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      University of Colorado System

      Computer Communications

      Skills you'll gain: TCP/IP, Local Area Networks, Routing Protocols, Network Routing, Digital Communications, OSI Models, Network Protocols, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Network Planning And Design, Network Security, Network Architecture, Network Performance Management, Computer Networking, Network Infrastructure, Wireless Networks, Telecommunications, Software-Defined Networking, Algorithms, System Programming, Data Integrity

      4.6
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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Arm

      Introduction to Microprocessors

      Skills you'll gain: Microarchitecture, Computer Architecture, Hardware Architecture, Computer Hardware, Computer Systems, System Programming, Embedded Systems, Data Storage, Computer Programming, C (Programming Language)

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      51 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Hardware Security

      Skills you'll gain: Hardware Design, Security Engineering, Computer Hardware, Hardware Architecture, Threat Modeling, Threat Detection, Cybersecurity, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Cryptography, Encryption, Emerging Technologies, Authentications, System Design and Implementation, Computational Logic

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      689 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The University of Edinburgh

      Code Yourself! An Introduction to Programming

      Skills you'll gain: Software Engineering, Video Game Development, Software Development, Programming Principles, Software Design, Game Design, Computer Programming, Animation and Game Design, Debugging, Computational Thinking, Algorithms

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      3.6K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The University of Tokyo

      Interactive Computer Graphics

      Skills you'll gain: Visualization (Computer Graphics), Interactive Design, Computer Graphics, Computer Graphic Techniques, Human Computer Interaction, Animation and Game Design, User Interface (UI), Design, Technical Design, Algorithms, Simulations

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      307 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 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, Cloud Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Hosting, Network Protocols, Network Security, Peripheral Devices, Virtualization, Computer Hardware, Cyber Attacks, Artificial Intelligence, OSI Models, Data Strategy, Data Security, Test Planning

      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 Pennsylvania

      Computational Thinking for Problem Solving

      Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Algorithms, Pseudocode, Problem Solving, Python Programming, Data Structures, Computer Hardware, Computer Programming, Analysis, Debugging

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

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      DeepLearning.AI

      Advanced Computer Vision with TensorFlow

      Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Tensorflow, Image Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Feature Engineering, Artificial Neural Networks, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Data Processing, Network Architecture

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      526 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      DeepLearning.AI

      Convolutional Neural Networks

      Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Image Analysis, Deep Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Keras (Neural Network Library), Tensorflow, Applied Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Data Processing, Algorithms

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      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: Computer Hardware, Computer Graphics, Computer Systems, Graphics Software, Spreadsheet Software, Document Management, File Management, Data Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.8K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Irvine

      Introduction to the Internet of Things and Embedded Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Embedded Systems, Internet Of Things, General Networking, Operating Systems, Wireless Networks, Network Protocols, Computer Hardware, Emerging Technologies

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

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      EC-Council

      Digital Forensics Essentials (DFE)

      Skills you'll gain: Malware Protection, Cybersecurity, Data Security, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Computer Security Awareness Training, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Data Integrity, Network Analysis, Microsoft Windows, Mac OS, Linux, Web Applications, File Systems

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      171 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Computer Communications: University of Colorado System
    • Introduction to Microprocessors: Arm
    • Hardware Security: University of Maryland, College Park
    • Code Yourself! An Introduction to Programming: The University of Edinburgh
    • Interactive Computer Graphics: The University of Tokyo
    • Information Technology (IT) and Cloud Fundamentals: IBM
    • Computational Thinking for Problem Solving: University of Pennsylvania
    • Advanced Computer Vision with TensorFlow: DeepLearning.AI
    • Convolutional Neural Networks: DeepLearning.AI
    • Introduction to Computers and Office Productivity Software: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

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