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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


  • H

    Hebrew University of Jerusalem

    Build a Modern Computer from First Principles: From Nand to Tetris (Project-Centered Course)

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Architecture, Hardware Architecture, Computer Hardware, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Systems, Microarchitecture, Computational Logic, System Programming, Computer Programming, System Design and Implementation, Technical Design, Memory Management, Program Development, Verification And Validation

    ★ 4.9 (3.7K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    Google

    Google IT Automation with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), GitHub, Version Control, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Debugging, Cloud Management, Bash (Scripting Language), Test Automation, Puppet (Configuration Management Tool), Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Technical Communication, Web Services, Email Automation, Web Presence, Automation, Python Programming, Interviewing Skills, Configuration Management, Program Development, Programming Principles

    ★ 4.8 (54K) · Advanced · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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

    IBM

    IT Fundamentals for Cybersecurity

    Skills you'll gain: Operating System Administration, IT Service Management, Cloud Computing, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Information Technology Infrastructure Library, Malware Protection, Networking Hardware, Service Management, Identity and Access Management, Linux, Linux Commands, Incident Response, Network Security, Cybersecurity, TCP/IP, Linux Administration, Network Protocols, Cloud Computing Architecture, Computer Security Incident Management, Cyber Attacks

    ★ 4.6 (22K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    ISC2

    Systems and Application Security

    Skills you'll gain: Malware Protection, Endpoint Security, Mobile Security, Cloud Security, Application Security, Infrastructure Security, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Computing, Threat Detection, Cyber Attacks, Endpoint Detection and Response, Cybersecurity, Information Systems Security, Virtualization, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Virtual Machines, Security Controls, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Data Security, Human Factors (Security)

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

    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • I

    IBM

    IBM IT Scrum Master

    Skills you'll gain: User Story, Software Development Life Cycle, Software Architecture, Sprint Retrospectives, Agile Software Development, Kanban Principles, DevOps, Backlogs, Full-Stack Web Development, Scrum (Software Development), Information Technology, Computer Hardware, Agile Methodology, Sprint Planning, Agile Project Management, Team Building, Registration, Risk Management, Leadership, Communication

    ★ 4.8 (12K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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

    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

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Aplicaciones musicales con Arduino

    Skills you'll gain: Electronic Hardware, Electronic Components, Electronics, Electronic Systems, Hardware Design, Music, Embedded Systems, Instrumental Music, System Configuration, Embedded Software, Digital Communications, Programming Principles, Physics

    ★ 4.6 (13) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Multiple educators

    IBM and ISC2 Cybersecurity Specialist

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Digital Forensics, Network Security, Computer Security Incident Management, Cloud Computing Architecture, Incident Management, Business Continuity Planning, Penetration Testing, Cloud Services, Business Continuity, Cloud Deployment, Security Controls, Generative AI, Configuration Management, Cybersecurity, Data Storage, Peripheral Devices, Application Security, Information Technology, Cryptography

    ★ 4.7 (15K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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

    IBM

    Information Technology (IT) and Cloud Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Services, Cloud Deployment, Generative AI, Cloud Security, Generative AI Agents, Cloud Infrastructure, Systems Development Life Cycle, Cybersecurity, Data Storage, Peripheral Devices, Virtualization, Computer Hardware, Cyber Attacks, OSI Models, General Networking, Database Administration, Data Security, Programming Principles, Computer Programming

    ★ 4.7 (11K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    IBM

    Key Technologies for Business

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Services, Cloud Deployment, Responsible AI, Cloud Security, Data Literacy, Cloud Infrastructure, Data Mining, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Computing, Cloud Storage, Generative AI, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Generative Model Architectures, Big Data, LLM Application, AI literacy, Data Analysis, Data Science, Business

    ★ 4.7 (107K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    Arm

    Introduction to Microprocessors

    Skills you'll gain: Microarchitecture, Computer Architecture, Computer Hardware, System Programming, Data Storage, Memory Management, Performance Tuning, Computational Logic, Computer Programming, C (Programming Language), Program Development, C# (Programming Language)

    ★ 4.7 (80) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    IoT Devices

    Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Wireless Networks, Network Protocols, Infrastructure Security, Emerging Technologies, Data Science, Embedded Systems, General Networking, Big Data, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Platforms, Computer Hardware

    ★ 4.7 (528) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    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

  • Build a Modern Computer from First Principles: From Nand to Tetris (Project-Centered Course): Hebrew University of Jerusalem
  • Google IT Automation with Python: Google
  • IT Fundamentals for Cybersecurity: IBM
  • Systems and Application Security: ISC2
  • IBM IT Scrum Master: IBM
  • IT Fundamentals for Business Profiles: Hardware: Universitat Politècnica de València
  • Aplicaciones musicales con Arduino: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • IBM and ISC2 Cybersecurity Specialist: ISC2
  • Information Technology (IT) and Cloud Fundamentals: IBM
  • Key Technologies for Business: IBM

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