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About the Course

Ready to dive into the world of hardware and operating systems? This beginner-friendly course builds essential entry-level skills needed for roles in IT support, networking, cybersecurity, and software development. During this course, you’ll explore core computing concepts and the four functions of computing. You’ll then dive into internal hardware such as CPUs, motherboards, GPUs, memory, interfaces, ports, and peripherals. Plus, you’ll look at how modern technologies such as virtualization (including host/guest OS and hypervisors), parallel-processing GPUs, IoT devices, and VR/AR systems are transforming today’s IT environments. You’ll get hands-on with operating systems, including Windows, macOS, Linux, and mobile platforms, and practice workstation setup, configuration, acquisition, and troubleshooting just like an IT professional. Plus, you’ll look at specialized devices like wearables and e-readers to gain practical technology insights. Throughout, interactive labs help reinforce your learning. Then, in a final project, you’ll apply your new skills in real-world scenarios. This course is also part of the series to help you prepare for CompTIA Tech+ and A+ certification exams....

Top reviews

Sep 14, 2023

This course was an eye-opener and I enjoyed all the time spent learning. I really was impressed by how everything broke down easily, thank you Coursera.

Sep 1, 2023

very organized, steps by steps and easy to follow. I have learned so much from this class. great class and great teachers, guidelines.

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By Gowthami G

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Sep 4, 2024

It is a great course which helps in getting more information

By Kunal S

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Oct 3, 2023

Its were the great Course helping to build my resume skills

By Adi F

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Jun 17, 2022

very excellent teaching pattern, I understood every topic.

By Raghav C

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Sep 10, 2024

realy nice content and teaching way is also understandable

By Talari K

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Aug 28, 2024

Nice to know more about the Hardware and Operating Systems

By KANAKANTI K B .

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Sep 10, 2023

Thank you for giving extra information about this subject.

By Sameer K

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Mar 21, 2023

I learn a lot of new things with the help of this course.

By Ravi N

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Jun 16, 2023

very valuable for students who want to master this topic

By Agboola F a

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May 14, 2023

This course is very engaging, i have really learnt alot

By NAVNEET S

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May 7, 2023

Course design is great, really suitable for beginners .

By Orlando A G R

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Mar 26, 2023

Excelente desarrollo de todos los temas. Recomendado!!!

By Davidson B

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Feb 13, 2023

Good course for people with limited computer knowledge

By Douglas P G

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Aug 25, 2024

Great introduction to Hardware and Operating Systems

By Lambert F

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Jul 6, 2023

It helps me to upskill my knowledge about computers.

By MANULA N K .

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Mar 12, 2025

very nice its give to me to improve the knowledge

By ALONSO E L A

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Jun 27, 2022

Excellent ! I have learned very much! Thank you!

By Anoud A

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Apr 23, 2022

Great course for Introduction to computer science

By Vinnime 6

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Apr 9, 2023

Really Enjoyed it and learned a lot, Thank You .

By Muhammad M N

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Sep 8, 2022

Very useful course make upskilling in short time

By MOHAMMED A

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Aug 22, 2023

GREAT! NEVER THOUGHT IT COULD BE SUCH AWESOME.

By Su T V

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Aug 1, 2024

Course's contents are very good for beginners.

By yeabsira z

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May 18, 2024

it was very intersting and motivating session!

By Arman I

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Sep 7, 2023

Very helpful for bingers in Computer Science.

By kaushik

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May 28, 2023

this course is full of information about OS .

By Lance S

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Aug 1, 2024

It's a really good course. I learned allot.