PC Building & Hardware Repair

Engineering, Trades & Technology · Beginner · 30 hours

Assemble, upgrade and repair computers — components, building, troubleshooting and maintenance — a practical, self-employable tech skill.

What you'll learn

• Identify PC components and their roles
• Assemble a working computer
• Install operating systems and drivers
• Diagnose and fix hardware faults
• Maintain and upgrade systems

Course modules

• Module 1: How Computers Work
• Module 2: The CPU & Motherboard
• Module 3: Memory & Storage
• Module 4: Power & Cooling
• Module 5: Graphics & Peripherals
• Module 6: Building a PC
• Module 7: Operating Systems & Software
• Module 8: Troubleshooting Hardware
• Module 9: Maintenance & Upgrades
• Module 10: Repair as a Business
• Module 11: Core Concepts in Depth
• Module 12: Common Mistakes & How to Avoid Them
• Module 13: Tools, Resources & Templates
• Module 14: Standards, Quality & Best Practice
• Module 15: Health, Safety & Ethics
• Module 16: Case Study: A South African Example
• Module 17: Communication & Working with Others
• Module 18: Staying Current & Continuing to Learn
• Module 19: Capstone Project
• Module 20: Review, Assessment & Next Steps

Unlock this course for R19 on any phone. A certificate is optional (from R39).