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 Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Networking Hardware, Network Infrastructure, Network Routers, General Networking, Network Switches, Network Protocols, Network Architecture, Cloud Infrastructure, Wireless Networks, Network Administration, Local Area Networks, Wide Area Networks, Infrastructure Security, Emerging Technologies, Telecommunications, Communication Systems, Distributed Computing, Python Programming, Machine Learning
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

IBM
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing Architecture, Technical Support, Cloud Services, Cloud Deployment, Generative AI, Hardware Troubleshooting, IT Service Management, Cloud Security, Cloud Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Computing, Professional Networking, Help Desk Support, Data Storage, Desktop Support, Peripheral Devices, Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Customer Service
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months
University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Power Electronics, Control Systems, USB, Electronic Systems, Simulations, Engineering Documentation, Semiconductors, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Design Process, Electrical Systems, Electronic Components, Electrical Power, Hardware Design, Electronics, Technical Communication, Electronics Engineering, electromagnetics, Electric Power Systems, Simulation and Simulation Software, Design Specifications
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Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Debugging, C (Programming Language), Electronic Components, Computer Hardware, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Programming, Electronics Engineering, Network Protocols, Development Environment, Digital Communications, Open Source Technology
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Windows, Windows PowerShell, Operating System Administration, Command-Line Interface, Operating Systems, Control Panels, System Configuration, OS Process Management, Network Administration, User Accounts, Graphical Tools
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Hardware Troubleshooting, Computer Hardware, Digital Transformation, Technical Support, System Support, Servers, Network Security, Data Security, IT Infrastructure, Operating Systems, Data Storage, Computer Networking
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Hardware Troubleshooting, Computer Hardware, 3D Modeling, Manufacturing Processes, Digital Design, Mechanical Design, Control Systems, Materials science, Electronic Components, Mechanical Engineering
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Hardware Design, Electronic Hardware, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Embedded Systems, Electronics Engineering, Electronic Systems, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Microarchitecture, Schematic Diagrams, Technical Design, Hardware Architecture, Programmable Logic Controllers, System Design and Implementation, Design Software, Software Development Tools, Prototyping, Verification And Validation, Simulation and Simulation Software, Digital Design
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Computer Hardware, Hardware Architecture, Data Storage Technologies, System Configuration, Computer Architecture, Operating Systems, Software Installation, Peripheral Devices, Computer Displays
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Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Hardware Design, Electronic Hardware, Schematic Diagrams, Computer-Aided Design, Mechanical Design, Wiring Diagram, Electrical Engineering, 3D Modeling, Electronics, Electronic Components, Simulations, Design Specifications, Open Source Technology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

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