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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.


Popular Hardware Courses and Certifications


  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    3D Printing Hardware

    Skills you'll gain: Hardware Troubleshooting, Computer Hardware, 3D Modeling, Electronic Hardware, Manufacturing Processes, Digital Design, Mechanical Design, Control Systems, Materials science, Electronic Components, Mechanical Engineering, Machine Controls, Maintenance, Repair, and Facility Services

    ★ 4.2 (111) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • I

    Illinois Tech

    Introduction to Contemporary Operating Systems and Hardware 1a

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Hardware, Hardware Architecture, Data Storage, Computer Systems, Data Storage Technologies, System Configuration, Microarchitecture, Computer Architecture, Peripheral Devices, Memory Management

    ★ 4.7 (95) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • U

    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Digital Systems: From Logic Gates to Processors

    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

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • 2

    28DIGITAL

    Embedded Hardware and Operating Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Internet Of Things, Operating Systems, System Programming, Application Development, Wireless Networks, Communication Systems, Hardware Architecture, OS Process Management, Network Protocols, C (Programming Language), Simulations, Computer Hardware, Network Performance Management, Memory Management

    ★ 4.1 (628) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Internet of Things: Sensing and Actuation From Devices

    Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Digital Signal Processing, Peripheral Devices, Wireless Networks, Display Devices, Communication Systems, Systems Development, Application Development

    ★ 4.5 (159) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • I

    Illinois Tech

    Introduction to Contemporary Operating Systems and Hardware 1c

    Skills you'll gain: Virtualization, Cloud Computing, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Cloud Computing Architecture, Virtual Machines, Cloud Hosting, Cloud Services, Computing Platforms, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Infrastructure, Display Devices, Cloud Deployment, Virtual Networking, Hyper-V, Network Architecture, Computer Hardware, Hardware Architecture, Operating Systems, Computer Displays, VPN Clients

    ★ 4.7 (22) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Internet of Things: Setting Up Your DragonBoardâ„¢ Development Platform

    Skills you'll gain: Android Development, Application Development, Android (Operating System), Video Game Development, Android Studio, Mobile Development, Software Development Tools, Game Design, Computer Programming Tools, Development Environment, Internet Of Things, Embedded Software, Web Servers, Web Applications, Java, Ubuntu, Peripheral Devices, Operating Systems, Software Installation, Hardware Troubleshooting

    ★ 4.2 (160) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • 2

    28DIGITAL

    Introduction to Architecting Smart IoT Devices

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Unified Modeling Language, Systems Development Life Cycle, Embedded Systems, Internet Of Things, Systems Architecture, Systems Design, Systems Engineering, Requirements Analysis

    ★ 4.2 (311) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • P

    Pohang University of Science and Technology(POSTECH)

    Introduction and Programming with IoT Boards

    Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Wireless Networks, General Networking, Emerging Technologies, Embedded Software, Electronic Hardware, Embedded Systems, Information Technology Architecture, Programming Principles, Electronic Components, Computing Platforms, Development Environment, Problem Solving

    ★ 4.6 (1.8K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Infraestrutura de IA: Cloud GPUs

    Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Infrastructure, Hardware Architecture, AI Workflows, Cloud Computing, Model Optimization, Microarchitecture, Computer Architecture, Model Training, Performance Tuning

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • P

    Packt

    SwiftIO Micro - Using Swift Code with Electronics & IoT Tech

    Skills you'll gain: Electronic Components, Swift Programming, Basic Electrical Systems, Internet Of Things, Electronics, Electronic Systems, PIC Microcontrollers, Embedded Software, Electronic Hardware, Test Equipment, Hardware Troubleshooting, Programming Principles, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Equipment, Embedded Systems, Wireless Networks, Semiconductors, Application Development, Display Devices, Debugging

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • I

    Illinois Tech

    Hardware and OS Foundations Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Information Technology

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular hardware courses

  • 3D Printing Hardware: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Introduction to Contemporary Operating Systems and Hardware 1a: Illinois Tech
  • Digital Systems: From Logic Gates to Processors: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • Embedded Hardware and Operating Systems: 28DIGITAL
  • Internet of Things: Sensing and Actuation From Devices: University of California San Diego
  • Introduction to Contemporary Operating Systems and Hardware 1c: Illinois Tech
  • Internet of Things: Setting Up Your DragonBoardâ„¢ Development Platform: University of California San Diego
  • Introduction to Architecting Smart IoT Devices: 28DIGITAL
  • Introduction and Programming with IoT Boards: Pohang University of Science and Technology(POSTECH)
  • Infraestrutura de IA: Cloud GPUs: Google Cloud

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