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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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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    3D Printing Hardware

    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

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    112 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Illinois Tech

    Hardware and Operating System Foundations I

    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

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    88 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California San Diego

    Internet of Things: Sensing and Actuation From Devices

    Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Digital Signal Processing, Peripheral Devices, Computer Hardware, Wireless Networks, Display Devices, Communication Systems, Systems Development, Application Development

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    160 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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, Electronics Engineering, Electronic Components, Vibrations, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Design Specifications, Computer Displays

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    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    258 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Essential Aspects of Software, Hardware, and Data Backup

    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

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    158 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Illinois Tech

    Introduction to Contemporary Operating Systems and Hardware 1a

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Hardware, Hardware Architecture, Networking Hardware, Data Storage, Computer Systems, Data Storage Technologies, Computer Engineering, System Configuration, Microarchitecture, Computer Architecture, Software Installation, Peripheral Devices, Memory Management

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    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    95 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Essential Aspects of Software, Hardware, and Data Backup

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storage Technologies, Data Storage, Microsoft 365, Data Management, Data Maintenance, System Configuration, Application Security, Computer Hardware, Hardening, Software Installation, Information Technology, Disaster Recovery, Security Controls, Information Systems Security, Data Security, Computer Security, Data Integrity, IT Security Architecture, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California San Diego

    Internet of Things: Setting Up Your DragonBoardâ„¢ Development Platform

    Skills you'll gain: Android Development, Application Development, Android (Operating System), Video Game Development, Android Studio, Mobile Development, Software Development Tools, Computer Programming Tools, Development Environment, Internet Of Things, Embedded Software, Web Servers, Web Applications, Java, Ubuntu, Peripheral Devices, Operating Systems, Software Installation, System Configuration, Hardware Troubleshooting

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    160 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    28DIGITAL

    Embedded Hardware and Operating Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Internet Of Things, Operating Systems, Application Development, Wireless Networks, Communication Systems, Hardware Architecture, OS Process Management, Network Protocols, C (Programming Language), Simulations, Network Performance Management, Memory Management

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Networking, Peripherals, and Wireless Technologies

    Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Computer Displays, Peripheral Devices, TCP/IP, Display Devices, Local Area Networks, Networking Hardware, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), General Networking, USB, Wireless Networks, Computer Networking, Network Routers, Network Infrastructure, Hardware Troubleshooting, Network Switches, Network Administration, Network Protocols, Computer Hardware

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    17 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Illinois Tech

    Introduction to Contemporary Operating Systems and Hardware 1c

    Skills you'll gain: Virtualization, Cloud Computing, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Cloud Computing Architecture, Virtual Machines, Cloud Services, Computing Platforms, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Infrastructure, Display Devices, Computer Hardware, Operating Systems, Computer Displays, VPN Clients, Containerization, Wireless Networks

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    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    22 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    28DIGITAL

    Introduction to Architecting Smart IoT Devices

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Unified Modeling Language, Systems Development Life Cycle, Embedded Systems, Internet Of Things, Software Development Life Cycle, Systems Architecture, Systems Design, System Design and Implementation, Software Design, Systems Engineering, Diagram Design, Requirements Analysis, Requirements Elicitation

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    312 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • 3D Printing Hardware: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Hardware and Operating System Foundations I: Illinois Tech
  • Internet of Things: Sensing and Actuation From Devices: University of California San Diego
  • Pressure, Force, Motion, and Humidity Sensors : University of Colorado Boulder
  • Essential Aspects of Software, Hardware, and Data Backup: Microsoft
  • Introduction to Contemporary Operating Systems and Hardware 1a: Illinois Tech
  • Essential Aspects of Software, Hardware, and Data Backup: Microsoft
  • Internet of Things: Setting Up Your DragonBoardâ„¢ Development Platform: University of California San Diego
  • Embedded Hardware and Operating Systems: 28DIGITAL
  • Networking, Peripherals, and Wireless Technologies: Packt

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