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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


  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Linux Embedded System Topics and Projects

    Skills you'll gain: Agile Methodology, Scrum (Software Development), Embedded Software, Agile Software Development, Embedded Systems, Software Testing, Development Testing, Software Development Methodologies, Agile Project Management, Git (Version Control System), Docker (Software), Containerization, Linux, System Programming, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Application Deployment, Operating Systems, File Systems, Internet Of Things, Build Tools

    4.7 stars, 21 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (21) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • I

    IBM

    Introducing z/OS UNIX System Services

    Skills you'll gain: Unix Shell, Unix Commands, z/OS, Shell Script, Unix, File Systems, Job Control Language (JCL), Operating Systems, Command-Line Interface, OS Process Management, File Management, Mainframe Computing, Debugging, Identity and Access Management

    4.9 stars, 13 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (13) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Advanced Unix System Programming and Performance

    Skills you'll gain: Unix Shell, Unix Commands, Unix, Shell Script, Command-Line Interface, Remote Access Systems, Scripting, Systems Administration, Operating System Administration, File I/O, IT Automation, User Accounts, System Monitoring, Operating Systems, File Management, User Provisioning, File Systems, OS Process Management, Authorization (Computing), Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)

    4.8 stars, 61 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (61) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • D

    Duke University

    Java Programming: Build a Recommendation System

    Skills you'll gain: Software Design, Code Reusability, Program Development, Java, Java Programming, AI Personalization, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Preprocessing, Data Structures, Algorithms, File I/O, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML)

    4.7 stars, 660 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (660) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    L&T EduTech

    Steel Multi Storey Building - System Design

    Skills you'll gain: Construction Inspection, Structural Analysis, Structural Engineering, Building Design, Construction, Engineering Plans And Specifications, Building Codes, Building Services Engineering, Architecture and Construction, Industrial Design, Shop Drawing, Architectural Engineering, Construction Engineering, Architectural Design, Engineering Drawings, Computer-Aided Design, Failure Analysis, Technical Drawing, Design Specifications, Engineering Analysis

    4.9 stars, 55 reviews, Advanced, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.9 (55) · Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • 2

    28DIGITAL

    System Validation (2): Model process behaviour

    Skills you'll gain: Verification And Validation, Embedded Software, Process Modeling, Systems Analysis, Distributed Computing, Theoretical Computer Science, Data Modeling, Software Design, Maintainability, Algorithms, Logical Reasoning

    4.1 stars, 10 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • I

    Immersify

    Digestive Dynamics: Understanding the GI System

    Skills you'll gain: Clinical Practices, Diagnostic Tests, Anatomy, Pathology, Physiology, Oncology, Nutrition and Diet, Microbiology, Medical Terminology, Biology

    5 stars, 9 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 5 (9) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • D

    Duke University

    Interacting with the System and Managing Memory

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Memory Management, Maintainability, C (Programming Language), Software Engineering, System Programming, Programming Principles, Software Development, Simulations, Command-Line Interface, Collaborative Software

    4.2 stars, 182 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.2 (182) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Build a Restaurant Billing System

    Skills you'll gain: Billing, Excel Macros, Business Process Automation, Billing Systems, Transaction Processing, Billing & Invoicing, Business Logic, Automation, Microsoft Excel, Tax Management, Visual Basic (Programming Language), IT Automation, Operations, Business, Restaurant Management, Project Controls, Course Development, Project Management, Project Implementation, Environment

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • W

    Whizlabs

    Information System Auditing, Governance and Management

    Skills you'll gain: Audit Planning, Enterprise Architecture, Internal Auditing, Compliance Management, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Control, Quality Assurance, Training Records Management, Quality Management

    4.6 stars, 10 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Systems Thinking Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Creative Thinking, Innovation, Systems Analysis, Complex Problem Solving, Analysis, Business Systems Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Critical Thinking, Organizational Change, Decision Making, Collaboration

    4.6 stars, 90 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (90) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    SkillUp

    Managing Patient Data and EHR System Workflows

    Skills you'll gain: Electronic Medical Record System, Health Information Management, Patient Registration, Medical Records, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Care Coordination, Data Entry, Clinical Documentation, Electronic Medical Record, Record Keeping, Patient Safety, Patient Flow, Data Quality, Computerized Physician Order Entry, Informed Consent, Document Management, Data Cleansing, Data Validation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular operating system courses

  • Linux Embedded System Topics and Projects: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Introducing z/OS UNIX System Services: IBM
  • Advanced Unix System Programming and Performance: EDUCBA
  • Java Programming: Build a Recommendation System: Duke University
  • Steel Multi Storey Building - System Design: L&T EduTech
  • System Validation (2): Model process behaviour: 28DIGITAL
  • Digestive Dynamics: Understanding the GI System: Immersify
  • Interacting with the System and Managing Memory: Duke University
  • Build a Restaurant Billing System: EDUCBA
  • Information System Auditing, Governance and Management: Whizlabs

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