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      Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute

      Introduction to Applied Machine Learning

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Applied Machine Learning, Data Processing, Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Product Lifecycle Management, Supervised Learning, Data Modeling, Business Requirements, Business Analysis, Unsupervised Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Performance Metric

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      741 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      HubSpot Academy

      Sales Training: Techniques for a Human-Centric Sales Process

      Skills you'll gain: Closing (Sales), Booking (Sales), Overcoming Objections, Sales Training, Sales Process, Sales Prospecting, HubSpot CRM, Sales, Inside Sales, Prospecting and Qualification, Sales Strategy, Consultative Selling, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Lead Generation, Negotiation, LinkedIn, Value Propositions, Professional Networking

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      519 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Blueprint to Brilliance Through Interior Design

      Skills you'll gain: Architectural Design, Design, Design Strategies, Design Elements And Principles, Creativity, Systems Of Measurement, Aesthetics, Spatial Analysis

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      131 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Getting Started with R

      Skills you'll gain: Data Import/Export, Package and Software Management, R Programming, Data Structures, Data Literacy, Software Installation, Data Analysis Software

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      380 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of California, Davis

      Adaptability and Resiliency

      Skills you'll gain: Adaptability, Resilience, Professional Development, Overcoming Obstacles, Self-Awareness, Cognitive flexibility, Emotional Intelligence, Personal Development, Relationship Building, Plan Execution, Crisis Management, Goal Setting

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      592 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Washington

      Machine Learning: Classification

      Skills you'll gain: Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Applied Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Predictive Modeling, Text Mining, Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Cleansing, Scalability, Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, Big Data, Probability & Statistics, Algorithms

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      3.7K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Board Infinity

      Fundamentals of Java Programming

      Skills you'll gain: Eclipse (Software), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java Programming, Object Oriented Design, Software Development Tools, Java, Integrated Development Environments, Development Environment, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Data Structures, Virtual Machines

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      511 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Stanford University

      The AI Awakening: Implications for the Economy and Society

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Workforce Development, OpenAI, Employee Training, Socioeconomics, Emerging Technologies, Artificial Intelligence, Large Language Modeling, Business Solutions, Economics, Innovation, Natural Language Processing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      91 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Amsterdam

      Logic for Economists

      Skills you'll gain: Computational Logic, Logical Reasoning, Mathematics and Mathematical Modeling, Deductive Reasoning, General Mathematics

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      293 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Developing Innovative Ideas for Product Leaders

      Skills you'll gain: New Product Development, Innovation, Market Opportunities, Ideation, Entrepreneurship, Product Management, Corporate Strategy, Customer Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Market Analysis, Target Market, Business, Market Dynamics, Value Propositions, Decision Making

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      216 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      DeepLearning.AI

      AI-Powered Software and System Design

      Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Software Design Patterns, Database Systems, Software Architecture, System Design and Implementation, API Design, Large Language Modeling, Software Development, Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, Secure Coding, Application Programming Interface (API), Performance Tuning

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      133 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Technical University of Denmark (DTU)

      Patenting in Biotechnology

      Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Chemistry, Legal Risk, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Keyword Research, Molecular Biology, Strategic Thinking, Database Management Systems, Technical Writing, Research Reports, Databases

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      238 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Introduction to Applied Machine Learning: Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute
    • Sales Training: Techniques for a Human-Centric Sales Process: HubSpot Academy
    • Blueprint to Brilliance Through Interior Design: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Getting Started with R: Coursera Project Network
    • Adaptability and Resiliency: University of California, Davis
    • Machine Learning: Classification: University of Washington
    • Fundamentals of Java Programming: Board Infinity
    • The AI Awakening: Implications for the Economy and Society: Stanford University
    • Logic for Economists: University of Amsterdam
    • Developing Innovative Ideas for Product Leaders: University of Maryland, College Park

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