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    Packt

    Hardware, Networking, and Databases

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Hardware, SQL, Database Design, Hardware Troubleshooting, Databases, Computer Networking, Relational Databases, Network Protocols, Information Technology, Network Routers, Wireless Networks, System Configuration, Peripheral Devices

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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, Control Systems, Embedded Systems, USB, Networking Hardware, Electronic Systems, Hardware Design, Digital Communications, Computer Hardware, Python Programming, Servers

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Illinois Tech

    Introduction to Contemporary Operating Systems and Hardware 1c

    Skills you'll gain: Virtualization, Cloud Computing, Virtual Machines, Cloud Services, Computer Hardware, Mobile Security, Operating Systems, Computer Displays, Containerization, Wireless Networks, Android (Operating System), Apple iOS

    Build toward a degree

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    20 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Irvine

    Programming for the Internet of Things Project

    Skills you'll gain: Test Planning, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Functional Requirement, Systems Design, System Requirements, System Design and Implementation, Software Design, Prototyping, Technical Design, Conceptual Design, Python Programming

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    946 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    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

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    110 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    IT Fundamentals and Hardware Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Hardware Troubleshooting, Computer Hardware, Computer Architecture, Desktop Support, Data Storage Technologies, System Configuration, USB, Peripheral Devices, System Support, End User Training and Support

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    60 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California San Diego

    Introduction to Big Data

    Skills you'll gain: Big Data, Apache Hadoop, Scalability, Data Processing, Data Science, Distributed Computing, Unstructured Data, Data Infrastructure, Data Analysis

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    11K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California San Diego

    Internet of Things: Multimedia Technologies

    Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Mobile Development, Python Programming, Internet Of Things, Image Quality, Embedded Software, Development Environment

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    305 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    IoT Devices

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

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    519 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Core 1: Hardware and Network Troubleshooting

    Skills you'll gain: Hardware Troubleshooting, Desktop Support, Network Troubleshooting, Computer Hardware, Networking Hardware, System Configuration, Technical Support and Services, Network Administration, Computer Displays, Peripheral Devices, Data Storage, Display Devices

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    180 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Microsoft

    Essential Aspects of Software, Hardware, and Data Backup

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Application Security, Information Systems Security, Software Installation, System Configuration, Data Management, Computer Hardware, Data Security, Data Storage, Microsoft Windows, Firewall, Disaster Recovery, Encryption, Identity and Access Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    150 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Illinois Tech

    Introduction to Contemporary Operating Systems and Hardware 1b

    Skills you'll gain: Networking Hardware, General Networking, Wireless Networks, Network Architecture, Computer Networking, Network Protocols, Local Area Networks, TCP/IP, Network Security, Network Routers, Network Switches, Wide Area Networks, System Configuration, Servers

    Build toward a degree

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    291 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Hardware, Networking, and Databases: Packt
  • Interfacing with the Raspberry Pi: University of California, Irvine
  • Introduction to Contemporary Operating Systems and Hardware 1c: Illinois Tech
  • Programming for the Internet of Things Project: University of California, Irvine
  • Fundamentals of Digital Design for VLSI Chip Design: L&T EduTech
  • IT Fundamentals and Hardware Essentials: Packt
  • Introduction to Big Data: University of California San Diego
  • Internet of Things: Multimedia Technologies: University of California San Diego
  • IoT Devices: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Core 1: Hardware and Network Troubleshooting: IBM

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