Computer Architecture

Computer Architecture is the science and art of selecting and interconnecting hardware components to build computers that meet functional, performance and cost goals. Coursera's Computer Architecture catalogue teaches you about the design, function and operation of a computer system. You'll learn everything from the principles of hardware and software interaction, memory hierarchy design, pipelining and parallel processors, to the impact of compiler technology on architecture. Understand the basic building blocks such as transistors, gates, and memory cells, and how they're combined to form complex systems. Through this understanding, you'll be equipped to design, analyze and optimize computing systems for applications across a wide range of disciplines.
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    Princeton University

    Skills you'll gain: Microarchitecture, Computer Architecture, Hardware Architecture, Computer Systems, Computer Engineering, Systems Architecture, Operating Systems, Performance Tuning, Scalability

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    Skills you'll gain: Microarchitecture, Computer Architecture, Hardware Architecture, Computer Hardware, Computer Systems, Embedded Systems, Data Storage, Computer Programming, C (Programming Language), C# (Programming Language)

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    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Architecture, Hardware Architecture, Computer Systems, Hardware Design, System Programming, File Systems, Cloud Platforms

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    Skills you'll gain: Peripheral Devices, Computer Hardware, System Configuration, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Computer Systems, Virtual Machines, Operating Systems, USB, Hardware Troubleshooting, Computing Platforms, Linux, Software Installation, Technical Support, Mac OS, Computer Architecture, File Systems, Network Infrastructure, Data Storage, User Accounts, Disaster Recovery

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    Skills you'll gain: Computer Architecture, Computer Hardware, Computer Engineering, Computational Logic, Computer Programming, System Design and Implementation, Software Design, Debugging, Computer Programming Tools, Verification And Validation, Data Storage

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Architecture, Hardware Architecture, System Design and Implementation, Embedded Systems, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Digital Design, Design Software, Computer Hardware, Verification And Validation, Simulations

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    Skills you'll gain: Microarchitecture, Computer Architecture, Simulation and Simulation Software, Hardware Design, Hardware Architecture, Electronics Engineering, Electronic Hardware, Electronics, Computer Hardware, Performance Tuning

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    Skills you'll gain: Business Software, Computer Hardware, Generative AI, Operating Systems, Data Storage Technologies, Computer Systems, Data Maintenance, Enterprise Security, System Software, Information Technology, Computer Architecture, Data Storage, System Configuration, Technical Support and Services, Microsoft Windows, Servers, Cybersecurity

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    Skills you'll gain: Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Electronics, Hardware Design, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Electronics Engineering, Serial Peripheral Interface, Computational Logic, Electrical Engineering, Computer Architecture, Schematic Diagrams, Semiconductors, Electronic Hardware, Electronic Components, Internet Of Things, Embedded Systems, Programmable Logic Controllers, Low Voltage, Electronic Systems, Control Systems, Computer Engineering

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    Skills you'll gain: Computer Hardware, Hardware Architecture, Peripheral Devices, Networking Hardware, Hardware Troubleshooting, USB, System Configuration, Desktop Support, Computer Networking, Computer Architecture, Data Storage Technologies, General Networking

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    Skills you'll gain: Microarchitecture, Hardware Design, Computer Architecture, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Electronic Systems, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Serial Peripheral Interface, Computer Hardware, Electronic Components, USB, Performance Tuning, Peripheral Devices, Real-Time Operating Systems, Debugging

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    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Performance Tuning, System Programming, Software Development Tools, Embedded Systems, Microarchitecture, Software Development, Development Environment, Hardware Architecture, Debugging, Application Security, Secure Coding, Computer Architecture, C (Programming Language), System Configuration, Application Development, C++ (Programming Language), System Requirements, Product Support