Computer Hardware Basics
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What you'll learn
You learn how computers and mobile devices work, then practice installing components and building, repairing and upgrading personal computers with basic troubleshooting tools and techniques. A 70 percent score on the final exam earns the Cisco badge.
- How computers and mobile devices work
- Installing computer components
- Building, repairing and upgrading personal computers
- Basic troubleshooting tools and techniques
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Is this right for you?
- Level
- Beginner People new to this. You can start today with no experience.
- What you get
- A verified digital badge you can share on LinkedIn in one click. It costs nothing to take.
- How you learn
- Online, self paced, about Self paced.
- How to use it
- Share the badge to LinkedIn in one click, add its verification link to your résumé, and send it to recruiters as proof you can do this today.
- Why it's worth it
- Fast, practical proof that you are ahead on AI. It shows initiative, gives you skills you can use the same day, and hands you something concrete to talk about with every hiring manager.
What you will payNothingThe learning and the badge are free.
- Time
- Not published on pages loaded today; self paced.
- Before you start
- Free Cisco Networking Academy account; pass the comprehensive exam at 70%.
- How you are tested
- Online, self paced.
- Renewal
- None stated.
- Full cost details
- $0 course and badge (Cisco's Credly listing states Cost: Free).
- Where it applies
- Online; open to US learners.
Checked at the source Oct 12, 2026
Sources and what we verified
Cisco Credly badge: Computer Hardware Basics, Cost Free, 70% exam ↗What we verified: Credly confirms free badge and earning criteria. The NetAcad course page requires JavaScript and could not be loaded today, so the previously listed 6 hour duration was not reconfirmed and has been removed.
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