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      University of Minnesota

      Introduction to Micro Electro Mechanical Systems (MEMS)

      Skills you'll gain: Medical Devices, Semiconductors, Electronics Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Manufacturing Processes, Design Specifications, Mechanical Engineering, Materials science, Emerging Technologies, Physics

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Pearson

      Linux Under the Hood

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

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University at Buffalo

      Digital Thread: Components

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

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Pearson

      A+ Core 2 V15 - Pearson Cert Prep

      Skills you'll gain: Mobile Security, Operating System Administration, 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, Windows PowerShell, Problem Management, Operating Systems, Internet Of Things

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Pointers and Memory in C: Build a Rocket Display Module

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

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Minnesota

      Introduction to Semiconductor and MEMS Fabrication

      Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Finite Element Methods, Medical Devices, Materials science, Micrometer, Electronics Engineering, Laboratory Testing, Quality Assurance, Process Control, Biomedical Engineering, Electronic Systems, Product Testing, Manufacturing Processes, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Components, Computer Architecture, Process Engineering, Laboratory Procedures, Mechanical Engineering, Emerging Technologies

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Georgia Institute of Technology

      Introduction to Electronics

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

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Developing Industrial Internet of Things

      Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Real-Time Operating Systems, Internet Of Things, Machine Learning Algorithms, Debugging, Failure Analysis, Product Planning, File Systems, Embedded Systems, Product Requirements, Project Planning, Big Data, Data Analysis, Wireless Networks, Infrastructure Security, Systems Engineering, General Networking, Cybersecurity, Simulation and Simulation Software, Technical Communication

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      UX and Interface Design for Embedded Systems

      Skills you'll gain: User Research, User Experience Design, User Experience, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Usability, Verification And Validation, UI/UX Research, Human Computer Interaction, Persona (User Experience), Usability Testing, User Centered Design, Embedded Systems, Wireframing, Prototyping, Unified Modeling Language

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      16 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Pearson

      A+ Core 2 V15 - Pearson Cert Prep: Unit 1

      Skills you'll gain: Operating System Administration, Microsoft Windows, Mac OS, Command-Line Interface, Linux, Operating Systems, Software Installation, System Configuration, Control Panels, General Networking, Cloud Management, Computer Networking, File Systems, File Management, User Accounts

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google

      The Bits and Bytes of Computer Networking

      Skills you'll gain: Computer Networking, Network Troubleshooting, TCP/IP, Network Architecture, Network Protocols, OSI Models, Network Routing, Network Infrastructure, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Security, Wireless Networks, Network Model, Data Integrity

      4.7
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Board Infinity

      Fundamentals Of Microfrontends

      Skills you'll gain: JavaScript Frameworks, Front-End Web Development, Web Development Tools, Microarchitecture, Software Design, Software Architecture, Integration Testing, Web Design, Scalability, Server Side, Maintainability, Application Security, Data Sharing

      3.9
      Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • 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
    • Introduction to Semiconductor and MEMS Fabrication: University of Minnesota
    • Introduction to Electronics: Georgia Institute of Technology
    • Developing Industrial Internet of Things: University of Colorado Boulder
    • UX and Interface Design for Embedded Systems: University of Colorado Boulder
    • A+ Core 2 V15 - Pearson Cert Prep: Unit 1: Pearson

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