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      IBM

      Hands-on Introduction to Linux Commands and Shell Scripting

      Skills you'll gain: Linux Commands, Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, File Management, Linux, Unix Commands, Linux Servers, Scripting, Command-Line Interface, Ubuntu, Scripting Languages, Unix, Operating Systems, Network Protocols, Automation, Software Installation

      4.6
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      1.6K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      SketchUp: how to start modelling simple 3D objects

      Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, SketchUp (3D Modeling Software), Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), 3D Assets, Design Software, Graphical Tools, Product Design, Graphic Design

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      339 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      VLSI CAD Part II: Layout

      Skills you'll gain: Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Hardware Design, Computer-Aided Design, Electronic Hardware, Systems Design, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Computer Engineering, Semiconductors, Network Routing, Computational Logic, Data Structures, Algorithms, Graph Theory, Linear Algebra, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Calculus

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      282 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Becoming a Linux Power User

      Skills you'll gain: Scripting Languages

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Microsoft

      Exploratory Data Analysis and Visualization

      Skills you'll gain: Rmarkdown, Knitr, Exploratory Data Analysis, Dimensionality Reduction, Ggplot2, Plotly, Data Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Statistical Visualization, Statistical Analysis, Data Storytelling, Generative AI, R Programming, Correlation Analysis, Data Analysis, Tidyverse (R Package), Scatter Plots, Descriptive Statistics, Data Cleansing

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Fractal Analytics

      Generative AI for Developers

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, Code Review, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), AI Product Strategy, Debugging, Artificial Neural Networks, Computer Programming, Program Development, Data Processing, Maintainability, Large Language Modeling, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Problem Solving, Data Analysis, Critical Thinking

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      156 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Basic Game Development with Levels using Scratch

      Skills you'll gain: Event-Driven Programming, Debugging, Game Design, Animation and Game Design, Program Development, Algorithms, Computer Programming, Application Development, Problem Solving, Design, Computer Science

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      136 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      EDUCBA

      Unreal Engine Blueprints-Advanced Gameplay and Logic Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Game Design, Video Game Development, Performance Testing, Animation and Game Design, Programming Principles, Data Structures, No-Code Development, Object Oriented Design, Event-Driven Programming, Interactive Design, Prototyping

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      High-Performance and Parallel Computing

      Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Distributed Computing, Scalability, Software Architecture, Big Data, Operating Systems, Performance Tuning, File Systems, Cloud Development, Scripting, Command-Line Interface, C and C++, Linux, Data Sharing, OS Process Management, Communication Systems, Artificial Intelligence

      3.7
      Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
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      146 reviews

      Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Packt

      Arduino Programming and Project Development

      Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Basic Electrical Systems, Wireless Networks, C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Design, Computer Programming, Control Systems, Interactive Design, Software Installation, Electronic Components, C and C++, Hardware Design, Electronics, Programming Principles, Display Devices, Embedded Software, Integrated Development Environments, Product Development, Electronic Systems, Embedded Systems

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Python Project: Software Engineering and Image Manipulation

      Skills you'll gain: Unified Modeling Language, Software Design, Image Analysis, Python Programming, Jupyter, Software Engineering, Application Programming Interface (API), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computer Vision, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Programming

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      1.5K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      EDUCBA

      Unreal Engine: Master UMG, AI & Blueprints

      Skills you'll gain: User Interface (UI), Interactive Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Unreal Engine, Game Design, Artificial Intelligence, Scripting, Video Game Development, Data Structures, Animations, Debugging

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Hands-on Introduction to Linux Commands and Shell Scripting: IBM
    • SketchUp: how to start modelling simple 3D objects: Coursera Project Network
    • VLSI CAD Part II: Layout: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Becoming a Linux Power User: Packt
    • Exploratory Data Analysis and Visualization: Microsoft
    • Generative AI for Developers: Fractal Analytics
    • Basic Game Development with Levels using Scratch: Coursera Project Network
    • Unreal Engine Blueprints-Advanced Gameplay and Logic Systems: EDUCBA
    • High-Performance and Parallel Computing: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Arduino Programming and Project Development: Packt

    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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