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    • Status: Free
      Free

      University of Rochester

      Fundamentals of Audio and Music Engineering: Part 1 Musical Sound & Electronics

      Skills you'll gain: Basic Electrical Systems, Music, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Electronic Components, Electronics Engineering, Electrical Systems, Instrumental Music, Vibrations, Equipment Design, Construction, Mechanical Design

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      582 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free

      University of California, Santa Cruz

      Cyber-Physical Systems: Modeling and Simulation

      Skills you'll gain: Systems Design, Model Based Systems Engineering, Mathematical Modeling, Simulations, Control Systems, Embedded Systems, Systems Analysis, Computational Logic, Digital Communications, Differential Equations, Estimation

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      50 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Johns Hopkins University

      Designing Hardware for Raspberry Pi Projects

      Skills you'll gain: Hardware Design, Electronic Hardware, Schematic Diagrams, Computer-Aided Design, Mechanical Design, Electrical Engineering, 3D Modeling, Electronics, Simulation and Simulation Software, Technical Design, Verification And Validation, Open Source Technology

      5
      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      29 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free

      École Polytechnique

      Plastic electronics

      Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Display Devices, Computer Displays, Electronics, Electronic Components, Electrical Engineering, Chemistry

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      230 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: New
      New
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      Free

      Coursera Instructor Network

      Introduction to Chip Design with Open-Source EDA Tools

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

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free

      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      Digital Systems: From Logic Gates to Processors

      Skills you'll gain: Computer Architecture, Hardware Architecture, Technical Design, System Design and Implementation, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Embedded Systems, Digital Design, Computer Hardware, Computational Logic, Simulations

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      836 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free

      Eindhoven University of Technology

      RF and millimeter-Wave Circuit Design

      Skills you'll gain: Electronics Engineering, Electronics, Telecommunications, Electronic Systems, Electronic Components, Hardware Design, Electrical Engineering, Wireless Networks, Electronic Hardware, Systems Design, Simulation and Simulation Software, Simulations, Laboratory Experience

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      230 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Electrónica Básica y Circuitos Integrados Lineales

      Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Electronic Components, Basic Electrical Systems, Electronic Systems, Electronics, Power Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Digital Communications

      5
      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • L&T EduTech

      Fundamentals of Digital Design for VLSI Chip Design

      Skills you'll gain: Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Computational Logic, Computer Architecture, Hardware Design, Electronics Engineering, Electronics, Programmable Logic Controllers, Electronic Systems, Semiconductors, Electronic Components, Data Storage, Data Storage Technologies

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      85 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free

      Columbia University

      MOS Transistors

      Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Electronics, Electronics Engineering, Electronic Components, Simulation and Simulation Software, Electrical Engineering, Mathematical Modeling, Differential Equations, Calculus

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      146 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • L&T EduTech

      VLSI Chip Design and Simulation with Electric VLSI EDA Tool

      Skills you'll gain: Electronics, Hardware Design, Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Architecture, Schematic Diagrams, Semiconductors, Electronic Components, Low Voltage, Simulation and Simulation Software, Verification And Validation, Software Installation, Data Validation

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      19 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      VLSI CAD Part I: Logic

      Skills you'll gain: Computational Logic, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Theoretical Computer Science, Data Structures, Verification And Validation, Computer Architecture, Algorithms, Computer Engineering, Programming Principles, Mathematical Software, Graph Theory, Software Development Tools

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      551 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Fundamentals of Audio and Music Engineering: Part 1 Musical Sound & Electronics: University of Rochester
    • Cyber-Physical Systems: Modeling and Simulation: University of California, Santa Cruz
    • Designing Hardware for Raspberry Pi Projects: Johns Hopkins University
    • Plastic electronics: Ã‰cole Polytechnique
    • Introduction to Chip Design with Open-Source EDA Tools: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Digital Systems: From Logic Gates to Processors: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
    • RF and millimeter-Wave Circuit Design: Eindhoven University of Technology
    • Electrónica Básica y Circuitos Integrados Lineales: Tecnológico de Monterrey
    • Fundamentals of Digital Design for VLSI Chip Design: L&T EduTech
    • MOS Transistors: Columbia University

    Frequently Asked Questions about Circuits

    A circuit is a closed path used in electronics equipment to enable the conduction of electrical current to travel. An electric circuit allows for the flow of electricity from one point to another. Circuits are the pathway on which an electrical current can flow. This path begins and ends at the same point, thus making a circuit, or a loop.

    There are two main types of circuits—power circuits and electronic circuits. Power circuits are used in home and office lighting systems, heating systems, and wiring systems. Electronic circuits are used to move and manage major electrical currents. In power circuits, generators start the current, and the current runs through the circuit to an office or home heating and lighting systems and appliances.

    To understand how a circuit works, think of a flashlight. The circuit is open when the flashlight is switched off. This means that an electrical current will not flow from the enclosed batteries to the flashlight's light bulb. When the flashlight's switch gets turned on, there is a small metal piece inside the flashlight that physically closes the circuit gap. Thus, the flashlight then lights up, as electricity from the batteries flows to the light bulb.‎

    When you learn about circuits, you gain knowledge of how our world is powered through electrical means. Electronic circuits work to process and transmit electrical current information in our computers, TVs,­ ­radios, and mobile devices. Integrated circuits help manage power in our mobile devices. These are known as power management integrated circuits (PMICs) and are used mainly in mobile devices to lessen the required amount of space.

    Learning about circuits will help you understand how to analyze circuits that use direct current (DC) or alternating current (AC) voltage. You will learn about open, closed, and short circuits. Anyone who wants to become an electrician, or work in a public utility for electricity will need to know the foundational elements of circuits, resistors, capacitors, and inductors and how they work.‎

    When you learn circuits and electrical circuitry, you can find career opportunities in electrical work in many fields, as there is a widespread demand for trained electrical technicians. The careers you can start or continue include an apprentice electrician or journeyman electrician. In a power utility or electrical facility, you may learn more about circuits in jobs like distribution engineer, public utilities specialist, and electric instrumentation technician. In these jobs, you likely will need certification as a maintenance electrician or an instrument and control repairman.‎

    Taking online courses to learn circuits will teach you how electricity is conducted, how it's used in our homes and offices, and why the demands for more electricity will be likely in the future. The knowledge you gain in online courses will also show you how much we rely on electrical demands for our electronic devices.‎

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

    When looking to enhance your workforce's skills in Circuits, 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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