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.

Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Presentations, Technical Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Scientific Visualization, Persuasive Communication, Communication Strategies, Communication, Non-Verbal Communication, Graphic and Visual Design, Stress Management
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University at Buffalo
Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Emerging Technologies, Distributed Computing, Microsoft Azure, FinTech, Cloud Computing Architecture, Platform As A Service (PaaS), Cryptographic Protocols, Transaction Processing, Open Source Technology, Scalability, Data Storage Technologies, Information Privacy
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Equipment Design, Performance Tuning, Systems Engineering, Engineering Calculations, Systems Analysis, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Laboratory Equipment, Advanced Mathematics, Simulation and Simulation Software, Computer-Aided Design, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering Design Process, Applied Mathematics
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Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: User Interface (UI), Human Computer Interaction, Embedded Systems, Prototyping, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Usability, HTML and CSS, Interaction Design, Real-Time Operating Systems, Internet Of Things, jQuery, Telecommunications, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Office, File Management, Email Automation
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Estimation, Matlab, Statistical Methods, Scripting, Mathematical Modeling, Simulations, Electrical Systems, Chemistry, Calculus
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Skills you'll gain: Ethical Standards And Conduct, Business Ethics, Social Network Analysis, Public Administration, Accountability, Policy Analysis, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Analysis, Social Sciences, Systems Thinking, Case Studies, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Governance, Social Justice, Disciplinary Procedures, Legal Proceedings, Compliance Training, Political Sciences, Performance Measurement
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California San Diego
Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Database Design, Big Data, Network Analysis, Analytics, Data Management, Query Languages, Computing Platforms, Scalability, Unsupervised Learning, Distributed Computing, Algorithms
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Continuous Integration, CI/CD, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Deployment, Integration Testing, DevOps, Secure Coding, Systems Integration, Software Development, Continuous Monitoring, System Monitoring, Docker (Software), Application Deployment, Development Environment, Maintainability, GitHub, Automation, Version Control, Program Development, Debugging
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Case Western Reserve University
Skills you'll gain: Leadership Development, Leadership, Organizational Change, Organizational Development, Organizational Leadership, Culture Transformation, Case Studies, Business Transformation, Change Management, Organizational Effectiveness, Stakeholder Engagement, Employee Engagement, Storytelling, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Interviewing Skills, Psychology
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Data Mapping, Automation, Artificial Intelligence, Real-Time Operating Systems, Global Positioning Systems, Simulations, Image Analysis, Computer Science, Algorithms, Linear Algebra, Python Programming
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

The State University of New York
Skills you'll gain: Infographics, LinkedIn, Social Media, Professional Development, Professional Networking, Verbal Communication Skills, Recruitment, Data Visualization, Branding
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks