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      Rice University

      Principles of Computing (Part 1)

      Skills you'll gain: Combinatorics, Probability, Programming Principles, Program Development, Computational Thinking, Computer Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Development Testing, Software Testing, Applied Mathematics, Debugging, Algorithms, Python Programming, Game Design, Simulations

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Skillshare

      Graphic Design Theory - Hierarchy

      Skills you'll gain: Graphic and Visual Design, Typography, Graphic Design, Visual Design, Design, Design Elements And Principles, User Experience Design, Design Strategies

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Board Infinity

      VMware vSphere: Install, Configure, Manage

      Skills you'll gain: VMware ESX Servers, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Data Storage, Virtualization, Virtual Machines, Infrastructure Architecture, Network Administration, Data Centers, System Configuration, Network Switches, System Monitoring, Software Installation, User Accounts

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Memory Safety and Structuring Programs

      Skills you'll gain: Rust (Programming Language), System Programming, Secure Coding, Data Structures, Programming Principles, Data Sharing, Data Management, Capacity Management

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google Cloud

      Google Professional Workspace Administrator

      Skills you'll gain: User Provisioning, Data Governance, Google Workspace, Data Loss Prevention, Gmail, User Accounts, Google Gemini, Information Management, Email Security, Data Management, Data Security, Document Management, Group Policy, Identity and Access Management, Mobile Security, Records Management, Email Automation, Data Storage, Security Management, Technical Support

      4.7
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      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      Advanced RAG with Vector Databases and Retrievers

      Skills you'll gain: LLM Application, Application Development, Large Language Modeling, UI Components, Generative AI, Semantic Web, Performance Tuning, Database Management Systems, Natural Language Processing, Scalability

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Macquarie University

      Cyber Security: Essentials for Governance, Risk & Compliance

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      EDUCBA

      Unity: Design & Develop Role-Playing Games (RPGs)

      Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Unity Engine, 3D Assets, Virtual Environment, Video Game Development, Animations, User Interface (UI), Software Design, C# (Programming Language), Scripting, Debugging

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Pearson

      Rust Programming Essentials: Unit 4

      Skills you'll gain: System Programming, Interoperability, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, Software Development, Debugging

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      EDUCBA

      Master Unity GUI: Design, Animate & Script Menus

      Skills you'll gain: Scripting, Unity Engine, User Interface (UI), User Interface (UI) Design, Interactive Design, Game Design, Video Game Development, Animations

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Minnesota

      Introduction to UI Design

      Skills you'll gain: User Interface (UI) Design, Usability, Human Computer Interaction, User Experience Design, Design, Design Thinking, UI/UX Research, Design Strategies, Design Research, User Research

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      JavaScript Foundations and Essential Concepts

      Skills you'll gain: Javascript, Application Deployment, Web Development, Programming Principles, Web Applications, Event-Driven Programming, HTML and CSS, Application Development, GitHub, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), User Interface (UI), Data Structures, Debugging, Data Validation

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Principles of Computing (Part 1): Rice University
    • Graphic Design Theory - Hierarchy: Skillshare
    • VMware vSphere: Install, Configure, Manage: Board Infinity
    • Memory Safety and Structuring Programs: Packt
    • Google Professional Workspace Administrator: Google Cloud
    • Advanced RAG with Vector Databases and Retrievers: IBM
    • Cyber Security: Essentials for Governance, Risk & Compliance: Macquarie University
    • Unity: Design & Develop Role-Playing Games (RPGs): EDUCBA
    • Rust Programming Essentials: Unit 4: Pearson
    • Master Unity GUI: Design, Animate & Script Menus: EDUCBA

    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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