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      AI CERTs

      AI For All

      Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, AI Personalization, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), ChatGPT, Automation, Business Process Automation, Digital Transformation, Business Strategy, Emerging Technologies, Workforce Development, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Computer Science, Analysis, Innovation, Health Informatics, Business Planning, Organizational Strategy, Natural Language Processing, Creative Problem-Solving

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      EDUCBA

      REST Assured Java - Testing Employee Database

      Skills you'll gain: JSON, Restful API, JUnit, Software Quality Assurance, Application Programming Interface (API), Test Automation, Java, Data Mapping, Software Testing, Test Case

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Pearson

      Building Linux Servers: Unit 3

      Skills you'll gain: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Linux Servers, Linux Administration, Linux, TCP/IP, Network Administration, Servers, Network Protocols, System Configuration

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      EDUCBA

      Houdini Soft Body Dynamics: Design & Simulate

      Skills you'll gain: Video Game Development, 3D Assets, Animations, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Simulations, Virtual Environment, Scripting

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Microsoft Power BI Skills

      Skills you'll gain: Data Presentation, Data Modeling

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      EDUCBA

      Master Kibana Monitoring & Python Integration

      Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Kibana, System Monitoring, Automation, Scripting, Devops Tools, Data Visualization, Python Programming, Data Structures, JSON

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google

      Ask Effective Questions

      Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      EDUCBA

      Unreal Engine: Design Dynamic Particle Effects for Games

      Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Animation and Game Design, Video Game Development, Computer Graphics

      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), Responsive Web Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Digital Design, Web Design, Graphic and Visual Design, User Experience, Motion Graphics, Adobe XD, Graphic Design, Animations, Prototyping, Typography, Visual Design, Design, Design Elements And Principles, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Style Guides, Storytelling, Creative Design

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Northeastern University

      Data Management for Analytics Part 1

      Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Data Modeling, Database Management Systems, Metadata Management, Databases, Data Management, Relational Databases, Unified Modeling Language, Data Governance, Data Integrity, Data Quality, Object-Relational Mapping

      Build toward a degree

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Whizlabs

      Getting Started with Microsoft Entra

      Skills you'll gain: Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Azure Active Directory, Authentications, Identity and Access Management, User Provisioning, Microsoft Azure, Multi-Factor Authentication, Authorization (Computing), Single Sign-On (SSO), User Accounts, Security Controls, Proxy Servers

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Linux Command Line

      Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, Ubuntu, Unix, System Software, System Monitoring

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • AI For All: AI CERTs
    • REST Assured Java - Testing Employee Database: EDUCBA
    • Building Linux Servers: Unit 3: Pearson
    • Houdini Soft Body Dynamics: Design & Simulate: EDUCBA
    • Microsoft Power BI Skills: Packt
    • Master Kibana Monitoring & Python Integration: EDUCBA
    • Ask Effective Questions: Google
    • Unreal Engine: Design Dynamic Particle Effects for Games: EDUCBA
    • Design Theory Principles for Print and Digital Applications: Skillshare
    • Data Management for Analytics Part 1: Northeastern University

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