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    Understand computer hardware principles for building and repairing computers. Learn about components like CPUs, GPUs, memory, and storage devices.

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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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      1.7K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google Cloud

      Preparing for Google Cloud Certification: Cloud Security Engineer

      Skills you'll gain: Application Performance Management, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Google Cloud Platform, Kubernetes, Cloud Infrastructure, Identity and Access Management, Data Loss Prevention, Load Balancing, System Monitoring, Prompt Engineering, Network Monitoring, Cloud Computing Architecture, Containerization, Network Architecture, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Network Security, OAuth, Network Routing, Cloud Security, Virtual Private Networks (VPN)

      Build toward a degree

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      50K reviews

      Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      I

      IBM

      Data Science Fundamentals with Python and SQL

      Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, SQL, Descriptive Statistics, Jupyter, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Probability Distribution, Pandas (Python Package), Data Visualization Software, Statistics, Data Visualization, Relational Databases, Stored Procedure, Data Import/Export, Data Science, Programming Principles, Computer Programming Tools, Data Analysis Software, Web Scraping, Python Programming

      Build toward a degree

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      72K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • I

      Illinois Tech

      Introduction to Contemporary Operating Systems and Hardware 1b

      Skills you'll gain: Networking Hardware, General Networking, Wireless Networks, Network Architecture, Computer Networking, Network Protocols, Local Area Networks, TCP/IP, Network Routers, Network Switches, Wide Area Networks, System Configuration, Servers

      Build toward a degree

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      289 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
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      IBM

      Key Technologies for Business

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Services, Cloud Security, Data Literacy, Data Mining, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Computing, Generative AI, Cloud Storage, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Software As A Service, Big Data, Emerging Technologies, Cloud-Native Computing, Data Analysis, Data Science, ChatGPT, Natural Language Processing, Market Opportunities, Business

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      102K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      E

      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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      168 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      IBM

      IBM Back-end JavaScript Developer

      Skills you'll gain: Istio, Node.JS, Containerization, Software Development Life Cycle, Software Architecture, Server Side, MongoDB, Application Deployment, Cloud-Native Computing, NoSQL, Kubernetes, Restful API, OpenShift, Git (Version Control System), Cloud Applications, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Ajax, Javascript, Azure DevOps, Engineering Software

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      7.2K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    • H

      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, Computational Logic, Computer Programming, System Design and Implementation, Technical Design, Software Design, Program Development, Debugging, Verification And Validation, Development Environment

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      3.7K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • A

      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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      49 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Google

      Connect and Protect: Networks and Network Security

      Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Hardening, Network Protocols, Cloud Security, Network Architecture, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, TCP/IP, Vulnerability Assessments, Computer Networking, Cybersecurity, Network Infrastructure, Firewall, Cloud Computing, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Encryption

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      6.4K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Colorado Boulder

      Hardware Description Languages for FPGA Design

      Skills you'll gain: System Design and Implementation, Verification And Validation, Computer Engineering, Programming Principles, Development Testing, Simulations, Hardware Architecture, Functional Testing, Debugging

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      602 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      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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      840 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Introduction to Computers and Office Productivity Software: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
    • Preparing for Google Cloud Certification: Cloud Security Engineer: Google Cloud
    • Data Science Fundamentals with Python and SQL: IBM
    • Introduction to Contemporary Operating Systems and Hardware 1b: Illinois Tech
    • Key Technologies for Business: IBM
    • Digital Forensics Essentials (DFE): EC-Council
    • IBM Back-end JavaScript Developer: IBM
    • Build a Modern Computer from First Principles: From Nand to Tetris (Project-Centered Course): Hebrew University of Jerusalem
    • Introduction to Microprocessors: Arm
    • Connect and Protect: Networks and Network Security: Google

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