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      Google

      Connect and Protect: Networks and Network Security

      Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Hardening, Network Protocols, Cloud Security, Network Architecture, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, TCP/IP, Vulnerability Assessments, Computer Networking, Cyber Attacks, Network Infrastructure, Firewall, Cloud Computing, Virtual Private Networks (VPN)

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      Excel Basics for Data Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Excel Formulas, Microsoft Excel, Data Cleansing, Data Analysis, Data Import/Export, Spreadsheet Software, Data Wrangling, Data Quality, Pivot Tables And Charts, Google Sheets, Data Manipulation, Data Visualization Software, Information Privacy

      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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      University of Colorado System

      Fundamentals of Computer Network Security

      Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Public Key Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Application Security, Data Security, Firewall, Cyber Attacks, Data Encryption Standard, Penetration Testing, Network Security, Information Assurance, Encryption, Risk Management Framework, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Vulnerability Scanning, Information Systems Security, Secure Coding, Security Controls, Software Design Patterns

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      579 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Packt

      CCNA Foundations – Networking Basics and Cisco IOS Essentials

      Skills you'll gain: OSI Models, Network Troubleshooting, TCP/IP, Network Protocols, Network Planning And Design, General Networking, Networking Hardware, Network Administration, Network Routers, Network Infrastructure, Computer Networking, Local Area Networks, System Configuration, Network Switches, Systems Administration, Configuration Management, Command-Line Interface, iOS Development

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      40 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      IBM

      Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (AI)

      Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Applied Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Governance, Prompt Engineering, Machine Learning, Automation, Digital Transformation, Business Transformation, Business Technologies, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Computer Vision, Emerging Technologies, Natural Language Processing

      4.7
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      19K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      IBM Data Science

      Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Data Visualization Software, Data Wrangling, Data Visualization, SQL, Supervised Learning, Feature Engineering, Plotly, Interactive Data Visualization, Jupyter, Data Literacy, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Mining, Data Cleansing, Matplotlib, Data Analysis, Unsupervised Learning, Generative AI, Pandas (Python Package), Professional Networking

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      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      143K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      IBM

      Introduction to Cloud Computing

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Services, Cloud Security, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Computing, Cloud Storage, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Emerging Technologies, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Virtual Machines, Serverless Computing, Microservices, Containerization, DevOps

      4.6
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google

      Crash Course on Python

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

      4.8
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      University of Pennsylvania

      English for Career Development

      Skills you'll gain: English Language, Vocabulary, Business Writing, Interviewing Skills, Verbal Communication Skills, Business Correspondence, Social Skills, Professional Networking, Professional Development, Business Communication

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      16K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Illinois Tech

      Introduction to Contemporary Operating Systems and Hardware 1b

      Skills you'll gain: Networking Hardware, General Networking, Network Architecture, Wireless Networks, Network Protocols, Computer Networking, TCP/IP, Local Area Networks, Network Routers, System Configuration, Network Switches, Wide Area Networks, Servers

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      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      286 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Meta

      React Basics

      Skills you'll gain: Mobile Development, React.js, Web Applications, Event-Driven Programming, Application Development, UI Components, HTML and CSS, Javascript

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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
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      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular networking basics courses

    • Connect and Protect: Networks and Network Security: Google
    • Excel Basics for Data Analysis: IBM
    • Fundamentals of Computer Network Security: University of Colorado System
    • CCNA Foundations – Networking Basics and Cisco IOS Essentials: Packt
    • Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (AI): IBM
    • IBM Data Science: IBM
    • Introduction to Cloud Computing: IBM
    • Crash Course on Python: Google
    • English for Career Development: University of Pennsylvania
    • Introduction to Contemporary Operating Systems and Hardware 1b: Illinois Tech

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