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About the Course

What you’ll achieve: In this project-centered course* you will build a modern computer system, from the ground up. We’ll divide this fascinating journey into six hands-on projects that will take you from constructing elementary logic gates all the way through creating a fully functioning general purpose computer. In the process, you will learn - in the most direct and constructive way - how computers work, and how they are designed. What you’ll need: This is a self-contained course: all the knowledge necessary to succeed in the course and build the computer system will be given as part of the learning experience. Therefore, we assume no previous computer science or engineering knowledge, and all learners are welcome aboard. You will need no physical materials, since you will build the computer on your own PC, using a software-based hardware simulator, just like real computers are designed by computer engineers in the field. The hardware simulator, as well as other software tools, will be supplied freely after you enroll in the course. Course format: The course consists of six modules, each comprising a series of video lectures, and a project. You will need about 2-3 hours to watch each module's lectures, and about 5-10 hours to complete each one of the six projects. The course can be completed in six weeks, but you are welcome to take it at your own pace. You can watch a TED talk about this course by Googling "nand2tetris TED talk". *About Project-Centered Courses: Project-centered courses are designed to help you complete a personally meaningful real-world project, with your instructor and a community of learners with similar goals providing guidance and suggestions along the way. By actively applying new concepts as you learn, you’ll master the course content more efficiently; you’ll also get a head start on using the skills you gain to make positive changes in your life and career. When you complete the course, you’ll have a finished project that you’ll be proud to use and share....

Top reviews

BD

Sep 7, 2016

Fantastic. Quite difficult for me, but I learned the material along the way. Fantastic way to train yourself to think logically and parsimoniously. And the computer knowledge is invaluable.

MK

Aug 12, 2022

Coming from a high level programming backgroun with a degree in games programming, this course was amazing to fill in the gaps in my knowledge, and solidify low level computer science fundamentals.

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By Fuzail

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Dec 9, 2017

Best course to start career in semiconductor industry for building modern computer

By Shuen l

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Jan 7, 2023

Awesome course for acquiring the concepts of low-level implementation of hardware

By Huỳnh D

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Mar 26, 2021

Thank you profressors! This course helped me a lot in learning how computer work!

By Carlos A

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Nov 7, 2020

Great course! Simple enough yet challenging, and most of the basics are included!

By Aric M

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Jan 15, 2020

Excellent introductory coverage of a wide array of deep topics. I learned a ton.

By 麻瓜Talk

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Nov 14, 2018

It's been really helpful if you want to learn Computer Science! Excellent course!

By CJ T

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Jan 21, 2018

this course is awesome! I have been dreaming this type of course for a long time!

By Dex D X

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Jun 19, 2016

Amazing course, I can actually build a computer from scratch. I love this course!

By Kristopher K

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Dec 29, 2022

Amazingly well put together! Built a HACK CPU from logic gates to the assembler!

By P S K P

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May 28, 2020

One of the best course available in Internet. Changed my life thank you so much.

By Aditya D

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Jul 12, 2023

Wonderful course. Am honored that I can take this without attending university.

By Abhijeet D

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Apr 10, 2019

Excellent, a bit time taking. Should be a part of introduction to digital logic

By Anupam S

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Nov 8, 2017

Very nice course. You get to learn a lot that goes under the hood, so to speak.

By Vincent M

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Apr 30, 2017

Great, very satisfying to understand what's going under the hood of a computer.

By André F

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Dec 3, 2016

It was really enlightening to build a simple architecture from scratch! Thanks!

By CHHATRA S

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Aug 10, 2020

It was a really tough and exciting course .Thank you very much for this course

By Colin K

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Apr 9, 2020

Incredible course. It's rare to have all these topics linked together so well.

By Viet L L N

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Jun 20, 2018

A very useful and friendly introduction to computer hardware and architecture!

By Michiel Q

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Oct 18, 2020

Very interesting course which teach you the principles in a good and fun way!

By ANKEET L

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Jul 17, 2020

Excellent course. In a very simple way we can understand how a computer works

By Abhijith S

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Jun 28, 2022

I was craving to know how computers work and this course fed me deliciously.

By Jan K

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Feb 8, 2022

An absolute classic. Didactically right up there among the best I have seen.

By Liang Q

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Nov 25, 2018

absolutely brilliant course! highly recommended to anyone interested in tech

By ARSENAULT D

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May 2, 2021

Very good course.

Well explained, interesting and done by good instructors.

By Jayasankar N J

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Jul 28, 2020

This course is taught exactly how any programming courses should be taught.