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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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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Relational database systems

    Skills you'll gain: Database Systems, Relational Databases, Database Management, SQL, Databases, Database Design, Database Architecture and Administration, Information Systems, MySQL, Data Modeling, Transaction Processing, Information Systems Security, Performance Tuning, Conceptual Design

    4.4
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    455 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Cloudera

    Analyzing Big Data with SQL

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Apache Hive, Big Data, MySQL, Databases, PostgreSQL, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Virtual Machines

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    531 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    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 Storage, Linux Commands, Software-Defined Networking, User Accounts, Cloud Infrastructure, Network Monitoring, Command-Line Interface, Threat Modeling, Cloud Services, Data Infrastructure

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    78 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    IBM

    Introduction to Enterprise Resiliency

    Skills you'll gain: Business Continuity Planning, Disaster Recovery, z/OS, Information Technology Architecture, Mainframe Computing, IT Infrastructure, Site Reliability Engineering, Enterprise Architecture, System Monitoring, Data Loss Prevention, Systems Architecture, Systems Administration, Operating Systems, Middleware

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    11 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Institute for the Future

    Collaborative Foresight: How to Game the Future

    Skills you'll gain: Visionary, Systems Thinking, Strategic Thinking, Brainstorming, Game Theory, Creative Thinking, Dealing With Ambiguity, Collaboration, Interviewing Skills, Emerging Technologies, Strategic Planning, Innovation, Cognitive flexibility, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Empathy, Creativity, Communication Strategies

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    304 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Cloudera

    Foundations for Big Data Analysis with SQL

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Relational Databases, Databases, SQL, Big Data, Database Systems, Operational Databases, Data Warehousing, Data Management, Virtual Machines, Data Storage, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Data Analysis

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    1.1K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Advanced Cybersecurity Topics

    Skills you'll gain: MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Metasploit, Penetration Testing, Exploit development, Exploitation techniques, Threat Modeling, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Operations, Cyber Security Assessment, Cybersecurity, Operating Systems, Hardening, Malware Protection, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Controls, Authorization (Computing), Intrusion Detection and Prevention, System Programming, Authentications, Computer Architecture

    3.7
    Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
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    6 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Pearson

    Cisco Certified Support Technician IT Support 100-140 Unit 5

    Skills you'll gain: Mac OS, Microsoft Windows, Operating System Administration, Desktop Support, System Configuration, Technical Support, Computer Displays, Software Installation, Android (Operating System), Apple iOS, Mobile Security, Patch Management, System Monitoring, Application Performance Management, OS Process Management, Browser Compatibility, Collaborative Software, Data Maintenance

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnQuest

    Linux Cloud and DevOps

    Skills you'll gain: Version Control, Git (Version Control System), Linux, Cloud Computing Architecture, DevOps, Virtualization, Cloud Computing, Linux Administration, Cloud Infrastructure, Containerization, Cloud Platforms, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Software As A Service, Virtual Machines, Platform As A Service (PaaS)

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    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    158 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Introduction to Bash Shell Scripting

    Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, Unix Shell, Scripting, Linux Commands, Unix Commands, Scripting Languages, Command-Line Interface, Linux, File Management, Unix, File Systems

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    677 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Packt

    CompTIA Linux+ (XK0-005)

    Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, Linux Administration, Shell Script, Ubuntu, User Accounts, Linux, Linux Servers, Linux Commands, Operating System Administration, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Performance Tuning, Bash (Scripting Language), Kubernetes, Command-Line Interface, Network Troubleshooting, Containerization, Ansible, File Systems, Application Deployment, Authentications

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    26 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Cloudera

    Managing Big Data in Clusters and Cloud Storage

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Hive, Database Management, SQL, Big Data, Databases, Data Management, Amazon S3, Apache Hadoop, Data Storage, Cloud Storage, Performance Tuning, File Systems, Command-Line Interface

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    297 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Relational database systems: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Analyzing Big Data with SQL: Cloudera
  • Information Technology Fundamentals for Everyone: Illinois Tech
  • Introduction to Enterprise Resiliency: IBM
  • Collaborative Foresight: How to Game the Future: Institute for the Future
  • Foundations for Big Data Analysis with SQL: Cloudera
  • Advanced Cybersecurity Topics: Johns Hopkins University
  • Cisco Certified Support Technician IT Support 100-140 Unit 5: Pearson
  • Linux Cloud and DevOps: LearnQuest
  • Introduction to Bash Shell Scripting: Coursera

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