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.

Skills you'll gain: Hardware Troubleshooting, Computer Hardware, Digital Transformation, Network Troubleshooting, Technical Support, Technical Support and Services, Networking Hardware, Servers, Network Security, Server Administration, Data Security, Hardware Architecture, System Configuration, IT Infrastructure, Data Storage Technologies, Data Storage, Computer Networking
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Debugging, C (Programming Language), C and C++, Electronic Components, Computer Hardware, Integrated Development Environments, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Electronics Engineering, Program Development, Software Installation, Development Environment, Digital Communications, Build Tools
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Hardware Design, Security Engineering, Computer Hardware, Hardware Architecture, Hardening, Computer Security, Threat Modeling, Threat Detection, Cybersecurity, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Security Architecture Review, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Cryptographic Protocols, Microarchitecture, Cryptography, Systems Design, Encryption, Exploitation techniques, Functional Design, Emerging Technologies
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Application Programming Interface (API), TCP/IP, Web Services, Electronics, Control Systems, Embedded Systems, Network Protocols, USB, General Networking, Networking Hardware, Electronic Systems, Machine Controls, Hardware Design, Digital Signal Processing, Digital Communications, Computer Hardware, Python Programming
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Storage Technologies, Data Storage, Data Management, Data Maintenance, System Configuration, Application Security, Computer Hardware, Hardening, Software Installation, Information Technology, Disaster Recovery, Security Controls, Information Systems Security, Data Security, Data Integrity, Firewall, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Identity and Access Management, Encryption
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Windows, Operating System Administration, Command-Line Interface, Operating Systems, Desktop Support, System Configuration, Systems Administration, IT Automation, OS Process Management, General Networking, Graphical Tools
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Irvine
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
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Hardware Architecture, Data Storage, Computer Systems, Memory Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Computer Hardware, SQL, Hardware Architecture, General Networking, Database Design, Database Software, Hardware Troubleshooting, Networking Hardware, Database Theory, Databases, Database Management Systems, Computer Networking, Relational Databases, Network Support, Database Management, Network Protocols, Query Languages, Information Technology, Network Routers, Wireless Networks
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Hardware Troubleshooting, 3D Modeling, Design Software, Electronic Hardware, Manufacturing Processes, Digital Design, Mechanical Design, Control Systems, Materials science, Electronic Components, Mechanical Engineering, Machine Controls, Maintenance, Repair, and Facility Services, Open Source Technology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Computer Hardware, Hardware Architecture, Data Storage, Computer Systems, Data Storage Technologies, System Configuration, Microarchitecture, Computer Architecture, Peripheral Devices, Memory Management
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

28DIGITAL
Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Internet Of Things, Operating Systems, System Programming, Application Development, Wireless Networks, Communication Systems, Hardware Architecture, OS Process Management, Network Protocols, C (Programming Language), Simulations, Computer Hardware, Network Performance Management, Memory Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks