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    Dell

    Dell Technologies Technical Support for Hardware

    Skills you'll gain: Hardware Troubleshooting, Desktop Support, Computer Hardware, Digital Transformation, Technical Support, System Support, Networking Hardware, Servers, Network Security, Network Infrastructure, IT Infrastructure, Data Storage Technologies, Data Storage

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    16 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Mastering Hardware Protocols with ESP32 and Arduinos

    Skills you'll gain: Network Protocols, Communication Systems, Test Equipment, Internet Of Things, Wireless Networks, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Programming Tools, Program Development

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Embedding Sensors and Motors

    Skills you'll gain: Control Systems, Process Control, Machine Controls, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, Electronic Systems, Automation Engineering, Statistical Process Controls, Hardware Design, Electronics Engineering, Three-Phase, Electronics, Manufacturing Processes, Electronic Hardware, Electrical Equipment, Electrical Systems, Power Electronics, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Electronic Components

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    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    2.9K reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    GPU Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Artificial Neural Networks, Image Analysis, Event-Driven Programming, Scalability, Deep Learning, Software Development, Machine Learning Methods, Performance Tuning, C and C++, System Programming, Linear Algebra, Computer Graphics, Distributed Computing, Computer Vision, Computer Systems, Programming Principles, Data Processing, OS Process Management, Data Structures, Machine Learning

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    2.8
    Rating, 2.8 out of 5 stars
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    172 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    IBM

    Information Technology (IT) and Cloud Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Services, Generative AI, Cloud Security, Cloud Technologies, Cybersecurity, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Hosting, Cloud Engineering, Data Storage, Peripheral Devices, Computer Hardware, Cyber Attacks, System Configuration, Artificial Intelligence, OSI Models, General Networking, Data Security, Cloud Infrastructure, Computer Programming

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    11K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    FPGA Design for Embedded Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Hardware Design, Electronic Systems, Embedded Systems, Electronics Engineering, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Electronic Hardware, Technical Design, Electronics, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Test Case, Program Development, System Design and Implementation, Computer Architecture, Eclipse (Software), Hardware Architecture, Embedded Software, Functional Design, Integrated Development Environments, Verification And Validation

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    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    1.7K reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Illinois Tech

    Introduction to Contemporary Operating Systems and Hardware 1a

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

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    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    90 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Introduction to Embedded Systems Software and Development Environments

    Skills you'll gain: Software Configuration Management, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Git (Version Control System), Version Control, Build Tools, Software Development Tools, C (Programming Language), Development Environment, Program Development, Software Design, Hardware Architecture, Debugging, Command-Line Interface

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    643 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    IBM IT Support

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing Architecture, Technical Support, Technical Support and Services, Cloud Services, Generative AI, Hardware Troubleshooting, IT Service Management, Cloud Security, Cloud Technologies, Cybersecurity, Desktop Support, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Hosting, Cloud Computing, Professional Networking, Data Storage, Peripheral Devices, Information Technology, Cloud Infrastructure, Customer Service

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    12K reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 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, System Configuration, Systems Administration, IT Automation, OS Process Management, Information Technology Operations, Network Administration, Graphical Tools

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    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    80 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    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, Simulations

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    847 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google

    The Bits and Bytes of Computer Networking

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Networking, Network Troubleshooting, TCP/IP, Network Architecture, Network Protocols, OSI Models, Network Routing, Network Infrastructure, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Security, Wireless Networks, Network Model, Data Integrity

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    52K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Dell Technologies Technical Support for Hardware: Dell
  • Mastering Hardware Protocols with ESP32 and Arduinos: Packt
  • Embedding Sensors and Motors: University of Colorado Boulder
  • GPU Programming: Johns Hopkins University
  • Information Technology (IT) and Cloud Fundamentals: IBM
  • FPGA Design for Embedded Systems: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Introduction to Contemporary Operating Systems and Hardware 1a: Illinois Tech
  • Introduction to Embedded Systems Software and Development Environments: University of Colorado Boulder
  • IBM IT Support: IBM
  • Hardware and Operating System Foundations I: Illinois Tech

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