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      Duke University

      Java Programming and Software Engineering Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Software Design, Software Design Patterns, Data Structures, HTML and CSS, Debugging, Software Engineering, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Development, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Javascript, Encryption, Algorithms, AI Personalization, Web Design, Data Processing, Statistical Analysis

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      IBM

      Generative AI for Digital Marketing

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Digital Advertising, ChatGPT, Email Marketing, OpenAI, Digital Marketing, Marketing Automation, AI Personalization, Marketing Analytics, Advertising Campaigns, Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Content Creation, Keyword Research, Search Engine Optimization, Large Language Modeling, Artificial Intelligence, Copywriting, Image Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Python 3 Programming

      Skills you'll gain: Unified Modeling Language, JSON, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Design, Debugging, Object Oriented Design, Data Processing, Web Scraping, Unit Testing, Programming Principles, Data Import/Export, Restful API, Python Programming, Image Analysis, Data Manipulation, Jupyter, Maintainability, Data Structures, Software Engineering, File Management

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      23K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Google

      Crash Course on Python

      Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Computational Thinking, Algorithms, Problem Management, Data Structures, Integrated Development Environments, Debugging, Development Environment

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      39K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      IBM AI Developer

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Software Development Life Cycle, HTML and CSS, Large Language Modeling, Software Architecture, Development Environment, Flask (Web Framework), Generative AI, Unit Testing, ChatGPT, Jupyter, Artificial Intelligence, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Software Design, Software Development Tools, OpenAI, Front-End Web Development, Python Programming, Interviewing Skills, Engineering Software

      Build toward a degree

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      70K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Multiple educators

      Machine Learning

      Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Supervised Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Machine Learning, Jupyter, Data Ethics, Decision Tree Learning, Tensorflow, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Artificial Intelligence, NumPy, Predictive Modeling, Deep Learning, Reinforcement Learning, Random Forest Algorithm, Feature Engineering

      Build toward a degree

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      34K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google

      Foundations of Project Management

      Skills you'll gain: Project Management Life Cycle, Change Management, Organizational Structure, Project Management, Organizational Change, Program Management, Project Closure, Agile Methodology, Project Planning, Waterfall Methodology

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      95K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      IBM iOS and Android Mobile App Developer

      Skills you'll gain: React Native, Prompt Engineering, Software Development Life Cycle, HTML and CSS, iOS Development, Flutter (Software), Swift Programming, Apple Xcode, Mobile Development, Android Studio, User Centered Design, Android Development, Apple iOS, React Redux, Software Architecture, Development Environment, Git (Version Control System), GitHub, Mobile Development Tools, AI Personalization

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Meta

      Meta Web Development Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Django (Web Framework), Responsive Web Design, HTML and CSS, Relational Databases, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Database Management Systems, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), SQL, Database Design, Databases, Front-End Web Development, Unit Testing, MySQL, Debugging, User Interface (UI), Web Development, Web Servers, Test Driven Development (TDD), Web Applications, Programming Principles

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      16K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Virginia

      Digital Product Management

      Skills you'll gain: Usability Testing, Agile Product Development, New Product Development, Continuous Delivery, Agile Software Development, User Story, Product Management, Agile Methodology, Product Testing, Agile Project Management, Team Performance Management, Team Management, Design Thinking, Team Building, Team Leadership, Product Improvement, Customer Analysis, Innovation, Analytics, Business Analytics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Google

      Agile Project Management

      Skills you'll gain: Agile Project Management, Backlogs, Agile Methodology, User Story, Sprint Planning, Agile Product Development, Product Roadmaps, Sprint Retrospectives, Team Management, Organizational Change

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      14K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Microsoft

      Foundations of Coding Back-End

      Skills you'll gain: Back-End Web Development, Program Development, Algorithms, Integrated Development Environments, Programming Principles, Pseudocode, Debugging, Computational Thinking, Engineering Software, C# (Programming Language), Version Control, Software Engineering, GitHub, Git (Version Control System), Data Structures

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      56 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Java Programming and Software Engineering Fundamentals: Duke University
    • Generative AI for Digital Marketing: IBM
    • Python 3 Programming: University of Michigan
    • Crash Course on Python: Google
    • IBM AI Developer: IBM
    • Machine Learning: DeepLearning.AI
    • Foundations of Project Management: Google
    • IBM iOS and Android Mobile App Developer: IBM
    • Meta Web Development Fundamentals: Meta
    • Digital Product Management: University of Virginia

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