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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

    MIPS Computer Architecture and Performance Optimization

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Architecture, Hardware Architecture, Computer Systems, System Programming, File Systems, Data Access, Cloud Platforms

    3.3 stars, 8 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 3.3 (8) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Embedded Software and Hardware Architecture

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Debugging, Data Structures, System Programming, C (Programming Language), Hardware Architecture, Computer Architecture, Software Design, Maintainability, Peripheral Devices

    4.5 stars, 532 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (532) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • G

    Google

    The Bits and Bytes of Computer Networking

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Networking, Network Troubleshooting, Network Administration, TCP/IP, General Networking, Routing Protocols, Network Protocols, Networking Hardware, Network Routing, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Network Security, Wireless Networks, Network Model, Data Integrity

    4.7 stars, 53K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (53K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    University of Alberta

    Software Architecture

    Skills you'll gain: Software Architecture, Unified Modeling Language, Product Family Engineering, Software Development, Software Documentation, Diagram Design

    4.5 stars, 958 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (958) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • G

    Google

    Network Architecture

    Skills you'll gain: Networking Hardware

    4.8 stars, 71 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (71) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • U

    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Digital Systems: From Logic Gates to Processors

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Architecture, Systems Design, System Design and Implementation, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Digital Design

    4.3 stars, 863 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.3 (863) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • 2

    28DIGITAL

    Architecting Smart IoT Devices

    Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Systems Architecture, Debugging, Hardware Architecture, Internet Of Things, Security Engineering, General Networking, Operating Systems, Performance Tuning, OS Process Management

    4.4 stars, 366 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (366) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    IBM

    IBM Data Architecture

    Skills you'll gain: NoSQL, Database Administration, Data Warehousing, Bash (Scripting Language), Package and Software Management, SQL, Data Pipelines, Apache Hadoop, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Design, Database Management, Relational Databases, Data Security, Linux Commands, Data Governance, MongoDB, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Migration, Data Architecture, Data Store

    4.6 stars, 7.7K reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (7.7K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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  • M

    MathWorks

    MathWorks Computer Vision Engineer

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Model Evaluation, Image Analysis, Model Deployment, Anomaly Detection, Convolutional Neural Networks, Transfer Learning, Model Training, Deep Learning, Image Quality, Data Preprocessing, Matlab, Model Optimization, Machine Learning, Classification Algorithms, File I/O, Automation, Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Cleansing, Medical Imaging

    4.7 stars, 380 reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (380) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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  • R

    Rice University

    Fundamentals of Computing

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Event-Driven Programming, Algorithms, Combinatorics, Graph Theory, Programming Principles, Application Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Probability, Video Game Development, Data Structures, Python Programming, Data Analysis, Program Development, Network Analysis, Computer Science, Animations, Analysis, Software Testing, Computer Programming

    4.8 stars, 4.1K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (4.1K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Introduction to FPGA Design for Embedded Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Hardware Design, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Embedded Systems, Electronic Systems, Schematic Diagrams, Hardware Architecture, Design Software, Verification And Validation, Simulation and Simulation Software, Digital Design, Development Environment

    4.6 stars, 1.2K reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (1.2K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Human-Centered Design: an Introduction

    Skills you'll gain: Interaction Design, Usability, Human Centered Design, Mockups, Storyboarding, Design Strategies, Design Thinking, Prototyping, Usability Testing, User Research, Interviewing Skills

    4.7 stars, 2.8K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (2.8K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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