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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Industrial Relations: Fostering Workplace Climate

      Skills you'll gain: Employee Engagement, Conflict Management, Employee Relations, Labor Relations, Team Leadership, People Management, Labor Law, Human Resources, Communication, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Compliance Management, Diversity and Inclusion

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      30 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
      C

      Coursera Project Network

      Encouraging Student Collaboration with Padlet

      Skills you'll gain: Collaborative Software, Education Software and Technology, Real Time Data

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      30 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • C

      Coursera Project Network

      Set up a Continuous Integration (CI) workflow in CIrcleCI

      Skills you'll gain: Continuous Integration, CI/CD, Application Deployment, Node.JS, Version Control, Test Automation, Software Development Tools, Git (Version Control System), Software Development, GitHub

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      17 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • B

      Board Infinity

      Fundamentals of NestJS

      Skills you'll gain: Node.JS, Middleware, Model View Controller, TypeScript, Web Applications, Software Architecture, Application Frameworks, Server Side, Restful API, Javascript, Application Programming Interface (API), Network Routing, Development Environment, Debugging, Dependency Analysis

      3.4
      Rating, 3.4 out of 5 stars
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      29 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      L

      LearnQuest

      Managing Scope in a Java Enterprise Edition Application

      Skills you'll gain: Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Web Servers, Web Applications, Server Side, Data Storage, Data Sharing

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      15 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Google Cloud

      Managing Google Cloud's Apigee API Platform for Hybrid Cloud

      Skills you'll gain: API Gateway, Cloud API, Application Programming Interface (API), Kubernetes, Google Cloud Platform, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Application Performance Management, Capacity Management, Application Security, Scalability, Cloud-Native Computing, Security Controls, System Monitoring, Application Deployment, Patch Management, Proxy Servers, Restful API, Data Security, Network Troubleshooting, Configuration Management

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      53 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • C

      Coursera Project Network

      Jenkins Pipeline: Declarative and IaC approaches for DevOps

      Skills you'll gain: Jenkins, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), CI/CD, Continuous Delivery, DevOps, Debugging, Apache Maven, Scripting, Development Environment, Scripting Languages

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      21 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free
      Free
      C

      Coursera Project Network

      Improve Business Performance with Microsoft Forms

      Skills you'll gain: Employee Surveys, Employee Engagement, User Feedback, Microsoft 365, Business Intelligence Software, Performance Analysis, Internal Communications, Customer Insights, Customer Analysis, Business Software, Data Analysis Software

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      21 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: New
      New
      Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      P

      Packt

      Complete Modern C++ (C++11/14/17)

      Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Development Environment, Computer Programming, Microsoft Visual Studio, Software Design Patterns, Data Structures, System Programming, Algorithms, File Systems, Performance Tuning, Apple Xcode, Debugging, Maintainability, File Management

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Creatividad computacional

      Skills you'll gain: Creativity, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Computational Thinking, Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Python Programming, Algorithms, Music Theory

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      12 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universiteit Leiden

      Population Health: Predictive Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Predictive Analytics, Predictive Modeling, Risk Modeling, R Programming, Statistical Modeling, Sample Size Determination, Statistical Inference, Regression Analysis, Statistical Machine Learning, Feature Engineering, Sampling (Statistics), Data Manipulation, Data Validation

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      24 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      D

      DeepLearning.AI

      Build LLM Apps with LangChain.js

      Skills you'll gain: JavaScript Frameworks, Large Language Modeling, Prompt Engineering, Javascript, Web Applications, Web Development Tools, Generative AI

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      17 reviews

      Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

    • Industrial Relations: Fostering Workplace Climate: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Encouraging Student Collaboration with Padlet: Coursera Project Network
    • Set up a Continuous Integration (CI) workflow in CIrcleCI: Coursera Project Network
    • Fundamentals of NestJS: Board Infinity
    • Managing Scope in a Java Enterprise Edition Application: LearnQuest
    • Managing Google Cloud's Apigee API Platform for Hybrid Cloud: Google Cloud
    • Jenkins Pipeline: Declarative and IaC approaches for DevOps: Coursera Project Network
    • Improve Business Performance with Microsoft Forms: Coursera Project Network
    • Complete Modern C++ (C++11/14/17): Packt
    • Creatividad computacional: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    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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