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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


  • E

    EDUCBA

    Ethical Hacking with Kali Linux: Learn & Secure

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Scanning, Hardening, Cybersecurity, Security Testing, Vulnerability Assessments, Network Analysis, Exploitation techniques, Linux, System Configuration, Linux Administration, Virtual Machines, Linux Commands, Operating Systems, Software Installation

    ★ 4.9 (31) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Introduction to Bash Shell Scripting

    Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, Unix Shell, Scripting, Linux Commands, Unix Commands, Scripting Languages, Command-Line Interface, Linux, File Management, Unix, File Systems, Systems Administration

    ★ 4.5 (681) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • P

    Packt

    TOTAL - CompTIA Tech+ (FC0-U71)

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Hardware, Operating Systems, Desktop Support, Hardware Architecture, Network Troubleshooting, Databases, Technical Support and Services, Hardware Troubleshooting, Information Technology, Package and Software Management, Technical Support, Information Technology Operations, System Support, Database Management Systems, Computer Systems, Operating System Administration, Security Controls, Information Systems Security, Patch Management, End User Training and Support

    ★ 3.8 (6) · Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    NoSQL systems

    Skills you'll gain: NoSQL, Database Systems, MongoDB, Database Software, Database Management Systems, Databases, Database Design, Database Theory, Relational Databases, Query Languages, Apache Cassandra, Data Storage Technologies, Scalability, Graph Theory, Unstructured Data, Maintainability

    ★ 4.3 (170) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Cybersecurity Concepts

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Detection, Cybersecurity, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Attacks, Network Infrastructure, Network Security, Endpoint Detection and Response, Network Architecture, General Networking, Endpoint Security, Continuous Monitoring, Malware Protection, System Monitoring, Incident Response, Email Security, Anomaly Detection, Operating Systems, Identity and Access Management

    ★ 4.9 (8) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Linux for Cloud and DevOps Engineers

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Administration, Package and Software Management, Linux, User Accounts, Operating System Administration, System Monitoring, Linux Servers, Linux Commands, User Provisioning, Amazon Web Services, Network Troubleshooting, File Management, Command-Line Interface, File Systems, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Systems Administration, Operating Systems, General Networking, Identity and Access Management, IT Automation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Digital Literacy: Introduction to Using Computers

    Skills you'll gain: File Management, Document Management, Computer Literacy, File Systems, Computer Hardware, Computer Security Awareness Training, Spreadsheet Software, Security Awareness, digital literacy, Safety and Security, Cybersecurity

    ★ 4.8 (16) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Pearson

    Cisco Certified Support Technician IT Support 100-140 Unit 5

    Skills you'll gain: Mac OS, Microsoft Windows, Operating System Administration, Desktop Support, System Support, End User Training and Support, Knowledge of Apple Software, System Configuration, Computer Displays, Software Installation, Android (Operating System), Apple iOS, Mobile Security, Patch Management, Package and Software Management, iOS Development, System Monitoring, OS Process Management, Performance Tuning, Browser Compatibility

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Business intelligence and data warehousing

    Skills you'll gain: Data Warehousing, Extract, Transform, Load, Business Intelligence, Data Mining, Big Data, Predictive Analytics, Analytics, Data Modeling, MySQL, Apache Hadoop, Data Integration, Star Schema, Unstructured Data, Database Design, Data Processing, SQL, Classification Algorithms

    ★ 3.9 (104) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    IBM

    Introduction to Enterprise Resiliency

    Skills you'll gain: Business Continuity Planning, Disaster Recovery, Business Continuity, Information Technology Architecture, Mainframe Computing, Infrastructure Architecture, IT Infrastructure, Mainframe Technologies, System Monitoring, Data Loss Prevention, Operating Systems, Middleware

    ★ 4.4 (12) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Designing data-intensive applications

    Skills you'll gain: Data Mining, Database Design, Scalability, Database Systems, Relational Databases, Unstructured Data, Transaction Processing, Database Architecture and Administration, Systems Design, Database Software, Big Data, Database Development, Data Architecture, NoSQL, Data Processing, Maintainability, Apache Hadoop

    ★ 4.3 (40) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • B

    Board Infinity

    Android Architecture/Multimedia Framework

    Skills you'll gain: Android (Operating System), Android Development, Mobile Development, Software Architecture, Live Streaming, Application Frameworks, Performance Tuning, Middleware, Image Quality, Linux

    ★ 3.1 (8) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Ethical Hacking with Kali Linux: Learn & Secure: EDUCBA
  • Introduction to Bash Shell Scripting: Coursera
  • TOTAL - CompTIA Tech+ (FC0-U71): Packt
  • NoSQL systems: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Cybersecurity Concepts: Packt
  • Linux for Cloud and DevOps Engineers: Packt
  • Digital Literacy: Introduction to Using Computers: Coursera
  • Cisco Certified Support Technician IT Support 100-140 Unit 5: Pearson
  • Business intelligence and data warehousing: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Introduction to Enterprise Resiliency: IBM

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