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Computer Hardware Courses

Computer hardware courses can help you learn about computer architecture, circuit design, and system integration. You can build skills in troubleshooting hardware issues, assembling components, and optimizing performance for various applications. Many courses introduce tools like multimeters, oscilloscopes, and CAD software, that support designing and testing hardware systems.


Popular Computer Hardware Courses and Certifications


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    Coursera

    PCB Design with Altium Designer: Hands-on

    Skills you'll gain: Assembly Drawing, Drafting and Engineering Design, Electrical Systems, Electronics, Design Specifications, Hardware Design, Electrical Power, Electronics Engineering, Technical Design, Electronic Components, Engineering Design Process, Electronic Systems, Verification And Validation, Engineering Documentation, Manufacturing Processes, Manufacturing and Production, Project Documentation, Design, Design Strategies, Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    L&T EduTech

    VLSI chip design with CPS for Industrial Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, Robotics, Control Systems, Machine Controls, Electronic Systems, Industrial Engineering, Computer Systems, Internet Of Things, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Automation, Vibrations, C (Programming Language), Power Electronics, Peripheral Devices, Electronics, Wireless Networks, Medical Devices, Electric Power Systems, Electrical Systems

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Hebrew University of Jerusalem

    Build a Modern Computer from First Principles: Nand to Tetris Part II (project-centered course)

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Science, Computer Systems, Computer Architecture, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Memory Management, System Software, System Programming, Virtual Machines, Operating Systems, Hardware Architecture, Software Architecture, Algorithms, Software Design, Program Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, Computer Graphics, Peripheral Devices

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Mastering Hardware Protocols with ESP32 and Arduinos

    Skills you'll gain: Network Protocols, Communication Systems, Test Equipment, Internet Of Things, Digital Signal Processing, Wireless Networks, Integrated Development Environments, Debugging, Microsoft Visual Studio, Data Analysis Software, Computer Programming Tools, Computational Logic, Digital Analysis, System Configuration, Program Development, Open Source Technology

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Microcontrollers: Basic Architecture and Design

    Skills you'll gain: Microarchitecture, Hardware Design, Electronic Hardware, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Computer Architecture, Embedded Systems, Hardware Architecture, Electronic Systems, Electronics, Performance Tuning, Peripheral Devices, Memory Management, System Configuration, Value Engineering, Digital Design

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Introduction to FPGA Design for Embedded Systems

    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

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universitat Politècnica de València

    Fundamentos TIC para negocios: Hardware

    Skills you'll gain: Peripheral Devices, Hardware Architecture, Computer Hardware, Hardware Troubleshooting, Computer Architecture, Networking Hardware, Computer Systems, Microarchitecture, Display Devices, USB, Performance Analysis, Data Storage, Computer Networking, Interoperability, Wireless Networks, Health Technology, Data Storage Technologies

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Operating Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Operating Systems, Operating System Administration, Memory Management, OS Process Management, System Software, System Programming, Command-Line Interface, Linux Administration, File Systems, System Monitoring, Performance Tuning, Package and Software Management, Systems Architecture, File Management, Algorithms, Cloud Platforms, User Accounts, Security Controls, Data Sharing

    Build toward a degree

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universitat Politècnica de València

    IT Fundamentals for Business Profiles: Hardware

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Hardware, Computer Architecture, Networking Hardware, Hardware Architecture, Computer Systems, Information Technology, Data Storage, Hardware Troubleshooting, General Networking, Data Storage Technologies, Computer Networking, Mainframe Computing, Peripheral Devices, Wireless Networks, Infrastructure Security, Business Technologies, Memory Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Illinois Tech

    Hardware and Operating System Foundations II

    Skills you'll gain: Linux, Linux Administration, Operating System Administration, Linux Commands, User Accounts, Command-Line Interface, Systems Administration, Operating Systems, User Provisioning, Service Management, System Configuration, Package and Software Management, System Monitoring, Graphical Tools, Software Installation, File Management

    Build toward a degree

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    SystemVerilog Tutorials: Hardware Design & Verification

    Skills you'll gain: Hardware Design, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Data Structures, Electronic Hardware, Computational Logic, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Electronic Systems, System Design and Implementation, Computer Architecture, Verification And Validation, Embedded Systems, Simulation and Simulation Software, Code Reusability, Test Engineering, Data Synthesis, Analysis, Design, Process Optimization

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    International Institute of Information Technology, Hyderabad

    Introduction to Computer Organization

    Skills you'll gain: Hardware Troubleshooting, Computer Science, System Programming, Memory Management, Performance Tuning, C (Programming Language), Computational Logic, Numerical Analysis, Algorithms, Debugging

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • PCB Design with Altium Designer: Hands-on: Coursera
  • VLSI chip design with CPS for Industrial Applications: L&T EduTech
  • Build a Modern Computer from First Principles: Nand to Tetris Part II (project-centered course): Hebrew University of Jerusalem
  • Mastering Hardware Protocols with ESP32 and Arduinos: Packt
  • Microcontrollers: Basic Architecture and Design: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Introduction to FPGA Design for Embedded Systems: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Fundamentos TIC para negocios: Hardware: Universitat Politècnica de València
  • Operating Systems: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
  • IT Fundamentals for Business Profiles: Hardware: Universitat Politècnica de València
  • Hardware and Operating System Foundations II: Illinois Tech

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