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      University of Colorado Boulder

      First Order Optical System Design

      Skills you'll gain: Equipment Design, Performance Tuning, Engineering Calculations, Hardware Design, Engineering Analysis, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Computer-Aided Design, Engineering Design Process, Simulation and Simulation Software, Medical Imaging, System Configuration, Physics

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      332 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The Linux Foundation

      Linux for Developers

      Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, Linux, Command-Line Interface, File Systems, Linux Administration, Linux Commands, User Accounts, System Configuration, Unix Shell, Performance Tuning, System Monitoring, Operating Systems, Networking Hardware

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Microsoft

      Introduction to Networking and Cloud Computing

      Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Cloud Computing, Network Infrastructure, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Services, Firewall, Computer Networking, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Digital Transformation, Networking Hardware, Cybersecurity, Network Protocols, Network Monitoring, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      506 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      Introduction to Networking and Storage

      Skills you'll gain: Network Protocols, Cloud Storage, General Networking, Networking Hardware, Network Troubleshooting, OSI Models, Data Storage, Cloud Services, TCP/IP, Local Area Networks, Network Architecture, Computer Networking, Command-Line Interface, System Configuration, Wireless Networks, Hardware Troubleshooting

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      533 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California San Diego

      Internet of Things: Sensing and Actuation From Devices

      Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Telecommunications, Peripheral Devices, Computer Hardware, Wireless Networks, Digital Communications, Prototyping

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      159 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Politecnico di Milano

      Technologies and platforms for Artificial Intelligence

      Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Platforms, Deep Learning, Hardware Architecture, Information Technology Architecture, Information Technology, Internet Of Things, Cloud Computing, Embedded Systems, Cloud Computing Architecture, Emerging Technologies, Data Centers, Application Development

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      59 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      L&T EduTech

      Chip based VLSI design for Industrial Applications

      Skills you'll gain: Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Electronics, Hardware Design, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Electronics Engineering, Serial Peripheral Interface, Computational Logic, Electrical Engineering, Computer Architecture, Schematic Diagrams, Semiconductors, Electronic Hardware, Electronic Components, Internet Of Things, Programmable Logic Controllers, Low Voltage, Embedded Software, Electronic Systems, Network Protocols, Embedded Systems

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      122 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      Software Engineering

      Skills you'll gain: Software Design Patterns, Requirements Analysis, Software Architecture, Acceptance Testing, Software Development Methodologies, Unified Modeling Language, Software Development Life Cycle, Configuration Management, Software Quality Assurance, Debugging, Software Design, Process Driven Development, Software Engineering, Software Testing, Object Oriented Design, Functional Requirement, Data Modeling, Systems Design, Project Management, Project Planning

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      521 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of California San Diego

      Internet of Things: Setting Up Your DragonBoard™ Development Platform

      Skills you'll gain: Application Development, Android (Operating System), Android Studio, Mobile Development, Software Development Tools, Game Design, Development Environment, Internet Of Things, Embedded Software, Web Servers, Web Applications, USB, Peripheral Devices, Operating Systems, System Programming, Software Installation, Command-Line Interface, System Configuration, Hardware Troubleshooting

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      160 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The University of Chicago

      Software Defined Networking

      Skills you'll gain: Software-Defined Networking, Computer Networking, Virtualization, Network Architecture, General Networking, Network Administration, Network Routing, Network Security, Network Protocols, Hardware Architecture, Scalability

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      289 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad de los Andes

      Introducción a la inteligencia artificial contemporánea

      Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence, Image Analysis, Reinforcement Learning, Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Semantic Web, Natural Language Processing, Embedded Systems, Supervised Learning, Deep Learning, Algorithms, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      293 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Microsoft

      Introduction to Secure Networking

      Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Network Protocols, TCP/IP, Cloud Computing, Firewall, General Networking, Networking Hardware, Network Architecture, OSI Models, Microsoft Azure, Computer Networking, Network Infrastructure, Local Area Networks, Network Monitoring, Software As A Service, Virtual Machines, Virtualization

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      240 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • First Order Optical System Design: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Linux for Developers: The Linux Foundation
    • Introduction to Networking and Cloud Computing: Microsoft
    • Introduction to Networking and Storage: IBM
    • Internet of Things: Sensing and Actuation From Devices: University of California San Diego
    • Technologies and platforms for Artificial Intelligence: Politecnico di Milano
    • Chip based VLSI design for Industrial Applications: L&T EduTech
    • Software Engineering: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
    • Internet of Things: Setting Up Your DragonBoard™ Development Platform: University of California San Diego
    • Software Defined Networking: The University of Chicago

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