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.

Infosec
Skills you'll gain: File Systems, Microsoft Windows, File Management, Operating Systems, Data Structures, Data Validation, System Software, Data Integrity, Data Storage
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Linux Administration, Public Key Infrastructure, Linux, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Firewall, Remote Access Systems, Authentications, Authorization (Computing), Network Security, Security Controls, Identity and Access Management, File Management, Systems Administration, Cybersecurity, Encryption, Information Technology, Disaster Recovery
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Packt
Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, Ubuntu, Unix, System Software, System Monitoring
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Shell Script, Bash (Scripting Language), User Accounts, Linux Administration, Linux, Operating System Administration, File Systems, Performance Tuning, Systems Administration, Scripting, File Management, Scripting Languages, Unix Commands, Data Storage, Command-Line Interface, Operating Systems, System Monitoring, Dataflow
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, Hardware Architecture, Electronic Systems, System Programming, Operating Systems, Ubuntu, Linux, System Requirements, System Design and Implementation, C (Programming Language), Algorithms
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Computer Hardware, Technical Support, Software Installation, Technical Documentation, Hardware Troubleshooting, Customer Support, Computer Networking, System Software, Technical Communication, Computer Literacy, Linux, Microsoft Windows
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Hebrew University of Jerusalem
Skills you'll gain: Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Architecture, Computer Programming, System Programming, Virtual Machines, Operating Systems, Software Architecture, Algorithms, Software Design, Program Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, Computer Graphics
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Linux, Operating System Administration, Operating Systems, Integrated Development Environments, File Systems, Internet Of Things, Development Environment, Embedded Systems, Python Programming, OS Process Management, Computer Hardware, UI Components, Computer Programming
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Software Design, Debugging, Software Engineering, Javascript, Computer Programming, Event-Driven Programming, Encryption, Algorithms, Image Analysis, Web Applications, Data Processing, Statistical Analysis, Data Import/Export, Predictive Modeling, Integrated Development Environments, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Web Servers, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Services, Generative AI, Cloud Security, Cybersecurity, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Hosting, Cloud Engineering, Cloud Computing, Data Storage, Peripheral Devices, Computer Hardware, Cyber Attacks, System Configuration, Artificial Intelligence, OSI Models, General Networking, Data Security, Cloud Infrastructure, Computer Programming
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, Hardware Architecture, Electronic Systems, Performance Tuning, Systems Architecture, Software Architecture, Verification And Validation, System Programming, Debugging, Software Design, System Design and Implementation, Linux, Software Technical Review, Systems Engineering, Operating Systems, Software Systems, System Software, Systems Design
Build toward a degree
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Scanning, Hardening, Cybersecurity, Exploit development, Vulnerability Assessments, Network Analysis, Linux, System Configuration, Virtual Machines, Operating Systems
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks