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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: 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: 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:
![[Featured Image] A cybersecurity project manager, one of the many non-technical cybersecurity jobs, presents some information to her team.](https://images.ctfassets.net/wp1lcwdav1p1/5z0Rg2HxRJtarvHOy4geml/1ebcce783841565d083fb1a8b89962e4/GettyImages-495843651.jpg?w=330&h=216&q=60&fit=fill&f=faces&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
![[Featured] A man wearing a headset and typing on a computer works in emergency communications, one of the many important CISA jobs.](https://images.ctfassets.net/wp1lcwdav1p1/2ZrU5nZvimTi0VDLQ6Ouv7/6704236f41481fcbc4f3a2b9b33b13e0/GettyImages-1500517583.jpg?w=330&h=216&q=60&fit=fill&f=faces&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
![[Featured image] A group of employees attends a seminar on their company's new identity governance policies.](https://images.ctfassets.net/wp1lcwdav1p1/5C3YyoTxyLG98wAqKNBNRm/a3b1d37c53eaa4e3bbe98ca33fdf332e/GettyImages-1002018094.jpg?w=330&h=216&q=60&fit=fill&f=faces&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
![[Featured image] A cybersecurity expert meets with colleagues and recommends their organization implements just-in-time access.](https://images.ctfassets.net/wp1lcwdav1p1/1wWChsJT0x60v0JGouhE24/12539bfbe3dcbb5a0767f55c5202c12b/GettyImages-655798939.jpg?w=330&h=216&q=60&fit=fill&f=faces&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
![[Featured Image] A group of network professionals works with a penetration tester to discover vulnerabilities within a company's computer networks using penetration testing.](https://images.ctfassets.net/wp1lcwdav1p1/2v8oITJK9RLxf6Ch2Qcq1l/fe6c0cc5afe63948a1656d049b9c52c8/GettyImages-1714488114.jpg?w=330&h=216&q=60&fit=fill&f=faces&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
![[Featured Image] Colleagues working together to conduct the vulnerability management process and support company objectives.](https://images.ctfassets.net/wp1lcwdav1p1/78U7egKQINK7bGBLn2vggQ/1b54a1618fc40da22db15ab5ef1e8c7f/GettyImages-1432250536.jpg?w=330&h=216&q=60&fit=fill&f=faces&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
![[Featured Image] A woman wearing a headset is on her laptop and answers phones at an IT call center.](https://images.ctfassets.net/wp1lcwdav1p1/1vKY1CjuDtn8KkJQvjXdQD/dd2babaed89c6007e3d2e03ae8fbbd68/GettyImages-1366016964.jpg?w=330&h=216&q=60&fit=fill&f=faces&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
![[Featured Image] A cybersecurity marketing team sits in a conference room and discusses marketing strategies.](https://images.ctfassets.net/wp1lcwdav1p1/31xP9RM4pzyIrIgdeXijHo/d3c51b9e21ef253c35eec9011b718c41/GettyImages-1908717072.jpg?w=330&h=216&q=60&fit=fill&f=faces&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
![[Featured Image] A woman sits in her kitchen and uses her laptop to research whether she should earn IT certifications or a degree for her career path.](https://images.ctfassets.net/wp1lcwdav1p1/4GiWMOsQJa6rvknjvVuYYL/ba36341019302f7130ff47431e5d6c4e/GettyImages-1961218042.jpg?w=330&h=216&q=60&fit=fill&f=faces&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
![[Featured image] A man sits at a laptop in his home and explores a potential Linux career path for his future.](https://images.ctfassets.net/wp1lcwdav1p1/6rwWZj8zk0fir4CVYfboCZ/0c3a58674655056ffbb67c86678db05d/GettyImages-1618527516.jpg?w=330&h=216&q=60&fit=fill&f=faces&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
![[Featured Image] A group of learners discuss various AI-related topics in a classroom, answering the question, “What are conditional generative adversarial networks?”](https://images.ctfassets.net/wp1lcwdav1p1/1Y1ux1HyJw0Xrucsdih5TL/e21018e9e33de76d7304f87f998450e0/GettyImages-1200909556.jpg?w=330&h=216&q=60&fit=fill&f=faces&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
![[Featured Image] An IT specialist without a degree chats virtually with a customer from her office.](https://images.ctfassets.net/wp1lcwdav1p1/1XUJwM6EeMUvYCRMrIE6n3/3ee9acd4aa406ac548a0b6623a6dd8f2/GettyImages-1346576524.jpg?w=330&h=216&q=60&fit=fill&f=faces&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
