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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


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    Packt

    Foundations of Linux

    Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, Command-Line Interface, Ubuntu, Linux, Linux Administration, Linux Commands, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Unix Commands, File Systems, Software Installation, Operating System Administration, Development Environment, File Management, Virtual Environment, Open Source Technology

    4.6
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Core 2: OS, Software, Security and Operational Procedures

    Skills you'll gain: Operating Systems, Network Security, Network Support, Network Troubleshooting, System Support, Data Storage, Microsoft Windows, Systems Administration, Mac OS, Technical Support, System Configuration, Command-Line Interface, Software Installation, Linux, Help Desk Support, Encryption, Mobile Security, Information Technology, Firewall, Malware Protection

    4.7
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    69 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Linux Command Line for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: User Accounts, Linux, Linux Administration, Shell Script, Linux Commands, Command-Line Interface, Operating System Administration, System Monitoring, Unix Commands, Unix, System Support, File Management, Software Installation, Virtual Machines, System Configuration, Operating Systems, Network Troubleshooting

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pearson

    Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator (LFCS): Unit 2

    Skills you'll gain: Linux, Linux Administration, Operating System Administration, File Systems, User Accounts, Systems Administration, File Management, Performance Tuning, System Configuration, Security Controls

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Files and directories in the Linux filesystem

    Skills you'll gain: File Systems, Linux, Linux Commands, File Management, Linux Administration, Operating Systems, Unix, Command-Line Interface

    4.6
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    18 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Packt

    Advanced IT Tools, Career Prep, and System Management

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Administration, Linux, System Configuration, Operating System Administration, Systems Administration, File Systems, IT Management, Virtualization, File Management, Virtual Machines, Information Technology, Data Storage Technologies, Technical Communication

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Advanced Linux Troubleshooting and System Recovery

    Skills you'll gain: Hardening, Linux Administration, System Monitoring, Linux Commands, Performance Tuning, Linux, Systems Administration, Network Troubleshooting, Unix Commands, File Systems, Debugging, Service Management, OS Process Management

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    6 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Advanced Linux Administration and Shell Scripting

    Skills you'll gain: Shell Script, Package and Software Management, Linux Administration, Linux Commands, Unix Shell, Systems Administration, Hardening, Unix Commands, Patch Management, Scripting, System Monitoring, User Accounts, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), System Configuration, OS Process Management, Firewall, Process Management

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pearson

    Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator (LFCS): Unit 6

    Skills you'll gain: File Systems, Linux Administration, Data Storage, Data Storage Technologies, File Management, Linux, Operating Systems, Linux Commands, Data Management, Disaster Recovery

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pearson

    CompTIA Linux+ XK0-005: Unit 6

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Administration, Operating System Administration, Linux Servers, Systems Administration, System Monitoring, Linux, Performance Tuning, File Management, Data Storage Technologies, Network Troubleshooting, Remote Access Systems, User Interface (UI), User Accounts, File Systems

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pearson

    Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator (LFCS): Unit 3

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Administration, Linux, Package and Software Management, Remote Access Systems, File Management, Linux Commands, Operating System Administration, OS Process Management, Systems Administration, System Monitoring, File Systems, General Networking, Network Administration, System Configuration, Command-Line Interface, Software Installation, Service Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Basic System Programming on IBM Z

    Skills you'll gain: Job Control Language (JCL), z/OS, Unix, IBM DB2, Database Management Systems, Mainframe Computing, Operating System Administration, System Programming, Operating Systems, Unix Commands, Mainframe Technologies, Data Management, File Systems, Data Storage, File Management

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Foundations of Linux: Packt
  • Core 2: OS, Software, Security and Operational Procedures: IBM
  • Linux Command Line for Beginners: Packt
  • Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator (LFCS): Unit 2: Pearson
  • Files and directories in the Linux filesystem: Coursera
  • Advanced IT Tools, Career Prep, and System Management: Packt
  • Advanced Linux Troubleshooting and System Recovery: Packt
  • Advanced Linux Administration and Shell Scripting: Packt
  • Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator (LFCS): Unit 6: Pearson
  • CompTIA Linux+ XK0-005: Unit 6: Pearson

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