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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.


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    Google

    System Administration and IT Infrastructure Services

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Administration, IT Infrastructure, Lightweight Directory Access Protocols, Cloud Management, Operating System Administration, Active Directory, Server Administration, Disaster Recovery, Linux Administration, Technical Consulting, Windows Servers, Cloud Computing, Network Administration, Data Storage

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    26K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google

    Google IT Automation with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), GitHub, Version Control, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Debugging, Bash (Scripting Language), Test Automation, Puppet (Configuration Management Tool), Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Services, Technical Communication, Web Services, Email Automation, Automation, Python Programming, Interviewing Skills, Applicant Tracking Systems, Configuration Management, Program Development, Programming Principles

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    53K reviews

    Advanced · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    IoT Devices

    Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Wireless Networks, Network Protocols, Infrastructure Security, Emerging Technologies, Data Science, Embedded Systems, General Networking, Big Data, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Platforms, Computer Hardware

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    528 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google

    Operating Systems and You: Becoming a Power User

    Skills you'll gain: Operating System Administration, Package and Software Management, File Systems, Microsoft Windows, Linux, Operating Systems, OS Process Management, Linux Administration, Remote Access Systems, System Monitoring, Command-Line Interface, User Accounts, Systems Administration, Technical Support and Services, File Management, Software Installation, Virtualization

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    29K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    Interfacing with the Raspberry Pi

    Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Application Programming Interface (API), TCP/IP, Electronics, Embedded Systems, Network Protocols, USB, General Networking, Electronic Systems, Hardware Design, Digital Signal Processing, Computer Hardware, Python Programming, Linux, Servers

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    1.6K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google

    Tools of the Trade: Linux and SQL

    Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Operating Systems, File Systems, Linux Commands, Linux, SQL, Unix, Database Management, Command-Line Interface, Relational Databases, Authorization (Computing), Authentications, User Accounts

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    6.1K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Real-Time Embedded Systems Concepts and Practices

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Electronic Systems, Service Level, Debugging, Algorithms

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    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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    98 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Key Technologies for Business

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Services, Cloud Deployment, Responsible AI, Cloud Security, Data Literacy, Cloud Infrastructure, Data Mining, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Computing, Cloud Storage, Generative AI, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Big Data, Data Analysis, Data Science, Natural Language Processing, Robotics, Business Logic, Business

    4.7
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    106K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Introduction to Chip Design with Open-Source EDA Tools

    Skills you'll gain: Hardware Design, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, 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

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Pressure, Force, Motion, and Humidity Sensors

    Skills you'll gain: Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, Real Time Data, Electronics, Electronic Systems, Electronic Components, Design Specifications

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    258 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Multiple educators

    IBM and ISC2 Cybersecurity Specialist

    Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Digital Forensics, Network Security, Computer Security Incident Management, Cloud Computing Architecture, Penetration Testing, Cloud Services, Business Continuity, Cloud Deployment, Disaster Recovery, Security Controls, Generative AI, Configuration Management, Governance, Cybersecurity, Data Storage, Peripheral Devices, Application Security, Information Technology, Cryptography

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    15K reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Introduction to Concurrent Programming with GPUs

    Skills you'll gain: C and C++, Programming Principles, Computer Architecture, OS Process Management, Data Access, Python Programming, Data Sharing, Computer Hardware, Development Environment, Debugging

    2.6
    Rating, 2.6 out of 5 stars
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    140 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • System Administration and IT Infrastructure Services: Google
  • Google IT Automation with Python: Google
  • IoT Devices: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Operating Systems and You: Becoming a Power User: Google
  • Interfacing with the Raspberry Pi: University of California, Irvine
  • Tools of the Trade: Linux and SQL: Google
  • Real-Time Embedded Systems Concepts and Practices: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Key Technologies for Business: IBM
  • Introduction to Chip Design with Open-Source EDA Tools: Coursera
  • Pressure, Force, Motion, and Humidity Sensors : University of Colorado Boulder

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