks, Database Management, Secure Coding, Application Programming Interface (API), Software Architecture, NoSQL, API Design, Authentications, Performance Tuning, Authorization (Computing)

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    6 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    XHTML - Advanced Server Side Programming with PHP

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    14 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Board Infinity

    Fundamentals Of Microfrontends

    Skills you'll gain: Microservices, Frontend Integration, JavaScript Frameworks, Microarchitecture, Front-End Web Development, Event-Driven Programming, Web Design, Secure Coding, Software Design, Scalability, Server Side, Maintainability, Data Sharing

    3.9
    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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    18 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Developing Full-Stack Applications with JavaScript

    Skills you'll gain: Authentications, Node.JS, Web Development Tools, Full-Stack Web Development, OAuth, JavaScript Frameworks, Webpack, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Web Applications, Application Design, Package and Software Management, Javascript, Web Development, Application Development, Web Frameworks, Maintainability, Software Versioning, Software Design, Front-End Web Development, Computer Programming

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Amazon

    Full Stack Web Development

    Skills you'll gain: Full-Stack Web Development, Restful API, Cloud Deployment, Frontend Integration, Front-End Web Development, Web Design and Development, Web Services, Cloud Development, Application Deployment, Cloud Applications, Web Development, Spring Framework, Amazon Web Services, HTML and CSS, Data Persistence, Application Programming Interface (API), Server Side, Web Applications, Back-End Web Development, Javascript

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    57 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Anthropic

    Model Context Protocol: Advanced Topics

    Skills you'll gain: Model Context Protocol, Server Side, Event-Driven Programming, Application Deployment

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    10 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Scrimba

    Learn Node.js

    Skills you'll gain: Node.JS, JSON, Server Side, Web Development Tools, Back-End Web Development, JavaScript Frameworks, Web Servers, Application Programming Interface (API), Restful API, Javascript, Web Development, Package and Software Management, Servers, Network Protocols

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    6 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • RESTful Microservices Using Node.js and Express: NIIT
  • Programming with CSS, Javascript and HTML: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
  • Implement NGINX Web Servers and Reverse Proxy Solutions: EDUCBA
  • MERN Stack Front To Back: Full Stack React, Redux & Node.js: Packt
  • Mastering NestJS: Packt
  • Backend Development: Node.js, Express, MongoDB & REST APIs: Board Infinity
  • XHTML - Advanced Server Side Programming with PHP: EDUCBA
  • Fundamentals Of Microfrontends: Board Infinity
  • Developing Full-Stack Applications with JavaScript: University of Michigan
  • Full Stack Web Development: Amazon

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