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      H2O.ai

      H2O Label Genie Starter Track

      Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Data Import/Export, Data Processing, Applied Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Data Quality, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Analysis, Computer Vision, Natural Language Processing

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Board Infinity

      Deploying and Scaling iOS Applications

      Skills you'll gain: Apple iOS, Apple Xcode, iOS Development, Core Data (Software), Secure Coding, Application Deployment, Scalability, Swift Programming, Performance Tuning, Application Security, Debugging, API Gateway, Application Performance Management, Application Programming Interface (API), Performance Testing, Encryption, JSON

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

      Perspectives in Digital Transformation: Financial Inclusion

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Inclusion, Digital Transformation, FinTech, Mobile Banking, Business Transformation, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Financial Services, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Banking Services, Customer experience improvement, Innovation, Payment Systems, Human Capital

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Introduction to AJAX and Mini-Projects

      Skills you'll gain: Server Side, Web Applications, Javascript, JSON, Node.JS, PHP (Scripting Language), Restful API, Application Programming Interface (API), Extensible Markup Language (XML), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), User Interface (UI)

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Blender to Unreal Engine 5 — 3D Props - Medieval Market

      Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Unreal Engine, Computer Graphics, Animation and Game Design

      Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      Packt

      Comprehensive Guide to Agile Scrum Foundations

      Skills you'll gain: Scrum (Software Development), Agile Project Management, Sprint Planning, Agile Methodology, Backlogs, Jira (Software), User Story, Sprint Retrospectives, Project Risk Management, Case Studies, Microsoft Teams, ChatGPT, Continuous Improvement Process

      Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera

      Flow Forward: Mastering User Journeys & Wireframing in Figma

      Skills you'll gain: User Experience Design, User Flows, Figma (Design Software), Usability, User Interface (UI), User Centered Design, Wireframing, User Research

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Cisco Learning and Certifications

      Examining MPLS Operation

      Skills you'll gain: Multiprotocol Label Switching, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), TCP/IP, Network Engineering, Network Routers, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Routing, Network Architecture, Network Protocols

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Whizlabs

      Azure Compute and Application Architecture Solutions

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Real Time Data, Serverless Computing, Cloud Applications, Virtual Machines, Cloud Computing Architecture, Microservices, Event-Driven Programming, Kubernetes, Solution Architecture, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Services, Containerization, API Design

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Working with SSH

      Skills you'll gain: Hardening, Remote Access Systems, Linux Servers, Linux Administration, Linux, Linux Commands, Authentications, Security Controls, Cryptographic Protocols, Key Management, Public Key Infrastructure, Software Installation

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Hands-on BGP

      Skills you'll gain: Border Gateway Protocol, Routing Protocols, Multiprotocol Label Switching, Network Routing, Network Routers, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Troubleshooting, System Configuration, Configuration Management

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      AZ-140: Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop

      Skills you'll gain: Azure Active Directory, Identity and Access Management, Microsoft Azure, Disaster Recovery, Virtual Machines, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Application Deployment, Cloud Security, Cloud Infrastructure, User Accounts, System Monitoring, Cloud Storage, Automation, Remote Access Systems

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • H2O Label Genie Starter Track: H2O.ai
    • Deploying and Scaling iOS Applications: Board Infinity
    • Perspectives in Digital Transformation: Financial Inclusion: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
    • Introduction to AJAX and Mini-Projects: Packt
    • Blender to Unreal Engine 5 — 3D Props - Medieval Market: Packt
    • Comprehensive Guide to Agile Scrum Foundations: Packt
    • Flow Forward: Mastering User Journeys & Wireframing in Figma: Coursera
    • Examining MPLS Operation: Cisco Learning and Certifications
    • Azure Compute and Application Architecture Solutions: Whizlabs
    • Working with SSH: Packt

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