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    Learner Reviews & Feedback for Introduction to Hardware and Operating Systems by IBM

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    About the Course

    Get ready to enter the thriving field of Information Technology (IT), with job ready skills! This beginner friendly course provides the core
    hardware and operating system knowledge needed by anyone new to IT and computer hardware who wants to start a new career in
    technology, including IT Support, Networking, Cybersecurity, and Software Development. You will first be introduced to computing
    fundamentals, the four functions of computing, and the benefits of computing. You will become knowledgeable of internal computer
    components, including motherboards, central processing units (CPUs), memory, hard drives, expansion slots, and others. Lea...
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    Jun 1, 2023

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    The specifics of the assignment and potential changes would depend on the objectives and requirements of the course or educational program in which the assignment is being conducted.

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    Nov 9, 2022

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    Fantastic course. I learnt the basics of system setup, adjusting user settings for optimal experience and basic troubleshooting skills. I can't wait to proceed in this course.

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    Feb 1, 2023

    This course collected several amazing parts and details, basic things and important details that should be known by any specialist.

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    By Miguel I G L

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    Feb 6, 2023

    Un curso excelente. Estoy muy agradecido y satisfecho con el contenido y el material proporcionado como los mini laboratorios.

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    By Daniel V

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    Oct 14, 2024

    this course explained the concepts very clearly and was very great I'd recommend this to anyone interested in starting out

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    By Ella S

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    Oct 10, 2024

    This course gives you the basic knowledge of everything you need to know. I love it and so excited to keep learning.

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    By Alexandra S

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    May 19, 2023

    I was very helpful, I hop could keep going with the whole program. Thank you IBM and Coursera for the opportunity!

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    Sep 16, 2024

    loved the challenge and how engaging this course is. It has a lot of useful information that is all applicable.

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    By NAIF M A A N M A A

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    Jan 9, 2023

    الدوره رائعه فيها كمية معلومات مهمه كان يوجهني مشكل في ترجمة شرح الفديو يا ليت تكون الفدوهات بالعربي

    شكرا لكم

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    By MOROCHO M M A

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    Feb 10, 2025

    Excelente para principiantes que quieren iniciar su carrera como soporte técnico a nivel empresarial.

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    By Blanca A

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    May 5, 2024

    Excelente, con conceptos claros nos introduce y permite comenzar a comprender el fascinante mundo TI.

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    By Paulo G

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    Jul 3, 2022

    I feel this course so helpful, really help you to understand the fundamentals of how computer works.

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    By Syrius B

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    Feb 24, 2023

    This is an amazing course. I understand hoe to troubleshoot and feel more confident moving forward.

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    By AHMET B K

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    Sep 12, 2022

    Could be more detailed but since this is the Introduction, it is fine with the amount of details !

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    By Clayton D

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    Nov 9, 2024

    it is so helpfull and it has given me more knowledge and fully understable detail to my IT Career

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    By Kaushal B

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    Apr 8, 2023

    Very helpful course. It helps me a lot to understand concepts of Hardware and Operating System.

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    By Nathan V

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    Apr 2, 2023

    So detailed and helpful to IT enthusiasts. Thank you IBM for providing these free opportunities

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    By Mohamad M

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    Nov 3, 2022

    very Simple explanation about the historical evolution of the Hardware and Operating Systems

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    By Arshak O

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    May 7, 2022

    This course was difficult but needed very much. Passed quiz's and test's with 95 and above.

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    By Andre T

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    Dec 11, 2022

    I found this course to be intriguing I learned so much. Thank you Coursera and Google.

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    By Amit K Y

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    Sep 10, 2024

    by this course i have learnt basics of hardware, and the whole session was fantastic.

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    By Travis K

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    Jun 13, 2023

    Great course for beginners. I highly recommend this course if your just starting out.

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    By donny m

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    Apr 22, 2024

    Great way to really understand how computer devices work, communicate, and operate.

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    By Alfonso R

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    Sep 26, 2024

    The IBM team heps busy people to get the IT training we need to change our lives!

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    By Luis F

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    Mar 28, 2024

    Nice beginner course for anyone just starting! Best thing is at your own pace! =]

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    By Manthy B T

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    Dec 14, 2022

    An excellent learning material from IBM and Coursera. keep up the good work team

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    By Sunil K

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    Sep 6, 2024

    It highly teachnical and teaches us something that we can't learn on internet.

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