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.

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Scalability, Load Balancing, Performance Tuning, Software Architecture, Microsoft Copilot, Query Languages, Systems Architecture, Application Performance Management, Database Development, Distributed Computing, Database Management, SQL, Process Optimization, Database Software, Memory Management, Database Systems, Technology Strategies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Android Studio, Android Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java Programming, Java, Mobile Development, Object Oriented Design, Data Structures, Program Development, Integrated Development Environments, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Development Environment
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: User Story, Agile Software Development, Agile Methodology, Agile Project Management, Agile Product Development, Scrum (Software Development), Sprint Planning, Software Development Methodologies, Release Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Django (Web Framework), Restful API, Content Management Systems, API Design, Application Deployment, Content Management, Learning Management Systems, Docker (Software), Web Servers, Nginx, Data Modeling, Web Development, PostgreSQL, Authentications, Containerization, Ajax, Python Programming, Performance Tuning, Real Time Data
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The Museum of Modern Art
Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, Liberal Arts, Creativity, Storytelling, Technology Solutions, Design Thinking, Culture, Public History, Journalism, Social Justice, Social Studies, Sustainable Development, Environmental Issue, Sustainability Standards, Non-Verbal Communication, Sociology, 3D Modeling, World History, Social Impact
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: GIS Software, Geographic Information Systems, Geospatial Information and Technology, Automation, Spatial Data Analysis, Application Programming Interface (API), Spatial Analysis, Scripting, Maintainability, Python Programming, Code Reusability, Data Preprocessing, Data Persistence
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), C (Programming Language), Python Programming, Data Import/Export, Memory Management, File I/O, Computational Logic, Network Protocols, Package and Software Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The State University of New York
Skills you'll gain: Web Design, Web Design and Development, WordPress, Web Language, HTML and CSS, Browser Compatibility, Web Content, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Information Architecture, Web Presence, Web Development, Content Management Systems, Web Analytics and SEO, Responsive Web Design, Cross Platform Development, Content Management
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Human Factors (Security), Usability, Human Computer Interaction, Authentications, Security Engineering, Usability Testing, Interaction Design, User Interface (UI), Human Factors, Information Privacy, Cybersecurity, Personally Identifiable Information, User Interface (UI) Design, Multi-Factor Authentication, User Centered Design, Design
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Model Context Protocol, Vector Databases, Database Development, Tool Calling, Agentic Workflows, AI Workflows, AI Integrations, LLM Application, Database Architecture and Administration, Generative AI Agents, SQL, Query Languages, Google Cloud Platform, Databases, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Embeddings, Agentic systems, Application Deployment
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Animation and Game Design, Game Design, Animations, Video Game Development, UI Components, User Interface (UI), C# (Programming Language), Code Reusability, Event-Driven Programming, User Interface (UI) Design, Software Design Patterns, C and C++, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Performance Tuning, Scripting, Asset Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Google Workspace, Gmail, Google Gemini, Gemini, User Accounts, Product Automation, Identity and Access Management, Scripting, Automation, Document Management, Collaborative Software, Application Deployment, File Management, System Configuration, Configuration Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks