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      Akamai Technologies, Inc.

      Networking Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Routing Protocols, OSI Models, Remote Access Systems, Network Architecture, TCP/IP, General Networking, Network Protocols, Network Troubleshooting, Computer Networking, Networking Hardware, Network Administration, Network Security, Network Infrastructure, Network Model, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Wireless Networks, Network Routers, Network Routing, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Intrusion Detection and Prevention

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      133 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Princeton University

      Computer Science: Algorithms, Theory, and Machines

      Skills you'll gain: Theoretical Computer Science, Data Structures, Computer Science, Computer Architecture, Algorithms, Programming Principles, Computational Logic, Computational Thinking, Java Programming, Computer Hardware

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      722 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Terraform for absolute beginners

      Skills you'll gain: Terraform, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Microsoft Azure, Cloud Infrastructure, IT Automation, DevOps

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      190 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      LearnQuest

      Introduction to Computer Programming with Visual Basic

      Skills you'll gain: Unified Modeling Language, Visual Basic (Programming Language), Database Management, System Software, Databases, Relational Databases, Algorithms, Computer Architecture, Network Security, Computer Hardware, SQL, Computer Science, Development Environment, Data Structures, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Program Development, Computer Programming, Data Modeling, Microsoft Development Tools

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      165 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Microsoft

      The Microsoft 365 Ecosystem

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft 365, Microsoft Office, Collaborative Software, Microsoft Teams, Productivity Software, Endpoint Security, Microsoft Windows, Automation, Microsoft Outlook, Data Loss Prevention, Data Security, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      119 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Royal Holloway, University of London

      Cyber Security – Technology and Governance

      Skills you'll gain: Computer Security Incident Management, Linux, Network Security, Cyber Governance, OSI Models, Incident Management, Incident Response, Security Management, Linux Commands, TCP/IP, Computer Systems, Threat Modeling, Command-Line Interface, Network Protocols, Computer Networking, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Human Factors (Security), Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Attacks

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      107 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Politecnico di Milano

      FPGA computing systems: A Bird’s Eye View

      Skills you'll gain: Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Computer Systems, System Configuration, System Design and Implementation, Computer Architecture, Hardware Architecture, Computer Hardware, Embedded Systems, Systems Design, Automation, Computational Logic, Configuration Management, Performance Tuning

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      35 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Microsoft

      Technical Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Techniques

      Skills you'll gain: Desktop Support, Network Troubleshooting, Technical Support, Hardware Troubleshooting, System Support, Help Desk Support, Debugging, Microsoft Windows, Mac OS, Unix, Problem Management, Computer Hardware, Network Monitoring, Generative AI, Operating Systems, System Configuration, Software Installation, Technical Communication, Performance Tuning

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      119 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Columbia University

      HI-FIVE: Health Informatics For Innovation, Value & Enrichment (Clinical Perspective)

      Skills you'll gain: Care Coordination, Value-Based Care, Clinical Informatics, Health Informatics, Interoperability, Health Technology, Patient Education and Support, Patient-centered Care, Health Systems, Health Care, Health Information Management, Primary Care, Electronic Medical Record, Telehealth, Communication

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      161 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      L&T EduTech

      Fundamentals of Robotics & Industrial Automation

      Skills you'll gain: Automation Engineering, Programmable Logic Controllers, Control Systems, Automation, Simulation and Simulation Software, Manufacturing Processes, Robotic Process Automation, Human Machine Interfaces, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Equipment Design, Internet Of Things, Matlab, Electronic Components, Process Control

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      81 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      LearnQuest

      Spring MVC, Spring Boot and Rest Controllers

      Skills you'll gain: Model View Controller, Spring Framework, Restful API, Spring Boot, Web Services, JSON, YAML, Java, Web Applications, Configuration Management, Angular, Java Programming, Application Frameworks, Software Architecture, Extensible Markup Language (XML)

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      216 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Board Infinity

      ISTQB Foundation Level Software Testing Certification Prep

      Skills you'll gain: Test Planning, Test Tools, Software Testing, Configuration Management, Test Case, Integration Testing, System Testing, Test Automation, Software Development Life Cycle, Acceptance Testing, Software Technical Review, Code Review, Unit Testing, Functional Testing, Regression Testing, Software Quality Assurance, Risk Management, Risk Management Framework, Verification And Validation, Usability Testing

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      67 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular hardware courses

    • Networking Fundamentals: Akamai Technologies, Inc.
    • Computer Science: Algorithms, Theory, and Machines: Princeton University
    • Terraform for absolute beginners: Coursera Project Network
    • Introduction to Computer Programming with Visual Basic: LearnQuest
    • The Microsoft 365 Ecosystem: Microsoft
    • Cyber Security – Technology and Governance: Royal Holloway, University of London
    • FPGA computing systems: A Bird’s Eye View: Politecnico di Milano
    • Technical Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Techniques: Microsoft
    • HI-FIVE: Health Informatics For Innovation, Value & Enrichment (Clinical Perspective): Columbia University
    • Fundamentals of Robotics & Industrial Automation: L&T EduTech

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