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      University of Michigan

      Building Web Applications in PHP

      Skills you'll gain: PHP (Scripting Language), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), MySQL, Web Applications, Web Development, Secure Coding, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Development Environment, Back-End Web Development, Database Development, Web Servers, Debugging, Data Validation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      4.3K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google

      Project Initiation: Starting a Successful Project

      Skills you'll gain: Project Scoping, Project Documentation, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Management, Goal Setting, Project Management Software, Stakeholder Management, Cost Benefit Analysis, Resource Management, Accountability

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      23K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google

      Prepare Data for Exploration

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Data Analysis, Data Literacy, Data Security, Google Sheets, Data Cleansing, Databases, Data Access, Data Quality, Data Management, Data Collection, Relational Databases, SQL, Metadata Management, Unstructured Data

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      22K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      DeepLearning.AI

      Convolutional Neural Networks

      Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Image Analysis, Deep Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Tensorflow, Applied Machine Learning, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Artificial Intelligence, Data Processing, Algorithms

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      42K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google

      Play It Safe: Manage Security Risks

      Skills you'll gain: Threat Management, Cybersecurity, Risk Management Framework, Risk Management, Business Risk Management, Incident Response, Vulnerability Management, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Security Controls, Continuous Monitoring, Information Systems Security, Enterprise Security, Risk Analysis, Threat Detection, Information Assurance, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Auditing

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google

      Project Execution: Running the Project

      Skills you'll gain: Quality Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Closure, Project Management, Continuous Improvement Process, Project Controls, Quality Assessment, Team Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Project Documentation, Stakeholder Communications, Risk Management, Technical Communication, Meeting Facilitation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      9.6K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      DeepLearning.AI

      Structuring Machine Learning Projects

      Skills you'll gain: Deep Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Tensorflow, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Debugging, Artificial Intelligence, Keras (Neural Network Library), Data Quality, Performance Tuning

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      50K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      DeepLearning.AI

      Neural Networks and Deep Learning

      Skills you'll gain: Deep Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Supervised Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Python Programming, Performance Tuning

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      123K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Successful Negotiation: Essential Strategies and Skills

      Skills you'll gain: Negotiation, Contract Negotiation, Conflict Management, Mediation, Sales Strategy, Arbitration, Communication, Influencing, Planning, Decision Making, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Cultural Diversity

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      20K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      DeepLearning.AI

      Supervised Machine Learning: Regression and Classification

      Skills you'll gain: Supervised Learning, Jupyter, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Machine Learning, NumPy, Predictive Modeling, Feature Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Python Programming, Regression Analysis, Unsupervised Learning, Statistical Modeling

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      HTML, CSS, and Javascript for Web Developers

      Skills you'll gain: HTML and CSS, Javascript, Responsive Web Design, Ajax, Front-End Web Development, Web Design, Web Applications, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Browser Compatibility, Web Development, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Usability, Cross Platform Development

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      17K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      GenAI for Front-End Developers

      Skills you'll gain: Front-End Web Development, Data Ethics, Generative AI, Web Design and Development, Code Review, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Prompt Engineering, Software Documentation, UI/UX Strategy, Test Automation, HTML and CSS, Responsive Web Design

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      22 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Building Web Applications in PHP: University of Michigan
    • Project Initiation: Starting a Successful Project: Google
    • Prepare Data for Exploration: Google
    • Convolutional Neural Networks: DeepLearning.AI
    • Play It Safe: Manage Security Risks: Google
    • Project Execution: Running the Project: Google
    • Structuring Machine Learning Projects: DeepLearning.AI
    • Neural Networks and Deep Learning: DeepLearning.AI
    • Successful Negotiation: Essential Strategies and Skills: University of Michigan
    • Supervised Machine Learning: Regression and Classification : DeepLearning.AI

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