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      Packt

      Advanced Development, Deployment, and Cloud Integration

      Skills you'll gain: ASP.NET, Application Deployment, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Applications, Software Architecture, Scalability, Authentications, User Interface (UI), .NET Framework, Software Design, Maintainability, UI/UX Strategy, Model View Controller, Secure Coding, Application Servers, Microsoft SQL Servers, Database Development, Debugging, Data Validation

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      GenAI for Patient Scheduling & Appointment Management

      Skills you'll gain: ChatGPT, Practice Management Software, Technology Roadmaps, Patient Flow, Generative AI, Prompt Engineering, Business Process Automation, Artificial Intelligence, Software As A Service, Patient Registration, Automation, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Health Informatics, Health Technology

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera

      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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      Board Infinity

      Introduction to Continuous Improvement Process

      Skills you'll gain: Statistical Process Controls, ISO 9000 Series, Product Quality (QA/QC), Quality Management Systems, Quality Management, Quality Improvement, Customer experience improvement, Continuous Improvement Process, Process Improvement, Kaizen Methodology, Customer Insights, Data-Driven Decision-Making

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Networking Fundamentals and Protocols

      Skills you'll gain: OSI Models, Networking Hardware, Network Protocols, Network Architecture, Cloud Computing, Wireless Networks, General Networking, TCP/IP, Computer Networking, Local Area Networks, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Routing, Network Switches, Network Security

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      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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      Packt

      Salesforce Certified AI Associate Certification

      Skills you'll gain: Salesforce Development, Salesforce, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), AI Personalization, Data Quality, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Predictive Analytics, Data Management, ChatGPT, Data Capture, Generative AI, Business Ethics, Customer Engagement

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Whizlabs

      Azure ML: Deploying, Managing, and Experimenting with Models

      Skills you'll gain: MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Microsoft Azure, Data Management, Cloud Computing, Application Deployment, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Data Ethics, Scalability, Machine Learning, Performance Tuning

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Strategic Planning for Social Media

      Skills you'll gain: Social Media Strategy, Social Media Content, Media Planning, Social Media Marketing, Strategic Communication, Paid media, Content Strategy, Digital Media Strategy, Earned Media, Owned Media, Brand Strategy, Content Performance Analysis, Content Creation, Shared Media, Customer Engagement, Target Audience, Branding

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Beginning Security

      Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Secure Coding, Application Security, Data Security, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Threat Modeling, Web Applications, Threat Detection, Security Awareness, Vulnerability Management, Encryption, Authentications, Authorization (Computing), PHP (Scripting Language)

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Simplilearn

      Advanced Prompt Engineering Course

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, OpenAI, Data Synthesis

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Simplilearn

      Excel Data Analysis and DAX Essentials Course

      Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Microsoft Excel, Excel Formulas, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Processing, Data Presentation, Data Transformation, Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Barcoding, Microsoft PowerPoint, Productivity Software, Data Import/Export

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Advanced Development, Deployment, and Cloud Integration: Packt
    • GenAI for Patient Scheduling & Appointment Management : Coursera Instructor Network
    • Portfolio Power: Compelling UX Case Studies in Sketch: Coursera
    • Introduction to Continuous Improvement Process: Board Infinity
    • Networking Fundamentals and Protocols: Packt
    • Working with SSH: Packt
    • Salesforce Certified AI Associate Certification: Packt
    • Azure ML: Deploying, Managing, and Experimenting with Models: Whizlabs
    • Strategic Planning for Social Media: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Beginning Security: Packt

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