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      Coursera Instructor Network

      OpenCL Programming

      Skills you'll gain: Distributed Computing, Scalability, Performance Tuning, C++ (Programming Language), Embedded Software, System Programming, Computer Architecture, Cross Platform Development, Hardware Architecture, Application Development, C (Programming Language), Programming Principles, Open Source Technology, Program Development, Application Performance Management, Development Environment

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      LearnKartS

      Deployment

      Skills you'll gain: Application Deployment, Salesforce Development, Salesforce, Continuous Deployment, Release Management, Change Management, Configuration Management, Report Writing, Dashboard, Data Management, Business Process Automation

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Ansible and Ansible-Playbooks for Automation

      Skills you'll gain: Ansible, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Devops Tools, Linux Commands, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Automation, Debugging, YAML, Scripting, Security Controls, Unix Commands, Command-Line Interface, Encryption, Amazon Web Services, Package and Software Management, Software Installation, Configuration Management, File Management, User Accounts

      Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      Google Cloud

      Getting Started with Terraform for Google Cloud - Français

      Skills you'll gain: Terraform, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Management, Cloud Storage, Version Control, Configuration Management

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Cisco CCT Routing and Switching (100-490)

      Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Networking Hardware, General Networking, Network Administration, Network Routers, Computer Networking, Network Switches, Hardware Troubleshooting, Network Protocols, Technical Support and Services, Microsoft Windows, System Configuration, Command-Line Interface, Computer Hardware, Configuration Management

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      CompTIA Server+ (SK0-005)

      Skills you'll gain: Disaster Recovery, Server Administration, Windows Servers, Linux Servers, Servers, Systems Administration, Network Troubleshooting, IT Infrastructure, Cloud Computing, Hardware Troubleshooting, Data Storage Technologies, IT Automation, Security Controls, Technical Support and Services, Networking Hardware, System Support, Computer Hardware, Data Security

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      CLCOR (350-801) v1.2 Video Training Series

      Skills you'll gain: Session Initiation Protocols, Collaborative Software, Network Planning And Design, Network Protocols, System Configuration, Network Infrastructure, Configuration Management, Network Performance Management, Telecommunications, User Provisioning, Software Installation, Application Deployment

      Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      LearnQuest

      Introduction to Software-Defined (SD) Branch

      Skills you'll gain: Software-Defined Networking, Network Security, Infrastructure Security, Computer Networking, Local Area Networks, Network Architecture, Network Infrastructure, Wide Area Networks, Virtualization, Scalability

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google Cloud

      Intro to Context Caching with the Gemini API

      Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Cloud API, Data Access, Generative AI Agents, Configuration Management

      Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Temporal Logic Model Checking

      Skills you'll gain: Computational Logic, Systems Architecture, Verification And Validation, Systems Design, Software Architecture, Theoretical Computer Science, Digital Communications, Simulations, Algorithms, Safety and Security

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Hands-on with Cisco Meraki Wireless Access Points

      Skills you'll gain: Wireless Networks, Network Planning And Design, Cloud Management, Network Performance Management, Network Infrastructure, Local Area Networks, Network Administration, Networking Hardware, Identity and Access Management, Network Troubleshooting, User Accounts, Configuration Management

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google Cloud

      Architecting Google Kubernetes Engine: Workloads in italiano

      Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Infrastructure, Application Deployment, Cloud Storage, Containerization, Scalability, Load Balancing, Configuration Management, Network Security, Command-Line Interface

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • OpenCL Programming: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Deployment: LearnKartS
    • Ansible and Ansible-Playbooks for Automation: Packt
    • Getting Started with Terraform for Google Cloud - Français: Google Cloud
    • Cisco CCT Routing and Switching (100-490): Packt
    • CompTIA Server+ (SK0-005): Packt
    • CLCOR (350-801) v1.2 Video Training Series: Packt
    • Introduction to Software-Defined (SD) Branch: LearnQuest
    • Intro to Context Caching with the Gemini API: Google Cloud
    • Temporal Logic Model Checking : University of Colorado Boulder

    Frequently Asked Questions about Hardware

    When it comes to Computing, hardware refers to the physical parts of a device that users interact with such as a keyboard, hard drive, or monitor. This is in contrast to software, which are the operating systems, applications, and other virtual computing programs that help users carry out tasks.

    Hardware can be created and manufactured by big tech names, such as Microsoft or Apple, or by hobbyists and smaller companies using Arduino, embedded-systems software, and other tools. Learning about hardware is important to making computer-based technologies functional for our everyday lives, as well as critical for maintaining and repairing them.‎

    Given the many applications of hardware studies—from security, to product design, to the IoT—jobs in hardware are varied depending on whatever specialty learners want to explore.

    Opportunities in Computer Hardware Engineering in particular can expect their field to grow a steady five percent through 2026—as fast as average. However, Engineers going the IoT route can expect to enter a market estimated to reach a value of USD 1256.1 billion by 2025. Related roles that can enjoy this lucrative market include Embedded Systems Engineer, Raspberry Pi Developer, Arduino Developer, and others.‎

    Hardware courses offered through Coursera equip learners with knowledge in hardware description languages such as VHDL and Verilog; design methods; embedded architectures; software that can manipulate hardware; 3D printing hardware; IoT applications; hardware security; and more.

    Lessons on hardware are taught by instructors from major tech names and universities, including University of Colorado, University of Illinois, EIT Digital, University of Maryland, and other organizations. Learners can enjoy exploring hardware with instructors specializing in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Information Technology, Mathematics, and other disciplines. Course content on hardware is delivered via video lectures, hands-on projects, readings, quizzes, and other types of assignments.‎

    The skills and experience you might need to already have before starting to learn hardware are understanding the basics of how software and hardware intersect in devices, computers, operating systems, embedded systems, and assorted data structures. You might want to have some engineering aspects in your background and skills or work experience in hardware components and operating systems. You might be familiar with how embedded devices are impacting manufacturing in the Internet of Things, and you might want to also know about wireless sensor networks.‎

    The kind of people best suited for roles in hardware are mainly people who are interested in computers, are technologically oriented, or have an engineering or computer science background, gained either in online courses, internships, or on-the-job training. Understanding hardware is for those who want to know about physical components, like computers, monitors, peripherals, 3D printing equipment, and embedded systems. The people best suited for roles in hardware may also likely have knowledge of programming languages like Java, Python, C, C+, and Verilog, key languages for computer engineers.‎

    Common career paths for someone in hardware are generally working for a technology company, manufacturing firms, or even a large institution like a college university or online distribution service. You may start either in software or hardware environments and then extend your background of engineering skills or computer science skills to move into areas of installation and maintenance of computers, servers, circuit boards, routers, printers, and similar areas.‎

    Some of the topics related to hardware that you can study include machine learning, cloud networks, systems architecture, network security, computer maintenance, and data storage. These topics may bring a fuller understanding to you when trying to tackle all the information available about hardware for computers and devices. When learning about hardware, you could spend equal amounts of time studying these and other topics related to the computer and system machinery industries.‎

    Online Hardware courses offer a convenient and flexible way to enhance your knowledge or learn new Hardware skills. Choose from a wide range of Hardware courses offered by top universities and industry leaders tailored to various skill levels.‎

    When looking to enhance your workforce's skills in Hardware, it's crucial to select a course that aligns with their current abilities and learning objectives. Our Skills Dashboard is an invaluable tool for identifying skill gaps and choosing the most appropriate course for effective upskilling. For a comprehensive understanding of how our courses can benefit your employees, explore the enterprise solutions we offer. Discover more about our tailored programs at Coursera for Business here.‎

    This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.

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