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About the Course

Ready to dive into the world of hardware and operating systems? This beginner-friendly course builds essential entry-level skills needed for roles in IT support, networking, cybersecurity, and software development. During this course, you’ll explore core computing concepts and the four functions of computing. You’ll then dive into internal hardware such as CPUs, motherboards, GPUs, memory, interfaces, ports, and peripherals. Plus, you’ll look at how modern technologies such as virtualization (including host/guest OS and hypervisors), parallel-processing GPUs, IoT devices, and VR/AR systems are transforming today’s IT environments. You’ll get hands-on with operating systems, including Windows, macOS, Linux, and mobile platforms, and practice workstation setup, configuration, acquisition, and troubleshooting just like an IT professional. Plus, you’ll look at specialized devices like wearables and e-readers to gain practical technology insights. Throughout, interactive labs help reinforce your learning. Then, in a final project, you’ll apply your new skills in real-world scenarios. This course is also part of the series to help you prepare for CompTIA Tech+ and A+ certification exams....

Top reviews

Jun 13, 2025

This course is helped my accademics. I improved hardware and operating system knowledge. simulator desktop is more valuable for understand better. It gave prictically background as well.

Jun 1, 2023

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By Prajjwal R

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Aug 23, 2024

it is very helpful course i hope that i used this info in upcoming future

By Anna I

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Jan 31, 2024

Nice written. Basics of the HW and OS's (though no information on Linux).

By Chola R L K R

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Sep 16, 2024

this course is very helpful and certificate is very useful to me

By Anurag k

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Sep 6, 2024

one of the best course for gaining computer basic knowledge

By PATHAN S M

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Sep 17, 2023

A good course to learn about the organisation of computers.

By Manas B

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Sep 27, 2024

very informative, learn every thing about hardware

By Joshua A

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May 25, 2022

excellent introduction to the world of IT.......

By S C

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Sep 13, 2024

A good Experience at While learning The concept

By Sahil B

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Sep 4, 2024

Good to learn new things for the good teacher

By JONATAS A P

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Jan 3, 2023

otimo curso , muito bem explicado e dinamico

By ranses s

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Aug 30, 2023

very good info on the subject,learn a lot

By Harish D

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Jul 11, 2023

IIt's very ususeful for beginrbeginners

By B T

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Feb 26, 2024

Good basic overview. A bit monotonous

By MALKAPNARA K K

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Oct 5, 2023

Well explained and practicle course

By Edwin F R U

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Aug 3, 2022

alll great but vey basic knowledge

By Stefan B

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Aug 15, 2024

good basic knowledge for beginner

By Akshay B

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May 8, 2023

very usefulll

and very importent

By Russell Q

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Apr 28, 2023

i had fun learning this course.

By Neelabh N

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May 25, 2023

had a great fun in this course

By Harika R

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Sep 10, 2024

i am very to join in coursera

By Akshata M

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May 17, 2023

Good!! It was good though.

By Joanna Y

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Apr 6, 2023

Good course for beginners.

By Prashant T

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Mar 25, 2023

this is interesting course

By Godwill . J

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Jul 1, 2022

It was a great experience

By Sumit K

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Sep 5, 2024

it's very knowledge full