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      Microsoft

      Back-End Development with .NET

      Skills you'll gain: ASP.NET, .NET Framework, Microsoft Copilot, Middleware, C# (Programming Language), Server Side, Back-End Web Development, Application Programming Interface (API), Restful API, Software Documentation, Programming Principles, Microsoft Development Tools, Performance Tuning, JSON, Application Security, Debugging

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      Developing Front-End Apps with React

      Skills you'll gain: React Redux, React.js, JavaScript Frameworks, Front-End Web Development, Application Frameworks, Web Development Tools, UI Components, Javascript, Web Development, Application Development

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      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      699 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Vanderbilt University

      AI Agents and Agentic AI in Python: Powered by Generative AI

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Agentic systems, Generative AI Agents, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Large Language Modeling, Software Development, Application Development

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Microsoft

      Microsoft Front-End Developer

      Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, Secure Coding, Version Control, GitHub, C# (Programming Language), User Interface (UI), Git (Version Control System), Microsoft Copilot, Mockups, Prototyping, Wireframing, Design Thinking, User Interface (UI) Design, Web Development, Application Security, Authentications, .NET Framework, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, UI Components, Javascript

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      114 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      IBM

      Introduction to Data Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Visualization, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Big Data, Data Wrangling, Data Processing, Data Mining, Analytics, Data Warehousing, Data Science, Data Cleansing, Data Lakes, Data Collection, Relational Databases, Microsoft Excel

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      19K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Board Infinity

      Backend Development: Node.js, Express, MongoDB & REST APIs

      Skills you'll gain: Server Side, Restful API, Back-End Web Development, Node.JS, API Design, Database Management, Databases, Authentications, Web Services, MongoDB, JavaScript Frameworks, NoSQL, Authorization (Computing), Middleware, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Javascript, Scalability

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Meta

      Meta React Native

      Skills you'll gain: React Native, Version Control, Restful API, Unix Commands, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), User Research, UI/UX Research, Git (Version Control System), Usability Testing, React.js, User Experience Design, Mobile Development, GitHub, Interaction Design, Usability, Database Management, Wireframing, Javascript, JavaScript Frameworks

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      11K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      IBM

      IBM AI Product Manager

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Product Management, New Product Development, Product Strategy, Financial Analysis, Product Roadmaps, Product Development, Product Planning, Generative AI Agents, Project Management Life Cycle, Innovation, Commercialization, Artificial Intelligence, Market Analysis, Stakeholder Management, Business Planning, Product Lifecycle Management, Product Improvement, Stakeholder Engagement

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      29K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Meta

      Introduction to Databases for Back-End Development

      Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Relational Databases, SQL, Database Management, MySQL, Data Integrity, Database Systems, Databases, Query Languages, Database Administration

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      648 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Imperial College London

      Mathematics for Machine Learning

      Skills you'll gain: Linear Algebra, Dimensionality Reduction, NumPy, Regression Analysis, Calculus, Probability & Statistics, Integral Calculus, Machine Learning Methods, Statistical Analysis, Statistics, Advanced Mathematics, Jupyter, Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Science, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Graph Theory, Artificial Neural Networks, Python Programming, Algorithms

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      15K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Microsoft

      Microsoft 365 Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Collaborative Software, Excel Formulas, Data Visualization, Productivity Software, Data Import/Export, Data Analysis Software, Document Management, Microsoft Windows, Public Speaking, Data Management, End User Training and Support, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Organizational Skills, Content Management, File Management

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Google

      Foundations of Digital Marketing and E-commerce

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Marketing Channel, Digital Marketing, E-Commerce, Performance Measurement, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Digital Advertising, Marketing Analytics, Customer Analysis, Search Engine Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Email Marketing, Target Audience

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      29K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Back-End Development with .NET: Microsoft
    • Developing Front-End Apps with React: IBM
    • AI Agents and Agentic AI in Python: Powered by Generative AI: Vanderbilt University
    • Microsoft Front-End Developer: Microsoft
    • Introduction to Data Analytics: IBM
    • Backend Development: Node.js, Express, MongoDB & REST APIs: Board Infinity
    • Meta React Native: Meta
    • IBM AI Product Manager: IBM
    • Introduction to Databases for Back-End Development: Meta
    • Mathematics for Machine Learning: Imperial College London

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