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      Working with SSH

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

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      GenAI for Portfolio Managers: Smarter Asset Allocation

      Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Asset Management, Investment Management, Generative AI, Investments, Prompt Engineering, Wealth Management, Artificial Intelligence, ChatGPT, Regulatory Compliance, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Real Time Data

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Portfolio Power: Compelling UX Case Studies in Sketch

      Skills you'll gain: User Experience Design, User Experience, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, User Centered Design, UI/UX Research, Storytelling, Usability Testing, Technical Design, Prototyping, Mockups, Wireframing

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      AWS Step Functions – Automate Complex Tasks with Workflows

      Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Amazon Web Services, AWS CloudFormation, Business Process Automation, Automation, Amazon S3, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Amazon CloudWatch, Serverless Computing, API Gateway, Amazon DynamoDB, JSON, Data Validation

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Simplilearn

      Foundations of Generative AI Models

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, OpenAI, ChatGPT, Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, Real Time Data, Deep Learning, Scalability, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Tensorflow, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Emerging Technologies, Data Ethics, Natural Language Processing, Innovation

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      AI for Customer Experience with Chatbots and Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Customer experience strategy (CX), AI Personalization, Customer Engagement, Predictive Analytics, Personalized Service, ChatGPT, Customer Service, Customer Insights, Loyalty Programs, Self Service Technologies, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Automation, Business Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, Return On Investment

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera

      Facebook Growth: Boost Your Engagement

      Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Social Media Management, Content Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Drive Engagement, Live Streaming, Social Media Campaigns, Content Management, Community Development, Content Creation, Scheduling

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera

      Mapping the Mission: User Personas & Journey Design in Figma

      Skills you'll gain: Persona (User Experience), Figma (Design Software), User Research, User Experience Design, User Centered Design, UI/UX Strategy, User Flows, Collaborative Software, Customer Insights

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera

      YouTube Planning: Script Engaging Videos

      Skills you'll gain: Storyboarding, Video Production, Scripting, Storytelling, Content Creation, Writing, AI Personalization

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Alteryx Mastery: Data Analytics & Workflow Automation

      Skills you'll gain: Data Import/Export, Alteryx, Data Visualization, Business Analytics, Data Governance, Workflow Management, Operational Efficiency, Data Cleansing, Data Management, Data Manipulation, Data Transformation, Data Analysis, Business Process Automation, Data Integration, Automation

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Board Infinity

      Generative AI in Marketing

      Skills you'll gain: AI Personalization, Generative AI, Marketing Automation, Marketing, Data Ethics, MarTech, ChatGPT, Campaign Management, Email Marketing, Prompt Engineering, Marketing Analytics, Content Creation, Large Language Modeling, Digital Advertising, Predictive Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Business Ethics, Natural Language Processing, Video Production, Computer Vision

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Simplilearn

      CCBA Certification Business Analysis Essentials

      Skills you'll gain: Business Analysis, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Management, Business Requirements, Requirements Management, Business Process, Business Consulting, Business Strategies, Performance Analysis, Business Strategy, Governance, Performance Measurement, Risk Analysis, Business Solutions, Verification And Validation

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Working with SSH: Packt
    • GenAI for Portfolio Managers: Smarter Asset Allocation: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Portfolio Power: Compelling UX Case Studies in Sketch: Coursera
    • AWS Step Functions – Automate Complex Tasks with Workflows: Packt
    • Foundations of Generative AI Models: Simplilearn
    • AI for Customer Experience with Chatbots and Analytics: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Facebook Growth: Boost Your Engagement: Coursera
    • Mapping the Mission: User Personas & Journey Design in Figma: Coursera
    • YouTube Planning: Script Engaging Videos: Coursera
    • Alteryx Mastery: Data Analytics & Workflow Automation: Coursera Instructor Network

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