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      IBM

      Introduction to Cloud Computing

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Computing, Cloud Security, Cloud Services, Cloud Infrastructure, Public Cloud, Cloud Storage, Serverless Computing, Cloud-Native Computing, Application Deployment, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Identity and Access Management, Virtualization, Virtual Machines, Microservices, DevOps

      4.6
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Davis

      Introduction to Google SEO

      Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO, Persona Development, Keyword Research, Digital Marketing, Web Content, Content Strategy, Content Creation, Target Audience, Consumer Behaviour, Algorithms, Data Analysis, Business Reporting

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Duke University

      Programming Foundations with JavaScript, HTML and CSS

      Skills you'll gain: HTML and CSS, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Design, Debugging, Event-Driven Programming, Javascript, Web Development, Web Applications, Computational Thinking, Algorithms, Computer Programming, Image Analysis

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      15K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google

      Automate Cybersecurity Tasks with Python

      Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Cybersecurity, Python Programming, Scripting, IT Automation, Programming Principles, Algorithms, Automation, Computer Programming, File Management, Data Structures

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      3.2K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      Python and Statistics for Financial Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Statistical Inference, Statistical Methods, Probability Distribution, Statistics, Risk Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Financial Trading, Regression Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Data Visualization, Financial Analysis, Financial Data, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Financial Modeling, Pandas (Python Package), Market Trend, Python Programming, Data Manipulation

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google

      Sound the Alarm: Detection and Response

      Skills you'll gain: Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Incident Response, Event Monitoring, Computer Security Incident Management, Threat Detection, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Incident Management, Continuous Monitoring, Network Monitoring, Network Security, Record Keeping, Splunk, Network Analysis, TCP/IP, Technical Documentation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      3.1K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Northwestern University

      Organizational Leadership

      Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Persuasive Communication, Negotiation, Design Thinking, Leadership, Leadership Development, Crisis Management, Human Centered Design, Innovation, Strategic Communication, Organizational Leadership, Ideation, Professional Development, Storytelling, Marketing Analytics, Leadership and Management, Brainstorming, Teamwork, Marketing Strategies, Marketing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      5.2K reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      IBM

      IBM Introduction to Machine Learning

      Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Feature Engineering, Supervised Learning, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Exploratory Data Analysis, Regression Analysis, Dimensionality Reduction, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Applied Machine Learning, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Machine Learning, Data Transformation, Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning, Statistical Modeling

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      3.1K reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Scrimba

      Frontend Development

      Skills you'll gain: Color Theory, Responsive Web Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), React.js, HTML and CSS, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Typography, Web Design, Web Applications, Graphic and Visual Design, Design, Usability, Design Elements And Principles, Javascript, Application Development, Web Development, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), JavaScript Frameworks, Node.JS

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      489 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Google

      Foundations of Data Science

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Data Analysis, Workflow Management, Analytical Skills, Data Science, Data Storytelling, Project Design, Data Literacy, Data Presentation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Management, Project Management, Stakeholder Communications, Communication

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      3.4K reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Minnesota

      Software Development Lifecycle

      Skills you'll gain: User Story, Agile Software Development, Software Development Methodologies, Scrum (Software Development), Design Thinking, Software Design Patterns, Agile Methodology, Software Architecture, Test Driven Development (TDD), Continuous Deployment, Kanban Principles, Software Quality Assurance, Continuous Integration, CI/CD, Version Control, Engineering Software, Application Security, Software Engineering, Lean Manufacturing, Lean Methodologies

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      9.7K reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Meta

      Social Media Management

      Skills you'll gain: Social Media Content, Social Media Management, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Content Creation, Social Media Campaigns, Content Management, Brand Strategy, Generative AI Agents, Brand Awareness, Digital Content, Branding, Instagram, Content Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Content Strategy, Facebook, Storytelling, Customer Engagement

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      5.7K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Introduction to Cloud Computing: IBM
    • Introduction to Google SEO: University of California, Davis
    • Programming Foundations with JavaScript, HTML and CSS: Duke University
    • Automate Cybersecurity Tasks with Python: Google
    • Python and Statistics for Financial Analysis: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
    • Sound the Alarm: Detection and Response: Google
    • Organizational Leadership: Northwestern University
    • IBM Introduction to Machine Learning: IBM
    • Frontend Development: Scrimba
    • Foundations of Data Science: Google

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