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    • Status: New AI skills
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      Google

      Google IT Support

      Skills you'll gain: Computer Networking, Package and Software Management, Network Security, Network Troubleshooting, Systems Administration, Cloud Infrastructure, Network Administration, IT Infrastructure, TCP/IP, Information Systems Security, File Systems, Microsoft Windows, Desktop Support, Network Protocols, Lightweight Directory Access Protocols, Cybersecurity, Application Security, Computer Hardware, Technical Support, Software Installation

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      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      202K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    • G

      Google

      Technical Support Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Desktop Support, Computer Hardware, Technical Support, Software Installation, Operating Systems, Help Desk Support, Technical Documentation, Hardware Troubleshooting, Software Documentation, End User Training and Support, Computer Networking, Information Technology, Computer Architecture, Technical Communication, Linux, Microsoft Windows

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      159K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      N

      NVIDIA

      Introduction to Networking

      Skills you'll gain: OSI Models, TCP/IP, Data Centers, Network Protocols, Network Infrastructure, Local Area Networks, General Networking, Network Architecture, Computer Networking, Network Switches, System Requirements

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      511 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • G

      Google

      Connect and Protect: Networks and Network Security

      Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Hardening, Network Protocols, Cloud Security, Network Architecture, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, TCP/IP, Vulnerability Assessments, Computer Networking, Cyber Attacks, Network Infrastructure, Firewall, Cloud Computing, Virtual Private Networks (VPN)

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      6.2K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • G

      Google

      The Bits and Bytes of Computer Networking

      Skills you'll gain: Computer Networking, Network Troubleshooting, Network Administration, TCP/IP, Network Protocols, Network Routing, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Security, Wireless Networks, Network Model, Data Integrity

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      51K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • I

      IBM

      Preparation for CompTIA A+ Certification

      Skills you'll gain: Desktop Support, Hardware Troubleshooting, Operating Systems, Network Troubleshooting, Command-Line Interface, System Support, Computer Hardware, Network Security, Mobile Security, Microsoft Windows, General Networking, Unix Commands, Technical Support, Mac OS, Network Administration, Linux, System Configuration, Infrastructure Security, Computer Networking, Computer Displays

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      211 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • U

      University of Colorado System

      Computer Communications

      Skills you'll gain: TCP/IP, Local Area Networks, Routing Protocols, Network Routing, Digital Communications, OSI Models, Network Protocols, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Network Security, Network Planning And Design, Network Architecture, Network Performance Management, Computer Networking, Network Model, Network Infrastructure, Wireless Networks, Telecommunications, Software-Defined Networking, Algorithms, System Programming

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      3.3K reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • G

      Google Cloud

      Introduction to Security Principles in Cloud Computing

      Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Cloud Security, DevSecOps, Cloud Computing, Google Cloud Platform, Network Security, Cloud Infrastructure, Data Security, Cloud Computing Architecture, IT Automation, General Networking, Computer Networking, Infrastructure Security, Cybersecurity, Security Controls, Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      224 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of London

      Introduction to Computer Science and Programming

      Skills you'll gain: Computer Science, Debugging, Development Environment, Computer Systems, Web Applications, Graphing, Javascript, Computer Networking, Computational Thinking, Theoretical Computer Science, Human Computer Interaction, Hardware Architecture, Program Development, Arithmetic, Computer Graphics, Operating Systems, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Computer Programming, General Mathematics

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      1.5K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • G

      Google

      Soporte de Tecnologías de la Información de Google

      Skills you'll gain: IT Infrastructure, Computer Networking, Desktop Support, Systems Administration, Network Troubleshooting, Remote Access Systems, Network Security, OSI Models, Hardening, Package and Software Management, Cybersecurity, Disaster Recovery, User Accounts, TCP/IP, Computer Security Awareness Training, Lightweight Directory Access Protocols, Computer Hardware, Technical Support, Software Installation, Help Desk Support

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      18K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    • M

      Microsoft

      Introduction to Secure Networking

      Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Network Protocols, TCP/IP, Cloud Computing, Firewall, General Networking, Networking Hardware, Network Architecture, OSI Models, Microsoft Azure, Computer Networking, Network Infrastructure, Local Area Networks, Software As A Service, Virtual Machines, Virtualization

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      216 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • G

      Georgia Institute of Technology

      System Issues in Cloud Computing

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud Applications, Cloud Development, Cloud-Native Computing, Software-Defined Networking, Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Distributed Computing, Application Development, Cloud Management, Virtualization, Virtual Machines, Cloud Computing Architecture, Network Performance Management, Data Store, Network Architecture, Multi-Tenant Cloud Environments, Network Monitoring, Network Infrastructure, Computer Networking, Data Centers

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      396 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Google IT Support: Google
    • Technical Support Fundamentals: Google
    • Introduction to Networking: NVIDIA
    • Connect and Protect: Networks and Network Security: Google
    • The Bits and Bytes of Computer Networking: Google
    • Preparation for CompTIA A+ Certification: IBM
    • Computer Communications: University of Colorado System
    • Introduction to Security Principles in Cloud Computing: Google Cloud
    • Introduction to Computer Science and Programming: University of London
    • Soporte de Tecnologías de la Información de Google: Google

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