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Understanding Computer Systems 

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Understanding Computer Systems
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FutureLearn 
Overview

Duration

3 weeks

Total fee

6,469

Mode of learning

Online

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Credential

Certificate

Understanding Computer Systems
 at 
FutureLearn 
Highlights

  • Duration 3 weeks
  • Weekly study 2 hours
  • 100% online Learn at your own pace
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Understanding Computer Systems
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FutureLearn 
Course details

More about this course
  • Understanding how a computer works after you press the power button is key to working with technology effectively. On this course, you will explore what happens inside the machine and learn how computers turn inputs into outputs.
  • You will learn what the computer operating system does and why you need it. You will also compare software and hardware, understand the importance of the central processing unit (CPU), and address factors that affect computer performance.

Understanding Computer Systems
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FutureLearn 
Curriculum

Booting Up

Welcome to the course

What happens when you turn on your computer?

Hardware, software and systems

End of Week 1

Inputs & Outputs

Welcome to Week 2

Input and Output

Computers in our Daily Lives

End of Week 2

The Operating System

Welcome to Week 3

What is an Operating System?

Peer Review

End of the course

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