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    • Status: New AI skills
      New AI skills
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      Google

      Google Digital Marketing & E-commerce

      Skills you'll gain: Media Planning, Search Engine Marketing, Email Marketing, Data Storytelling, Social Media Strategy, Search Engine Optimization, Social Media Marketing, Content Creation, Order Fulfillment, Google Ads, Online Advertising, A/B Testing, Social Media Campaigns, Target Audience, Digital Marketing, E-Commerce, Loyalty Programs, Customer Retention, Customer experience strategy (CX), Campaign Management

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      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      39K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      IBM

      IBM Cybersecurity Analyst

      Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Hunting, Incident Response, IT Service Management, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Computing, Information Technology Infrastructure Library, Endpoint Security, Malware Protection, Penetration Testing, Linux, Computer Security Incident Management, Database Management, Network Security, Networking Hardware, TCP/IP, Cybersecurity, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Interviewing Skills, Cyber Security Assessment

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      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      26K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      IBM

      AI Foundations for Everyone

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, ChatGPT, Large Language Modeling, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), OpenAI, IBM Cloud, Private Cloud, Data Loss Prevention, Applied Machine Learning, Deep Learning, WordPress, Artificial Neural Networks, Governance, Machine Learning, Generative AI Agents, Automation, Digital Transformation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      26K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • M

      Meta

      Meta Front-End Developer

      Skills you'll gain: Jest (JavaScript Testing Framework), Version Control, UI/UX Research, Usability Testing, Responsive Web Design, Data Structures, Unix Commands, HTML and CSS, Git (Version Control System), Persona (User Experience), GitHub, Interaction Design, User Experience Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), React.js, Mobile Development, Front-End Web Development, Algorithms, Web Development Tools

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      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      22K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: AI skills
      AI skills
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      Meta

      Meta Social Media Marketing

      Skills you'll gain: Paid media, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Management, Social Media, Marketing Analytics, Target Audience, Marketing Budgets, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Campaigns, Instagram, Content Creation, Campaign Management, Marketing Effectiveness, Online Advertising, Marketing, Performance Analysis, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Goal Setting, Advertising, Facebook

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      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      21K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: New AI skills
      New AI skills
      G

      Google

      Google Data Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Literacy, Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Data Ethics, Rmarkdown, Interactive Data Visualization, Interviewing Skills, Data Cleansing, Data Validation, Ggplot2, Tableau Software, Presentations, Spreadsheet Software, Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Stakeholder Communications, Dashboard, Sampling (Statistics), R Programming

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      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      167K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: New
      New
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      IBM

      IBM Generative AI Engineering

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Data Wrangling, Large Language Modeling, Unit Testing, Supervised Learning, Feature Engineering, Keras (Neural Network Library), Deep Learning, ChatGPT, Natural Language Processing, Data Cleansing, Jupyter, Data Analysis, Unsupervised Learning, Data Manipulation, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Artificial Intelligence, Data Import/Export, Data Ethics

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      85K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      Princeton University

      Computer Science: Programming with a Purpose

      Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Performance Tuning, Data Structures, Java, Computational Thinking, Computer Science, Algorithms, Animations, Debugging

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.3K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Python for Everybody

      Skills you'll gain: Web Scraping, Data Processing, Relational Databases, JSON, Database Design, SQL, Network Protocols, Databases, Web Services, Restful API, Data Modeling, Programming Principles, Data Structures, Data Collection, Data Visualization Software, Data Manipulation, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Data Import/Export, Software Installation

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      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      277K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      DeepLearning.AI

      Deep Learning

      Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Deep Learning, Image Analysis, Natural Language Processing, Artificial Neural Networks, Tensorflow, Supervised Learning, Large Language Modeling, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Applied Machine Learning, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Machine Learning, Debugging, Performance Tuning, Keras (Neural Network Library), Python Programming, Machine Learning Algorithms, Analysis, Data Processing

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      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      146K reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      MathWorks

      MathWorks Computer Vision Engineer

      Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Image Analysis, Anomaly Detection, Deep Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Matlab, Application Deployment, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Machine Learning, Motion Graphics, Data Visualization, Automation, Data Mapping, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Machine Learning Methods, Spatial Data Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Data Synthesis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      299 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Microsoft

