Udemy – Build Your Own Single-Cycle RISC-V CPU from Scratch

This course is your step-by-step guide to building your own Single-Cycle RISC-V processor from scratch, using Verilog and industry-style RTL design methods.

We’ll start from the fundamentals — understanding the RISC-V ISA, instruction formats, and architecture flow — and gradually move toward creating a complete working CPU core capable of executing instructions, handling memory, and performing control operations.

By the end of this course, you’ll not only have a fully functional single-cycle RISC-V CPU, but also a deep understanding of processor internals — knowledge that directly translates into real-world RTL design and verification roles.

What You’ll Learn:

• Design and implement a Single-Cycle RISC-V processor in Verilog
• Understand the RISC-V instruction formats and dataflow architecture
• Create and integrate key modules — ALU, Control Unit, Register File, Memory, and more
• Write testbenches to simulate and verify your CPU’s functionality
• Gain industry-level exposure to RTL design flow and debugging techniques

Tools & Environment:

• Verilog (any simulator: ModelSim, Vivado, or online tools like EDA Playground)
• RISC-V ISA reference
• A text editor and logic-level curiosity

Who Is This Course For:

• Students and engineers interested in VLSI, RTL design, or computer architecture
• Anyone who wants to build, not just learn about, a CPU
• Beginners looking for a clear, hands-on start in RISC-V and digital design
• Hardware enthusiasts who want to connect architecture theory with real implementation