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      Pearson

      Kubernetes From Basics to Guru: Unit 5

      Skills you'll gain: Istio, Microservices, Containerization, Docker (Software), Kubernetes, Application Deployment, Software Architecture, Cloud-Native Computing, Systems Architecture, Service Oriented Architecture, Application Performance Management, Performance Tuning, Scalability

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Pearson

      Java SE 17 Developer (1Z0-829): Unit 7

      Skills you'll gain: OS Process Management, System Programming, Distributed Computing, Event-Driven Programming, Scalability, Data Integrity

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Pearson

      Linux Security Basics and Beyond: Unit 3

      Skills you'll gain: Firewall, Zero Trust Network Access, Linux Administration, Network Security, Security Strategy, Remote Access Systems, Linux, Security Controls, Unix, Ubuntu, Systems Administration, System Configuration

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Mastering WidgetKit in SwiftUI 4, iOS 16 with Dynamic Island

      Skills you'll gain: Apple iOS, Swift Programming, Core Data (Software), Apple Xcode, Mobile Development, Interactive Data Visualization, User Interface (UI), Data Sharing, Application Programming Interface (API), Data Modeling, Data Structures, Real Time Data, Configuration Management

      Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      Pearson

      Kubernetes From Basics to Guru: Unit 6

      Skills you'll gain: CI/CD, OpenShift, Kubernetes, Cloud-Native Computing, DevOps, Continuous Deployment, Git (Version Control System), Prometheus (Software), Application Deployment, Application Performance Management

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Mastering SQL Server RDS on AWS

      Skills you'll gain: Amazon S3, SQL, Database Administration, Transact-SQL, Stored Procedure, IT Automation, Cloud Infrastructure, User Accounts, Compliance Auditing

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      EDUCBA

      XHTML Practical - Styling with XHTML and CSS

      Skills you'll gain: UI Components, HTML and CSS, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Verification And Validation, User Interface (UI), Web Design and Development, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Web Development, Web Design, Interaction Design, Debugging, Maintainability

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera

      Pixels with Purpose: Lo-Fi to Hi-Fi Design in Sketch

      Skills you'll gain: Mockups, Prototyping, User Interface (UI) Design, Usability, Design, Design Elements And Principles, Wireframing, UI Components, User Experience Design, Design Software

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Microsoft Project for the Web - A Beginner's Guide

      Skills you'll gain: Project Coordination, Project Schedules, Timelines, Microsoft Outlook, Data Visualization

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Pearson

      Java SE 17 Developer (1Z0-829): Unit 6

      Skills you'll gain: Integration Testing, Command-Line Interface, Application Deployment

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Finalizing, Rendering & Advanced Lighting

      Skills you'll gain: Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Image Quality, Animations, Color Theory

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      ATtiny Microcontroller Development for Arduino Programmers

      Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Development Environment, Serial Peripheral Interface, 3D Assets, USB, Program Development, Integrated Development Environments, Display Devices, Computer Programming, Debugging, Real Time Data

      Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Kubernetes From Basics to Guru: Unit 5: Pearson
    • Java SE 17 Developer (1Z0-829): Unit 7: Pearson
    • Linux Security Basics and Beyond: Unit 3: Pearson
    • Mastering WidgetKit in SwiftUI 4, iOS 16 with Dynamic Island: Packt
    • Kubernetes From Basics to Guru: Unit 6: Pearson
    • Mastering SQL Server RDS on AWS: Packt
    • XHTML Practical - Styling with XHTML and CSS: EDUCBA
    • Pixels with Purpose: Lo-Fi to Hi-Fi Design in Sketch: Coursera
    • Microsoft Project for the Web - A Beginner's Guide: Packt
    • Java SE 17 Developer (1Z0-829): Unit 6: Pearson

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