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      EDUCBA

      Unity: Create a 2D Jetpack Joyride Clone Game

      Skills you'll gain: Animation and Game Design, Unity Engine, User Interface (UI), Game Design, Video Game Development, User Interface (UI) Design, Visualization (Computer Graphics), C# (Programming Language), Scripting

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Pearson

      Practical Windows PowerShell Scripting: Unit 1

      Skills you'll gain: Windows PowerShell, Scripting, Microsoft Windows, Scripting Languages, Command-Line Interface, IT Automation

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Pearson

      Programming Generative AI: Unit 1

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Generative Model Architectures, Multimodal Prompts, Artificial Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Data Manipulation

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Northeastern University

      User Experience Design and Testing Part 1

      Skills you'll gain: UI/UX Strategy, Usability, Design Strategies, Storyboarding

      Build toward a degree

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      Advanced RAG with Vector Databases and Retrievers

      Skills you'll gain: LLM Application, Application Development, Large Language Modeling, UI Components, Generative AI, Semantic Web, Performance Tuning, Database Management Systems, Natural Language Processing, Scalability

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      EDUCBA

      Agile Project Management: Estimate, Lead & Deliver Value

      Skills you'll gain: Agile Project Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Management, Team Motivation, Team Leadership, Agile Methodology, Risk Analysis, Earned Value Management, Sprint Planning, Continuous Improvement Process, Project Management, Sprint Retrospectives, Communication Strategies, Project Risk Management, Estimation, Prioritization, User Story

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Skillshare

      Design Theory Principles for Print and Digital Applications

      Skills you'll gain: User Interface (UI) Design, Responsive Web Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Digital Design, Web Design, Motion Graphics, User Experience, Adobe XD, No-Code Development, Graphic Design, Wireframing, Typography, Prototyping, Style Guides, Visual Design, Animations, Design, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Design Elements And Principles

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Simplilearn

      Requirement Gathering and Analysis with GenAI Training

      Skills you'll gain: Requirements Analysis, Generative AI, Prompt Engineering, User Requirements Documents, Software Design Documents, Process Optimization, Requirements Elicitation, Workflow Management, User Story, Operational Efficiency, Prioritization, LLM Application, Strategic Prioritization, Customer Insights, Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Simplilearn

      Introduction to Linear Regression Training

      Skills you'll gain: Predictive Analytics, Regression Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Forecasting, Case Studies, Business Analytics, Statistical Modeling, Algorithms

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Pearson

      Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator (LFCS): Unit 1

      Skills you'll gain: Ubuntu, Linux, Linux Administration, Bash (Scripting Language), Linux Commands, Operating System Administration, Unix Shell, File Management, Command-Line Interface, Software Installation, System Configuration

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Pearson

      Programming Generative AI: Unit 2

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, Generative Model Architectures, Image Analysis, Computer Vision, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Natural Language Processing, Text Mining, Deep Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Unsupervised Learning

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Duke University

      Telehealth: Essentials, Teamwork, and Cardiopulmonary Exam

      Skills you'll gain: Telehealth, Patient Education And Counseling, Medical Telemetry, Patient Preparation, Teamwork, Patient Communication, Collaboration, Vital Signs, Clinical Assessment, Health Technology, Health Assessment, Health Informatics, Patient Treatment, Health Care, Health Systems, Patient Evaluation, Telecommunications, Care Management, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Communication

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      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Unity: Create a 2D Jetpack Joyride Clone Game: EDUCBA
    • Practical Windows PowerShell Scripting: Unit 1: Pearson
    • Programming Generative AI: Unit 1: Pearson
    • User Experience Design and Testing Part 1: Northeastern University
    • Advanced RAG with Vector Databases and Retrievers: IBM
    • Agile Project Management: Estimate, Lead & Deliver Value: EDUCBA
    • Design Theory Principles for Print and Digital Applications: Skillshare
    • Requirement Gathering and Analysis with GenAI Training: Simplilearn
    • Introduction to Linear Regression Training : Simplilearn
    • Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator (LFCS): Unit 1: Pearson

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