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      Packt

      IP Connectivity & IP Services

      Skills you'll gain: Routing Protocols, TCP/IP, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Network Routers, Network Routing, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Network Security, Network Administration, Network Protocols, Network Troubleshooting, Network Switches

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Natural Language Processing - Transformers with Hugging Face

      Skills you'll gain: Natural Language Processing, Large Language Modeling, Text Mining, Semantic Web, Tensorflow, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Python Programming, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Unstructured Data, Applied Machine Learning, Unsupervised Learning

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      GenAI for Employee Engagement: Driving Real-Time Insights

      Skills you'll gain: Employee Engagement, Drive Engagement, HR Tech, People Analytics, AI Personalization, Generative AI, Employee Surveys, Human Resource Strategy, Employee Retention, Data Ethics, Real Time Data, Human Resources, User Feedback, Continuous Improvement Process

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Complete Modern C++ (C++11/14/17)

      Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Development Environment, Computer Programming, Microsoft Visual Studio, Software Design Patterns, Data Structures, System Programming, Algorithms, File Systems, Performance Tuning, Apple Xcode, Debugging, Maintainability, File Management

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Packt

      Certified Vault Operations Professional – A Complete Guide

      Skills you'll gain: Key Management, Authentications, System Monitoring, Kubernetes, Hardening, Encryption, Identity and Access Management, Scalability, Data Security, Continuous Monitoring, Authorization (Computing), Application Security, Security Controls, Performance Tuning, Disaster Recovery, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Public Key Infrastructure, User Accounts, Configuration Management, Database Management

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Execution and Evaluation

      Skills you'll gain: Social Media Strategy, Social Media Campaigns, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Communications, Digital Media Strategy, Media Strategy, Marketing Planning, Customer Insights, Content Performance Analysis, Plan Execution, Earned Media, Target Audience, Content Strategy, Owned Media, Paid media, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Goal Setting

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      GenAI for Compensation: Smarter Pay Equity Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Compensation Management, Compensation Analysis, Compensation Strategy, People Analytics, Generative AI, Workforce Planning, ChatGPT, Job Evaluation, Business Ethics, Predictive Analytics, Prompt Engineering, Human Resources, Artificial Intelligence, Human Resource Strategy

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera

      Instagram Optimization: Grow Your Presence

      Skills you'll gain: Instagram, Content Performance Analysis, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Brand Marketing, Drive Engagement, Content Strategy, Customer Engagement, Marketing Analytics, Content Creation, Performance Metric

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Natural Language Processing - Probability Models in Python

      Skills you'll gain: Natural Language Processing, Text Mining, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Dimensionality Reduction, Statistical Machine Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Python Programming, Bayesian Statistics, NumPy, Supervised Learning, Machine Learning

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Simplilearn

      CBAP Certification Business Analysis Training

      Skills you'll gain: Requirements Management, Project Management, Risk Management, Statistical Analysis, Project Planning, Agile Project Management, Microsoft Excel, Solution Design, Cost Management, Project Management Office (PMO), Business Analysis, Excel Formulas, Requirements Elicitation, Stakeholder Management, Scope Management, Pivot Tables And Charts, Team Leadership, Dashboard, Excel Macros, Requirements Analysis

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Dartmouth College

      Data Analytics for Digital Transformation

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Business Ethics, Customer experience improvement, Predictive Analytics, Simulation and Simulation Software, Business Transformation, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Operations Research, Analytics, Business Technologies, Business Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Feature Engineering, Business Modeling, Systems Thinking, Complex Problem Solving, Process Optimization, Technology Strategies, Applied Machine Learning, Statistical Machine Learning

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Nursing Fundamentals: Skills for Patient Care Excellence

      Skills you'll gain: Clinical Nursing, Nursing and Patient Care, Patient Education And Counseling, Nursing Process, Patient Evaluation, Health Assessment, Treatment Planning, Patient Safety, Care Management, Nursing Practices, Infection Control, Acute Care

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • IP Connectivity & IP Services: Packt
    • Natural Language Processing - Transformers with Hugging Face: Packt
    • GenAI for Employee Engagement: Driving Real-Time Insights: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Complete Modern C++ (C++11/14/17): Packt
    • Certified Vault Operations Professional – A Complete Guide: Packt
    • Execution and Evaluation: University of Colorado Boulder
    • GenAI for Compensation: Smarter Pay Equity Analysis: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Instagram Optimization: Grow Your Presence: Coursera
    • Natural Language Processing - Probability Models in Python: Packt
    • CBAP Certification Business Analysis Training: Simplilearn

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