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.

Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Scanning, Hardening, Cybersecurity, Security Testing, Vulnerability Assessments, Network Analysis, Exploitation techniques, Linux, System Configuration, Linux Administration, Virtual Machines, Linux Commands, Operating Systems, Software Installation
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
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, Systems Administration
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Computer Hardware, Operating Systems, Desktop Support, Hardware Architecture, Network Troubleshooting, Databases, Technical Support and Services, Hardware Troubleshooting, Information Technology, Package and Software Management, Technical Support, Information Technology Operations, System Support, Database Management Systems, Computer Systems, Operating System Administration, Security Controls, Information Systems Security, Patch Management, End User Training and Support
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Skills you'll gain: NoSQL, Database Systems, MongoDB, Database Software, Database Management Systems, Databases, Database Design, Database Theory, Relational Databases, Query Languages, Apache Cassandra, Data Storage Technologies, Scalability, Graph Theory, Unstructured Data, Maintainability
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Linux Administration, Package and Software Management, Linux, User Accounts, Operating System Administration, System Monitoring, Linux Servers, Linux Commands, User Provisioning, Amazon Web Services, Network Troubleshooting, File Management, Command-Line Interface, File Systems, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Systems Administration, Operating Systems, General Networking, Identity and Access Management, IT Automation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Business Continuity Planning, Disaster Recovery, Business Continuity, Information Technology Architecture, Mainframe Computing, Infrastructure Architecture, IT Infrastructure, Mainframe Technologies, System Monitoring, Data Loss Prevention, Operating Systems, Middleware
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Mac OS, Microsoft Windows, Operating System Administration, Desktop Support, System Support, End User Training and Support, Knowledge of Apple Software, System Configuration, Computer Displays, Software Installation, Android (Operating System), Apple iOS, Mobile Security, Patch Management, Package and Software Management, iOS Development, System Monitoring, OS Process Management, Performance Tuning, Browser Compatibility
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Skills you'll gain: Data Warehousing, Extract, Transform, Load, Business Intelligence, Data Mining, Big Data, Predictive Analytics, Analytics, Data Modeling, MySQL, Apache Hadoop, Data Integration, Star Schema, Unstructured Data, Database Design, Data Processing, SQL, Classification Algorithms
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: File Management, Document Management, Computer Literacy, File Systems, Computer Hardware, Computer Security Awareness Training, Spreadsheet Software, Security Awareness, digital literacy, Safety and Security, Cybersecurity
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Packt
Skills you'll gain: Threat Detection, Cybersecurity, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Attacks, Network Infrastructure, Network Security, Endpoint Detection and Response, Network Architecture, General Networking, Endpoint Security, Continuous Monitoring, Malware Protection, System Monitoring, Incident Response, Email Security, Anomaly Detection, Operating Systems, Identity and Access Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Peripheral Devices, Network Troubleshooting, Desktop Support, Computer Displays, USB, Wireless Networks, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Network Administration, Display Devices, Virtual Machines, General Networking, TCP/IP, Virtualization, Computing Platforms, Network Support, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Hardware Architecture, Data Storage, Computer Systems, Memory Management
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Transaction Processing, Data Persistence, Performance Tuning, System Programming, Memory Management, Operating Systems, C++ (Programming Language), C (Programming Language), System Configuration, Hardware Architecture, File Systems, Data Integrity, Computer Architecture, Data Storage, Computer Hardware, Data Storage Technologies, Application Development
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks