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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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      Meta

      Meta React Native

      Skills you'll gain: React Native, Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), Version Control, UI/UX Research, Usability Testing, Unix Commands, Restful API, Git (Version Control System), Persona (User Experience), GitHub, Interaction Design, User Experience Design, SQL, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, User Interface (UI), User Experience, Mobile Development, Design Research, React.js, Javascript

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      11K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Meta

      Meta iOS Developer

      Skills you'll gain: React Native, iOS Development, Core Data (Software), Restful API, Version Control, Apple iOS, UI/UX Research, Usability Testing, Apple Xcode, Data Structures, Swift Programming, Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), User Interface (UI), Unix Commands, Git (Version Control System), Persona (User Experience), GitHub, Interaction Design, Mobile Development, Javascript

      Build toward a degree

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

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      Google

      Process Data from Dirty to Clean

      Skills you'll gain: Data Cleansing, Sampling (Statistics), Data Integrity, Data Quality, Data Processing, Data Analysis, Data Transformation, Data Validation, Sample Size Determination, SQL, Spreadsheet Software

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      18K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google

      Technical Support Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Desktop Support, Computer Hardware, Technical Support, Software Installation, Help Desk Support, Technical Documentation, Hardware Troubleshooting, Software Documentation, Customer Support, End User Training and Support, Computer Networking, Information Technology, Computer Architecture, Technical Communication, Linux, Microsoft Windows

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      161K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 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, DevOps, Customer Analysis, Innovation, Analytics

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

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      Google

      Prepare Data for Exploration

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Data Analysis, Data Literacy, Data Security, Google Sheets, Databases, Data Processing, Data Storage, Data Quality, Data Management, Data Collection, Relational Databases, SQL, 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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      IBM

      AI Foundations for Everyone

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Generative AI, OpenAI, Workflow Management, Natural Language Processing, Data Governance, Application Deployment, Large Language Modeling, Computer Science, IBM Cloud, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Program Development, Deep Learning, Business Intelligence, Business Ethics, Business Process Automation, Robotic Process Automation, Data Science

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      29K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      IBM

      Generative AI for Software Developers

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, Data Ethics, OpenAI, Artificial Intelligence, Software Development Tools, Software Testing, Test Automation, Software Development, DevSecOps, Application Security, CI/CD, Natural Language Processing, Code Review, Software Engineering, Program Development, Software Architecture, IBM Cloud

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      7.8K reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Meta

      Proyecto final para desarrolladores de back-end

      Skills you'll gain: Django (Web Framework), Version Control, Back-End Web Development, Full-Stack Web Development, Git (Version Control System), Web Development, Application Development, API Design, Restful API, User Accounts, Authentications, Unit Testing, MySQL, Database Development

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      Applied Software Engineering Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Software Development Life Cycle, Software Architecture, Linux Commands, Bash (Scripting Language), Restful API, Shell Script, Git (Version Control System), GitHub, Flask (Web Framework), Software Design, Version Control, File Management, Jupyter, Unix Shell, Scrum (Software Development), Application Deployment, Software Engineering, Linux, Python Programming, Data Structures

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      49K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Google

      Analyze Data to Answer Questions

      Skills you'll gain: Data Validation, Spreadsheet Software, Data Analysis, Analytics, Data Manipulation, Excel Formulas, Data Compilation, Pivot Tables And Charts, SQL, Data Integration, Data Transformation, User Feedback

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      12K reviews

      Beginner · 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
    • Meta React Native: Meta
    • Meta iOS Developer: Meta
    • Process Data from Dirty to Clean: Google
    • Technical Support Fundamentals: Google
    • Digital Product Management: University of Virginia
    • Prepare Data for Exploration: Google
    • AI Foundations for Everyone: IBM
    • Generative AI for Software Developers: IBM
    • Proyecto final para desarrolladores de back-end: Meta

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