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Computer Architecture Courses

Computer architecture courses can help you learn about processor design, memory hierarchy, instruction sets, and system organization. You can build skills in performance optimization, hardware-software interaction, and parallel processing techniques. Many courses introduce tools like simulation software, assembly language, and hardware description languages, that support implementing and testing architectural concepts in real-world applications.

Popular Computer Architecture Courses and Certifications


  • B

    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Introduction to Computing Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Architecture, Hardware Architecture, Microarchitecture, Computer Systems, Computational Logic, Hardware Design, Computer Hardware, Programming Principles, System Programming, Systems Architecture, Program Development, Data Storage, Memory Management

    Build toward a degree

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    13 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    IBM

    IBM & Darden Digital Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Strategic Thinking, Digital Transformation, Business Strategy, Cloud Computing Architecture, Data Wrangling, Competitive Analysis, Cloud Services, Data Presentation, Cloud Deployment, Business Transformation, Responsible AI, Cloud Security, Cloud Technologies, Cloud Infrastructure, Big Data, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Computing, Generative AI, Data Science

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    51K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Web Design for Everybody: Basics of Web Development & Coding

    Skills you'll gain: Wireframing, Responsive Web Design, HTML and CSS, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Design, Web Development Tools, Javascript, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Web Design and Development, Debugging, Web Language, Front-End Web Development, Verification And Validation, Web Development, Interactive Design, Event-Driven Programming, Web Frameworks, Application Frameworks

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    35K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Job Ready
    Job Ready
    A

    Amazon Web Services

    AWS Cloud Solutions Architect

    Skills you'll gain: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Amazon CloudWatch, Identity and Access Management, Data Lakes, Amazon DynamoDB, Serverless Computing, Cloud Computing, Amazon S3, Scalability, Cloud Infrastructure, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Event-Driven Programming, Cloud Security, Cloud Management, Solution Architecture, Data Visualization, Amazon Web Services, Data Architecture, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Engineering

    Build toward a degree

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    7.1K reviews

    Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Applications of Software Architecture for Big Data

    Skills you'll gain: Databases, Database Development, Database Management, Acceptance Testing, Data Architecture, Web Applications, Microservices, Software Architecture, Software Engineering, System Testing, Data Infrastructure, Software Systems, System Monitoring, Functional Requirement, Application Deployment, Site Reliability Engineering, Middleware, Distributed Computing, Prototyping, Big Data

    Build toward a degree

    3.5
    Rating, 3.5 out of 5 stars
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    19 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of California, Santa Cruz

    C, Go, and C++: A Comprehensive Introduction to Programming

    Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Go (Programming Language), File I/O, Data Structures, C and C++, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Programming Principles, Software Design Patterns, Debugging, Computer Programming, Unit Testing, C (Programming Language), Software Design, Program Development, Algorithms, Graph Theory, Software Testing, Computer Science, Computational Logic

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    9.6K reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Introduction to the Internet of Things and Embedded Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Systems, Internet Of Things, Network Protocols, Embedded Software, TCP/IP, OSI Models, Computer Hardware, Wireless Networks, Network Architecture, Computer Networking, Computer Programming

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    13K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of California, Santa Cruz

    Coding for Everyone: C and C++

    Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), C and C++, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Programming Principles, Software Design Patterns, Computer Programming, Algorithms, C (Programming Language), Software Design, Program Development, Graph Theory, Code Reusability, Computational Logic, Artificial Intelligence, Data Structures, Memory Management, File I/O, Simulations

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    9.6K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Computer Communications

    Skills you'll gain: TCP/IP, Local Area Networks, Routing Protocols, Network Routing, Digital Communications, OSI Models, Network Protocols, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Network Routers, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Network Planning And Design, Network Security, Network Switches, General Networking, Virtual Networking, Network Performance Management, Computer Networking, Network Architecture, Network Engineering, Wireless Networks

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    3.4K reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Job Skills
    Job Skills
    I

    IBM

    IBM Cybersecurity Analyst

    Skills you'll gain: Operating System Administration, Digital Forensics, Cyber Threat Hunting, Email Security, Incident Response, IT Service Management, Cloud Computing, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Information Technology Infrastructure Library, Network Security, Malware Protection, Networking Hardware, Service Management, Identity and Access Management, Penetration Testing, Database Management, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Interviewing Skills, Cyber Security Assessment, Cybersecurity

    Build toward a degree

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    28K reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Architecting with Google Compute Engine

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Infrastructure, Identity and Access Management, Google Cloud Platform, Prompt Engineering, Application Deployment, Cloud Storage, Kubernetes, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Prompt Engineering Tools, Containerization, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Computing, Cloud Solutions, Prompt Patterns, CI/CD, Cloud-Native Computing, Terraform, Cloud Applications, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Computing Architecture

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    59K reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Fundamentals of Network Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Communications, OSI Models, Network Protocols, TCP/IP, Routing Protocols, Network Routing, Network Architecture, Network Planning And Design, General Networking, Computer Networking, System Programming, Data Integrity

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    2.4K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular Computer Architecture courses

  • Introduction to Computing Systems: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
  • IBM & Darden Digital Strategy: IBM
  • Web Design for Everybody: Basics of Web Development & Coding: University of Michigan
  • AWS Cloud Solutions Architect: Amazon Web Services
  • Applications of Software Architecture for Big Data: University of Colorado Boulder
  • C, Go, and C++: A Comprehensive Introduction to Programming: University of California, Santa Cruz
  • Introduction to the Internet of Things and Embedded Systems: University of California, Irvine
  • Coding for Everyone: C and C++: University of California, Santa Cruz
  • Computer Communications: University of Colorado System
  • IBM Cybersecurity Analyst: IBM

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