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.
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

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
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California San Diego
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
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
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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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

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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Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

University of California San Diego
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
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

28DIGITAL
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
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks