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Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing Architecture, Technical Support, Technical Support and Services, Cloud Services, Peripheral Devices, Cybersecurity, Computing Platforms, Hardware Troubleshooting, Cloud Security, Cloud Infrastructure, Network Troubleshooting, Desktop Support, Cloud Platforms, Encryption, Data Storage, Software Development Life Cycle, Professional Networking, Information Technology, Cloud Computing, Interviewing Skills
Skills you'll gain: Computer Networking, Package and Software Management, Network Security, Network Troubleshooting, Systems Administration, Cloud Infrastructure, IT Infrastructure, TCP/IP, Information Systems Security, File Systems, Microsoft Windows, Network Architecture, Desktop Support, Lightweight Directory Access Protocols, Cybersecurity, Application Security, Computer Hardware, Technical Support, Software Installation, Technical Documentation
Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), GitHub, Version Control, Cloud Services, Debugging, Puppet (Configuration Management Tool), Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Bash (Scripting Language), Configuration Management, Test Automation, CI/CD, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing, Technical Communication, Scripting, Network Troubleshooting, Web Services, Python Programming, Restful API, Computer Programming
The world of IT offers a variety of career paths in diverse industries. An IT professional can specialize in cybersecurity to keep computers and businesses safe, cloud computing to make information easier to access, or in help desk roles to assist in the everyday functions of an organization. With so many options and opportunities available, it can be tricky to know where to start. On Coursera, you'll find expert resources to support your goals, whether you're just starting out or are ready to take the next step in your career. Explore information technology topics, including:
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![[Featured Image] A network engineer talks on the phone and works to troubleshoot a network issue.](https://images.ctfassets.net/wp1lcwdav1p1/6SPaPGlL9FOCq198y7pQZS/294096cde77e8460e0fd47ba89537c75/Coursera_Wesley_Megan_Miller_0263.jpeg?w=330&h=216&q=60&fit=fill&f=faces&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
![[Featured Image] A pair of cloud engineers work with their IaaS provider while on their computer.](https://images.ctfassets.net/wp1lcwdav1p1/1fhUJX0roRTt1ws1rZ2oX9/d5e24a98dde6339303ef7f241a4e23e0/GettyImages-1339030392.jpeg?w=330&h=216&q=60&fit=fill&f=faces&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
![[Featured Image] A potential employer sits at a meeting table and smiles at a prospective employee holding their information technology resume.](https://images.ctfassets.net/wp1lcwdav1p1/zJ1JKsL5lkOGRsNA2HrQa/60a6276e47701363003e0f37f421fd4a/GettyImages-1144541711.jpeg?w=330&h=216&q=60&fit=fill&f=faces&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
![[Featured Image] A person walks outside while looking at their phone and reading about data security issues in the US.](https://images.ctfassets.net/wp1lcwdav1p1/7aXpzIYfisChbIyFzpf1LG/8cc2d1f86a7ec127570dbbaf115022a6/iStock-504884056.jpeg?w=330&h=216&q=60&fit=fill&f=faces&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
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![[Featured Image] An IT professional who earns an AWS cloud practitioner salary works at a computer in their home office.](https://images.ctfassets.net/wp1lcwdav1p1/7pSEMBoB3pg8Hy4pILMx5R/b6059f6799036ccde3e8243e3b576646/GettyImages-1268697909.jpg?w=330&h=216&q=60&fit=fill&f=faces&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
![[Featured Image] A man works at a desk on a laptop computer.](https://images.ctfassets.net/wp1lcwdav1p1/58NFkIkB7phXb5Y8g1tX9c/49a04430fca3c3f7ff8ff84b73350906/iStock-660586498.jpg?w=330&h=216&q=60&fit=fill&f=faces&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
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![[Featured Image] A network administration answers, "What does the term attenuation mean in data communication?" as they talk to two coworkers gathered around a desktop computer station in a networking room.](https://images.ctfassets.net/wp1lcwdav1p1/5hGgxasNoqo4oyTt15ziX8/644bcb66c9b7960f554ff6e56a6f7162/GettyImages-672157207.jpg?w=330&h=216&q=60&fit=fill&f=faces&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
![[Featured image] A cloud engineer walks down a hallway with her laptop.](https://images.ctfassets.net/wp1lcwdav1p1/4Hs1wkXCDkGk3CTxeIA70o/b403b14aa8af345a03fb9c30a0416e65/GettyImages-1436767563.jpg?w=330&h=216&q=60&fit=fill&f=faces&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
![[Featured image] A solutions engineer presents a slide show to their coworkers.](https://images.ctfassets.net/wp1lcwdav1p1/BpDh56lbuFcoY9Rkge5sA/b9ded472eadd8e28272b8d929d1ee869/GettyImages-1441650542.jpg?w=330&h=216&q=60&fit=fill&f=faces&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
