Very good course as an introduction to computing. Could stand to be more challenging, but the material is certainly easy enough for a true beginner.


How Computers Work


How Computers Work
This course is part of Introduction to Computer Science and Programming Specialization

Instructor: Prof Marco Gillies
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I am so glad I took this course. It taught me so much and it gave me the confidence I needed to seriously change careers. I loved it!
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