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      Packt

      The Complete Ethical Hacking Course

      Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, OSI Models, Network Security, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), TCP/IP, Cybersecurity, Malware Protection, Cyber Attacks, Wireless Networks, Application Security, Network Monitoring, Linux, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Vulnerability Assessments, General Networking, Security Awareness, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Command-Line Interface, Large Language Modeling, Prompt Engineering

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      LearnKartS

      Salesforce Admin Functions

      Skills you'll gain: Salesforce, Data Management, Business Process Automation, User Accounts, Application Deployment, End User Training and Support, Collaborative Software, Workflow Management, Security Management, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Data Security, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Scrimba

      Learn CSS Flexbox

      Skills you'll gain: Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Responsive Web Design, HTML and CSS, Web Design and Development, Front-End Web Development, Web Design

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      35 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

      Programming Languages Ⅰ

      Skills you'll gain: Scala Programming, Programming Principles, Theoretical Computer Science, Other Programming Languages, Computer Programming, Functional Design

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      17 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Xi'an Jiaotong University

      基于.Net的Web开发技术

      Skills you'll gain: ASP.NET, .NET Framework, Web Development, Database Application, Web Applications, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Javascript, HTML and CSS, Web Design, Data Access, Web Servers, Data Validation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Intrusion Detection

      Skills you'll gain: Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Incident Response, Threat Detection, Endpoint Detection and Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Anomaly Detection, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Threat Management, Continuous Monitoring, System Monitoring, Network Analysis, Virtual Machines, Network Security, Event Monitoring, Network Monitoring, NIST 800-53, Applied Machine Learning

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      GenAI for Financial Forecasting and Planning

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Forecasting, Forecasting, Generative AI, Financial Management, Financial Modeling, Market Intelligence, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Financial Planning, Prompt Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Strategic Decision-Making, Data Quality

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Microsoft

      Advanced Data Analysis with Generative AI

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Anomaly Detection, Predictive Modeling, Text Mining, Predictive Analytics, Advanced Analytics, Data Cleansing, Prompt Engineering, Natural Language Processing, Unstructured Data, Data Analysis, Forecasting, Data Quality, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Exploratory Data Analysis, Software Documentation

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      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Plug Into The Future - EV Charging Essentials

      Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Electrical Systems, Electric Power Systems, Electrical Power, Infrastructure Architecture, Basic Electrical Systems, Electrical Equipment, Power Electronics, Network Planning And Design, System Requirements

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      Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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      25 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Cisco Learning and Certifications

      Threat Investigation

      Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Threat Hunting, Threat Detection, Vulnerability Assessments, Threat Management, Event Monitoring, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Continuous Monitoring, Incident Response, Security Management, Network Security, Network Analysis

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      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      33 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Cisco Learning and Certifications

      Using APIs for Network Automation

      Skills you'll gain: Postman API Platform, Restful API, Authentications, Application Programming Interface (API), JSON, Extensible Markup Language (XML), YAML, Network Monitoring, Automation, Network Engineering, Python Programming

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      32 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Duke University

      Data Visualization and Transformation with R

      Skills you'll gain: Version Control, Ggplot2, R Programming, GitHub, Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Statistical Methods, Git (Version Control System), Tidyverse (R Package), Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Analysis, Data Science, Data Transformation, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Statistical Programming, Statistical Analysis, Data Manipulation, Data Cleansing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • The Complete Ethical Hacking Course: Packt
    • Salesforce Admin Functions: LearnKartS
    • Learn CSS Flexbox: Scrimba
    • Programming Languages Ⅰ: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
    • 基于.Net的Web开发技术: Xi'an Jiaotong University
    • Intrusion Detection: Johns Hopkins University
    • GenAI for Financial Forecasting and Planning: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Advanced Data Analysis with Generative AI: Microsoft
    • Plug Into The Future - EV Charging Essentials: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Threat Investigation: Cisco Learning and Certifications

    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.

    Frequently Asked Questions about Computer Network

    Top networking courses include Computer Communications from the University of Colorado and Google's Bits and Bytes of Computer Networking. These cover key topics like network protocols, IP addressing, DNS, routing, and cybersecurity.‎

    Yes. Many networking courses offer a free audit option, which lets you access video lessons and reading materials at no cost. To earn a certificate or complete assessments, you’ll need to pay or apply for financial aid.‎

    You’ll learn how data moves across the internet, how networks are designed and secured, and how to troubleshoot common connectivity issues. Courses often cover TCP/IP, firewalls, VPNs, switches, and wireless networks.‎

    No prior experience is required for most beginner-level networking courses. They introduce concepts step by step and are suitable for learners looking to build a solid foundation in IT or computer science.‎

    Yes. Networking is a core skill in many IT roles, including technical support, systems administration, and cybersecurity. Completing a course or certificate program can help you build job-ready skills and prepare for industry certifications like CompTIA Network+ or Cisco’s CCNA.‎

    This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.

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