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Learner Reviews & Feedback for Build a Modern Computer from First Principles: From Nand to Tetris (Project-Centered Course) by Hebrew University of Jerusalem

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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.

MH

Jun 21, 2021

I now clearly understand the hardware I use to develop computer programs. Its no longer a mystery for me. Thanks to the instructors for an amazing content. Will definitely complete Part 2 as well.

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By Charles C

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Sep 21, 2018

Very good course. Materials are well explained and projects are challenging but doable.

By Shreyas M

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Jul 3, 2018

Excellent course! Lot of learning accompanied by its usage while building the computer.

By Hassaan A

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Aug 30, 2016

An amazing course that gets you started with whats inside a computer, and how it works.

By N S

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Jan 4, 2025

I've always wanted to do this. Thank you guys! Now to build it in actual hardware...

By Nataly M

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Jul 26, 2024

Very accessible, but challenging, extremely well designed. Generally enjoyed it a lot!

By Edward D S

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Jun 4, 2018

great for beginning to build mental model of how hardware components in computer works

By Lyon L

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Mar 20, 2018

amazing course! Thanks for your great subject design and project design, thanks again!

By Christopher P

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Jun 9, 2016

Used this course to bolster my study group as we went thru the book. GREAT experience!

By Vic P

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Jul 31, 2024

Great, especially the first 80%. Warning: don't expect part II to be nearly as easy.

By Ankush S

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Aug 9, 2020

Its a great course, I think It must be in every university or High school curriculum.

By Shawn Z

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Jun 10, 2019

Excellent way to really grasp the fundamental building blocks for how computers work.

By PAPAKKAGARI R R

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Dec 7, 2017

this is a very good course which makes the students to come in a practical approach.

By Vincent D

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Jul 11, 2017

Promises a lot, and delivers. Requires a substantial effort, and worth every minute.

By Aishwarya A

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Sep 10, 2016

Amazing and well structured course work. The end was challenging but it was worth it!

By Samar S

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Sep 28, 2020

One of the best course. I am so blessed that I enrolled in this course. Thank you :)

By Alex L

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Aug 30, 2017

Excellent course, I looked at computers in a whole new way after taking this course.

By Samuel O R

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Sep 28, 2024

A wonderful course to learn key concepts about computing systems, 100% recommended.

By Alexander O

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Jun 26, 2023

Wasn't easy from a zero-level programming, public HS knowledge, but it can be done.

By Bryant J

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Oct 15, 2020

One of the best courses ever! I learnt so much from this course. Thank you so much!

By Shubham A

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Jan 27, 2023

Every Computer programmer should take this course at least once in their lifetime.

By JINYA N

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Nov 27, 2021

Had extremely exciting experience building a computer from the bottom up! Thanks:)

By Nurullokh N

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Jun 1, 2020

Very great course and I took lots of useful info about how actually computers work

By Jonathan M

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May 23, 2020

Beautifully paced and constructed, challenging but accessible. Highly recommended.

By Hidetake T

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Dec 19, 2019

just few weeks investment gives you an in-depth understanding of computer hardware