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: Databases, Relational Databases, Project Schedules, Milestones (Project Management), Database Software, Calendar Management, Project Management, Content Management Systems, Client Support, Process Management, Project Documentation, Document Management, Process Improvement and Optimization, User Accounts
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Indian Institute of Science
Skills you'll gain: Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Biomedical Technology, Biomedical Engineering, Electronics, Semiconductors, Electronic Systems, Systems Design, Internet Of Things, Electronic Hardware, Materials science, Chemical Engineering, Laboratory Experience, Laboratory Techniques, Manufacturing Processes
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Intune (Mobile Device Management Software), Endpoint Security, Cyber Security Policies, Microsoft Windows, Enterprise Security, Mobile Security, Endpoint Detection and Response, Operating System Administration, Security Management, Android (Operating System), Patch Management, Microsoft Azure, System Configuration, System Monitoring, Vulnerability Management, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Apple iOS, Remote Access Systems, Configuration Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Cloud Development, Cloud Applications, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Computing, Amazon Web Services, Cloud-Based Integration, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Services, Machine Learning Software, Embedded Software, Internet Of Things, Linux Servers, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Linux Administration, Software Installation, Embedded Systems, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Command-Line Interface, Flask (Web Framework), Image Analysis
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Data Architecture, Data Lakes, Enterprise Architecture, Data Warehousing, Data Integration, Virtualization, Cloud Storage, Metadata Management, Data Storage, Data Transformation, Scalability
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Javascript and jQuery, jQuery, Data Validation, Javascript, Event-Driven Programming, Application Programming Interface (API), Object Oriented Programming (OOP)
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Databases, Database Development, Database Management, Acceptance Testing, Data Architecture, Web Applications, Microservices, Software Architecture, Software Engineering, System Testing, Data Infrastructure, Software Systems, System Monitoring, Functional Requirement, Application Deployment, Site Reliability Engineering, Middleware, Distributed Computing, Prototyping, Big Data
Build toward a degree
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Epic Games
Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Video Game Development, Prototyping, Unreal Engine, System Design and Implementation, Creativity, Innovation, Storytelling
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

SkillUp
Skills you'll gain: Group Policy, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Azure Active Directory, Active Directory, Windows Servers, Hyper-V, Remote Access Systems, iSCSI Configuration, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Containerization, Kubernetes, Microsoft Servers, Microsoft Windows, Docker (Software), Hybrid Cloud Computing, Virtualization, Virtual Machines, Server Administration, Network Administration, Virtual Networking
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Atlassian
Skills you'll gain: Collaborative Software, Databases, Content Management Systems, Database Software, Database Management, Calendar Management, Content Development and Management, Content Management, Content Creation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Microsoft
Skills you'll gain: Azure Active Directory, Microsoft Azure, Web Applications, Cloud Applications, Application Security, Cloud Security, Identity and Access Management, Authorization (Computing), Key Management, Application Development, Security Strategy, Application Programming Interface (API), Authentications, Encryption
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Vanderbilt University
Skills you'll gain: Microservices, Spring Boot, API Testing, Spring Framework, IntelliJ IDEA, Java Programming, Restful API, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java, Application Programming Interface (API), Systems Architecture, Application Deployment, Software Architecture, API Design, Integrated Development Environments, Data Persistence, Scalability, Service Oriented Architecture, Web Applications, Application Frameworks
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months