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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


  • 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
  • I

    Illinois Tech

    Hardware and Operating System Foundations III

    Skills you'll gain: Operating System Administration, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, System Configuration, Firewall, Linux Administration, Linux, System Monitoring, File Systems, System Support, Event Monitoring, Authorization (Computing), File Management, Network Security, Data Security

    ★ 4.8 (26) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • U

    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

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Preview
    Preview
    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 (34) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    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, Real Time Data, Data Quality, Data Storage

    ★ 4.6 (11K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    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

    ★ 4.9 (533) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    Google

    Soporte de Tecnologías de la Información de Google

    Skills you'll gain: IT Infrastructure, Operating System Administration, Computer Security, Information Systems Security, IT Security Architecture, Computer Networking, Desktop Support, Systems Administration, Network Troubleshooting, Remote Access Systems, Network Security, OSI Models, Hardening, Package and Software Management, Cloud Management, Disaster Recovery, TCP/IP, Computer Hardware, Technical Support, Software Installation

    ★ 4.9 (18K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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

    University of California San Diego

    Internet of Things V2: DragonBoard™ bring up and community ecosystem

    Skills you'll gain: Version Control, Integrated Development Environments, GitHub, Git (Version Control System), Internet Of Things, Development Environment, Embedded Software, Software Development Tools, Software Versioning, Embedded Systems, Program Development, Prototyping, Linux, Linux Commands, Operating System Administration, Operating Systems, Ubuntu, Peripheral Devices, Android (Operating System), Open Source Technology

    ★ 3.8 (39) · Mixed · 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
  • P

    Packt

    Foundations of Computer Hardware and Storage

    Skills you'll gain: Peripheral Devices, USB, Operating Systems, Computer Hardware, Operating System Administration, Data Storage Technologies, Hardware Troubleshooting, Data Storage, Computing Platforms, Desktop Support, Computer Systems, System Configuration, Electrical Safety, Linux, File Systems, Information Technology, Microsoft Windows, Information Privacy

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

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

    University of Colorado Boulder

    M2M & IoT Interface Design & Protocols for Embedded Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, API Design, Amazon Web Services, Embedded Software, Cloud Computing Architecture, Application Programming Interface (API), Network Protocols, Microservices, Cloud Applications, Cloud Services, Communication Systems, Cloud Platforms, Embedded Systems, Information Systems Security, Telecommunications, Cloud Technologies, Cybersecurity, Software Development, Digital Communications, Wireless Networks

    ★ 4.5 (127) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • P

    Politecnico di Milano

    Technologies and platforms for Artificial Intelligence

    Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Platforms, Deep Learning, Hardware Architecture, Cloud Services, Information Technology, Internet Of Things, Computer Hardware, Cloud Computing, Embedded Systems, Data Centers, Application Development

    ★ 4.8 (94) · Beginner · 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

  • IT Fundamentals for Business Profiles: Hardware: Universitat Politècnica de València
  • Hardware and Operating System Foundations III: Illinois Tech
  • Fundamentos TIC para negocios: Hardware: Universitat Politècnica de València
  • Systems and Application Security: ISC2
  • Introduction to Big Data: University of California San Diego
  • Build a Modern Computer from First Principles: Nand to Tetris Part II (project-centered course): Hebrew University of Jerusalem
  • Soporte de Tecnologías de la Información de Google: Google
  • Internet of Things V2: DragonBoard™ bring up and community ecosystem: University of California San Diego
  • A+ Core 1 V15 - Pearson Cert Prep: Unit 1: Pearson
  • Foundations of Computer Hardware and Storage: Packt

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