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    Learn backend development for building server-side applications. Understand databases, server logic, and API integration.

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      Coursera Project Network

      Building a Business Presence With Facebook Marketing

      Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Social Media Content, Drive Engagement, Online Advertising, Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Campaigns, Social Media, Customer Engagement, Business Marketing, Target Audience

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      1.2K reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      SAP

      SAP Customer Engagement and Discovery

      Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Customer Engagement, Consultative Approaches, Stakeholder Communications, SAP Applications, Solution Selling, Technical Consulting, Customer Insights, Technology Roadmaps, Process Analysis, Business Analysis, Project Management, Business Requirements

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      107 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Renewable Energy Projects

      Skills you'll gain: Feasibility Studies, Plant Operations and Management, Project Finance, Facility Operations, Financial Analysis, Project Management Life Cycle, Financial Forecasting, Construction Management, Technology Roadmaps, Product Lifecycle Management, Stakeholder Engagement

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      169 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IE Business School

      Gestión de marca y producto

      Skills you'll gain: Product Lifecycle Management, Customer experience strategy (CX), Brand Strategy, Brand Management, Branding, Brand Awareness, Product Management, Product Strategy, Brand Loyalty, New Product Development, Product Improvement, Customer Engagement, Business Strategies, User Experience, Customer Insights, Consumer Behaviour, Portfolio Management, Competitive Analysis, Employee Engagement

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      740 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Diode - pn Junction and Metal Semiconductor Contact

      Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, Electronic Systems, Electronic Components, Electronics

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      292 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Cisco CCNA 200-301: The Complete Guide to Getting Certified

      Skills you'll gain: Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), OSI Models, Wide Area Networks, Network Troubleshooting, TCP/IP, Wireless Networks, Cloud Computing, Network Routing, Routing Protocols, Network Security, Network Routers, Network Monitoring, Event Monitoring, Threat Detection, Threat Management, Network Performance Management, Network Switches, Network Protocols, Network Planning And Design

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      72 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Interviewing and Resume Writing in English

      Skills you'll gain: Interviewing Skills, Negotiation, Oral Expression, Telephone Skills, Presentations, Concision, Professional Development, Applicant Tracking Systems, English Language, Verbal Communication Skills, Persuasive Communication, Strategic Marketing, Business Writing, Cultural Responsiveness, Cognitive flexibility, Personal Attributes, LinkedIn, Adaptability, Communication, Recruitment

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      749 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Leveraging Virtual Assistants for Personal Productivity

      Skills you'll gain: Productivity, Personal Development, Time Management, Automation, ChatGPT, Self Service Technologies, Artificial Intelligence, Prompt Engineering, Business Process Automation, Natural Language Processing, Generative AI

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      131 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Arizona State University

      Strategic Thinking for Everyone

      Skills you'll gain: Strategic Thinking, Visionary, Research, Influencing, Strategic Decision-Making, Data Collection, Systems Thinking, Strategic Planning, Investigation, Negotiation, Proactivity, Business Strategy, Complex Problem Solving, Communication Strategies, Creative Thinking, Scientific Methods, Decision Making, Active Listening, Cognitive flexibility, Research Methodologies

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      76 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      SkillUp EdTech

      Product Management: Building AI-Powered Products

      Skills you'll gain: Commercialization, Product Management, Stakeholder Communications, Technical Product Management, Product Lifecycle Management, Team Building, Artificial Intelligence, Return On Investment, Product Development, New Product Development, Product Strategy, Technical Communication, Generative AI

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      110 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      AWS S3 Basics

      Skills you'll gain: Amazon S3, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Hosting, Cloud Storage, Version Control, Encryption, Data Storage, Data Encryption Standard

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      1.2K reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Pennsylvania

      ESG and Social Activism

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Governance, Corporate Sustainability, Diversity and Inclusion, Corporate Strategy, Business Ethics, Crisis Management, Advocacy, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Communication, Risk Management, Executive Recruitment

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      167 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Building a Business Presence With Facebook Marketing: Coursera Project Network
    • SAP Customer Engagement and Discovery: SAP
    • Renewable Energy Projects: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Gestión de marca y producto: IE Business School
    • Diode - pn Junction and Metal Semiconductor Contact: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Cisco CCNA 200-301: The Complete Guide to Getting Certified: Packt
    • Interviewing and Resume Writing in English: University of Maryland, College Park
    • Leveraging Virtual Assistants for Personal Productivity: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Strategic Thinking for Everyone: Arizona State University
    • Product Management: Building AI-Powered Products: SkillUp EdTech

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