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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


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    Stanford University

    Probabilistic Graphical Models 2: Inference

    Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Network, Statistical Inference, Markov Model, Graph Theory, Sampling (Statistics), Applied Machine Learning, Statistical Methods, Probability & Statistics, Algorithms, Machine Learning Algorithms, Computational Thinking

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    488 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Rice University

    Distributed Programming in Java

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Kafka, Apache Spark, Apache Hadoop, Distributed Computing, Java, Middleware, Scala Programming, Servers, Network Protocols

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Vanderbilt University

    AI Agents and Agentic AI with Python & Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI Agents, Agentic systems, LLM Application, Tool Calling, OpenAI, Prompt Engineering, Application Development, Prototyping, Software Documentation, File Management

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    330 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnQuest

    Oracle Database Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Oracle Databases, Database Design, Database Management Systems, Relational Databases, Databases, Database Architecture and Administration, Data Storage, Transaction Processing, Data Modeling

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    468 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Meta

    Programming Fundamentals in Swift

    Skills you'll gain: Swift Programming, Apple Xcode, iOS Development, Apple iOS, Data Structures, Programming Principles, Application Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computer Programming, Web Development

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    270 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidades Anáhuac

    AI para docentes: Transforma tu enseñanza con ChatGPT

    Skills you'll gain: ChatGPT, Responsible AI, Education Software and Technology, Generative AI, Data Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, AI Personalization, Prompt Engineering, Emerging Technologies, Natural Language Processing

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Microsoft Azure Management Tools and Security Solutions

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Serverless Computing, Security Strategy, Network Security, Firewall, Cloud Management, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Cloud Computing, Cloud Security, Application Security, Internet Of Things, Artificial Intelligence

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Akamai Technologies, Inc.

    Akamai Network Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Linux, Endpoint Security, Database Management, Incident Response, Relational Databases, Network Security, Database Systems, Vulnerability Scanning, Computer Security Incident Management, Security Management, Ubuntu, Linux Administration, File Systems, Routing Protocols, OSI Models, Application Development, Remote Access Systems, Scripting, MySQL

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Politecnico di Milano

    FPGA computing systems: Partial Dynamic Reconfiguration

    Skills you'll gain: Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Computer Architecture, Microarchitecture, Hardware Architecture, Cloud Infrastructure, Systems Design, Embedded Systems, System Design and Implementation, Software Design, Cloud Computing

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Board Infinity

    C# for .NET Developers

    Skills you'll gain: C# (Programming Language), ASP.NET, .NET Framework, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Web Applications, Programming Principles, Web Development, Debugging, Event-Driven Programming, Model View Controller, Development Environment

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado System

    Requirements Gathering for Secure Software Development

    Skills you'll gain: Requirements Analysis, User Requirements Documents, Software Development Methodologies, Requirements Elicitation, Agile Methodology, Functional Requirement, Software Design Documents, System Requirements, Software Development Life Cycle, Verification And Validation, Technical Communication

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica

    TDD – Desenvolvimento de Software Guiado por Testes

    Skills you'll gain: Test Driven Development (TDD), Unit Testing, JUnit, Test Automation, Software Testing, Testability, Maintainability, Software Design, Software Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Debugging, Programming Principles

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular computer architecture courses

  • Probabilistic Graphical Models 2: Inference: Stanford University
  • Distributed Programming in Java: Rice University
  • AI Agents and Agentic AI with Python & Generative AI: Vanderbilt University
  • Oracle Database Foundations: LearnQuest
  • Programming Fundamentals in Swift: Meta
  • AI para docentes: Transforma tu enseñanza con ChatGPT: Universidades Anáhuac
  • Microsoft Azure Management Tools and Security Solutions: Microsoft
  • Akamai Network Engineering: Akamai Technologies, Inc.
  • FPGA computing systems: Partial Dynamic Reconfiguration: Politecnico di Milano
  • C# for .NET Developers: Board Infinity

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