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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Software Architecture for Big Data

      Skills you'll gain: Service Level, Performance Testing, Software Engineering, Data Architecture, Web Applications, Software Architecture, Scalability, Functional Requirement, Distributed Computing, Databases, Microservices, Acceptance Testing, Application Deployment, Predictive Modeling, Application Development, Application Performance Management, Software Testing, Development Testing, System Design and Implementation, Big Data

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      Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Pearson

      A+ Core 1 V15 - Pearson Cert Prep: Unit 3

      Skills you'll gain: Computer Hardware, Hardware Architecture, Peripheral Devices, Networking Hardware, Hardware Troubleshooting, USB, System Configuration, Desktop Support, Computer Networking, Computer Architecture, Data Storage Technologies, General Networking

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Pearson

      CompTIA Cloud CV0-003: Unit 2

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Computing, Scalability, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Services, Solution Architecture, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Public Cloud, Software Architecture, Enterprise Architecture, Platform As A Service (PaaS), Disaster Recovery, Site Reliability Engineering, Requirements Analysis

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      LearnQuest

      Designing Information System Security Architectures

      Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Incident Response, IT Security Architecture, Secure Coding, Application Security, Identity and Access Management, Information Systems Security Assessment Framework (ISSAF), Security Testing, Continuous Monitoring, Information Systems Security, Network Security, Security Strategy, Zero Trust Network Access, Security Awareness, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Risk Management Framework, Disaster Recovery, Security Controls, Cybersecurity, Enterprise Architecture

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      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      EDUCBA

      Embedded Systems using C

      Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, Debugging, System Programming, Hardware Architecture, Microarchitecture, Computer Architecture, Data Structures, Peripheral Devices

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      Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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      82 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      L&T EduTech

      Fundamentals of Digital Design for VLSI Chip Design

      Skills you'll gain: Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Computational Logic, Computer Architecture, Hardware Design, Electronics Engineering, Electronics, Programmable Logic Controllers, Electronic Systems, Semiconductors, Electronic Components, Data Storage, Data Storage Technologies

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Hardware Description Languages for FPGA Design

      Skills you'll gain: Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Hardware Design, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Software Design, Technical Design, Electronics Engineering, System Design and Implementation, Electronic Hardware, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Test Case, Verification And Validation, Functional Design, Embedded Systems, Computer Engineering, Simulation and Simulation Software, Computer Programming Tools

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      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Tsinghua University

      Data Structures and Algorithms

      Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Graph Theory, Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Database Design, Query Languages, Computer Programming, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Science

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      IBM

      z/Architecture Assembler Language Part 1: The Basics

      Skills you'll gain: z/OS, Computer Architecture, Mainframe Computing, Systems Architecture, Programming Principles, Data Structures, Computer Programming

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      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      LearnQuest

      Blockchain Solution Architecture

      Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Business Risk Management, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Legal Risk, Interoperability, Cyber Risk, Network Architecture, Governance, Solution Architecture, Information Technology Architecture, Application Security, Project Documentation, Technical Documentation, Cryptography, Enterprise Architecture, Compliance Management, Data Storage, Systems Architecture

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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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

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      Cybersecurity Architecture

      Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Endpoint Security, Network Security, Cybersecurity, Threat Detection, Endpoint Detection and Response, Cyber Attacks, Data Security, Cyber Security Strategy, Secure Coding, Firewall, Application Security, Authentications, Infrastructure Security, Security Controls, Authorization (Computing), Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Data Governance, Security Testing

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      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      139 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Software Architecture for Big Data: University of Colorado Boulder
    • A+ Core 1 V15 - Pearson Cert Prep: Unit 3: Pearson
    • CompTIA Cloud CV0-003: Unit 2: Pearson
    • Designing Information System Security Architectures: LearnQuest
    • Embedded Systems using C: EDUCBA
    • Fundamentals of Digital Design for VLSI Chip Design: L&T EduTech
    • Hardware Description Languages for FPGA Design: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Data Structures and Algorithms: Tsinghua University
    • z/Architecture Assembler Language Part 1: The Basics: IBM
    • Blockchain Solution Architecture: LearnQuest

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