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.

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: API Testing, Software Documentation, API Design, Application Programming Interface (API), Technical Documentation, Restful API, JSON, Software Design
★ 4.1 (35) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Embedded Software, Software Architecture, Code Reusability, Embedded Systems, Memory Management, Systems Architecture, Software Design, Software Design Patterns, Performance Tuning, Safety Assurance, Software Testing, Secure Coding, Scalability, Data Sharing
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Logical Operations
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Windows, File Management, System Configuration, Patch Management, Operating System Administration, Document Management, Peripheral Devices, Operating Systems, Microsoft Copilot, Security Awareness, Information Systems Security, Data Security, Cloud Storage, User Interface (UI), Authentications
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

LearnKartS
Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, Amazon S3, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Amazon Redshift, Cloud Hosting, Amazon DynamoDB, Cloud Services, Cloud Engineering, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Storage, Database Administration, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Computing Architecture, Databases, Network Planning And Design, Virtual Networking, Servers, Database Management, Network Infrastructure, Cloud Security
★ 4.4 (17) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Infosec
Skills you'll gain: C and C++, Exploit development, C (Programming Language), Security Testing, C++ (Programming Language), Secure Coding, Application Security, System Programming, Debugging, Vulnerability Assessments, Interoperability, White-Box Testing
★ 2.7 (7) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Google Cloud
Skills you'll gain: Application Performance Management, Google Cloud Platform, Prometheus (Software), Network Monitoring, Network Performance Management, Cloud Applications, Performance Tuning, Network Analysis, System Monitoring, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Services, Virtual Networking, Load Balancing
★ 4.4 (8) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Columbia University
Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Social Justice, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Social Sciences, Complex Problem Solving, Problem Solving, Political Sciences, Policy Analysis, Systems Analysis, Persuasive Communication, Personal Development, Critical Thinking, Education and Training, Scientific Methods
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Leadership Studies, Business Ethics, Critical Thinking, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Organizational Leadership, Leadership Development, Team Performance Management, Team Leadership, Team Motivation, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Business Leadership, Leadership, Personal Attributes, Technical Management, Professional Development, Peer Review, Self-Awareness
★ 4.4 (16) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: TCP/IP, Network Protocols, Network Monitoring, OSI Models, Network Troubleshooting, Network Security, Web Servers, Network Analysis
★ 4.4 (33) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Arizona State University
Skills you'll gain: Manufacturing Processes, Materials science, Manufacturing and Production, Process Engineering, Production Process, Machine Controls, Experimentation, Prototyping, Process Development, System Configuration, Laboratory Testing, Analytical Testing
★ 4.8 (27) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Dubai College of Tourism
Skills you'll gain: Revenue Management, Hotels and Accommodations, Hotel Operations, Guest Relations, Hospitality Management, Inventory Control, Inventory Management System, Property Management Systems
★ 4 (6) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Network Monitoring, Routing Protocols, Software-Defined Networking, TCP/IP, Network Routing, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Network Performance Management, Network Planning And Design, Disaster Recovery, Computer Networking, Virtual Networking, Network Architecture, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Network Administration, Network Protocols, Border Gateway Protocol, Document Management, Networking Hardware
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months