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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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    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

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    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • P

    Pearson

    A+ Core 2 V15 - Pearson Cert Prep: Unit 1

    Skills you'll gain: Operating System Administration, Microsoft Windows, Mac OS, Command-Line Interface, Linux, Linux Administration, Operating Systems, Software Installation, Systems Administration, System Configuration, Control Panels, Linux Commands, Collaborative Software, General Networking, Cloud Management, Computer Networking, File Systems, File Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    IBM

    Core 1: Hardware and Network Troubleshooting

    Skills you'll gain: Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Virtualization, Hardware Troubleshooting, Network Troubleshooting, Computer Hardware, Cloud Computing, Technical Support and Services, Technical Support, General Networking, End User Training and Support, Peripheral Devices, Networking Hardware, System Configuration, Data Storage, Network Administration, Network Infrastructure, Information Technology, Hardware Architecture, Data Storage Technologies, Configuration Management

    ★ 4.6 (205) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    Politecnico di Milano

    FPGA computing systems: Partial Dynamic Reconfiguration

    Skills you'll gain: Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Computer Architecture, Microarchitecture, Hardware Architecture, Cloud Infrastructure, Systems Design, System Configuration, Embedded Systems, Software Architecture, System Design and Implementation, Computing Platforms, Cloud Computing, Design Software

    ★ 4 (9) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • P

    Packt

    Hardware, Networking, and Databases

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Hardware, SQL, Hardware Architecture, General Networking, Database Design, Hardware Troubleshooting, Networking Hardware, Database Theory, Databases, Database Management Systems, Computer Networking, Relational Databases, Database Management, Network Protocols, Query Languages, Information Technology, Network Routers, Wireless Networks, IT Infrastructure, System Configuration

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Packt

    Networking, Peripherals, and Wireless Technologies

    Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Computer Displays, Peripheral Devices, TCP/IP, Display Devices, Local Area Networks, Networking Hardware, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), General Networking, USB, Wireless Networks, Computer Networking, Network Routers, Network Infrastructure, Hardware Troubleshooting, Network Switches, Network Administration, Network Protocols, Computer Hardware

    ★ 4.8 (17) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    University of California San Diego

    Internet of Things: Setting Up Your DragonBoard™ 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
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    FPGA Softcore Processors and IP Acquisition

    Skills you'll gain: Eclipse (Software), Embedded Software, Microarchitecture, Computer Architecture, Software Development, Software Development Tools, System Programming, Integrated Development Environments, Hardware Architecture, Embedded Systems, Verification And Validation, System Design and Implementation, Simulations, System Configuration, Debugging

    ★ 3.9 (98) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    University of London

    Introduction to Computer Security

    Skills you'll gain: Linux, Linux Commands, Computer Systems, Command-Line Interface, Cybersecurity, Computer Architecture, Network Security, Cyber Attacks, Vulnerability Assessments, Hardware Architecture, Information Systems Security, Application Security, Threat Detection, Authorization (Computing), Network Protocols, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Operating Systems, VPN Clients, Systems Architecture, Authentications

    ★ 4.8 (45) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Coursera

    Pointers and Memory in C: Build a Rocket Display Module

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, Memory Management, C (Programming Language), Software Development

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Introduction to Cybersecurity for Business

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Analysis, Cybersecurity, Risk Management, Cyber Attacks, Cryptographic Protocols, Cyber Security Assessment, Vulnerability Assessments, Encryption, Network Security, Data Security, Cryptography, Security Awareness, Information Assurance, Public Key Infrastructure, Authentications, Data Integrity, Network Protocols

    ★ 4.7 (1.1K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    Pearson

    A+ Core 1 V15 - Pearson Cert Prep: Unit 1

    Skills you'll gain: Wireless Networks, Mobile Security, Microsoft Intune (Mobile Device Management Software), Networking Hardware, USB, Computer Hardware, System Configuration, Peripheral Devices, Display Devices, Data Storage

    ★ 3.8 (6) · 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 computer hardware courses

  • Introduction and Programming with IoT Boards: Pohang University of Science and Technology(POSTECH)
  • A+ Core 2 V15 - Pearson Cert Prep: Unit 1: Pearson
  • Core 1: Hardware and Network Troubleshooting: IBM
  • FPGA computing systems: Partial Dynamic Reconfiguration: Politecnico di Milano
  • Hardware, Networking, and Databases: Packt
  • Networking, Peripherals, and Wireless Technologies: Packt
  • Internet of Things: Setting Up Your DragonBoard™ Development Platform: University of California San Diego
  • FPGA Softcore Processors and IP Acquisition: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Introduction to Computer Security: University of London
  • Pointers and Memory in C: Build a Rocket Display Module: Coursera

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