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      University of Minnesota

      Introduction to Micro Electro Mechanical Systems (MEMS)

      Skills you'll gain: Medical Devices, Semiconductors, Electronics Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Manufacturing Processes, Design Specifications, Mechanical Engineering, Materials science, Emerging Technologies, Physics

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Toronto

      Self-Driving Cars

      Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Image Analysis, Control Systems, Automation, Deep Learning, Simulation and Simulation Software, Software Architecture, Safety Assurance, Artificial Neural Networks, Global Positioning Systems, Hardware Architecture, Systems Architecture, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Estimation, Algorithms, Machine Learning Methods, Simulations, Scenario Testing, Data Structures

      4.7
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      Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      EIT Digital

      Embedded Hardware and Operating Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, Internet Of Things, Operating Systems, Real-Time Operating Systems, Wireless Networks, System Programming, Hardware Architecture, Simulations, C (Programming Language), Network Protocols, Application Programming Interface (API)

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      Intermediate · 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, Network Architecture, Wireless Networks, Network Protocols, Computer Networking, TCP/IP, Local Area Networks, Network Routers, System Configuration, Network Switches, Wide Area Networks, Servers

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      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      290 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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      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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      Politecnico di Milano

      FPGA computing systems: Background knowledge and introductory materials

      Skills you'll gain: Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Hardware Design, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Systems Design, Computer Architecture, Cloud Infrastructure, Distributed Computing, Computer-Aided Design

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      247 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      Sistemas Digitales: De las puertas lógicas al procesador

      Skills you'll gain: System Design and Implementation, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Computer Architecture, Computational Logic, Systems Architecture, Hardware Architecture, Computer Hardware, Functional Design

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      249 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Co-Management, Updates, Reporting & Troubleshooting

      Skills you'll gain: Patch Management, System Monitoring, Microsoft Intune (Mobile Device Management Software), Configuration Management, Microsoft Windows, System Support, SQL Server Reporting Services, Systems Administration, Disaster Recovery, Software Installation, Microsoft SQL Servers

      Intermediate · 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, Cloud Computing Architecture, Virtual Machines, Cloud Services, Computer Hardware, Computer Systems, Operating Systems, Computer Displays, Mobile Development Tools, Android (Operating System), Wireless Networks, Apple iOS

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      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      20 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Introduction to Micro Electro Mechanical Systems (MEMS): University of Minnesota
    • Self-Driving Cars: University of Toronto
    • Embedded Hardware and Operating Systems: EIT Digital
    • Introduction to Contemporary Operating Systems and Hardware 1b: Illinois Tech
    • Introduction to FPGA Design for Embedded Systems: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Hardware, Networking, and Databases: Packt
    • Interfacing with the Raspberry Pi: University of California, Irvine
    • FPGA computing systems: Background knowledge and introductory materials: Politecnico di Milano
    • Sistemas Digitales: De las puertas lógicas al procesador: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
    • IT Fundamentals and Hardware Essentials: Packt

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