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Computer Engineering Courses

Computer Engineering courses can help you learn circuit design, embedded systems, computer architecture, and software development. You can build skills in programming languages like C and Python, hardware troubleshooting, and system integration. Many courses introduce tools such as simulation software, development environments, and debugging tools, that support designing and testing both hardware and software components.


Popular Computer Engineering Courses and Certifications


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    University of Colorado System

    Computer Communications

    Skills you'll gain: TCP/IP, Local Area Networks, Routing Protocols, Network Routing, Digital Communications, OSI Models, Network Protocols, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Network Security, Network Planning And Design, Network Architecture, Computer Networking, Network Infrastructure, Network Performance Management, Wireless Networks, Graph Theory, Telecommunications, Software-Defined Networking, Algorithms, System Programming

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Basic Ideas in Computing Security

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Management, Multi-Factor Authentication

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Scrimba

    Intro to AI Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Responsible AI, OpenAI API, Generative AI, Data Ethics, AI Security, ChatGPT, Artificial Intelligence, Application Programming Interface (API), Computer Programming, Key Management

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Requirements Engineering: Secure Software Specifications

    Skills you'll gain: Requirements Elicitation, Software Design Documents, Requirements Analysis, Security Requirements Analysis, Mockups, Interviewing Skills, User Requirements Documents, Data Flow Diagrams (DFDs), Storyboarding, Requirements Management, Functional Requirement, Goal Setting, Software Development Methodologies, Software Documentation, Diagram Design, Agile Methodology, Business Requirements, Unified Modeling Language, Risk Management Framework, System Requirements

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    MathWorks

    Computer Vision for Engineering and Science

    Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Computer Vision, Deep Learning, Convolutional Neural Networks, Machine Learning Methods, Matlab, Transfer Learning, Geospatial Information and Technology, Traffic Flow Optimization, Medical Imaging, Estimation, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Algorithms

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Cybersecurity in the AI Era

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Risk, Cyber Attacks, Cyber Governance, Cyber Security Strategy, Security Management, Infrastructure Security, Data Security, Threat Modeling, Computer Security, Security Awareness, Risk Management, Enterprise Security, Vulnerability, Governance, General Networking, Public Safety and National Security, Threat Detection, Artificial Intelligence

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    IBM

    Applied Software Engineering Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Software Development Life Cycle, Linux Commands, Software Architecture, Bash (Scripting Language), Restful API, Shell Script, Software Design, Flask (Web Framework), File Management, Linux, Software Development Methodologies, Software Design Patterns, Development Environment, Application Deployment, Unit Testing, Data Import/Export, Programming Principles, Web Scraping, File I/O, Python Programming

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Embedded Software Development with C

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, C (Programming Language), Embedded Systems, Debugging, Peripheral Devices, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Programming Tools, Development Environment, System Programming, Electronics, Software Development Tools, Hardware Architecture, Data Structures, Electronic Hardware, Microarchitecture, Programming Principles, Performance Tuning, Computer Architecture, Control Systems, Computer Programming

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Mathematics for Engineers

    Skills you'll gain: Differential Equations, Linear Algebra, Matlab, Engineering Calculations, Engineering Analysis, Numerical Analysis, Finite Element Methods, Integral Calculus, Mathematical Software, Mechanical Engineering, Calculus, electromagnetics, Algebra, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering, Simulation and Simulation Software, Advanced Mathematics, Geometry, Computational Thinking

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Security and Ethical Hacking

    Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Penetration Testing, Network Security, Exploitation techniques, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Cyber Security Assessment, Unix, Computer Security, Network Monitoring, Application Security, Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Cryptographic Protocols, Network Protocols, Cryptography, Security Awareness, Generative AI Agents, Server Side, Web Applications, Machine Learning Algorithms

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    MIPS Computer Architecture and Performance Optimization

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Architecture, Hardware Architecture, Computer Systems, Hardware Design, Computer Engineering, System Programming, File Systems, Algorithms, Cloud Platforms

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    Advanced Data Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Performance Analysis, Apache Airflow, Workflow Management, Vector Databases, Scalability, Database Management Systems, Database Management, Data Pipelines, Data Architecture, Real Time Data, MySQL, Complex Problem Solving, Data Import/Export, Data Transformation, Graph Theory

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular computer engineering courses

  • Computer Communications: University of Colorado System
  • Basic Ideas in Computing Security: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Intro to AI Engineering: Scrimba
  • Requirements Engineering: Secure Software Specifications: University of Colorado System
  • Computer Vision for Engineering and Science: MathWorks
  • Cybersecurity in the AI Era: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Applied Software Engineering Fundamentals: IBM
  • Embedded Software Development with C: EDUCBA
  • Mathematics for Engineers: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Security and Ethical Hacking: University of Colorado Boulder

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