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What Is IT Management and How Does It Help Businesses?
Discover the scope of IT management and how it works within an organization.
October 21, 2022
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Discover the possibilities of a career in IT by exploring the skills and certifications needed for exciting roles in IT support, cybersecurity, cloud computing, and more.

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Skills you'll gain: Information Technology, Computer Hardware, Cloud Computing, Network Troubleshooting, Software Installation, Technical Support and Services, Help Desk Support, Cybersecurity, Cloud Infrastructure, Cyber Attacks, Information Technology Operations, Data Storage, General Networking, Database Software, Operating Systems, Computer Networking, Package and Software Management, Computer Security Awareness Training, IT Infrastructure, Project Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Computer Hardware, Authorization (Computing), Hardware Architecture, Cloud Services, Microsoft Power Automate/Flow, Microsoft Teams, Generative Model Architectures, Hardening, Data Warehousing, Network Protocols, Data Storage, Productivity Software, Cloud Computing, Data Security, Data Storage Technologies, Firewall, Security Controls, General Networking, Problem Management, Multi-Factor Authentication
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months
Skills you'll gain: IT Security Architecture, Computer Networking, Operating System Administration, Package and Software Management, Network Troubleshooting, Version Control, IT Automation, Systems Administration, IT Infrastructure, Network Administration, Information Systems Security, TCP/IP, Git (Version Control System), Chef (Configuration Management Tool), Network Security, General Networking, Ruby (Programming Language), Desktop Support, Web Presence, Interviewing Skills
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Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months
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Typically, an IT certification refers to a qualification you receive that shows your competency in a specific field of information technology (IT). To get a certification, you generally must pass an exam that tests your capabilities and skills in the field.
IT courses on Coursera are structured to accommodate learners at various levels:
The skills, practices, and technologies you’ll use as a cybersecurity professional will continue to evolve along with computer and network technology. The desire to learn, ability to problem solve, and attention to detail will serve you well in this field. Other, more technical skills and technologies to learn include: