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Operating System Courses

Operating system courses can help you learn process management, memory allocation, file systems, and user interfaces. You can build skills in troubleshooting system errors, optimizing performance, and implementing security protocols. Many courses introduce tools like Linux, Windows, and virtualization software, illustrating how these skills are applied in real-world environments.

Popular Operating System Courses and Certifications


  • L

    LearnQuest

    Learning Linux for LFCA Certification

    Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, Linux Administration, Linux, Linux Commands, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Linux Servers, System Monitoring, Operating System Administration, Public Key Infrastructure, Ubuntu, Version Control, File Management, Command-Line Interface, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Git (Version Control System), File Systems, User Accounts, Firewall, Cloud Computing Architecture, DevOps

    ★ 4.5 (1.2K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • T

    Total Seminars

    Advanced Networking — OS, Wireless & SOHO

    Skills you'll gain: Networking Hardware, Network Troubleshooting, Network Protocols, Wireless Networks, Network Security, TCP/IP, System Configuration, Local Area Networks, Network Routers, Network Switches, Firewall, Network Monitoring, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Infrastructure, Wide Area Networks, Operating System Administration, Microsoft Windows, Network Analysis, IT Management, IT Service Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • G

    Google

    Troubleshooting and Debugging Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Technical Communication, Network Troubleshooting, Performance Tuning, Problem Management, Technical Documentation, System Monitoring, Capacity Management, Incident Management, Memory Management, Continuous Integration, Continuous Monitoring

    ★ 4.6 (3.1K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    The Raspberry Pi Platform and Python Programming for the Raspberry Pi

    Skills you'll gain: Linux, Linux Commands, Operating Systems, Embedded Software, Integrated Development Environments, File Systems, Internet Of Things, Command-Line Interface, Development Environment, System Configuration, Embedded Systems, Computing Platforms, Python Programming, OS Process Management, User Interface (UI), Computer Hardware, File Management, Scripting Languages, Programming Principles, Computer Programming

    ★ 4.7 (2.8K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    PracticalGrowth

    Getting the Most Out of Your Team: Collaboration Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Team Collaboration, Sprint Retrospectives, Collaboration, Teamwork, Discussion Facilitation, Team Building, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Conflict Management, Team Management, Virtual Teams, Team Performance Management, Meeting Facilitation, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Workplace inclusivity, Stakeholder Engagement, Diversity and Inclusion, Document Management, Project Documentation, Accountability Frameworks, Communication Planning

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Real-Time Embedded Systems Concepts and Practices

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Electronic Hardware, Electronic Systems, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Service Level, System Configuration, Algorithms

    ★ 3.9 (98) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Linux Shell Scripting - Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, Unix Shell, Linux Commands, Scripting, Linux, Scripting Languages, Unix, Command-Line Interface, OS Process Management, Computational Logic, File I/O, Programming Principles, Debugging

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    PracticalGrowth

    From Offer to Impact: Modern Onboarding

    Skills you'll gain: Employee Onboarding, New Hire Orientations, Drive Engagement, Constructive Feedback, Continuous Improvement Process, Knowledge Transfer, Process Improvement, Diversity and Inclusion, Personalized Service, Telecommuting, Performance Metric, Experience Design, Workplace inclusivity, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Goal Setting, Expectation Management, Relationship Building, Document Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • D

    Dartmouth College

    C Programming with Linux

    Skills you'll gain: Memory Management, Command-Line Interface, C (Programming Language), Linux Commands, Linux, Computer Programming Tools, Embedded Systems, File I/O, Embedded Software, Software Visualization, Programming Principles, Computer Engineering, C and C++, Linux Servers, Algorithms, Computer Programming, Software Documentation, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Debugging

    ★ 4.6 (442) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • B

    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Information Security

    Skills you'll gain: Encryption, Information Systems Security, Threat Modeling, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Computer Security Incident Management, Threat Management, Application Security, Data Security, Computer Security, Security Management, Network Security, Incident Response, Data Encryption Standard, Cyber Security Policies, Cryptography, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Security Controls, Data Integrity, Authentications

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Windows Server Management and Security

    Skills you'll gain: Windows Servers, Authorization (Computing), Microsoft Windows, Authentications, Operating System Administration, User Accounts, Group Policy, User Provisioning, Microsoft Servers, Security Controls, Enterprise Security, Active Directory, Identity and Access Management, Software Installation, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Server Administration, Encryption, Network Planning And Design, Network Performance Management, Computer Networking

    ★ 4.7 (678) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    Illinois Tech

    Information Technology Fundamentals for Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Linux, Cloud-Native Computing, Network Security, Linux Administration, Cloud Computing, Amazon Web Services, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cloud Computing Architecture, Network Troubleshooting, Operating System Administration, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Storage, Linux Commands, Cloud Technologies, Software-Defined Networking, User Accounts, Network Engineering, Network Monitoring, Cloud Services, Data Infrastructure

    ★ 4.6 (82) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular operating system courses

  • Learning Linux for LFCA Certification: LearnQuest
  • Advanced Networking — OS, Wireless & SOHO: Total Seminars
  • Troubleshooting and Debugging Techniques: Google
  • The Raspberry Pi Platform and Python Programming for the Raspberry Pi: University of California, Irvine
  • Getting the Most Out of Your Team: Collaboration Skills: PracticalGrowth
  • Real-Time Embedded Systems Concepts and Practices: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Linux Shell Scripting - Basics: Packt
  • From Offer to Impact: Modern Onboarding: PracticalGrowth
  • C Programming with Linux: Dartmouth College
  • Information Security: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

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