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    • U

      University of Colorado Boulder

      Industrial Internet of Things Graduate Certificate

      Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, User Research, Real-Time Operating Systems, Data Presentation, Power Electronics, Machine Learning Algorithms, Debugging, Persona (User Experience), Failure Analysis, Control Systems, Product Planning, File Systems, User Experience, Internet Of Things, Verification And Validation, Process Control, Embedded Systems, Machine Controls, Human Computer Interaction, Embedded Software

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      Graduate Certificate · 6 - 12 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      M2M & IoT Interface Design & Protocols for Embedded Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, API Design, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Computing Architecture, Application Programming Interface (API), Network Protocols, Microservices, Cloud Services, Embedded Systems, Serverless Computing, Cloud Technologies, Cybersecurity, Software Development, Public Cloud, Node.JS

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      123 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • E

      EIT Digital

      Introduction to Architecting Smart IoT Devices

      Skills you'll gain: Unified Modeling Language, Embedded Systems, Internet Of Things, Software Development Life Cycle, Systems Architecture, Systems Design, System Design and Implementation, Software Systems, Prototyping, Requirements Analysis

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      310 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      E

      EDUCBA

      Unreal Engine Visual FX, Materials & Interactive Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Performance Tuning, Game Design, User Interface (UI), Video Game Development, Virtual Environment, Virtual Reality, Animations, Simulations, Computer Graphics, Computer Graphic Techniques, Animation and Game Design, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Scripting, User Interface (UI) Design, Debugging, Event-Driven Programming

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Colorado Boulder

      Embedded Interface Design

      Skills you'll gain: User Research, Persona (User Experience), User Experience, Internet Of Things, Verification And Validation, Usability Testing, User Centered Design, API Design, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Computing Architecture, Human Computer Interaction, Embedded Systems, Application Programming Interface (API), Prototyping, Network Protocols, Microservices, User Interface (UI) Design, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Usability, Software Development

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      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      143 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: New
      New
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      U

      University of Minnesota

      Introduction to Micro Electro Mechanical Systems (MEMS)

      Skills you'll gain: Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Semiconductors, Electronics Engineering, Medical Equipment and Technology, Micrometer, Manufacturing Processes, Design Specifications, Mechanical Engineering, Emerging Technologies, Physics

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: New
      New
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      Pearson

      Linux Under the Hood

      Skills you'll gain: Linux Administration, Containerization, Linux, Linux Commands, OS Process Management, File Systems, Operating Systems, Data Storage, Cloud Storage, System Software, Data Storage Technologies, Network Administration, Computer Networking, Performance Tuning, System Configuration, C (Programming Language), System Monitoring, Git (Version Control System)

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
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      U

      University at Buffalo

      Digital Thread: Components

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Data Sharing, Manufacturing Operations, Business Transformation, Workflow Management, Product Lifecycle Management, Data Storage, Process Management, Information Management, Goal Setting

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      814 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: New
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      Pearson

      A+ Core 2 V15 - Pearson Cert Prep

      Skills you'll gain: Mobile Security, Microsoft Windows, Malware Protection, Information Technology Operations, Disaster Recovery, Mac OS, Document Management, Command-Line Interface, Incident Response, Network Security, Linux, Information Systems Security, Security Controls, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Data Security, Windows PowerShell, Problem Management, Operating Systems, Internet Of Things

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
      C

      Coursera Project Network

      Pointers and Memory in C: Build a Rocket Display Module

      Skills you'll gain: Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, C (Programming Language), Software Development

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      G

      Georgia Institute of Technology

      Introduction to Electronics

      Skills you'll gain: Electronic Components, Semiconductors, Electronics, Basic Electrical Systems, Electronics Engineering, Engineering Analysis, Schematic Diagrams

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      2.5K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Operating Systems and Networking Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Local Area Networks, Software Installation, Command-Line Interface, Microsoft Windows, System Configuration, TCP/IP, Linux, General Networking, Patch Management, Operating Systems, User Accounts, Network Routers, System Monitoring, Network Troubleshooting, Mac OS, Technical Support, Network Security, Firewall, File Management

      5
      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Industrial Internet of Things Graduate Certificate: University of Colorado Boulder
    • M2M & IoT Interface Design & Protocols for Embedded Systems: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Introduction to Architecting Smart IoT Devices: EIT Digital
    • Unreal Engine Visual FX, Materials & Interactive Systems: EDUCBA
    • Embedded Interface Design: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Introduction to Micro Electro Mechanical Systems (MEMS): University of Minnesota
    • Linux Under the Hood: Pearson
    • Digital Thread: Components: University at Buffalo
    • A+ Core 2 V15 - Pearson Cert Prep: Pearson
    • Pointers and Memory in C: Build a Rocket Display Module: Coursera Project Network

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