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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

KS

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.

ML

Jun 1, 2023

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By S. c K R

Sep 25, 2023

THE HARD WARE AND OPERATING SYSTEM IT IS USEFULL TO OUR FUTURE LIFE AND TECHNOLOGY LIKE HARD WARE INDUSTRY AND SOFT WARE INDUSTRY

By WAREEF Y A

Feb 1, 2023

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

By Miguel I G L

Feb 6, 2023

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

By Daniel V

Oct 14, 2024

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

By Ella S

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.

By Alexandra S

May 19, 2023

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

By Joel M

Sep 16, 2024

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

By NAIF M A A N M A A

Jan 9, 2023

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

شكرا لكم

By MOROCHO M M A

Feb 10, 2025

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

By Blanca A

May 5, 2024

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

By Paulo G

Jul 3, 2022

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

By Syrius B

Feb 24, 2023

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

By AHMET B K

Sep 12, 2022

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

By Clayton D

Nov 9, 2024

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

By Kaushal B

Apr 8, 2023

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

By Nathan V

Apr 2, 2023

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

By Mohamad M

Nov 3, 2022

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

By Arshak O

May 7, 2022

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

By Andre T

Dec 11, 2022

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

By Amit K Y

Sep 10, 2024

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

By Travis K

Jun 13, 2023

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

By donny m

Apr 22, 2024

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

By Alfonso R

Sep 26, 2024

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

By Luis F

Mar 28, 2024

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

By Manthy B T

Dec 14, 2022

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