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Real-Time Operating Systems Courses

Real-time Operating Systems courses can help you learn task scheduling, resource management, interrupt handling, and system performance optimization. You can build skills in designing efficient algorithms, debugging real-time applications, and ensuring system reliability under time constraints. Many courses introduce tools like FreeRTOS, VxWorks, and QNX, that support implementing real-time applications in embedded systems and IoT devices.


Popular Real-Time Operating Systems Courses and Certifications


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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

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Linux & Python: Automate & Manage Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Linux, Scripting, Linux Administration, Linux Commands, Scripting Languages, Operating System Administration, Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, Unix Shell, Systems Administration, IT Automation, Software Installation, Command-Line Interface, Cloud Hosting, Object-Relational Mapping, YAML, Python Programming, Databases, File Transfer Protocol (FTP), Network Administration

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Master & Manage Linux CentOS Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, Linux Administration, Command-Line Interface, Unix Commands, Linux, Operating System Administration, Linux Commands, Systems Administration, User Accounts, Shell Script, Remote Access Systems, Network Security, Network Administration, General Networking, File Management, System Configuration, Software Installation, File Systems, Data Storage Technologies, Virtual Machines

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    1.9K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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), Version Control, Build Tools, Software Development Tools, C (Programming Language), Development Environment, Program Development, Software Design, Hardware Architecture, Debugging, Command-Line Interface

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    643 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EIT Digital

    Development of Real-Time Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Real-Time Operating Systems, Embedded Systems, Computer Programming, C (Programming Language), Real Time Data, System Design and Implementation, OS Process Management, System Requirements, Computer Architecture, Algorithms, Servers

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Operating Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Operating Systems, OS Process Management, System Programming, File Systems, Unix Commands, Command-Line Interface, System Monitoring, System Design and Implementation, Performance Tuning, Package and Software Management, File Management, Algorithms, Cloud Platforms, Security Controls, User Accounts, Debugging

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google

    Using Python to Interact with the Operating System

    Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Unit Testing, Development Testing, Scripting, Unix Shell, Software Testing, Linux Commands, Test Driven Development (TDD), Unix Commands, Scripting Languages, Development Environment, Operating Systems, Command-Line Interface, File Management, OS Process Management, Automation, Python Programming

    4.7
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Linux System Programming and Introduction to Buildroot

    Skills you'll gain: System Programming, Embedded Systems, Linux, Linux Commands, Operating Systems, Shell Script, File Systems, OS Process Management, Build Tools, C and C++, Cross Platform Development, Debugging, Electrical Engineering

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    137 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Illinois Tech

    Operating System Virtualization - Master's

    Skills you'll gain: Virtualization, Virtual Machines, Hyper-V, VMware ESX Servers, Data Centers, Data Storage, Servers, Virtual Reality, Computer Networking, Network Infrastructure, Remote Access Systems, Computer Hardware

    Build toward a degree

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnKartS

    Time Management Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Time Management, Productivity, Organizational Skills, Prioritization, Planning, Scheduling, Delegation Skills, Team Management, Goal Setting, Strategic Prioritization, Smart Goals, Decision Making

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    65 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Ethical Hacking with Kali Linux

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Administration, Bash (Scripting Language), Network Monitoring, Cyber Security Assessment, Exploit development, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, System Configuration, Virtual Machines

    4.9
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular real-time operating systems courses

  • Operating System Foundations: Infosec
  • Linux & Python: Automate & Manage Systems: EDUCBA
  • Master & Manage Linux CentOS Systems: EDUCBA
  • Introduction to Computers and Operating Systems and Security: Microsoft
  • Introduction to Embedded Systems Software and Development Environments: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Development of Real-Time Systems: EIT Digital
  • Operating Systems: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
  • Using Python to Interact with the Operating System: Google
  • Linux System Programming and Introduction to Buildroot: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Operating System Virtualization - Master's: Illinois Tech

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