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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.


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Popular Server-Side Courses and Certifications


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    Packt

    Networking Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: OSI Models, Computer Networking, Virtualization, Data Centers, Virtual Networking, General Networking, Network Architecture, Network Protocols, TCP/IP, Network Infrastructure, Local Area Networks

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    17 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Cisco Learning and Certifications

    Threat Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Threat Modeling, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Detection, Threat Management, Exploit development, Computer Security Incident Management, Network Analysis, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Network Monitoring, SQL

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    34 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    IBM z/OS Rexx Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, z/OS, Job Control Language (JCL), IBM Cloud, Mainframe Computing, Scripting Languages, Computer Programming, Program Development, File I/O, Data Structures, Command-Line Interface, Application Development

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    25 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Hello Node Kubernetes

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Docker (Software), Cloud Deployment, Containerization, Application Deployment, Scalability, Google Cloud Platform, Node.JS, Server Side, Web Applications

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    7 reviews

    Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Whizlabs

    Virtual Networks in Azure

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Networking, Microsoft Azure, Network Troubleshooting, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Architecture, Load Balancing, Network Administration, Virtual Machines, Network Security, Network Infrastructure, Network Monitoring, Scalability, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    22 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Master The Art of Digital Marketing with Canva

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

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    25 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free
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    Coursera

    VPN Tunneling with OpenVPN: Secure Network Connections

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Linux Servers, Ubuntu, Network Troubleshooting, Authentications, Remote Access Systems, Encryption, Network Security, Linux, Network Monitoring, Network Performance Management, Cross Platform Development

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Packt

    Playwright Python and Pytest for Web Automation Testing

    Skills you'll gain: Continuous Integration, Test Automation, Authentications, CI/CD, Test Script Development, API Testing, Software Testing, Unit Testing, Behavior-Driven Development, Web Development Tools, Test Case, GitHub, User Interface (UI)

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    20 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Customer Service with Python: Build a Chatbot using ChatGPT

    Skills you'll gain: ChatGPT, OpenAI API, LLM Application, Prompt Engineering, Customer Service, Customer Support, Application Programming Interface (API), User Flows, Test Case, Python Programming, Development Environment, Debugging

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    27 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    28DIGITAL

    System Validation (3): Requirements by modal formulas

    Skills you'll gain: Verification And Validation, Computational Logic, System Requirements, Data Validation, Functional Requirement, Systems Design, Theoretical Computer Science

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    13 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Project on REST API - Pet Clinic Application

    Skills you'll gain: Restful API, Spring Boot, API Design, Application Programming Interface (API), Spring Framework, JSON, Object-Relational Mapping, Integration Testing, Data Modeling, Server Side, Software Architecture, Data Persistence, Data Access

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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    18 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Introduction to Systems Architecture  

    Skills you'll gain: Software Architecture, Systems Development Life Cycle, Systems Architecture, Systems Thinking, Software Design Patterns, Stakeholder Communications, Systems Analysis, Data Flow Diagrams (DFDs), Application Design

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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    15 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Networking Fundamentals: Packt
  • Threat Analysis: Cisco Learning and Certifications
  • IBM z/OS Rexx Programming: IBM
  • Hello Node Kubernetes: Google Cloud
  • Virtual Networks in Azure: Whizlabs
  • Master The Art of Digital Marketing with Canva : Coursera
  • VPN Tunneling with OpenVPN: Secure Network Connections: Coursera
  • Playwright Python and Pytest for Web Automation Testing: Packt
  • Customer Service with Python: Build a Chatbot using ChatGPT: Coursera
  • System Validation (3): Requirements by modal formulas: 28DIGITAL

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