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25 Best Hardware Courses Online

We compared 25 Hardware courses currently listed on Coursera, Udemy and edX, priced from $19.99 to $833.33. 4 come from a named university or institution, including Purdue University, IBM and University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. They are ordered by our CourseAsk score, which is built from how thoroughly each course describes what it teaches, whether it comes from a named institution, and how it compares on price — not from star ratings, which our course data does not include.

Courses compared
25
Price range
$19.99 – $833.33
Providers
Coursera, Udemy, edX
Last updated
18 Sep 2026
How these 25 courses were chosen

Every course below is a real, currently listed course from Coursera, Udemy, edX, matched to "hardware" by our catalog and ordered by our CourseAsk score. Courses whose own title names the topic rank above those only tagged with it.

The grade on each entry scores how much the provider publishes about the course before you pay — the length and detail of the description, whether it lists learning outcomes and objectives — and whether a named university or institution stands behind it. A is fully documented and institution-backed; E is little more than a title and a price. Courses with almost nothing published are left ungraded rather than marked down, because an unknown course and a poor one are not the same thing.

There are no star ratings on this page — the course feeds we license do not include them, and we would rather leave a column out than fill it with a number we cannot stand behind. What we do have is price: these range from $19.99 to $833.33, as listed by the provider when we last updated the page.

  1. 1
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade B

    Hardware, Networking, and Databases

    Offered by Packt

    Updated in May 2025. This course now features Coursera Coach! A smarter way to learn with interactive, real-time conversations that help you test your knowledge, challenge assumptions, and deepen your understanding as yo...

    $49.00
    listed price
  2. 2
    Udemy Certificate Grade C Lowest price here

    Master CompTIA IT Foundations: Hardware, Network, Cloud

    This course includes the use of artificial intelligence (AI).Welcome to the ultimate foundation in Information Technology. Whether you are launching a new career in tech, preparing for industry certifications, or looking...

    $19.99
    listed price
  3. 3
    Udemy MOOC / Non-credit Grade C

    A+ 220-1101 — Domain 3: Hardware

    Sharpen your A+ Core 1 Domain 3 skills with 90 questions on PC hardware—motherboards & memory, NVMe/SATA storage and RAID, display & I/O interfaces, printers/MFPs, power & cooling, and BIOS/UEFI/boot processes. Every ite...

    $79.99
    listed price
  4. 4
    edX MOOC / Non-credit Grade C

    Embedded Systems Essentials with Arm: Get Practical with Hardware

    Offered by Arm Education

    Spark your creativity with Arm. Level up your Embedded Systems skills by developing working embedded prototypes using the CMSIS API and an Arm-based development board, and unlock the boundless opportunities of the Intern...

    $99.00
    listed price
  5. 5
    Udemy Certificate Grade C

    Computer Fundamental Basic Hardware & Software for Beginners

    Computer Fundamental Basic Hardware & Software for Beginners. This course is designed for the people to knowledge about computer . After complete this course you will be knowledge about What is computer , computer ge...

    $24.99
    listed price
  6. 6
    edX MOOC / Non-credit Grade D

    IT Fundamentals for Business Professionals: Hardware

    Offered by Universitat Politècnica de València

    Working with Information Technology (IT) without the necessary background? Learn the fundamentals of hardware in Information Systems

    $69.00
    listed price
  7. 7
    edX MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    Applied Quantum Computing II: Hardware

    Offered by Purdue University

    Learn how present-day material platforms are built to perform quantum information processing tasks.

    $833.33
    listed price
  8. 8
    Coursera Certificate Grade A University-backed

    Information Technology (IT) and Cloud Fundamentals

    Offered by IBM

    In today’s connected world, core knowledge of IT hardware, software, networking, cybersecurity, and cloud technologies is vital for almost every function, or role within an organization. Adding storage, updating an opera...

    $49.00
    listed price
  9. 9
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade A University-backed

    Hands-on Internet of Things

    Offered by University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    This specialization is intended for technologically minded persons who are interested in getting to know the latest in ubiquitous computing, also known as "Internet of Things". The specialization consists of 4 courses th...

    $79.00
    listed price
  10. 10
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade B University-backed

    Introduction to the Internet of Things and Embedded Systems

    Offered by University of California, Irvine

    This course provides a comprehensive overview of the Internet of Things (IoT) and embedded systems, focusing on how these technologies are reshaping our world. You'll gain insights into the critical relationship between...

