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    Codio

    Introduction to Operating Systems

    Skills you'll gain: File Systems, Operating Systems, OS Process Management, C (Programming Language), System Programming, Virtualization, Data Integrity, Debugging, Systems Design, Performance Tuning, Distributed Computing, Data Storage, Computer Systems, Command-Line Interface, Virtual Machines, Data Security, Computer Hardware, Scalability, Data Structures, Linux

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Illinois Tech

    Mastering Operating Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Open Source Technology, Linux, Package and Software Management, Shell Script, Linux Administration, Ubuntu, Microsoft Windows, Linux Commands, Unix Shell, Windows PowerShell, User Accounts, Bash (Scripting Language), Command-Line Interface, Unix, Operating Systems, Scripting, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Systems Administration, Windows Servers, Security Management

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Red Hat

    Getting Started with Linux Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: File Systems, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Linux, User Accounts, Software Installation, System Monitoring, File Management, Package and Software Management, Linux Commands, Operating System Administration, General Networking, Command-Line Interface, Authorization (Computing), UI Components

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Operating Systems: Overview, Administration, and Security

    Skills you'll gain: Operating System Administration, Cloud Computing, Linux Commands, Linux Administration, Linux Servers, Cloud Security, Operating Systems, Windows PowerShell, Windows Servers, File Systems, System Software, Mac OS, Command-Line Interface, Active Directory, Computer Systems, Virtual Machines, Firewall, Virtualization, Containerization, User Accounts

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google

    Operating Systems and You: Becoming a Power User

    Skills you'll gain: Operating System Administration, Package and Software Management, File Systems, Microsoft Windows, Linux, Operating Systems, OS Process Management, Linux Administration, Remote Access Systems, System Monitoring, Command-Line Interface, User Accounts, Systems Administration, Windows PowerShell, Technical Support and Services, File Management, Virtualization

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Infosec

    Operating System Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Linux Commands, Command-Line Interface, Linux, Cybersecurity, Operating System Administration, Operating Systems, Windows PowerShell, Unix Commands, Microsoft Windows, Computer Systems, Mac OS

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    International Institute of Information Technology, Hyderabad

    Fundamentals of Computer Organization

    Skills you'll gain: Microarchitecture, Computer Architecture, Hardware Architecture, Computer Hardware, Performance Tuning

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Introduction to Hardware and Operating Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Peripheral Devices, Computer Hardware, System Configuration, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Computer Systems, Virtual Machines, Operating Systems, USB, Hardware Troubleshooting, Computing Platforms, Linux, Software Installation, Technical Support, Mac OS, Computer Architecture, File Systems, Network Infrastructure, Data Storage, User Accounts, Disaster Recovery

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Hands-on Introduction to Linux Commands and Shell Scripting

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Commands, Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, File Management, Linux, Unix Commands, Linux Servers, Scripting, Command-Line Interface, Ubuntu, Scripting Languages, Unix, Operating Systems, Network Protocols, Automation, Software Installation

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Microsoft

    Introduction to Computers and Operating Systems and Security

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Systems, Operating Systems, Generative AI, Business Systems, Cybersecurity, Enterprise Security, Servers, Security Awareness, Computer Hardware, Information Systems Security, Computer Architecture, Data Storage, Patch Management, Cloud Computing

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Linux Fundamentals: Configure, Secure & Manage

    Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, Linux Administration, Linux, User Accounts, Command-Line Interface, Operating System Administration, Open Source Technology, Disaster Recovery, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, System Monitoring, Unix Commands, System Configuration, Identity and Access Management, Data Storage Technologies, Systems Administration, Linux Commands, Configuration Management, Patch Management, Security Controls, Software Installation

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Introduction to Embedded Systems Software and Development Environments

    Skills you'll gain: Software Configuration Management, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Git (Version Control System), Build Tools, Software Development Tools, C (Programming Language), Development Environment, Software Design, Hardware Architecture, Cross Platform Development, Debugging

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular basic understanding of operating systems courses

  • Introduction to Operating Systems: Codio
  • Mastering Operating Systems: Illinois Tech
  • Getting Started with Linux Fundamentals: Red Hat
  • Operating Systems: Overview, Administration, and Security: IBM
  • Operating Systems and You: Becoming a Power User: Google
  • Operating System Foundations: Infosec
  • Fundamentals of Computer Organization: International Institute of Information Technology, Hyderabad
  • Introduction to Hardware and Operating Systems: IBM
  • Hands-on Introduction to Linux Commands and Shell Scripting: IBM
  • Introduction to Computers and Operating Systems and Security: Microsoft

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