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Hardware Courses

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


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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Real-Time Mission-Critical Systems Design

    Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Software Systems, Systems Architecture, Systems Design, Hardware Architecture, Software Architecture, System Programming, Real Time Data, System Requirements, Linux

    4.3
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Pressure, Force, Motion, and Humidity Sensors

    Skills you'll gain: Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, Real Time Data, Electronics, Electronic Systems, Electronic Components, Design Specifications

    Build toward a degree

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    258 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    IT Fundamentals and Hardware Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Hardware Troubleshooting, Computer Hardware, Computer Architecture, Desktop Support, Data Storage Technologies, System Configuration, USB, Peripheral Devices, System Support

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    71 reviews

    Beginner · 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, Facility Repair And Maintenance, Computer Networking, Peripheral Devices, Wireless Networks, Computer Security

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Introduction to Concurrent Programming with GPUs

    Skills you'll gain: C and C++, Distributed Computing, Hardware Architecture, Programming Principles, Computer Architecture, Data Access, Program Development, Algorithms, Python Programming, Computer Programming Tools, Data Sharing, Development Environment, Debugging

    2.7
    Rating, 2.7 out of 5 stars
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    141 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    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, Software Design, Scrum (Software Development), Information Technology, Computer Hardware, Sprint Planning, Software Development Methodologies, Agile Methodology, Agile Project Management, Team Building, Risk Management, Leadership, Communication

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    12K reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    L&T EduTech

    Fundamentals of Digital Design for VLSI Chip Design

    Skills you'll gain: Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Computational Logic, Computer Architecture, Hardware Design, Electronic Hardware, Electronics Engineering, Electronics, Theoretical Computer Science, Programmable Logic Controllers, Microarchitecture, Electronic Systems, Semiconductors, Electronic Components, Data Storage, Data Storage Technologies

    4.5
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    130 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California San Diego

    Introduction to Big Data

    Skills you'll gain: Big Data, Apache Hadoop, Scalability, Data Processing, Data Science, Distributed Computing, Unstructured Data, Data Analysis

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    11K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Sistemas Digitales: De las puertas lógicas al procesador

    Skills you'll gain: System Design and Implementation, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Embedded Systems, Computational Logic, Computer Architecture, Computer Systems, Hardware Architecture, Other Programming Languages

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    249 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    FPGA Capstone: Building FPGA Projects

    Skills you'll gain: Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Hardware Design, Laboratory Experience, Embedded Software, Electronic Hardware, Engineering Documentation, Debugging, System Design and Implementation, Software Development, Simulation and Simulation Software, Development Environment, System Testing

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    25 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Politecnico di Milano

    FPGA computing systems: Background knowledge and introductory materials

    Skills you'll gain: Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Hardware Design, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Technical Design, Systems Design, Computer Architecture, Hardware Architecture, Electronic Hardware, Distributed Computing, System Configuration, Cloud Computing Architecture, Computer-Aided Design

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    247 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    28DIGITAL

    Architecting Smart IoT Devices

    Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Embedded Systems, Threat Modeling, Systems Architecture, Debugging, Computer Architecture, Hardware Architecture, System Programming, Internet Of Things, Application Security, General Networking, Wireless Networks, Operating Systems, Performance Tuning, Linux, Microsoft Windows

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    349 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Real-Time Mission-Critical Systems Design: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Pressure, Force, Motion, and Humidity Sensors : University of Colorado Boulder
  • IT Fundamentals and Hardware Essentials: Packt
  • IT Fundamentals for Business Profiles: Hardware: Universitat Politècnica de València
  • Introduction to Concurrent Programming with GPUs: Johns Hopkins University
  • IBM IT Scrum Master: IBM
  • Fundamentals of Digital Design for VLSI Chip Design: L&T EduTech
  • Introduction to Big Data: University of California San Diego
  • Sistemas Digitales: De las puertas lógicas al procesador: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
  • FPGA Capstone: Building FPGA Projects: University of Colorado Boulder

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