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Operating System Courses

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.

Popular Operating System Courses and Certifications


  • P

    Packt

    Advanced IT Tools, Career Prep, and System Management

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Administration, Linux, Linux Servers, System Configuration, Linux Commands, Operating System Administration, Systems Administration, File Systems, IT Management, Virtualization, File Management, Data Sharing, Virtual Machines, Information Technology, Data Storage Technologies, Technical Communication

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Linux Administration and Storage

    Skills you'll gain: Shell Script, Bash (Scripting Language), User Accounts, Linux Administration, Linux, Unix Shell, Linux Commands, User Provisioning, Unix, Operating System Administration, File Systems, Performance Tuning, Systems Administration, File I/O, Scripting, File Management, Scripting Languages, Data Storage, Authorization (Computing), Command-Line Interface

    ★ 4.7 (10) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Pearson

    Linux Security Basics and Beyond: Unit 2

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Administration, Ubuntu, Hardening, Linux, Linux Commands, Application Security, Operating System Administration, Security Software, Security Controls, Service Management, Patch Management, Systems Administration, Information Systems Security, Package and Software Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Pearson

    Linux Security Basics and Beyond: Unit 4

    Skills you'll gain: File Management, Linux Administration, File Systems, OS Process Management, Linux, Linux Servers, Data Security, Authorization (Computing), Linux Commands, Data Loss Prevention, Operating System Administration, Continuous Monitoring, Information Systems Security, System Monitoring, Data Storage Technologies, Network Security, Vulnerability Scanning, Data Storage, Encryption, Network Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • G

    Google

    Technical Support Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Desktop Support, Package and Software Management, Technical Support and Services, Computer Hardware, Technical Support, Software Installation, System Support, Network Support, General Networking, Help Desk Support, Technical Documentation, Hardware Troubleshooting, Software Documentation, Customer Support, End User Training and Support, Computer Networking, Information Technology, Technical Writing, Computer Systems, Linux

    ★ 4.8 (164K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Bestseller
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  • H

    Hebrew University of Jerusalem

    Build a Modern Computer from First Principles: Nand to Tetris Part II (project-centered course)

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Science, Computer Systems, Computer Architecture, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Memory Management, System Software, System Programming, Virtual Machines, Operating Systems, Hardware Architecture, Software Architecture, Algorithms, Software Design, Program Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, Computer Graphics, Peripheral Devices

    ★ 4.9 (534) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    The Raspberry Pi Platform and Python Programming for the Raspberry Pi

    Skills you'll gain: Linux, Linux Commands, Operating Systems, Embedded Software, Integrated Development Environments, File Systems, Internet Of Things, Command-Line Interface, Development Environment, System Configuration, Embedded Systems, Computing Platforms, Python Programming, OS Process Management, User Interface (UI), Computer Hardware, File Management, Scripting Languages, Programming Principles, Computer Programming

    ★ 4.7 (2.8K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • D

    Duke University

    Java Programming and Software Engineering Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, UI Components, Object Oriented Design, Java Programming, Software Design, Debugging, Web Design and Development, Software Engineering, Code Reusability, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Computer Programming, Program Development, Event-Driven Programming, Bioinformatics, Encryption, Computer Programming Tools, Javascript, Algorithms, Data Analysis, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)

    ★ 4.6 (22K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • I

    IBM

    Information Technology (IT) and Cloud Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Email Security, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Services, Cloud Deployment, Generative AI, Cloud Security, Cloud Technologies, Generative AI Agents, Cloud Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Hardening, Data Storage, Peripheral Devices, Virtualization, Computer Hardware, OSI Models, General Networking, Database Administration, Programming Principles, Computer Programming

    ★ 4.7 (11K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • M

    Microsoft

    Introduction to Computers

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Hardware, Generative AI, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Generative Model Architectures, Enterprise Application Management, IT Infrastructure, Cloud Computing, Operating Systems, Data Storage Technologies, Patch Management, Computer Systems, Servers, Information Technology, System Software, Business Software, Network Security, Computer Networking, Software Architecture, OSI Models, TCP/IP

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    Microsoft

    Introduction to Computers

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Hardware, Generative AI, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Generative Model Architectures, Enterprise Application Management, IT Infrastructure, Cloud Computing, Operating Systems, Data Storage Technologies, Patch Management, Computer Systems, Servers, System Software, Data Security, Software Development, Computer Networking, Data Integrity, OSI Models, TCP/IP, Data Processing

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • M

    Microsoft

    Introduction to Computers

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Hardware, Generative AI, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Generative Model Architectures, Enterprise Application Management, IT Infrastructure, Cloud Computing, Operating Systems, Data Storage Technologies, Patch Management, Computer Systems, Servers, System Software, Business Software, OS Process Management, Computer Architecture, Data Warehousing, AI literacy, Data Storage, Cybersecurity

    ★ 4.8 (1.1K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular operating system courses

  • Advanced IT Tools, Career Prep, and System Management: Packt
  • Linux Administration and Storage: Packt
  • Linux Security Basics and Beyond: Unit 2: Pearson
  • Linux Security Basics and Beyond: Unit 4: Pearson
  • Technical Support Fundamentals: Google
  • Build a Modern Computer from First Principles: Nand to Tetris Part II (project-centered course): Hebrew University of Jerusalem
  • The Raspberry Pi Platform and Python Programming for the Raspberry Pi: University of California, Irvine
  • Java Programming and Software Engineering Fundamentals: Duke University
  • Information Technology (IT) and Cloud Fundamentals: IBM
  • Introduction to Computers: Microsoft

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