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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 13, 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.

Aug 31, 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 Bryan H

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Nov 24, 2024

Great course very informative

By Shivam

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Sep 4, 2024

I did not get my certificate

By Sandi M

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Jul 19, 2024

thank you for the knowledge.

By Ekemini P A

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Mar 13, 2024

It was an interesting course

By FATEMAH M S A

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Jan 1, 2023

دورة رائعة استفدت منها كثيرا

By HASSAN M N S

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Aug 21, 2022

Dr Hassan Suwid

a good course

By Arjun S

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Aug 23, 2024

I enjoyed all the classes .

By Jason L

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Feb 14, 2024

This was a great experience

By Murad S O S

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Feb 12, 2024

Frankly i did not like it .

By M P S R .

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Sep 26, 2023

its good to spent time here

By MORENIKEJI I

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May 10, 2023

challenging but interesting

By parsa j R

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Jan 31, 2023

very good and helpful cours

By Debanjan G

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May 8, 2023

very effective and helpful

By Kenan K

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Feb 15, 2025

Very good and systematic.

By Rohit K

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Sep 7, 2024

it is very helpful for me

By Neeraj N

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Sep 4, 2024

great learning experience

By Amritesh

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Aug 23, 2024

great to have this course

By Tejasvi

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Aug 17, 2024

A good informative course

By Ilyass B

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Jan 11, 2023

Thank you for this course

By Raees A

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Jan 11, 2023

Good course for beginners

By oscar C

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Mar 8, 2024

muy completo y detallado

By Tavvi A

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Apr 6, 2025

it really challenged me

By Lisa A D

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Sep 12, 2024

Excellent intro course!

By JAMMALA R

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Aug 26, 2024

it is very useful to me

By Jatin G

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Aug 26, 2024

very easy to understand