Computer Hardware

Computer Hardware refers to the physical components that make up a computer system. Coursera's Computer Hardware catalogue equips you with a comprehensive understanding of the workings of computer hardware, from motherboards, processors, and memory to data storage devices and peripheral equipment. You'll learn about the design and function of these components, how they interact with each other and with software, and how to troubleshoot and maintain them. By mastering these topics, you'll gain valuable skills applicable in roles such as IT support, systems engineering, and hardware design, and for anyone seeking to deepen their knowledge in this fundamental aspect of computing technology.
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  • Status: New
    Status: Free Trial

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Hardware, Hardware Troubleshooting, Desktop Support, USB, Data Storage, System Configuration, Peripheral Devices, Microsoft Windows, General Networking, Operating Systems, Display Devices

  • Status: Free Trial

    Skills you'll gain: Information Technology, Computer Hardware, Cloud Computing, Network Troubleshooting, Software Installation, Technical Support and Services, Cybersecurity, Hardware Troubleshooting, Data Storage, Database Software, Operating Systems, Computer Networking, IT Infrastructure, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Project Management

  • Status: New
    Status: Free Trial

    Skills you'll gain: Hardware Troubleshooting, Network Troubleshooting, Desktop Support, Test Equipment, Networking Hardware, Computer Hardware, Mobile Security, Technical Support, Data Maintenance, Peripheral Devices, Computer Displays, Data Storage, Wireless Networks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Status: AI skills

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft 365, Network Security, Cloud Management, Microsoft Azure, Business Software, Computer Hardware, Virtual Machines, Identity and Access Management, Cybersecurity, Network Troubleshooting, Microsoft Office, Desktop Support, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Azure Active Directory, Technical Support, Hardware Troubleshooting, System Monitoring, Disaster Recovery, Cloud Computing, Network Protocols

  • Status: Free Trial

    Skills you'll gain: Operating System Administration, Desktop Support, Hardware Troubleshooting, Operating Systems, Network Troubleshooting, Command-Line Interface, Technical Support and Services, System Support, Computer Hardware, Help Desk Support, Mobile Security, Microsoft Windows, Networking Hardware, Technical Support, Mac OS, Linux, Software Installation, Data Storage, Network Security, Computer Security

  • Status: Preview

    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Office, Computer Hardware, Computer Literacy, Computer Graphics, Computer Systems, Graphics Software, Spreadsheet Software, File Management

  • Status: Free Trial

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, Internet Of Things, General Networking, Operating Systems, Wireless Networks, Network Protocols, Computer Hardware, Emerging Technologies, Network Architecture

  • Status: New
    Status: Preview

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Large Language Modeling, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Application Frameworks, Tensorflow, Applied Machine Learning, Performance Tuning, Hardware Architecture, Computer Hardware, Algorithms, Scalability

  • Status: Free Trial

    Skills you'll gain: File Systems, Operating Systems, OS Process Management, C (Programming Language), System Programming, Virtualization, Data Integrity, Debugging, Systems Design, Performance Tuning, Distributed Computing, Data Storage, Computer Systems, Command-Line Interface, Virtual Machines, Data Security, Computer Hardware, Scalability, Data Structures, Linux

  • Status: New
    Status: Free Trial

    Skills you'll gain: File Systems, Linux Administration, Linux, Computer Hardware, Data Storage, Operating System Administration, Hardware Architecture, Operating Systems, System Configuration, Command-Line Interface, System Monitoring

  • Status: Preview

    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    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

  • Status: New

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing, Network Troubleshooting, Computer Hardware, Hardware Troubleshooting, Virtualization, Networking Hardware, TCP/IP, Virtual Machines, Network Protocols, Mobile Security, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Peripheral Devices, System Configuration, Wireless Networks

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