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.

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Javascript, Event-Driven Programming, Web Design and Development, Interactive Design, Web Applications, Interaction Design, Scripting, UI Components, Web Development, Scripting Languages, Data Validation
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Design Patterns, Data Structures, File Systems, Algorithms, Maintainability, Debugging
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

DeepLearning.AI
Skills you'll gain: LLM Application, Large Language Modeling, LangChain, Generative AI Agents, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Tool Calling, Agentic systems, Automation, Application Deployment, Test Execution Engine, Program Development, Test Case
Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Performance Tuning, Splunk, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Scripting, Servers, Security Controls, Data Pipelines, System Monitoring, Data Infrastructure, Network Troubleshooting, Distributed Computing, Systems Administration, System Configuration, Identity and Access Management, Data Management, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Configuration Management, Debugging, Software Architecture, Performance Improvement
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Skills you'll gain: Mathematical Modeling, Advanced Mathematics, Operations Research, Debugging, Computational Logic, Algorithms
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Javascript, Scripting, Scripting Languages, Data Storage, Web Development, Program Development, Data Structures, Game Design, Software Engineering
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Angular, JavaScript Frameworks, TypeScript, UI Components, Data Transformation, Dataflow, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Network Routing, Model View Controller, Responsive Web Design
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java, Java Programming, Maintainability, Software Design, Data Storage Technologies, Program Development, Application Development, Data Structures, File Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: SQL, Relational Databases, Microsoft Copilot, Database Management, Transaction Processing, Query Languages, Database Design, Databases, Object-Relational Mapping, Performance Tuning, Data Integrity, Data Modeling, Data Security
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Virginia
Skills you'll gain: Branding, Brand Awareness, Brand Strategy, Brand Management, Personal Attributes, Personal Integrity, Social Media, Personally Identifiable Information, Computer Security Awareness Training, Self-Awareness, Social Media Strategy, Information Privacy, Constructive Feedback
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
Skills you'll gain: Linux Commands, Shell Script, Unix Commands, Operating System Administration, Systems Administration, Data Storage, Data Management, Process Management, Software Development, Computer Security
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, Unified Modeling Language, JUnit, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Test Driven Development (TDD), Software Design Patterns, Java, Unit Testing, Software Testing, Java Programming, Application Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Software Design, Software Architecture, API Design, Model View Controller, Software Development, Systems Analysis, Conceptual Design, Databases
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months