    $39.00
    listed price
  11. 11
    Coursera Certificate Grade B

    IT Support, Networking and Security Foundations

    Offered by EDUCBA

    Build job-ready IT skills and launch your career in tech with a comprehensive, hands-on learning path. Master hardware, networking, and cybersecurity concepts aligned with real-world IT roles and CompTIA standards. This...

    $49.00
    listed price
  12. 12
    Udemy Certificate Grade B

    220-1202 & 220-1201 CompTIA A+ Certification Test 2026

    CompTIA A+ 220-1201 (Core 1) and 220-1202 (Core 2) Practice Test 2026CompTIA A+ Core 1 is the first of two exams required to earn the industry-standard A+ certification, designed to launch your tech career. This exam foc...

    $19.99
    listed price
  13. 13
    Udemy Certificate Grade B

    CompTIA A+ CompTIA A+ 220-1201, CompTIA A+ 220-1202 Prep Lab

    Hello there,Welcome to the “CompTIA A+ CompTIA A+ 220-1201, CompTIA A+ 220-1202 Prep Lab” course.Comptia A+ Certification, CompTIA A+ 220-1201 Comptia A+220-1202 exam topics, linux, comptia it fundemantal for IT staffJoi...

    $199.99
    listed price
  14. 14
    Udemy Certificate Grade B

    CompTIA A+ Certification Lab | CompTIA A+ 220-1201, 220-1202

    Hello there,Welcome to the “CompTIA A+ Certification Lab | CompTIA A+ 220-1201, 220-1202” course.Comptia A+ Certification, CompTIA A+ 220-1201, CompTIA A+220-1202 exam topics, Linux, Comptia IT Fundemantal for IT jobsJoi...

    $199.99
    listed price
  15. 15
    Udemy Certificate Grade B

    CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1201)

    CompTIA A+ certified professionals are proven problem solvers. They support today’s core technologies, ranging from security to cloud to data management and more. CompTIA A+ is the industry standard for launching IT care...

    $149.99
    listed price
  16. 16
    Udemy Certificate Grade B

    CompTIA A+ (220-1101 & 220-1102)

    The CompTIA A+ (220-1101 & 220-1102) course is a comprehensive collection covering the course contents for Core 1 and Core 2 exams of CompTIA A+ certification. This course is specifically designed for candidates aspi...

    $199.99
    listed price
  17. 17
    Udemy Certificate Grade B

    CompTIA A+ 220-1102 (Core 2) & 2025 CompTIA A+ (220-1202)!!

    The CompTIA A+ certification is a globally recognized credential for IT professionals, validating essential technical and troubleshooting skills. This QA/MCQ-based prep course is designed to help you master key concepts,...

    $19.99
    listed price
  18. 18
    Udemy MOOC / Non-credit Grade B

    A+ 2016: PC Components Fundamentals

    Welcome to A+ PC Components Fundamentals from LearnSmart. This course will help you validate you have mastered the technologies found in today’s extensive and varied IT environment to boost your career. This course serie...

    $39.99
    listed price
  19. 19
    Udemy Certificate Grade B

    CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1201) & Core 2 (220-1202) Full Course

    Welcome to your complete journey into the world of Information Technology with this in-depth 50-hour CompTIA A+ certification course. Designed to fully prepare you for both Core 1 (220-1201) and Core 2 (220-1202) exams,...

    $19.99
    listed price
  20. 20
    Udemy Certificate Grade B

    CompTIA A+ 220-1101 (Core 1) & 2025 CompTIA A+ (220-1201)!!

    The CompTIA A+ certification is a globally recognized credential for IT professionals, validating essential technical and troubleshooting skills. This QA/MCQ-based prep course is designed to help you master key concepts,...

    $19.99
    listed price
  21. 21
    Udemy Certificate Grade B

    CompTIA A+

    La certification CompTIA A+ vise à valider vos compétences pour résoudre les problèmes généraux de dysfonctionnement des équipements de type PC, portables et mobiles. Cette certification va donc au delà de la "réparation...

    $79.99
    listed price
  22. 22
    Udemy Certificate Grade B

    CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1201) Certification (Updated 2026)

    PASS THE COMPTIA A+ EXAM WITH CONFIDENCEReady to launch your IT career with the CompTIA A+ certification? This course provides everything you need to succeed, featuring six full-length practice exams designed to closely...

    $19.99
    listed price
  23. 23
    Udemy Certificate Grade B

    CompTIA A+ | Core 1 and Core 2 | Practice Simulation Test

    This course is designed to prepare you for the CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1101) and Core 2 (220-1102) certification exams by providing a comprehensive and hands-on learning experience. Whether you're an aspiring IT professio...

