What is a career learning path?

A career learning path is a set of curated courses that together comprise a learning plan for achieving the skills necessary to land a specific role, and launch and advance a specific career.

How do you choose the courses for each career learning path?

We work with experts in a given career field to understand the skills needed, and with our own career and content teams to ensure we're recommending the right courses to help learners achieve their career goals and learn the right skills.

How long does it take to complete a career learning path?

Time to completion varies based on your schedule and experience level, but based on the experience of other learners, you can expect to complete all the courses in a learning path in about 6-8 months.

Do I need to take these courses in a particular order?

We suggest following courses in the order recommended in the path especially if you’re just getting started in the field. Depending on how much experience you may already possess, you can potentially start with more advanced content. The paths are flexible, however, so you should feel free to adapt a suggested path to suit your particular goals.

Can I subscribe to a career learning path?

If you are interested in taking multiple courses in a career learning path, we recommend Coursera Plus, a subscription plan that provides unlimited access to over 3000+ courses. Visit the Coursera Plus page to make sure the courses you plan to take are included, and to learn more about how you can save money on your learning with a subscription model.

Will I earn a certificate or credit for completing a career learning path?

You will earn shareable Certificates for each course, Guided Project, Specialization, or Professional Certificate that you complete as a part of a career learning path. You do not earn a separate certificate for the career path itself. If you are interested in earning credit that can count toward a degree program, we encourage you to explore a MasterTrack™ Certificate or degree program offering on Coursera.

What happens if the career that I am interested in does not have an associated career learning path?

We’re working hard to develop more career learning paths based on the needs of learners on Coursera and we’d love to get your feedback. Please fill out this brief survey to suggest a career learning path you’d like to see offered.

Network Engineering Career Learning Path

Information Systems Auditing, Controls and Assurance

Course

4.73,711 Ratings

Become familiar with the IS Audit procedures and how they are applied during the IS development throughout the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC).

Google Professional Workspace Administrator

Professional Certificate (4 Courses)

4.72,666 Ratings

This specializaion has been developed to help administrators master the foundations of establishing and managing G Suite for their organization.

Google IT Support

Professional Certificate (6 Courses)

4.8180,448 Ratings

This is your launchpad to an IT career. In this program, you’ll learn the in-demand skills that will have you job-ready in 3-6 months. No degree or prior experience required.

AWS FundamentalsFoundational Learning

Specialization (4 Courses)

4.712,067 Ratings

This specialization gives current or aspiring IT professionals an overview of the features, benefits, and capabilities of Amazon Web Services (AWS).

Google IT Automation with Python

Professional Certificate (6 Courses)

4.838,243 Ratings

This new beginner-level, six-course certificate, developed by Google, is designed to provide IT professionals with in-demand skills -- including Python, Git, and IT automation -- that can help you advance your career.

Networking in Google Cloud

Specialization (3 Courses)

4.84,482 Ratings

This specialization gives participants broad study of core infrastructure and networking options on Google Cloud Platform.

Computer Communications

Specialization (4 Courses)

4.72,039 Ratings

Gain an understanding of fundamental network architecture concepts and their impacts on cyber security.

Advanced System Security Design

Specialization (4 Courses)

4.6181 Ratings

Learn about advanced secure software techniques such as those for cloud computing, TOR, web-based cryptography, and geo-location/context based access control.

Applied Cryptography

Specialization (4 Courses)

4.5489 Ratings

This course covers the security of information systems, information entropy, classical cryptographic algorithms, and other fundamental cryptographic primitives and protocols.

Stories from the Coursera Community

"I decided to switch from restaurant management to IT for several reasons. My wife and I were expecting our first child, so I decided to move into a career that I was passionate about. I was an excellent restaurant manager, but I excelled at it without any passion. It was just a job. I was on call around the clock, and I could never take time for myself at home. I also wanted to be able to provide a better life for my family, while giving myself a better life, too. After completing the certificate, I began talking to an IT recruiter and ended up landing the first job I interviewed for!"

Stories from the Coursera Community

“A year ago, I lived in a shelter with my daughters. Thanks to Coursera and the Grow with Google initiative, I'm starting a career with Google that will help me maintain a sustainable lifestyle for my family. The program’s content enabled me to speak knowledgeably throughout my interviews and implement practical uses for what I covered in the courses. Learning with Coursera gave me the flexibility to take courses on my own time. Without the flexibility to get up at 4 am to finish work while my daughters sleep, I’d never have been able to earn my certificate so quickly.”

Stories from the Coursera Community

"After my time in the military and spending more than a decade working in a call center, I felt burnt out. I wanted a change. I wanted to start working in IT. The Google IT Support Professional Certificate helped give me the confidence to apply for IT roles. I don't have a traditional background, but the Google program propelled me forward. When I first got my new job, my role was a typical help desk role, but my ability to learn quickly allowed me to dive into working with switches, troubleshooting routers, network installations, infrastructure planning and implementation, and more.”

Stories from the Coursera Community

Online Degrees

Transform your resume with a Master's degree

Explore top-quality degrees that you can complete at your pace from a world-class university. Many degrees have courses or Specializations you can start today. After you are accepted to the program, the material you complete will count toward your degree coursework.

Frequently Asked Questions

You will earn shareable Certificates for each course, Guided Project, Specialization, or Professional Certificate that you complete as a part of a career learning path. You do not earn a separate certificate for the career path itself. If you are interested in earning credit that can count toward a degree program, we encourage you to explore a MasterTrack™ Certificate or degree program offering on Coursera.‎

Career Learning Paths

Network Engineering

Computer User Support Specialist

Entry level

Key Skills to Learn

Network Administrator

Mid level

Key Skills to Learn