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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. Learn to identify interfaces, ports, connectors, and peripherals. You will become familiar with tasks that IT professionals perform; including workstation procurement, workstation setup processes, configure commonly used operating system settings & screen capture commands, computer acquisition practices, and job-essential troubleshooting processes. By the end of this course, you will become knowledgeable about hardware and operating systems, mobile operating systems, interfaces and connectors, Linux, and macOS. Throughout the course you will practice what you learn using interactive exercises and hands-on labs. At the end of the course, you will have the opportunity to complete a final project where you will apply your understanding of course content. This course is also part of the series to help you prepare for CompTIA ITF+ and A+ certification exams....

Top reviews

ML

May 31, 2023

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.

AT

Nov 8, 2022

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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By Sindusanka A G

May 5, 2022

This course really helped me to gain new knowledge about Hardware & Operating systems. Video lessons are so nice.

By Farbod -

Oct 15, 2022

The course was very imformative and linux Lab was amazing! very smooth set yp, keep up the great work! Thank you!

By León F M L

Jun 24, 2022

Exelente curso, la mayoría del contenido ya lo habia estudiante en algún momento pero ahora con la certificación, puedo colaborar que efectivamente cuento con los conocimientos en el área.

By Lisa M

Jun 4, 2022

Very helpful and educational. Short explanations makes it easier to remember the information. Great narrater.

By Oluwajimisola A

Feb 22, 2023

This course was really interesting and insightful. It broadened the little knowledge I formerly had about computing devices and their hardware and operating systems. It has given me a clearer picture on how computer works and even nudged me to study more and do more research about hardware and operating systems. Taking this course was great and I look forward to taking the next course.

Thank you, IBM Skills Network! Thank you Coursera! Unto the next!

By Brandon

Aug 20, 2022

Thoroughly enjoyed the course. Thanks for the information that I was privy to in exploring the mechanics and ellectronics of the computer. I was completely surprised that I was so unaware of how intricate the computer was. I like being able to not only view the components of the computer while listening to the narrator but also read the materia, take notes, and revisit anything I may have missed in the lecture.

By Adedoyin S

Sep 14, 2023

This course was an eye-opener and I enjoyed all the time spent learning. I really was impressed by how everything broke down easily, thank you Coursera.

By FEBE H T

Sep 1, 2023

very organized, steps by steps and easy to follow. I have learned so much from this class. great class and great teachers, guidelines.

By Roland G

Jul 17, 2022

very well organized, and I liked that videos were short but numerous enough to articulate the different facets individually

By Kwame O

Jul 11, 2022

i really enjoyed this course because of the text and video tutorials it offers , it makes learning easy for even a biginner

By Bhargav N

May 2, 2023

A good operating systems course should provide a comprehensive understanding of the fundamentals of operating systems and how they work. This includes topics such as process management, memory management, file systems, and device drivers. The course should also cover how operating systems interface with hardware, including how they handle interrupts and manage resources.

By Abe A

Sep 28, 2022

The course is well-structured. Perfectly suitable for anyone who is interested to learn about hardware and operating system. I just don't find that Linux part useful. I mean the platform used is not as interactive and easy to use. Overall, fun and good experience with the course. Thank you!

By Mamdouh A

Dec 30, 2022

more than wonderful Course I never seen . with lap make this course amazing to idntify all coputer hardware and operating system . also there are full of infor to let your future amaizng thanks teacher thanks my country to let me taking this course .. thanks Future X for that

By John K L

Jul 15, 2022

As someone who is interested in finding a career within the tech industry, this Course has been amazing. It touches all of the important basics and prepare to further develop these key skills as you progress

By Mayur S L

Jun 1, 2023

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.

By Agboola T

Nov 9, 2022

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.

By Michael E

Mar 21, 2024

This course is well-structured and a need to know. The lab works are well organized and easy to follow. A very good user interface. Good job by those who put this together.

By Pascal U E

Sep 18, 2022

Great course, information is very well presented as always with IBM course rencently. Keep doit great stuff for our delight ! Thanks

By SIDDE 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

Jan 31, 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 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 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 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.