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.

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Debugging, C (Programming Language), C and C++, Electronic Components, Computer Hardware, Integrated Development Environments, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Electronics Engineering, Program Development, Software Installation, Development Environment, Digital Communications, Build Tools
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Operating System Administration, Linux Administration, Microsoft Windows, Command-Line Interface, Operating Systems, System Configuration, Event Monitoring, Authorization (Computing), Desktop Support, OS Process Management, Network Security, Package and Software Management, Information Technology, IT Automation, Network Administration, General Networking, Software Installation
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months
University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Hardware Design, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Embedded Systems, Electronic Systems, Schematic Diagrams, Hardware Architecture, System Design and Implementation, Design Software, Software Development Tools, Verification And Validation, Simulation and Simulation Software, Digital Design
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Hardware Troubleshooting, Desktop Support, Computer Hardware, Digital Transformation, Network Troubleshooting, Technical Support, System Support, Technical Support and Services, Networking Hardware, Servers, Network Security, Network Infrastructure, Server Administration, Data Security, Hardware Architecture, IT Infrastructure, Data Storage Technologies, Operating Systems, Data Storage
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Cloud API, Application Programming Interface (API), TCP/IP, Web Services, Electronics, Embedded Systems, Network Protocols, USB, General Networking, Electronic Systems, Hardware Design, Digital Signal Processing, Computer Hardware, Python Programming
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
Skills you'll gain: Computer Architecture, Hardware Architecture, Microarchitecture, Computer Systems, Computational Logic, Hardware Design, Computer Hardware, Programming Principles, System Programming, Computer Literacy, Program Development, Data Storage, Memory Management
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Windows, Operating System Administration, Command-Line Interface, Operating Systems, Desktop Support, System Configuration, Systems Administration, IT Automation, OS Process Management, General Networking, Graphical Tools
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Computer Hardware, Hardware Architecture, Data Storage, Computer Systems, Data Storage Technologies, System Configuration, Microarchitecture, Computer Architecture, Peripheral Devices, Memory Management
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Application Security, Data Storage Technologies, Hardening, Information Systems Security, Software Installation, System Configuration, Data Management, Security Controls, Computer Hardware, Data Security, Security Management, Data Storage, Information Technology Operations, Firewall, Disaster Recovery, Encryption, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Identity and Access Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Hardware Design, Electronic Hardware, Schematic Diagrams, Computer-Aided Design, Electronic Systems, Mechanical Design, Drafting and Engineering Design, Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, 3D Modeling, Electronics, Electronic Components, Simulation and Simulation Software, 3D Assets, Simulations, Design Software, Verification And Validation, Open Source Technology, Data Import/Export
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Hardware Architecture, Data Storage, Computer Systems, Memory Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
Skills you'll gain: Computer Architecture, Systems Design, Microarchitecture, System Design and Implementation, Technical Design, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Digital Design, Design Software, Hardware Architecture, Computer Hardware, Simulations
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months