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      University of California, Irvine

      Game Developers and Esports Organizations

      Skills you'll gain: Video Game Development, Branding, Organizational Structure, Organizational Strategy, Game Design, Competitive Analysis, Brand Management, Team Management, Entrepreneurial Finance

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      205 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Approximation Algorithms and Linear Programming

      Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Algorithms, Graph Theory, Linear Algebra, Combinatorics, Computational Thinking, Mathematical Modeling, Theoretical Computer Science, Python Programming

      Build toward a degree

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      47 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      GenAI for Fraud Detection and Compliance

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Compliance Management, Compliance Reporting, Governance, Business Risk Management, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Risk Management, Financial Regulation, Anomaly Detection, Compliance Auditing, Data Governance, Artificial Intelligence, Large Language Modeling, Threat Detection, Advanced Analytics

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      30 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Microsoft

      Foundations of Coding Front-End

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

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      40 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      LearnQuest

      Introduction to Python Scripting for DevOps

      Skills you'll gain: Scripting, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Command-Line Interface, Microsoft Visual Studio, Development Environment, Debugging

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      138 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Microsoft

      UX Design in Practice: Accessibility and Collaboration

      Skills you'll gain: User Experience Design, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, User Centered Design, Design, Usability Testing, Collaborative Software, Design Thinking, Graphic and Visual Design, Artificial Intelligence

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      75 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Kennesaw State University

      Career Options: Exploring a New Career

      Skills you'll gain: Planning, Professional Networking, Business Research, Lifelong Learning, Goal Setting, Professional Development, Personal Development, Market Research, Adaptability, Self-Awareness, Market Analysis, Resourcefulness, Creativity, Trend Analysis

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      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      53 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Kennesaw State University

      Cybersecurity Foundations for Risk Management

      Skills you'll gain: Cyber Governance, Vulnerability Management, Cyber Attacks, Cybersecurity, Cyber Risk, Threat Management, Security Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Threat Detection, Cyber Security Strategy, Risk Management, Security Awareness, Information Systems Security, Cyber Operations, Incident Response, Network Security, Asset Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      127 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Self Publish Your Book on Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing

      Skills you'll gain: Keyword Research, Digital Publishing, Product Promotion, Intellectual Property, Account Management, File Management

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      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Board Infinity

      Backend Development using ASP.Net

      Skills you'll gain: ASP.NET, Restful API, Model View Controller, JSON, Web Services, Middleware, Application Programming Interface (API), Back-End Web Development, Web Applications, Server Side, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Routing Protocols

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      Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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      64 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      KodeKloud

      DevOps Prerequisite Course

      Skills you'll gain: Linux Administration, Devops Tools, General Networking, Linux, Linux Commands, Systems Administration, Network Administration, Application Development, Unix, TCP/IP, Network Troubleshooting, DevOps, Package and Software Management, Application Servers, Development Environment, Command-Line Interface, Java, Software Installation, Node.JS

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      86 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

      Analyzing the Universe

      Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis Software, Spatial Data Analysis, Image Analysis, Scientific Visualization, Spatial Analysis, Science and Research, Physics, Physical Science, Probability & Statistics, Scientific Methods, Energy and Utilities

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      234 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular computer network courses

    • Game Developers and Esports Organizations: University of California, Irvine
    • Approximation Algorithms and Linear Programming : University of Colorado Boulder
    • GenAI for Fraud Detection and Compliance: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Foundations of Coding Front-End: Microsoft
    • Introduction to Python Scripting for DevOps: LearnQuest
    • UX Design in Practice: Accessibility and Collaboration: Microsoft
    • Career Options: Exploring a New Career: Kennesaw State University
    • Cybersecurity Foundations for Risk Management: Kennesaw State University
    • Self Publish Your Book on Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing: Coursera Project Network
    • Backend Development using ASP.Net: Board Infinity

    Why Learn Computer Networks?

    Computer networks are the backbone of digital communication, enabling devices to share information and resources across the internet and private systems. They’re essential to everything from cloud computing and cybersecurity to remote work and data transfer. Learning about computer networks builds a strong foundation for careers in IT, systems administration, and network security.

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