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Learner Reviews & Feedback for Build a Modern Computer from First Principles: From Nand to Tetris (Project-Centered Course) by Hebrew University of Jerusalem

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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

DF

Sep 5, 2022

P​rofs Shimon Schocken and Noam Nisan are amazing instructors. This course was so fun and I have learned a huge deal about how computers work under the hood. Looking forward to taking on Part 2 now!

RD

May 23, 2021

Thanks to the instructors for bringing forth such an amazing course. The way the course is strucured makes it very interesting and easy to learn. Loved and enjoyed the course and learnt a lot from it

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By Vincent D

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Jul 11, 2017

Promises a lot, and delivers. Requires a substantial effort, and worth every minute.

By Aishwarya A

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Sep 10, 2016

Amazing and well structured course work. The end was challenging but it was worth it!

By Samar S

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Sep 28, 2020

One of the best course. I am so blessed that I enrolled in this course. Thank you :)

By Alex L

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Aug 30, 2017

Excellent course, I looked at computers in a whole new way after taking this course.

By Samuel O R

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Sep 28, 2024

A wonderful course to learn key concepts about computing systems, 100% recommended.

By Alexander O

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Jun 27, 2023

Wasn't easy from a zero-level programming, public HS knowledge, but it can be done.

By Bryant J

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Oct 16, 2020

One of the best courses ever! I learnt so much from this course. Thank you so much!

By Shubham A

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Jan 27, 2023

Every Computer programmer should take this course at least once in their lifetime.

By JINYA N

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Nov 27, 2021

Had extremely exciting experience building a computer from the bottom up! Thanks:)

By Nurullokh N

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Jun 1, 2020

Very great course and I took lots of useful info about how actually computers work

By Jonathan M

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May 23, 2020

Beautifully paced and constructed, challenging but accessible. Highly recommended.

By Hidetake T

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Dec 19, 2019

just few weeks investment gives you an in-depth understanding of computer hardware

By Fuzail

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Dec 9, 2017

Best course to start career in semiconductor industry for building modern computer

By Shuen l

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Jan 7, 2023

Awesome course for acquiring the concepts of low-level implementation of hardware

By Huỳnh D

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Mar 27, 2021

Thank you profressors! This course helped me a lot in learning how computer work!

By Carlos A

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Nov 7, 2020

Great course! Simple enough yet challenging, and most of the basics are included!

By Aric M

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Jan 16, 2020

Excellent introductory coverage of a wide array of deep topics. I learned a ton.

By 麻瓜Talk

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Nov 14, 2018

It's been really helpful if you want to learn Computer Science! Excellent course!

By CJ T

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Jan 22, 2018

this course is awesome! I have been dreaming this type of course for a long time!

By Dex D X

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Jun 19, 2016

Amazing course, I can actually build a computer from scratch. I love this course!

By Kristopher K

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Dec 29, 2022

Amazingly well put together! Built a HACK CPU from logic gates to the assembler!

By P S K P

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May 28, 2020

One of the best course available in Internet. Changed my life thank you so much.

By Aditya D

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Jul 12, 2023

Wonderful course. Am honored that I can take this without attending university.

By Abhijeet D S

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Apr 10, 2019

Excellent, a bit time taking. Should be a part of introduction to digital logic