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About the Course

What you’ll achieve: In this project-centered course* you will build a modern computer system, from the ground up. We’ll divide this fascinating journey into six hands-on projects that will take you from constructing elementary logic gates all the way through creating a fully functioning general purpose computer. In the process, you will learn - in the most direct and constructive way - how computers work, and how they are designed. What you’ll need: This is a self-contained course: all the knowledge necessary to succeed in the course and build the computer system will be given as part of the learning experience. Therefore, we assume no previous computer science or engineering knowledge, and all learners are welcome aboard. You will need no physical materials, since you will build the computer on your own PC, using a software-based hardware simulator, just like real computers are designed by computer engineers in the field. The hardware simulator, as well as other software tools, will be supplied freely after you enroll in the course. Course format: The course consists of six modules, each comprising a series of video lectures, and a project. You will need about 2-3 hours to watch each module's lectures, and about 5-10 hours to complete each one of the six projects. The course can be completed in six weeks, but you are welcome to take it at your own pace. You can watch a TED talk about this course by Googling "nand2tetris TED talk". *About Project-Centered Courses: Project-centered courses are designed to help you complete a personally meaningful real-world project, with your instructor and a community of learners with similar goals providing guidance and suggestions along the way. By actively applying new concepts as you learn, you’ll master the course content more efficiently; you’ll also get a head start on using the skills you gain to make positive changes in your life and career. When you complete the course, you’ll have a finished project that you’ll be proud to use and share....

Top reviews

AI

Jun 13, 2021

Undeniably one of the best computer science courses. The advertising isn't false! This course permanently changed my perspective on hardware and software along with the relationship between the two...

MM

Feb 17, 2017

An excellent course provided by phenomenal professors! Everything is broken down into simple, easily understandable portions, and leaves you with a clear idea how to proceed to solve a given problem.

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By Michiel Q

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Oct 18, 2020

Very interesting course which teach you the principles in a good and fun way!

By ANKEET L

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Jul 17, 2020

Excellent course. In a very simple way we can understand how a computer works

By Abhijith S

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Jun 28, 2022

I was craving to know how computers work and this course fed me deliciously.

By Jan K

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Feb 8, 2022

An absolute classic. Didactically right up there among the best I have seen.

By Liang Q

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Nov 25, 2018

absolutely brilliant course! highly recommended to anyone interested in tech

By ARSENAULT D

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May 2, 2021

Very good course.

Well explained, interesting and done by good instructors.

By Jayasankar N J

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Jul 28, 2020

This course is taught exactly how any programming courses should be taught.

By John J V

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Jun 20, 2020

By far the best course I've done not just in Coursera, but in my whole life

By Ricardo M B N

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Aug 5, 2019

Exceptional course, I wish I had that course back when I was in university.

By Lódri P

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Feb 15, 2019

Best course I've ever taken online so far. Thanks for this amazing journey!

By Hossein E

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Jun 29, 2018

fantastic course! a very helpful course to understand how a computer works.

By 刘宴先

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Aug 20, 2017

Building ALU, RAM based on Nand from scratch is a very educational process.

By Ravindra V

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Jul 16, 2017

Highly recommended course for anyone interested in understanding computers.

By Γιάννης Γ

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Jan 30, 2017

Amazing course. It helps very much to get an idea of the computer hardware.

By João J

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Feb 9, 2024

I wish my CS education was more like these. Thanks for the awesome course!

By Satvik G

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Oct 5, 2020

This was my first guided project and it crossed above all my expectations.

By Chris U

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Feb 6, 2021

Definitely the coolest course I've taken on coursera so far, thanks guys!

By Ilya

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Jan 9, 2021

Excellent course for anyone interested in Computer Systems/Science 101 :)

By Vedant R

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Jun 20, 2020

One of the best courses available on coursera. Looking forward for part 2

By Maruthi S K

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Jun 26, 2018

Well designed course which makes understanding computer architecture easy

By Александр К

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Oct 10, 2017

Almost best into to CPU Architecture. Not the best Fetch&Execute stage ;)

By Shuichi S

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Jun 5, 2017

This is an excellent course for gaining understanding how computers work!

By Jesse W

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May 1, 2017

Excellent course! I learned a ton and the challenge level was just right.

By Yamaç B

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Feb 25, 2024

I was instantly hooked on this great course and can't wait for part two.

By Karim D

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Aug 25, 2020

Very nice course. I wish I could implement it using free VHDL tools now.