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.

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Project Closure, Work Breakdown Structure, Earned Value Management, Configuration Management, Project Portfolio Management, Negotiation, Communication Planning, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Risk Management, Project Management, Project Schedules, Agile Methodology, Project Controls, Project Implementation, Product Roadmaps, Scheduling, Project Planning, Risk Management, Team Leadership, Stakeholder Engagement
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Visual Basic (Programming Language), Database Management, System Software, Databases, Relational Databases, Algorithms, Computer Architecture, Network Security, Computer Hardware, SQL, Computer Science, Computer Networking, Computer Programming, Network Protocols, Programming Principles, Software Development, Automation, Analysis, Cloud Computing, Debugging
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Electronics, Reliability, Electronic Components, Electronic Systems, Computer Hardware, Thermal Management, Engineering Design Process, Mechanical Design, Technology Roadmaps, Electrical Systems, Manufacturing Processes
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Remote Access Systems, Application Programming Interface (API), Network Model, TCP/IP, Network Protocols, System Programming, Data Access, Performance Tuning, Data Sharing, Computer Hardware
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Engineering Design Process, Prototyping, Engineering Drawings, Product Design, Product Development, Hardware Design, Research and Design, 3D Modeling, Mockups, Industrial Design, Development Testing, Computer-Aided Design, Usability Testing, Design Specifications, Manufacturing Processes, Cost Estimation, Materials science, Ideation, Mechanical Engineering, User Feedback
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months
Skills you'll gain: File Systems, Operating Systems, Data Integrity, Debugging, Systems Design, Distributed Computing, Data Storage, C (Programming Language), System Programming, Computer Systems, Command-Line Interface, Data Security, Computer Hardware, Scalability, Version Control
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Angular, Model View Controller, JavaScript Frameworks, Application Frameworks, UI Components, HTML and CSS, Front-End Web Development, TypeScript, Web Applications, Web Development, Development Environment
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: OSI Models, TCP/IP, Network Routing, Network Troubleshooting, Network Planning And Design, Network Protocols, Networking Hardware, General Networking, Computer Networking, Command-Line Interface, Network Architecture, Network Administration
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
Skills you'll gain: Computer Architecture, Hardware Architecture, Computer Systems, Software Architecture, System Programming, Application Performance Management, Data Pipelines, File Systems, Hazard Analysis, Cloud Platforms
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Linux Administration, Linux, Performance Tuning, Virtualization, Virtual Machines, Data Storage, Cloud Applications, Security Controls, Hardware Architecture, Infrastructure Architecture, Artificial Intelligence, Scalability
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Nanjing University
Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Computer Systems, Data Structures, System Programming, Programming Principles, Computer Architecture, Operating Systems, Data Storage, Computer Hardware, Application Security, Software Architecture
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Red Hat
Skills you'll gain: Ansible, Linux Commands, Linux Administration, Linux, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), YAML, Automation, DevOps, Configuration Management, Software Architecture
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months