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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.

MM

Apr 5, 2017

The course was very informative and interesting , I had a tough time doing the assignments but it was worth learning.Definitely a interesting insight into the building blocks of a computer.

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By Rahul D

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Jun 24, 2019

A course Must for students in the field of Computer Science.

By Chris P

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Mar 19, 2019

One of the best courses I've ever taken! Highly recommended.

By Joe J

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May 12, 2018

A wonderful introduction to logical hardware design. Thanks!

By Max H

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Jul 27, 2017

Brilliant! What a primer into the world of computer systems!

By Jonathan D

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Nov 5, 2016

Great course for understanding the bottom layer of computers

By Jose Q

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Jan 30, 2022

What a fantastic tour of the inner workings of a computer!

By Phạm Q S

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Dec 4, 2021

Awesome course, learn a lot. Thanks coursera and professors

By Mohammed N S

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Jun 4, 2020

Every computer knowledge seeker must learn

#learnfromscratch

By Mike W

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Oct 6, 2018

Amazing course. I finally understand how the machine works!

By Siddharth J

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Sep 29, 2017

Extremely helpful for the beginners who want to design CPUs

By Divyansh J

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Mar 19, 2017

This is an Amazing course !! A must take for cs enthusiasts

By Netanel

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Feb 18, 2017

If you love computers or programming, this course is must.

By Ibraheem O A

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Aug 15, 2022

Brilliant course and introduction to Computer architecture

By Charles G

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Apr 25, 2020

Very enjoyable course, looking forward to the second part.

By ismael w

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Feb 27, 2020

excellent. i really understood how computer works exactly.

By Lei D

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Jun 13, 2016

Excellent course! I'm extremely looking forward to part 2.

By Mykhailo I

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Feb 18, 2025

Amazing course for learning how computers under the hood!

By Paul N B

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Mar 9, 2024

Thoroughly enjoyed the course from the star to the end :)

By James L

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Jun 17, 2021

Could have used this course back when I was a CS freshman

By Simon W

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May 28, 2020

Great Course, Great Teachers, Great feeling if completed!

By Ulf C

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Oct 24, 2022

Very good! Easy to follow along. Interesting exercises.

By Milad S T

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Mar 5, 2021

The deep journey inside the computer body. Very pleasant

By Dhairya H

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Sep 13, 2020

Awesome course, Will definitely enroll for it's 2nd part

By bilal a m

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Jan 11, 2020

great working experience here, everything working fine .

By Jon T

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Feb 24, 2019

Brilliant introduction to how computers do what they do.