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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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    Coursera

    Back-End Infrastructure: Servers, Secure APIs and Data

    Skills you'll gain: API Design, Back-End Web Development, Data Security, Application Programming Interface (API), IT Infrastructure, Application Security, Infrastructure Security, Data Integrity, Servers, Server Administration

    4.9
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    7 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    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

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    9 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    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

    Build toward a degree

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    127 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google

    Soporte de Tecnologías de la Información de Google

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

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    18K reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    IBM

    IBM Product Owner

    Skills you'll gain: AI Product Strategy, User Story, Sprint Retrospectives, Backlogs, Agile Product Development, Agile Software Development, Scrum (Software Development), Stakeholder Communications, Agile Methodology, Kanban Principles, Responsible AI, Generative AI, Generative Model Architectures, Product Roadmaps, Virtual Teams, Information Technology, Agile Project Management, Computer Hardware, Stakeholder Management, Sprint Planning

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    7.4K reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 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 Experience, Electronic Systems, Electronics, Electronics Engineering, Power Electronics, Electronic Hardware, Manufacturing Processes, Three-Phase, Automation Engineering, Thermal Management, Hardware Design, Electrical Engineering

    Build toward a degree

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

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    Intel

    Intel Network Platform, Capabilities & Best Practices

    Skills you'll gain: Network Architecture, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Infrastructure, Network Infrastructure, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Engineering, Cloud-Native Computing, Cloud Solutions, Network Planning And Design, Computing Platforms, Code Reusability, Hardware Architecture, Networking Hardware, Interoperability, System Configuration, Digital Transformation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    International Institute of Information Technology, Hyderabad

    Fundamentals of Computer Organization

    Skills you'll gain: Microarchitecture, Computer Architecture, Hardware Architecture, Systems Architecture, Computer Systems, Computer Hardware, Performance Tuning, Memory Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    AI Infrastructure: Cloud GPUs

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Infrastructure, Google Cloud Platform, Hardware Architecture, Infrastructure Architecture, Model Optimization, Computer Hardware, Performance Tuning, Cloud Platforms, Computing Platforms, Model Training

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Microcontrollers: Basic Architecture and Design

    Skills you'll gain: Microarchitecture, Hardware Design, Electronic Hardware, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Computer Architecture, Embedded Systems, Hardware Architecture, Electronic Systems, Electronics, Performance Tuning, Peripheral Devices, Memory Management, System Configuration, Value Engineering, Digital Design

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    Interfacing with the Arduino

    Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Basic Electrical Systems, Automation Engineering, Electronics, Electronic Components, Embedded Systems, Control Systems, Electronic Hardware, Wireless Networks, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Hardware Design, Peripheral Devices, Human Machine Interfaces, Electrical Wiring, Computer Systems, Programming Principles, Systems Engineering, Computer Programming, Remote Access Systems, Interactive Learning

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    4K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Arm

    Computer Architecture Essentials on Arm

    Skills you'll gain: Microarchitecture, Computer Architecture, Hardware Architecture, Simulations, Computer Hardware, Performance Tuning, Memory Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Back-End Infrastructure: Servers, Secure APIs and Data: Coursera
  • FPGA computing systems: Partial Dynamic Reconfiguration: Politecnico di Milano
  • M2M & IoT Interface Design & Protocols for Embedded Systems: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Soporte de Tecnologías de la Información de Google: Google
  • IBM Product Owner: IBM
  • Embedding Sensors and Motors: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Intel Network Platform, Capabilities & Best Practices: Intel
  • Fundamentals of Computer Organization: International Institute of Information Technology, Hyderabad
  • AI Infrastructure: Cloud GPUs: Google Cloud
  • Microcontrollers: Basic Architecture and Design: University of Colorado Boulder

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