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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


  • 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
  • P

    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Electrónica Digital Bit a Bit: Diseñando en Verilog para FPGA

    Skills you'll gain: Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Hardware Design, Electronic Systems, Electronics Engineering, Computer Architecture, Electronic Hardware, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Systems Design, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computational Logic, Electronic Components, Diagram Design, Computer-Aided Design, Hazard Analysis, Code Reusability

    ★ 4.1 (10) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    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
  • P

    Packt

    Operating Systems and Networking Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Operating System Administration, Local Area Networks, Software Installation, Command-Line Interface, Microsoft Windows, System Configuration, Systems Administration, TCP/IP, Linux Administration, Linux, General Networking, Patch Management, Operating Systems, User Accounts, Network Routers, System Monitoring, Network Troubleshooting, Mac OS, Identity and Access Management, Network Security

    ★ 5 (9) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    University of California, Irvine

    Interfacing with the Raspberry Pi

    Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Cloud API, Application Programming Interface (API), TCP/IP, Web Services, Electronics, Embedded Systems, Network Protocols, USB, General Networking, Electronic Systems, Hardware Design, Digital Signal Processing, Computer Hardware, Python Programming

    ★ 4.7 (1.6K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Computer Vision

    Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Computer Vision, Autoencoders, Convolutional Neural Networks, Vision Transformer (ViT), Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Deep Learning, Generative Model Architectures, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Machine Learning Methods, Model Deployment, Embeddings, Artificial Intelligence, Data Ethics, Data Processing, Applied Machine Learning, Linear Algebra

    ★ 4.5 (82) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

    Pearson

    A+ Core 1 V15 - Pearson Cert Prep

    Skills you'll gain: Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Cloud Deployment, Network Troubleshooting, Hardware Troubleshooting, Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Virtualization, Computer Hardware, Network Protocols, Cloud Platforms, Virtual Machines, General Networking, Desktop Support, Hardware Architecture, TCP/IP, Peripheral Devices, Wireless Networks, Mobile Security, USB, Microsoft Intune (Mobile Device Management Software)

    ★ 4.3 (11) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

    Packt

    Foundations of IT Systems and Operating Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Operating System Administration, User Accounts, Data Storage Technologies, User Provisioning, Operating Systems, Data Storage, Information Technology Operations, Security Controls, Software Installation, Desktop Support, Microsoft Windows, System Configuration, Linux, Information Systems Security, Systems Administration, Performance Tuning, IT Infrastructure, Mac OS, Information Technology, Group Policy

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    University of California, Irvine

    The Raspberry Pi Platform and Python Programming for the Raspberry Pi

    Skills you'll gain: Linux, Linux Commands, Operating Systems, Embedded Software, Integrated Development Environments, File Systems, Internet Of Things, Command-Line Interface, Development Environment, System Configuration, Embedded Systems, Computing Platforms, Python Programming, OS Process Management, User Interface (UI), Computer Hardware, File Management, Scripting Languages, Programming Principles, Computer Programming

    ★ 4.7 (2.8K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Johns Hopkins University

    PrEParing: PrEP for Providers and Patients

    Skills you'll gain: Preventative Care, Patient Education And Counseling, Pharmacology, Contraindication, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Drug Interaction, Health Promotion, Primary Care, Health Disparities, Patient Education and Support, Medication Therapy Management, Health Equity, Pharmacotherapy, Clinical Pharmacy, Patient Evaluation, Public Health, Community Health, Health Assessment, Patient Advocacy, Clinical Trials

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • P

    Packt

    CompTIA IT Fundamentals+ (FC0-U61)

    Skills you'll gain: Hardware Troubleshooting, Networking Hardware, Database Theory, Database Management Systems, Computer Networking, Database Management, Network Protocols, Query Languages, Web Applications, Security Software, Network Routers, Encryption, Security Awareness, Computer Literacy, Computing Platforms, Computer Programming, Endpoint Security, System Software, Authentications, Application Design

    ★ 4.5 (12) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

    CertNexus

    Internet of Things: Foundations of Design and Development

    Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Prototyping, PIC Microcontrollers, Embedded Systems, Information Technology Architecture, USB, Program Development, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), System Configuration, Software Development, Power Electronics, Microarchitecture, Software Development Tools, Basic Electrical Systems, Electrical Wiring, Electrical Equipment, Electrical Power, Memory Management, Project Planning, Electric Power Systems

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    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

  • FPGA Softcore Processors and IP Acquisition: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Electrónica Digital Bit a Bit: Diseñando en Verilog para FPGA: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
  • Internet of Things: Setting Up Your DragonBoard™ Development Platform: University of California San Diego
  • Operating Systems and Networking Fundamentals: Packt
  • Interfacing with the Raspberry Pi: University of California, Irvine
  • Computer Vision: University of Colorado Boulder
  • A+ Core 1 V15 - Pearson Cert Prep: Pearson
  • Foundations of IT Systems and Operating Systems: Packt
  • The Raspberry Pi Platform and Python Programming for the Raspberry Pi: University of California, Irvine
  • PrEParing: PrEP for Providers and Patients: Johns Hopkins University

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