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      Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

      MIPS Computer Architecture and Performance Optimization

      Skills you'll gain: Computer Architecture, Hardware Architecture, Computer Systems, Software Architecture, System Programming, Application Performance Management, Data Pipelines, File Systems, Hazard Analysis, Cloud Platforms

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Georgia Institute of Technology

      Machine Design Part I

      Skills you'll gain: Failure Analysis, Mechanical Design, Structural Analysis, Materials science, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Design Process, Mechanics, Biomedical Engineering, Problem Solving

      4.8
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Introduction to Chip Design with Open-Source EDA Tools

      Skills you'll gain: Hardware Design, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Electronics Engineering, Engineering Design Process, Electronic Hardware, Electronics, Design, Technical Design, Semiconductors, Computer-Aided Design, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Electronic Systems, Electronic Components, Verification And Validation, Simulation and Simulation Software, Open Source Technology, Schematic Diagrams

      Beginner · 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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      31 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Irvine

      Introduction to Computer Information Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Systems Development, Systems Development Life Cycle, Agile Methodology, Productivity Software, Network Security, Computer Hardware, Hardware Architecture, Computer Systems, Data Security, Risk Management, System Design and Implementation, TCP/IP, Information Technology, Software Development Methodologies, Data Ethics, Cybersecurity, General Networking, Productivity, Safety and Security, Process Design

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      258 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Hebrew University of Jerusalem

      Build a Modern Computer from First Principles: From Nand to Tetris (Project-Centered Course)

      Skills you'll gain: Computer Architecture, Computer Hardware, Computer Engineering, Computational Logic, Computer Programming, System Design and Implementation, Software Design, Debugging, Computer Programming Tools, Verification And Validation, Data Storage

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Hardware Description Languages for FPGA Design

      Skills you'll gain: Verification And Validation, System Design and Implementation, Technical Design, Computational Logic, Embedded Systems, Hardware Architecture, Simulations, Functional Testing, Debugging

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      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      609 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Pearson

      System Design Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Software Architecture, Systems Design, Software Design, Solution Architecture, Service Oriented Architecture, Maintainability, Systems Analysis, Enterprise Architecture, Scalability, Requirements Analysis

      Intermediate · 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 Hardware, Electronic Systems, Embedded Systems, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, System Design and Implementation, Hardware Architecture, Schematic Diagrams, Verification And Validation, Simulation and Simulation Software, Prototyping, System Configuration, Digital Design, Software Installation

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      1.2K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      Introduction to Computers and Office Productivity Software

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Office, Computer Hardware, Computer Literacy, Computer Graphics, Computer Systems, Graphics Software, Spreadsheet Software, File Management

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati

      Computer Aided Design

      Skills you'll gain: SolidWorks (CAD), Computer-Aided Design, Computer Graphics, 3D Modeling, Mechanical Design, Engineering Drawings, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Prototyping, Animations

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      Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • MIPS Computer Architecture and Performance Optimization: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
    • Machine Design Part I: Georgia Institute of Technology
    • Introduction to Chip Design with Open-Source EDA Tools: Coursera Instructor Network
    • VLSI Chip Design and Simulation with Electric VLSI EDA Tool: L&T EduTech
    • Introduction to Computer Information Systems: University of California, Irvine
    • Build a Modern Computer from First Principles: From Nand to Tetris (Project-Centered Course): Hebrew University of Jerusalem
    • Hardware Description Languages for FPGA Design: University of Colorado Boulder
    • System Design Fundamentals: Pearson
    • Introduction to FPGA Design for Embedded Systems: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Introduction to Computers and Office Productivity Software: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

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