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      Infosec

      CISSP Domain 3: Security Architecture and Engineering

      Skills you'll gain: IT Security Architecture, Threat Modeling, Application Security, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Computing, Security Engineering, Cloud Security, Systems Architecture, Security Controls, Threat Management, Software As A Service, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Computer Security, Threat Detection, Platform As A Service (PaaS), Cyber Security Assessment, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Data Integrity

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      L&T EduTech

      VLSI Chip Design and Simulation with Electric VLSI EDA Tool

      Skills you'll gain: Electronics, Hardware Design, Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Architecture, Schematic Diagrams, Semiconductors, Electronic Components, Low Voltage, Simulation and Simulation Software, Verification And Validation, Software Installation, Data Validation

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Tsinghua University

      Data Structures and Algorithms

      Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Graph Theory, Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Theoretical Computer Science, Database Design, Computer Programming, Computer Science, Query Languages, Data Storage

      2.8
      Rating, 2.8 out of 5 stars
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      39 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      EDUCBA

      Embedded Systems using C

      Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, Debugging, System Programming, Hardware Architecture, Microarchitecture, Computer Architecture, Data Structures, Peripheral Devices

      3.8
      Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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      83 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Introduction to 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, Electronics, Schematic Diagrams, Technical Design, Hardware Architecture, Design Software, Verification And Validation, Simulation and Simulation Software, Digital Design

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      Cybersecurity Architecture

      Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Endpoint Security, Network Security, Cybersecurity, Threat Detection, Cyber Attacks, Data Security, Cyber Security Strategy, Secure Coding, Firewall, Application Security, Authentications, Security Controls, Authorization (Computing), Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Data Governance

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      141 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      L&T EduTech

      FPGA Architecture Based System for Industrial Application

      Skills you'll gain: Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Hardware Design, Serial Peripheral Interface, Electronic Hardware, Internet Of Things, Embedded Systems, Control Systems, Communication Systems, Software Development Tools, System Design and Implementation, Software Installation, Verification And Validation, Real Time Data

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      14 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      LearnQuest

      5G Network Architecture and Protocols

      Skills you'll gain: Network Architecture, Network Protocols, Wireless Networks, Network Performance Management, Network Planning And Design, Network Infrastructure, Communication Systems, Telecommunications, Emerging Technologies

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      18 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      LearnQuest

      Designing Information System Security Architectures

      Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Incident Response, IT Security Architecture, Secure Coding, Application Security, Identity and Access Management, Information Systems Security Assessment Framework (ISSAF), Security Testing, Continuous Monitoring, Information Systems Security, Network Security, Computer Security Incident Management, Security Strategy, Zero Trust Network Access, Security Awareness, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Risk Management Framework, Security Controls, Cybersecurity, Enterprise Architecture

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      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      FPGA Softcore Processors and IP Acquisition

      Skills you'll gain: Eclipse (Software), Integrated Development Environments, Computer Architecture, Hardware Architecture, Software Development, Embedded Systems, Debugging, Verification And Validation, System Design and Implementation, Simulations, System Configuration

      3.9
      Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Cloud Architecture Design Patterns

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Infrastructure, Scalability, Cloud Computing, Cloud Platforms, Software Architecture, Cloud Services, Cloud Applications, Cloud Security, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Load Balancing, Serverless Computing, Software Design Patterns, Microservices, Event-Driven Programming

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      29 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      EDUCBA

      ARM Cortex (STM32) Fundamentals: Building Embedded Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, C (Programming Language), Programming Principles, Hardware Architecture, Computer Programming, Debugging, Peripheral Devices

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      39 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular computer architecture courses

    • CISSP Domain 3: Security Architecture and Engineering: Infosec
    • VLSI Chip Design and Simulation with Electric VLSI EDA Tool: L&T EduTech
    • Data Structures and Algorithms: Tsinghua University
    • Embedded Systems using C: EDUCBA
    • Introduction to FPGA Design for Embedded Systems: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Cybersecurity Architecture: IBM
    • FPGA Architecture Based System for Industrial Application : L&T EduTech
    • 5G Network Architecture and Protocols: LearnQuest
    • Designing Information System Security Architectures: LearnQuest
    • FPGA Softcore Processors and IP Acquisition: University of Colorado Boulder

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