    $59.99
    listed price
  24. 24
    Udemy MOOC / Non-credit Grade B

    CompTIA A+ ultimate challenge tests - updated for 2026

    Get ready to tackle the CompTIA A+ 220-1101 and 220-1102 exams with confidence through this comprehensive set of ultimate challenge tests, updated for 2026. This course is designed for learners who want to push their kno...

    $19.99
    listed price
  25. 25
    Udemy Certificate Grade B

    Master CompTIA A+ Certification: IT Essentials Course

    Ignite Your IT Career: Master the CompTIA A+ Core 1 Exam & Beyond!Are you ready to transform your passion for technology into a thriving profession? Or perhaps you're driven to command your home or small office netwo...

    $199.99
    listed price

Best Hardware Courses Online compared

# Course Provider Offered by Price
1 Hardware, Networking, and Databases Coursera Packt $49.00 View →
2 Master CompTIA IT Foundations: Hardware, Network, Cloud Udemy $19.99 View →
3 A+ 220-1101 — Domain 3: Hardware Udemy $79.99 View →
4 Embedded Systems Essentials with Arm: Get Practical with Hardware edX Arm Education $99.00 View →
5 Computer Fundamental Basic Hardware & Software for Beginners Udemy $24.99 View →
6 IT Fundamentals for Business Professionals: Hardware edX Universitat Politècnica de València $69.00 View →
7 Applied Quantum Computing II: Hardware edX Purdue University $833.33 View →
8 Information Technology (IT) and Cloud Fundamentals Coursera IBM $49.00 View →
9 Hands-on Internet of Things Coursera University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign $79.00 View →
10 Introduction to the Internet of Things and Embedded Systems Coursera University of California, Irvine $39.00 View →
11 IT Support, Networking and Security Foundations Coursera EDUCBA $49.00 View →
12 220-1202 & 220-1201 CompTIA A+ Certification Test 2026 Udemy $19.99 View →
13 CompTIA A+ CompTIA A+ 220-1201, CompTIA A+ 220-1202 Prep Lab Udemy $199.99 View →
14 CompTIA A+ Certification Lab | CompTIA A+ 220-1201, 220-1202 Udemy $199.99 View →
15 CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1201) Udemy $149.99 View →
16 CompTIA A+ (220-1101 & 220-1102) Udemy $199.99 View →
17 CompTIA A+ 220-1102 (Core 2) & 2025 CompTIA A+ (220-1202)!! Udemy $19.99 View →
18 A+ 2016: PC Components Fundamentals Udemy $39.99 View →
19 CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1201) & Core 2 (220-1202) Full Course Udemy $19.99 View →
20 CompTIA A+ 220-1101 (Core 1) & 2025 CompTIA A+ (220-1201)!! Udemy $19.99 View →
21 CompTIA A+ Udemy $79.99 View →
22 CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1201) Certification (Updated 2026) Udemy $19.99 View →
23 CompTIA A+ | Core 1 and Core 2 | Practice Simulation Test Udemy $59.99 View →
24 CompTIA A+ ultimate challenge tests - updated for 2026 Udemy $19.99 View →
25 Master CompTIA A+ Certification: IT Essentials Course Udemy $199.99 View →

Prices shown are the provider's listed price when we last updated this page. Confirm on their site before enrolling.

What the prices here tell you

The 25 priced courses on this page run from $19.99 to $833.33, with the middle of the range around $49.00 — a spread of $813.34. That is a wide gap for one subject. A higher price on this page usually reflects who is behind the course rather than how much material it contains, so it is worth opening two or three at different price points and comparing their syllabus before deciding.

Who is behind these courses

These courses come from Coursera, Udemy and edX. The platforms differ in how they sell: some charge once per course, others expect a subscription, and the listed price is not always what you pay at checkout after a promotion. 4 of these are produced by a named university or institution, including Purdue University, IBM and University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign — which usually means a fixed syllabus and a recognised certificate, rather than an individual instructor’s own course.

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Open the provider’s own page and check three things this comparison cannot tell you: when the course was last updated, what the syllabus actually covers in its later sections, and what recent learners say. Prices shown here are the provider’s listed price when we last rebuilt this page on 18 September 2026 — they change often, and a promotion can move them substantially. We earn a commission if you enrol through our links, which costs you nothing and never affects the order courses appear in.

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