Computer hardware courses can help you learn about computer architecture, circuit design, and system integration. You can build skills in troubleshooting hardware issues, assembling components, and optimizing performance for various applications. Many courses introduce tools like multimeters, oscilloscopes, and CAD software, that support designing and testing hardware systems.

Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, Containerization, AWS CloudFormation, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Amazon CloudWatch, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, CI/CD, Docker (Software), Kubernetes, Cloud Infrastructure, Application Deployment, Serverless Computing, Software Development Life Cycle, Configuration Management, Disaster Recovery, Continuous Deployment, Cloud Management, Firewall, DevOps, API Gateway
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, Cyber Governance, Cyber Risk, Cyber Security Assessment, Security Strategy, Cyber Security Policies, Security Management, Security Awareness, Threat Modeling, Information Privacy, Infrastructure Security, Risk Management, Vulnerability Assessments
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Restful API, Application Deployment, Generative AI, Application Programming Interface (API), Java, Test Tools, Development Environment, Image Analysis, Software Development, Computer Vision
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Adobe
Skills you'll gain: Photo Editing, Adobe Photoshop, Photography, Generative AI, File Management, Graphic and Visual Design, Creative Design, Graphic Design, Editing, Creativity
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Back-End Web Development, Program Development, Algorithms, Integrated Development Environments, Programming Principles, Pseudocode, Debugging, Computational Thinking, Engineering Software, C# (Programming Language), Version Control, Software Engineering, GitHub, Git (Version Control System), Data Structures, Microsoft Copilot
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, AI Product Strategy, Google Cloud Platform, LLM Application, Tool Calling, Customer experience improvement, Artificial Intelligence, Organizational Strategy, Innovation, Solution Design
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Behavior-Driven Development, DevSecOps, Test Driven Development (TDD), Kanban Principles, Continuous Integration, Agile Software Development, Lean Methodologies, DevOps, Agile Methodology, Scrum (Software Development), Software Development Methodologies, Continuous Deployment, Sprint Planning, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Continuous Improvement Process
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Problem Solving, Computational Thinking, Probability, Mathematical Modeling, Deductive Reasoning, Behavioral Economics, Algorithms, Analytical Skills, Theoretical Computer Science
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: WordPress, Search Engine Optimization, Blogs, Web Analytics, Web Content, Keyword Research, Information Architecture, Content Management, Marketing, Analytics, Web Design, Web Development
Advanced · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Storyboarding, Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality, Usability Testing, Design Thinking, Prototyping, User Experience Design, Interaction Design, Conceptual Design, Virtual Environment, Human Centered Design, User Research, Wireframing, Data Ethics
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: User Research, Persona (User Experience), Internet Of Things, User Experience, Verification And Validation, Usability Testing, User Centered Design, Cloud Computing Architecture, API Design, User Interface (UI), Amazon Web Services, User Interface (UI) Design, Network Protocols, Human Computer Interaction, Embedded Systems, Prototyping, Embedded Software, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Usability, Software Development
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Network Monitoring, Network Troubleshooting, Network Security, Incident Response, Anomaly Detection, Network Analysis, Cyber Security Assessment, Network Protocols, Threat Detection, Technical Communication, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Computer Security, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Assessments
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months