Computer Hardware

Computer Hardware refers to the physical components that make up a computer system. Coursera's Computer Hardware catalogue equips you with a comprehensive understanding of the workings of computer hardware, from motherboards, processors, and memory to data storage devices and peripheral equipment. You'll learn about the design and function of these components, how they interact with each other and with software, and how to troubleshoot and maintain them. By mastering these topics, you'll gain valuable skills applicable in roles such as IT support, systems engineering, and hardware design, and for anyone seeking to deepen their knowledge in this fundamental aspect of computing technology.
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    Skills you'll gain: File Systems, Operating Systems, OS Process Management, Computer Systems, Data Storage, Unix, Linux, Microsoft Windows, Computer Hardware, Virtualization, Algorithms

  • Status: Preview

    Skills you'll gain: Remote Access Systems, Application Programming Interface (API), Network Model, TCP/IP, Network Protocols, System Programming, Data Access, Performance Tuning, Data Sharing, Computer Hardware

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    Skills you'll gain: Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Computer Systems, System Configuration, System Design and Implementation, Computer Architecture, Hardware Architecture, Computer Hardware, Embedded Systems, Systems Design, Automation, Computational Logic, Configuration Management, Performance Tuning

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    Skills you'll gain: Hardware Troubleshooting, Computer Hardware, Computer Architecture, Desktop Support, Data Storage Technologies, System Configuration, USB, Peripheral Devices, System Support, End User Training and Support

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    Skills you'll gain: Virtualization, Virtual Machines, Hyper-V, VMware ESX Servers, Data Storage Technologies, Cloud Computing, IT Infrastructure, Network Infrastructure, Capacity Management, Data Centers, Network Switches, Desktop Support, Computer Hardware

  • Status: New
    Status: Free Trial

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Infrastructure, Google Cloud Platform, Hardware Architecture, Infrastructure Architecture, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Computer Hardware, Cloud Computing Architecture, Performance Tuning, Cloud Platforms, Artificial Intelligence

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    Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Computer Hardware, Cryptography, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Computational Thinking, Emerging Technologies, Technical Documentation, Theoretical Computer Science, Linear Algebra, Simulations

  • Status: Preview

    Skills you'll gain: File Management, Computer Literacy, Microsoft Office, Email Security, Computer Hardware, Computer Security Awareness Training, Spreadsheet Software, Information Management, Safety and Security, Cybersecurity

  • Status: New
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    Skills you'll gain: File Systems, Linux Administration, Linux, Computer Hardware, Data Storage, Operating System Administration, Hardware Architecture, Operating Systems, System Configuration, Command-Line Interface, System Monitoring

  • Status: Preview

    Skills you'll gain: Virtualization, Cloud Computing, Virtual Machines, Cloud Services, Computer Hardware, Mobile Security, Operating Systems, Computer Displays, Containerization, Wireless Networks, Android (Operating System), Apple iOS

  • Status: Free

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Hardware Architecture, Failure Analysis, Computer Programming Tools, Theoretical Computer Science, Mathematical Modeling, Computer Hardware, Simulations, Linear Algebra, Computer Science

  • Skills you'll gain: Computer Hardware, Operating Systems, Databases, Hardware Troubleshooting, Information Technology, Technical Support, System Configuration, Security Controls, Wireless Networks, Software Installation, Computer Networking, Computer Security Awareness Training, Peripheral Devices