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      Microsoft

      Master Microsoft Office 365 and Power Platform

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Power Platform, Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Power BI, Spreadsheet Software, Collaborative Software, Excel Formulas, Data Visualization, Presentations, Data Integration, Dashboard, Business Intelligence, Microsoft Azure, Business Process Automation, Data Analysis

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      6.1K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Google

      Data Analysis with R Programming

      Skills you'll gain: Rmarkdown, Ggplot2, Tidyverse (R Package), Data Manipulation, R Programming, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Data Science, Statistical Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Data Cleansing, Integrated Development Environments, Package and Software Management

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      11K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Python 3 Programming

      Skills you'll gain: Unified Modeling Language, JSON, Restful API, Programming Principles, Data Processing, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Web Services, Application Programming Interface (API), Image Analysis, Computer Programming, Data Structures, Software Engineering, Python Programming, Data Import/Export, Data Manipulation, Scripting, Software Design Patterns, Data Transformation, Jupyter, Computer Vision

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      23K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Multiple educators

      Generative AI for Growth Marketing

      Skills you'll gain: Data-Driven Decision-Making, Artificial Intelligence, Large Language Modeling, Content Creation, Customer experience improvement, Technical Writing, Target Audience, Business Ethics, Image Analysis, Virtual Environment

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      7.8K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Microsoft

      Foundations of Coding Back-End

      Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Back-End Web Development, Debugging, Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Pseudocode, Computer Programming, Software Visualization, Version Control, Microsoft Copilot, C# (Programming Language), Git (Version Control System), GitHub, Data Structures

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      65 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      IBM iOS and Android Mobile App Developer

      Skills you'll gain: React Native, Flutter (Software), Software Development Life Cycle, iOS Development, Mobile Development, GitHub, Software Architecture, ChatGPT, React Redux, Web Development Tools, Mobile Development Tools, Apple iOS, Figma (Design Software), User Centered Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Responsive Web Design, React.js, Development Environment, Android Studio, AI Personalization

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      6.7K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Google

      System Administration and IT Infrastructure Services

      Skills you'll gain: Systems Administration, IT Infrastructure, Lightweight Directory Access Protocols, Server Administration, Active Directory, Linux Administration, Disaster Recovery, System Monitoring, Technical Support and Services, Network Troubleshooting, Windows Servers, System Configuration, Technical Consulting, Virtualization, Data Storage, Web Servers, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), User Accounts

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      26K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Meta

      Meta iOS Developer

      Skills you'll gain: React Native, Apple Xcode, Version Control, iOS Development, Unix Commands, Swift Programming, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, User Research, UI/UX Research, Git (Version Control System), Usability Testing, React.js, User Experience Design, Core Data (Software), GitHub, Interaction Design, Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), Apple iOS, Data Structures, Javascript

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      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Google

      The Bits and Bytes of Computer Networking

      Skills you'll gain: Computer Networking, OSI Models, Network Troubleshooting, Routing Protocols, Network Administration, General Networking, TCP/IP, Network Architecture, Network Routing, Networking Hardware, Network Protocols, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Infrastructure, Local Area Networks, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Wide Area Networks, Wireless Networks, Network Security, Network Model, Data Integrity

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      52K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google

      Technical Support Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Desktop Support, Technical Support, Computer Hardware, Software Installation, Help Desk Support, Technical Documentation, Hardware Troubleshooting, Customer Support, Computer Architecture, Computer Networking, Microsoft Windows, Technical Communication, Linux, Virtual Machines

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      161K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Vanderbilt University

      ChatGPT: Excel at Personal Automation with GPTs, AI & Zapier

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI Agents, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Agentic systems, OpenAI, Data Ethics, AI Personalization, Artificial Intelligence, Large Language Modeling, Business Process Automation, Automation, Application Programming Interface (API), Natural Language Processing, Application Development, Scenario Testing, Performance Testing

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      6.7K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Vanderbilt University

      ChatGPT + Zapier: AI-Powered Email Mastery

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Workflow Management, Business Process Automation, Generative AI, Gmail, Automation, Spreadsheet Software, Productivity Software, Microsoft Excel, Process Optimization, Microsoft Outlook, Email Marketing, Artificial Intelligence, AI Personalization, Large Language Modeling, Operational Efficiency, Data Mapping, Data Entry, Organizational Skills

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      6.3K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Master Microsoft Office 365 and Power Platform: Microsoft
    • Data Analysis with R Programming: Google
    • Python 3 Programming: University of Michigan
    • Generative AI for Growth Marketing: IBM
    • Foundations of Coding Back-End: Microsoft
    • IBM iOS and Android Mobile App Developer: IBM
    • System Administration and IT Infrastructure Services: Google
    • Meta iOS Developer: Meta
    • The Bits and Bytes of Computer Networking: Google
    • Technical Support Fundamentals: Google

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