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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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    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

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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, Performance Tuning, Hardware Design, Systems Architecture, Systems Design, Electronic Hardware, Hardware Architecture, Software Architecture, System Design and Implementation, Reliability, System Programming, Performance Testing, Failure Analysis, System Requirements, Electrical Systems, Memory Management, Data Integrity, Linux

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Politecnico di Milano

    FPGA computing systems: A Bird’s Eye View

    Skills you'll gain: Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Computer Systems, System Configuration, System Design and Implementation, Computer Architecture, Hardware Architecture, Computer Hardware, Embedded Systems, Computational Logic, Performance Tuning

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    37 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Politecnico di Milano

    Developing FPGA-accelerated cloud applications with SDAccel: Theory

    Skills you'll gain: Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Development, Cloud Deployment, Microarchitecture, Amazon Web Services, Hardware Architecture, Cloud Applications, Performance Tuning, Computer Architecture, Development Environment, Software Development Tools, Memory Management, Programming Principles, Computer Programming Tools

    4.7
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    77 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California San Diego

    Big Data Integration and Processing

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Spark, Apache Hadoop, Data Integration, Big Data, Data Pipelines, Data Processing, Data Management, NoSQL, Database Management Systems, Analytics, Splunk, Database Systems, MongoDB, Pandas (Python Package), Query Languages, PostgreSQL

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Embedding Sensors and Motors

    Skills you'll gain: Control Systems, Machine Controls, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Process Control, Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Real Time Data, Laboratory Equipment, Laboratory Experience, Electronic Systems, Electronics, Electronics Engineering, Power Electronics, Electronic Hardware, Manufacturing Processes, Electrical Equipment, Thermal Management, Hardware Design, Electrical Engineering

    Build toward a degree

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    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

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    18K reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Atlassian

    Agile with Atlassian Jira

    Skills you'll gain: Jira (Software), Agile Methodology, Scrum (Software Development), Kanban Principles, Agile Software Development, Agile Project Management, Lean Methodologies, Backlogs, Agile Product Development, Project Management Software, Sprint Planning, User Story, Workflow Management, Project Management, Issue Tracking, Configuration Management, Query Languages, Software Versioning, Continuous Improvement Process, User Accounts

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Introduction to Computers and Office Productivity Software

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Office, Computer Hardware, Computer Literacy, Computer Graphics, Computer Systems, Graphics Software, Spreadsheet Software, Computer Graphic Techniques, Graphical Tools, Document Management, Graphic and Visual Design Software, System Software

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California San Diego

    Big Data Modeling and Management Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Data Modeling, Data Infrastructure, Data Store, Data Architecture, Big Data, Data Management, Database Management Systems, Real Time Data, NoSQL, Database Design, Database Management, Database Software, Data Processing, Apache Hadoop, Query Languages, Relational Databases, Data Structures, Virtual Environment

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    3K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Introduction to Chip Design with Open-Source EDA Tools

    Skills you'll gain: Hardware Design, Electronics Engineering, Engineering Design Process, Electronic Hardware, Electronics, Design, Computer-Aided Design, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Functional Design, Electronic Components, Verification And Validation, Simulation and Simulation Software, Design Software, Open Source Technology, Simulations, Schematic Diagrams

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Microsoft Foundations of IT Systems, Networking, and Data Protection

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Computer Hardware, Generative AI, Data Storage Technologies, Data Storage, Microsoft 365, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Generative Model Architectures, Enterprise Application Management, Data Management, Computer Science, Data Security, OSI Models, TCP/IP, Data Store, Data Integrity, Cloud Computing, Network Protocols, Data Processing, Software Development

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    1.4K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Hardware and Operating System Foundations III: Illinois Tech
  • Real-Time Mission-Critical Systems Design: University of Colorado Boulder
  • FPGA computing systems: A Bird’s Eye View: Politecnico di Milano
  • Developing FPGA-accelerated cloud applications with SDAccel: Theory: Politecnico di Milano
  • Big Data Integration and Processing: University of California San Diego
  • Embedding Sensors and Motors: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Soporte de Tecnologías de la Información de Google: Google
  • Agile with Atlassian Jira: Atlassian
  • Introduction to Computers and Office Productivity Software: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Big Data Modeling and Management Systems: University of California San Diego

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