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      Google

      Analyze Data to Answer Questions

      Skills you'll gain: Data Validation, Spreadsheet Software, Data Analysis, Analytics, Data Manipulation, Excel Formulas, Data Compilation, Pivot Tables And Charts, SQL, Data Integration, Data Transformation, User Feedback

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      12K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google

      Start the UX Design Process: Empathize, Define, and Ideate

      Skills you'll gain: User Experience Design, Persona (User Experience), Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, User Story, Usability, User Research, Human Factors, Human Centered Design, Ideation, User Flows, Competitive Analysis, Mockups

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      17K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      GenAI for Back-End Web Developers

      Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Database Management, Back-End Web Development, Generative AI, Performance Tuning, API Design, Prompt Engineering, Application Programming Interface (API), Code Review, Databases, OpenAI, Artificial Intelligence, Data Validation, Risk Management

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      16 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      Generative AI for Data Analysts

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, Data Storytelling, OpenAI, ChatGPT, Data Analysis, Analytical Skills, Interactive Data Visualization, Dashboard, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Data Visualization Software, Python Programming, Responsible AI, Query Languages, Machine Learning

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      8.8K reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google

      Prepare Data for Exploration

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Data Analysis, Data Literacy, Data Security, Google Sheets, Databases, Data Storage, Data Quality, Data Management, Data Collection, SQL, Data Import/Export, Metadata Management, Unstructured Data

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      23K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      DeepLearning.AI

      Supervised Machine Learning: Regression and Classification

      Skills you'll gain: Supervised Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Jupyter, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Machine Learning, NumPy, Predictive Modeling, Feature Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Python Programming, Regression Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Data Transformation

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      30K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      DeepLearning.AI

      Structuring Machine Learning Projects

      Skills you'll gain: Deep Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Tensorflow, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Debugging, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Vision, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Performance Tuning

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      50K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      HTML, CSS, and Javascript for Web Developers

      Skills you'll gain: HTML and CSS, Javascript, Responsive Web Design, Ajax, Front-End Web Development, Web Design, Web Applications, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Browser Compatibility, Web Development, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Usability, Cross Platform Development

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      17K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Successful Negotiation: Essential Strategies and Skills

      Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Contract Negotiation, Conflict Management, Mediation, Sales Strategy, Arbitration, Communication, Influencing, Planning, Decision Making, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Cultural Diversity

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      20K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      DeepLearning.AI

      Improving Deep Neural Networks: Hyperparameter Tuning, Regularization and Optimization

      Skills you'll gain: Tensorflow, Deep Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Performance Tuning, Artificial Neural Networks, Applied Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      63K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      Generative AI for Software Developers

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, Responsible AI, ChatGPT, Artificial Intelligence, Software Development Tools, Software Testing, Test Automation, Software Development, DevSecOps, Application Security, CI/CD, Natural Language Processing, Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Software Architecture, Machine Learning

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      8.9K reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      DeepLearning.AI

      Advanced Learning Algorithms

      Skills you'll gain: Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Machine Learning, Data Ethics, Decision Tree Learning, Tensorflow, Responsible AI, Supervised Learning, Deep Learning, Random Forest Algorithm, Artificial Neural Networks, Performance Tuning

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      8.3K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Analyze Data to Answer Questions: Google
    • Start the UX Design Process: Empathize, Define, and Ideate: Google
    • GenAI for Back-End Web Developers: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Generative AI for Data Analysts: IBM
    • Prepare Data for Exploration: Google
    • Supervised Machine Learning: Regression and Classification : DeepLearning.AI
    • Structuring Machine Learning Projects: DeepLearning.AI
    • HTML, CSS, and Javascript for Web Developers: Johns Hopkins University
    • Successful Negotiation: Essential Strategies and Skills: University of Michigan
    • Improving Deep Neural Networks: Hyperparameter Tuning, Regularization and Optimization: DeepLearning.AI

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