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Hardware Courses

Hardware courses can help you learn circuit design, microcontroller programming, computer architecture, and embedded systems. You can build skills in troubleshooting hardware issues, optimizing performance, and integrating various components. Many courses introduce tools like Arduino, Raspberry Pi, and CAD software, that support creating prototypes and testing designs.

Popular Hardware Courses and Certifications


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    Universitat Politècnica de València

    Fundamentos TIC para negocios: Hardware

    Skills you'll gain: Peripheral Devices, Hardware Architecture, Computer Hardware, Hardware Troubleshooting, Computer Architecture, Networking Hardware, Computer Systems, Display Devices, USB, Performance Analysis, General Networking, Data Storage, Computer Networking, Interoperability, Wireless Networks, Health Technology, Data Storage Technologies

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    L&T EduTech

    FPGA Architecture Based System for Industrial Application

    Skills you'll gain: Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Hardware Design, Serial Peripheral Interface, Electronic Hardware, Internet Of Things, Embedded Systems, Electronic Systems, Network Protocols, Control Systems, Communication Systems, Digital Communications, Hardware Architecture, Software Development Tools, System Design and Implementation, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Simulation and Simulation Software, Software Installation, System Configuration, Real Time Data

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    IoT Devices

    Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Embedded Software, Security Controls, Wireless Networks, Network Protocols, Infrastructure Security, Emerging Technologies, Data Science, Embedded Systems, Network Infrastructure, General Networking, Network Planning And Design, Amazon Web Services, Middleware, Communication Systems, Health Technology, Cloud Platforms, Digital Communications, Hardware Architecture, Computing Platforms

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    529 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universitat Politècnica de València

    IT Fundamentals for Business Profiles: Hardware

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Hardware, Computer Architecture, Networking Hardware, Hardware Architecture, Computer Systems, Information Technology, Data Storage, Hardware Troubleshooting, General Networking, Data Storage Technologies, Computer Networking, Mainframe Computing, Peripheral Devices, Wireless Networks, Infrastructure Security, Business Technologies, Memory Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Real-Time Embedded Systems Concepts and Practices

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Electronic Hardware, Electronic Systems, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Service Level, Systems Analysis, Algorithms, Diagram Design

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    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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    98 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Introduction to Concurrent Programming with GPUs

    Skills you'll gain: C and C++, C++ (Programming Language), System Programming, Hardware Architecture, Programming Principles, Computer Architecture, OS Process Management, Data Access, Program Development, Algorithms, Python Programming, Data Sharing, Development Environment

    2.7
    Rating, 2.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Illinois Tech

    Hardware and Operating System Foundations III

    Skills you'll gain: Operating System Administration, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, System Configuration, Firewall, Linux Administration, Linux, System Monitoring, File Systems, System Support, Event Monitoring, Authorization (Computing), File Management, Network Security, Data Security

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    FPGA Capstone: Building FPGA Projects

    Skills you'll gain: Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Hardware Design, Laboratory Experience, Laboratory Reports, Embedded Software, Electronic Hardware, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Laboratory Testing, Engineering Documentation, Electronic Systems, Debugging, System Design and Implementation, Program Development, Software Design, Software Development, Functional Design, Simulation and Simulation Software, Development Environment, Eclipse (Software)

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    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    26 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Aplicaciones musicales con Arduino

    Skills you'll gain: Electronic Hardware, Electronic Components, Electronics, Hardware Design, Music, Musical Composition, Embedded Systems, System Configuration, Music Theory, Digital Communications, Creative Design, Programming Principles, Physics

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Politecnico di Milano

    Technologies and platforms for Artificial Intelligence

    Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Infrastructure Architecture, Cloud Platforms, Deep Learning, Hardware Architecture, Computing Platforms, Information Technology, Internet Of Things, Embedded Software, Cloud Computing, Embedded Systems, Distributed Computing, Data Centers

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California San Diego

    Internet of Things V2: DragonBoardâ„¢ bring up and community ecosystem

    Skills you'll gain: Version Control, Integrated Development Environments, GitHub, Git (Version Control System), Internet Of Things, Development Environment, Embedded Software, Software Development Tools, Software Versioning, Embedded Systems, Program Development, Prototyping, Linux, Linux Commands, Operating System Administration, Operating Systems, Ubuntu, Peripheral Devices, Android (Operating System), Open Source Technology

    3.9
    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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    40 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Illinois Tech

    Introduction to Contemporary Operating Systems and Hardware 1b

    Skills you'll gain: Networking Hardware, General Networking, Network Architecture, Wireless Networks, Network Protocols, Computer Networking, TCP/IP, Local Area Networks, Network Security, Network Troubleshooting, System Configuration, Wide Area Networks, Servers

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular hardware courses

  • Fundamentos TIC para negocios: Hardware: Universitat Politècnica de València
  • FPGA Architecture Based System for Industrial Application: L&T EduTech
  • IoT Devices: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • IT Fundamentals for Business Profiles: Hardware: Universitat Politècnica de València
  • Real-Time Embedded Systems Concepts and Practices: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Introduction to Concurrent Programming with GPUs: Johns Hopkins University
  • Hardware and Operating System Foundations III: Illinois Tech
  • FPGA Capstone: Building FPGA Projects: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Aplicaciones musicales con Arduino: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Technologies and platforms for Artificial Intelligence: Politecnico di Milano

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