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: Free Trial

    IBM

    Skills you'll gain: Peripheral Devices, Computer Hardware, System Configuration, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Computer Systems, Virtual Machines, Operating Systems, USB, Hardware Troubleshooting, Computing Platforms, Linux, Software Installation, Technical Support, Mac OS, Computer Architecture, File Systems, Network Infrastructure, Data Storage, User Accounts, Disaster Recovery

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    2K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Computer Hardware, Hardware Architecture, Computer Systems, TCP/IP, Information Technology, General Networking, Computer Literacy, Network Protocols, Operating Systems, System Configuration, Software Installation, Computer Networking, File Systems

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    205 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Status: AI skills

    Google

    Skills you'll gain: IT Security Architecture, Computer Networking, Operating System Administration, Package and Software Management, Network Troubleshooting, Systems Administration, IT Infrastructure, TCP/IP, Network Security, File Systems, Microsoft Windows, Computer Security, Lightweight Directory Access Protocols, Cloud Management, Computer Hardware, Technical Support, Software Installation, Interviewing Skills, Professional Development, Google Gemini

    Build toward a degree

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    207K reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Microsoft

    Skills you'll gain: Business Software, Computer Hardware, Generative AI, Operating Systems, Data Storage Technologies, Computer Systems, Data Maintenance, Enterprise Security, System Software, Information Technology, Computer Architecture, Data Storage, System Configuration, Technical Support and Services, Microsoft Windows, Servers, Cybersecurity

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    888 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial

    Google

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Hardware, Technical Support, Software Installation, Technical Documentation, Hardware Troubleshooting, Customer Support, Computer Networking, System Software, Technical Communication, Computer Literacy, Linux, Microsoft Windows

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    162K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial

    Packt

    Skills you'll gain: Peripheral Devices, USB, Operating Systems, Computer Hardware, Data Storage Technologies, Hardware Troubleshooting, System Configuration, Electrical Safety, Technical Communication, Linux, File Systems, Information Technology, Microsoft Windows

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    22 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Illinois Tech

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Hardware, Hardware Architecture, Data Storage Technologies, System Configuration, Microarchitecture, Computer Architecture, Software Installation, Peripheral Devices

    Build toward a degree

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    90 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial

    University of California, Irvine

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Debugging, C (Programming Language), Integrated Development Environments, Electronic Components, Development Environment, Computer Hardware, Computer Programming, Electronics Engineering, Digital Communications

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    7.2K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial

    Microsoft

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Systems, Operating Systems, Generative AI, Business Systems, Cybersecurity, Enterprise Security, Servers, Security Awareness, Computer Hardware, Information Systems Security, Computer Architecture, Data Storage, Patch Management, Cloud Computing

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    1.8K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial

    Dell

    Skills you'll gain: Hardware Troubleshooting, Desktop Support, Computer Hardware, Digital Transformation, Technical Support, System Support, Networking Hardware, Servers, Network Security, Network Infrastructure, IT Infrastructure, Data Storage Technologies, Data Storage

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    16 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Peking University

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Architecture, Microarchitecture, Hardware Architecture, Computer Hardware, Systems Architecture, Peripheral Devices, Dataflow, Data Storage, Data Storage Technologies, Computational Logic

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    483 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Pearson

    Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Hardware Troubleshooting, Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Virtualization, Computer Hardware, Network Protocols, Cloud Platforms, Virtual Machines, General Networking, Network Administration, Network Security, Desktop Support, Hardware Architecture, TCP/IP, Peripheral Devices, Wireless Networks, Mobile Security, USB, Networking Hardware

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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