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: File Systems, Operating Systems, Data Integrity, Debugging, Systems Design, Distributed Computing, Data Storage, C (Programming Language), System Programming, Computer Systems, Command-Line Interface, Data Security, Computer Hardware, Scalability, Version Control
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Operating System Administration, IT Service Management, Cloud Computing, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Information Technology Infrastructure Library, Malware Protection, Identity and Access Management, Linux Commands, Incident Response, Networking Hardware, TCP/IP, Cybersecurity, Linux Administration, Network Security, Network Protocols, Linux Servers, Computer Security Incident Management, Cloud Security, Data Ethics, Cyber Attacks
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Cisco Learning and Certifications
Skills you'll gain: File Systems, Endpoint Security, Linux, Operating System Administration, Microsoft Windows, Windows PowerShell, Linux Administration, Windows Servers, Operating Systems, Linux Commands, Network Administration, Active Directory, System Monitoring, System Configuration, Network Security, Security Controls, Command-Line Interface, Malware Protection, Service Management
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Open Source Technology, Package and Software Management, Linux, Ubuntu, Operating System Administration, Linux Administration, Linux Commands, Operating Systems, Unix, Command-Line Interface, File Systems, Linux Servers, Unix Commands, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, Web Servers, System Configuration, General Networking, Firewall
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Linux Administration, Linux, Linux Servers, Operating System Administration, User Accounts, Linux Commands, User Provisioning, Systems Administration, System Configuration, Hardening, Security Controls, Authorization (Computing), Computer Security, Network Administration, Authentications
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Skills you'll gain: OS Process Management, Operating Systems, System Programming, Performance Tuning, Data Structures
Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Application Deployment, Windows PowerShell, Operating System Administration, Software Installation, Operating Systems, Package and Software Management, Microsoft Windows, System Configuration, IT Infrastructure, Image Quality, Simulations
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Linux Administration, Linux Servers, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Linux, Operating System Administration, Linux Commands, Virtualization, Systems Administration, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Virtual Machines, Cloud Computing, System Monitoring, Software Installation, System Configuration
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Ubuntu, Linux, Linux Administration, Bash (Scripting Language), Linux Commands, Operating System Administration, Unix Shell, File Management, Command-Line Interface, Software Installation, System Configuration
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Pearson
Skills you'll gain: Linux Administration, User Accounts, Operating System Administration, Linux, File Systems, Systems Administration, Authorization (Computing), Security Controls, Identity and Access Management, File Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Command-Line Interface, Unix Shell, Unix Commands, Unix, Linux, File Management, File Systems, Systems Architecture, Computer Architecture
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Packt
Skills you'll gain: Command-Line Interface, Linux, Ubuntu, Linux Administration, Linux Commands, Unix Commands, Operating System Administration, Unix, Software Installation, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, System Configuration, Network Troubleshooting, User Accounts, Networking Hardware, Network Support, Open Source Technology, File Management, Package and Software Management, Scripting
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months