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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Fundamentals of Customer Acquisition Management

      Skills you'll gain: Customer Acquisition Management, Marketing Analytics, Branding, Brand Management, Customer Engagement, Target Audience, Lead Generation, Customer Insights, Marketing Channel, Marketing, Marketing Effectiveness, Brand Strategy, Customer experience strategy (CX), Performance Measurement

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Build an Automobile Listing Website with PHP

      Skills you'll gain: Web Development, PHP (Scripting Language), Web Design and Development, Content Management, Web Applications, HTML and CSS

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

      Determining AI Needs

      Skills you'll gain: AI Personalization, Artificial Intelligence, Goal Setting, Project Scoping, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Decision Making, Usability, Feasibility Studies, Usability Testing, Needs Assessment, Technology Solutions, Project Planning, Strategic Decision-Making, Data Quality, Resource Management, Data Security

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      29 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: New
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      Packt

      Governance, Risk, and Compliance

      Skills you'll gain: Disaster Recovery, Risk Management, Compliance Management, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Risk Analysis, Cloud Security, Business Continuity, Cyber Risk, Security Management, Vendor Management, Data Security, Business Analysis, Personally Identifiable Information

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      L&T EduTech

      Applied Industrial Internet of Things

      Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Wireless Networks, Automation, Digital Transformation, System Monitoring, Real Time Data, Data Security, Telecommunications, Cloud Computing, Network Protocols, Data Management

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: New
      New
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      Samsung

      Samsung Mobile Repair Essentials

      Skills you'll gain: Hardware Troubleshooting, Display Devices, Electrical Safety, Technical Support, System Support, Computer Hardware, Safety and Security, Quality Assurance

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      LearnKartS

      Cloud Computing and GCP Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Application Deployment, Cloud Computing, Public Cloud, Cloud Management, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Security, Cloud Applications, User Accounts, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Storage, Devops Tools

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
      G

      Google Cloud

      Preparing for the Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect Exam em Português Brasileiro

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Solutions, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Solution Architecture, Cloud Services, Systems Analysis, Technical Consulting, Business Systems Analysis, Solution Design, Cloud Security, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Scalability

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      R Ultimate 2023 - R for Data Science and Machine Learning

      Skills you'll gain: Rmarkdown, Deep Learning, Shiny (R Package), Data Import/Export, Regression Analysis, Dimensionality Reduction, R Programming, Data Manipulation, Data Visualization, Reinforcement Learning, Web Scraping, Ggplot2, Plotly, Applied Machine Learning, Image Analysis, Artificial Intelligence, Data Mining, Machine Learning, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Predictive Modeling

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      Coursera Project Network

      How to Set up Facebook Pixel

      Skills you'll gain: Facebook, Online Advertising, Web Analytics, Social Media Marketing, Digital Advertising, User Accounts, Compliance Management

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Social Listening

      Skills you'll gain: Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Customer Engagement, Market Trend, Business Strategy, Customer Insights, Brand Management, Strategic Decision-Making, Competitive Analysis, Trend Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making

      5
      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Simulation of Covid-19 Testing Process Using R Simmer

      Skills you'll gain: Simulations, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Scenario Testing, R Programming, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Programming, Statistical Analysis

      5
      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

    • Fundamentals of Customer Acquisition Management: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Build an Automobile Listing Website with PHP: Coursera Project Network
    • Determining AI Needs: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
    • Governance, Risk, and Compliance: Packt
    • Applied Industrial Internet of Things: L&T EduTech
    • Samsung Mobile Repair Essentials: Samsung
    • Cloud Computing and GCP Fundamentals: LearnKartS
    • Preparing for the Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect Exam em Português Brasileiro: Google Cloud
    • R Ultimate 2023 - R for Data Science and Machine Learning: Packt
    • How to Set up Facebook Pixel: Coursera Project Network

    Skills you can learn in Computer Security And Networks

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    Frequently Asked Questions about Network Security

    Network security courses on Coursera offer insights and practical skills to protect digital information and maintain secure networks:

    • Understanding of cybersecurity fundamentals, including threats, vulnerabilities, and countermeasures.
    • Techniques for securing network infrastructure, such as firewalls, VPNs, and intrusion detection systems.
    • Skills in implementing and managing encryption technologies to safeguard data in transit and at rest.
    • Knowledge of ethical hacking and penetration testing to identify security weaknesses.
    • Best practices for responding to and recovering from security breaches.
    • Application of security policies and compliance standards to ensure legal and regulatory adherence.
    • Insights into emerging security trends and technologies.‎

    Network security courses on Coursera are structured to accommodate learners at various levels:

    • Introductory courses are designed for newcomers, introducing the basics of network security without requiring previous experience.
    • Intermediate courses expand on foundational knowledge, diving deeper into specific security technologies and practices.
    • Advanced courses are intended for professionals with a solid understanding of network security, focusing on complex security solutions and strategies.‎

    Coursera provides a variety of credentials in network security:

    • Professional certificates that can help develop your skills and demonstrate your expertise in network security.
    • Specialized course certificates that help demonstrate your proficiency in particular aspects of network security, such as cybersecurity policy or digital forensics.
    • Degree programs and professional qualifications that can help prepare you for leadership roles in cybersecurity.

    These credentials are designed to enhance your professional profile and support your career advancement in the field of network security.‎

    Studying network security on Coursera can prepare you for a range of roles focused on protecting organizational assets and infrastructure:

    • Cybersecurity Analyst: Monitor, detect, investigate, analyze, and respond to security incidents.
    • Network Security Engineer: Design and implement secure network solutions to prevent unauthorized access and attacks.
    • Security Consultant: Advise organizations on security strategies and best practices to safeguard their information.
    • Chief Information Security Officer (CISO): Oversee an organization’s entire security posture, from policy development to incident response.
    • Penetration Tester: Perform authorized attacks on systems to improve their security by identifying vulnerabilities.‎
    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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