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      EDUCBA

      Master Oracle SQL Developer for Databases & Tables

      Skills you'll gain: Oracle SQL Developer, Database Design, Data Manipulation, SQL, Relational Databases, Data Transformation, Databases, Case Studies, Query Languages, Pivot Tables And Charts

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Fractal Analytics

      Model Context Protocol (MCP) Mastery

      Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, LLM Application, Generative AI Agents, Application Security, Software Architecture, Systems Architecture, Security Controls, Security Engineering, Interoperability, Agentic systems, Real Time Data, Artificial Intelligence, Network Protocols, Generative AI

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      EDUCBA

      Python: Apply & Evaluate Sales Forecasting with Time Series

      Skills you'll gain: Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Feature Engineering, Forecasting, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Trend Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Analysis, Data Visualization, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Processing, Sales Management, Pandas (Python Package), Jupyter

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Pearson

      Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS): Unit 5

      Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Cloud Security, Containerization, Infrastructure Security, Microservices, Security Controls, Network Security, Encryption

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      EDUCBA

      Unreal Engine Game World & Environment Design

      Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Animations, Video Editing, Virtual Environment, Unity Engine, 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Game Design, Video Production, Debugging, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Video Game Development, Interactive Design, Virtual Reality, Design Strategies, Computer Graphics, Software Installation, Animation and Game Design, System Configuration, Storytelling

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Maryland, College Park

      AI Applications in Accounting and Finance

      Skills you'll gain: Accounting and Finance Software, Unstructured Data, Financial Data, Financial Statement Analysis, Image Analysis, Finance, Financial Analysis, Accounting, Emerging Technologies, Artificial Intelligence, Text Mining, Financial Reporting, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning, Trend Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Natural Language Processing

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Langchain and Langgraph

      Skills you'll gain: LangChain, Prompt Engineering, LLM Application, LangGraph, Generative AI Agents, Agentic systems, Large Language Modeling, OpenAI, Data Processing, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Development Environment, Artificial Intelligence, AI Personalization, Responsible AI, Tool Calling, Text Mining, Query Languages, User Interface (UI), Application Development, Natural Language Processing

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      SkillUp

      Prevention of Harassment in the Workplace: US

      Skills you'll gain: Workplace Bullying Intervention, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Compliance Training, Compliance Management, Interactive Learning, Accountability

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google

      Organizing Communication and Documentation

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Modern Data Analytics with Python, Excel & Generative AI

      Skills you'll gain: Business Intelligence, Excel Macros, Pandas (Python Package), Prompt Engineering, Forecasting, Data Storytelling, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Regression Analysis, Data Quality, ChatGPT, Microsoft Excel, Generative AI, Data Analysis, Report Writing, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Modeling, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Statistical Analysis, Automation

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      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Google

      Data Structures in Python

      Skills you'll gain: Data Wrangling, Data Import/Export

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera

      Deep Learning with PyTorch

      Skills you'll gain: Network Architecture

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular back end courses

    • Master Oracle SQL Developer for Databases & Tables: EDUCBA
    • Model Context Protocol (MCP) Mastery: Fractal Analytics
    • Python: Apply & Evaluate Sales Forecasting with Time Series: EDUCBA
    • Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS): Unit 5: Pearson
    • Unreal Engine Game World & Environment Design: EDUCBA
    • AI Applications in Accounting and Finance: University of Maryland, College Park
    • Langchain and Langgraph: Packt
    • Prevention of Harassment in the Workplace: US: SkillUp
    • Organizing Communication and Documentation: Google
    • Modern Data Analytics with Python, Excel & Generative AI: Coursera Instructor Network

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