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      University of Michigan

      Programming for Everybody (Getting Started with Python)

      Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Computational Thinking, Software Installation, Development Environment

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      232K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      IBM Data Science

      Skills you'll gain: Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Wrangling, Dashboard, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, SQL, Unsupervised Learning, Plotly, Interactive Data Visualization, Supervised Learning, Data Transformation, Feature Engineering, Jupyter, Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Data Manipulation, Data Literacy, Data Mining, Generative AI, Professional Networking

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      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      147K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      DeepLearning.AI

      Neural Networks and Deep Learning

      Skills you'll gain: Deep Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Supervised Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Python Programming, Linear Algebra, Calculus

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      123K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      EC-Council

      Digital Forensics Essentials (DFE)

      Skills you'll gain: Malware Protection, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Threat Detection, Network Security, Data Integrity, Data Storage, Network Analysis, Microsoft Windows, Mac OS, Linux, Web Applications, File Systems

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      172 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google

      Foundations of User Experience (UX) Design

      Skills you'll gain: User Research, User Experience Design, Design Thinking, User Centered Design, Usability, Persona (User Experience), User Interface (UI), Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Wireframing, Prototyping, Sprint Retrospectives, Sprint Planning

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      74K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Python Data Structures

      Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Python Programming, Programming Principles, Data Processing, Data Manipulation, Development Environment, File Management, Virtual Environment

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      97K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Infosec

      Computer Forensics

      Skills you'll gain: File Systems, Microsoft Windows, Cybersecurity, TCP/IP, Network Protocols, Data Security, Litigation Support, File Management, Network Security, Operating Systems, Data Structures, General Networking, Data Validation, Record Keeping, System Software, Data Integrity, Data Analysis Software, User Accounts, USB, System Configuration

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      334 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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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 Programming, Java, Computational Thinking, Computer Science, Algorithms, Animations, Simulations, 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 Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Accelerated Computer Science Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Data Structures, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Graph Theory, Development Environment, Data Storage, Engineering Software, Unstructured Data, Computer Programming, Algorithms, Data Storage Technologies, Debugging, Program Development, Database Systems, Database Theory, Network Routing, Theoretical Computer Science

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      3.5K reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      MathWorks

      MathWorks Computer Vision Engineer

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

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      325 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado System

      Fundamentals of Network Communication

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Communications, OSI Models, Network Protocols, TCP/IP, Communication Systems, Network Routing, Network Architecture, Network Planning And Design, General Networking, Computer Networking, System Programming, Data Integrity

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      2.4K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Hebrew University of Jerusalem

      Build a Modern Computer from First Principles: From Nand to Tetris (Project-Centered Course)

      Skills you'll gain: Computer Architecture, Computer Hardware, Computer Engineering, Computational Logic, Computer Programming, System Design and Implementation, Software Design, Debugging, Computer Programming Tools, Verification And Validation, Data Storage

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      3.7K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Programming for Everybody (Getting Started with Python): University of Michigan
    • IBM Data Science: IBM
    • Neural Networks and Deep Learning: DeepLearning.AI
    • Digital Forensics Essentials (DFE): EC-Council
    • Foundations of User Experience (UX) Design: Google
    • Python Data Structures: University of Michigan
    • Computer Forensics: Infosec
    • Computer Science: Programming with a Purpose: Princeton University
    • Accelerated Computer Science Fundamentals: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • MathWorks Computer Vision Engineer: MathWorks

    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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