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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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Jun 20, 2020

By far the best course I've done not just in Coursera, but in my whole life

By Ricardo M B N

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Aug 5, 2019

Exceptional course, I wish I had that course back when I was in university.

By Lódri P

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Feb 15, 2019

Best course I've ever taken online so far. Thanks for this amazing journey!

By Hossein E

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Jun 29, 2018

fantastic course! a very helpful course to understand how a computer works.

By 刘宴先

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Aug 20, 2017

Building ALU, RAM based on Nand from scratch is a very educational process.

By Ravindra V

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Jul 16, 2017

Highly recommended course for anyone interested in understanding computers.

By Γιάννης Γ

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Jan 30, 2017

Amazing course. It helps very much to get an idea of the computer hardware.

By João J

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Feb 9, 2024

I wish my CS education was more like these. Thanks for the awesome course!

By Satvik G

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Oct 5, 2020

This was my first guided project and it crossed above all my expectations.

By Chris U

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Feb 6, 2021

Definitely the coolest course I've taken on coursera so far, thanks guys!

By ilya

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Jan 9, 2021

Excellent course for anyone interested in Computer Systems/Science 101 :)

By Vedant R

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Jun 20, 2020

One of the best courses available on coursera. Looking forward for part 2

By Maruthi S K

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Jun 26, 2018

Well designed course which makes understanding computer architecture easy

By Александр К

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Oct 10, 2017

Almost best into to CPU Architecture. Not the best Fetch&Execute stage ;)

By Shuichi S

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Jun 5, 2017

This is an excellent course for gaining understanding how computers work!

By Jesse W

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May 1, 2017

Excellent course! I learned a ton and the challenge level was just right.

By Yamaç B

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Feb 25, 2024

I was instantly hooked on this great course and can't wait for part two.

By Karim D

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Aug 25, 2020

Very nice course. I wish I could implement it using free VHDL tools now.

By Lunjie S

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Sep 21, 2019

非常棒的课，通过实验形式来学习计算机基础，学完后能对计算机科学有一个全面的认识。作为其他偏理论的课程的补充，理论与实践相结合，使学习的效果更好。

By Tao S

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Jul 2, 2019

Very clear and comprehensive explanation about computer hardware system.

By Chris G

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Jan 31, 2022

This is one of the best courses on any subject I have taken in my life.

By Idiomas E

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Jun 7, 2022

So good! Thanks for helping so many people get closer to computers :D

By Amith S

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Feb 13, 2021

they said "no prerequisites" and they kept their promise. great course

By Felix W

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Jan 31, 2021

Excellent course, interesting projects! I'm looking forward to part 2!

By Pavel

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Dec 4, 2020

Great course! I've found missing parts from my computer understanding.