      Introduction to Computers

      Skills you'll gain: Business Software, Computer Hardware, Hardware Architecture, Generative AI, Operating Systems, Data Storage Technologies, Data Loss Prevention, Computer Systems, Enterprise Security, Information Technology, OS Process Management, System Configuration, Microsoft Windows, Technical Support, Servers, Cybersecurity

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      693 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Google Digital Marketing & E-commerce: Google
    • IBM Cybersecurity Analyst: IBM
    • AI Foundations for Everyone: IBM
    • Meta Front-End Developer: Meta
    • Meta Social Media Marketing: Meta
    • Google Data Analytics: Google
    • IBM Generative AI Engineering: IBM
    • Computer Science: Programming with a Purpose: Princeton University
    • Python for Everybody: University of Michigan
    • Deep Learning: DeepLearning.AI

    Frequently Asked Questions about Computer Network

    A Computer Network is a group of computers—each one called a “node” in Computer Networking—that are connected through common resources, either via cabling or wireless connection. These resources can refer to printers, file servers, VPN, or even something as vast as the internet.

    In order to ensure far-reaching networks of devices can stay connected, Computer Networks are important to learn about—especially as organizations increasingly allow remote working. Understanding various ways of keeping employees in communication with one another is key to business success, and learning about Computer Networks ensures there are professionals out there who can make it happen.‎

    With the right mix of in-demand networking skills—from wireless, to virtualization, to security to application delivery, and various others—learners interested in Computer Networks can find themselves open to a wide variety of opportunities. In early July of 2020, there were over 5,500 results in LinkedIn’s Jobs portal containing the word “network computing”.

    In 2017, NETWORKComputing revealed that Networking pros with the following job titles can earn more than $109,000 per year in the US: Network Architect, Wireless Network Engineer, Network Secuirty Engineer, Network Manager, and others.‎

    Computer Networking courses offered through Coursera equip learners with knowledge in the fundamentals of computer networks; network security; network architecture; computer communications; software-defined networking; and more.

    Lessons on Computer Networks are taught by instructors from major tech names and universities, including Google, The University of Colorado, VMware, The University of Chicago and other organizations. Learners can enjoy exploring Computer Networks with instructors specializing in Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Network Systems, Cloud Computing, Big Data, and other topics. Course content on Computer Networks is delivered via video lectures, readings, quizzes, and other types of assignments.‎

    The skills and experience that you might need to already have, before starting to learn computer networks, is a strong passion for computers, networks, information technology, the internet, cloud platforms, and programming languages. Understanding a computer network requires, first and foremost, that you are mostly technology-centric. You look at problems in a computer network as a coding issue, rather than a downtime issue. You also might have skills or experience in software development, network administration, computer sciences, and related areas.‎

    You may know if learning computer networks is right for you if you have a keen interest in learning about the main types of computer networks that are predominantly used in our world. These would be a personal area network, local area network, wide area network, campus area network, and metropolitan area network. You might also be the kind of person who reads computer network blogs, watches instructional videos on computer networks, and stays on top of computer network discussions in online forums for developers and network managers. Displaying this passion, and learning new things every day, can help you become proficient in your knowledge of computer networks.‎

    The topics to study that are related to computer networks and would help you learn more might include label switching, storage area networks, batch processing, IP addresses, and wireless data networks. There is so much information to learn about a computer network that your head may spin. But getting a well-rounded education in computer systems, information security, computer hardware and software, and software development might benefit you in your years ahead working in computer networks.‎

    A common computer networks career path may involve junior jobs as a computer network support specialist or a computer systems analyst. After you prove your worth to your organization in the daily responsibilities required for these roles, you may be able to advance to jobs like network and computer network architect, systems administrator, and information systems manager. These senior computer network roles would generally be in managing servers and systems for mid-sized to large organizations.‎

    Online Computer Network courses offer a convenient and flexible way to enhance your knowledge or learn new Computer Network skills. Choose from a wide range of Computer Network courses offered by top universities and industry leaders tailored to various skill levels.‎

    When looking to enhance your workforce's skills in Computer Network, it's crucial to select a course that aligns with their current abilities and learning objectives. Our Skills Dashboard is an invaluable tool for identifying skill gaps and choosing the most appropriate course for effective upskilling. For a comprehensive understanding of how our courses can benefit your employees, explore the enterprise solutions we offer. Discover more about our tailored programs at Coursera for Business here.‎

    This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.

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