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.
Skills you'll gain: Memory Management, Operating Systems, C (Programming Language), C and C++, Performance Tuning, System Programming, System Software, Unix, Hardware Architecture
★ 4.7 (66) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Peking University
Skills you'll gain: File Systems, Operating Systems, System Software, OS Process Management, Computer Systems, Memory Management, System Programming, File I/O, File Management, Unix, Software Systems, Data Storage, Linux, Microsoft Windows, Algorithms
★ 4.6 (363) · Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Operating System Administration, User Accounts, Data Storage Technologies, User Provisioning, Operating Systems, Data Storage, Information Technology Operations, Security Controls, Software Installation, Desktop Support, Microsoft Windows, System Configuration, Linux, Information Systems Security, Systems Administration, Performance Tuning, IT Infrastructure, Mac OS, Information Technology, Group Policy
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Linux, Linux Commands, Linux Servers, File Management, Command-Line Interface, grep, Servers, Operating Systems, Web Servers, IT Automation, Open Source Technology, Service Management
★ 4.5 (963) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Computer Hardware, Hardware Architecture, Data Storage, Computer Systems, Data Storage Technologies, System Configuration, Microarchitecture, Computer Architecture, Peripheral Devices, Memory Management
★ 4.7 (95) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Skills you'll gain: OS Process Management, Operating Systems, C (Programming Language), Memory Management, System Programming, Virtualization, System Software, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, C and C++, Programming Principles, Application Programming Interface (API)
★ 4.5 (183) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Linux, Ubuntu, Shell Script, Linux Commands, Unix Shell, Linux Administration, Command-Line Interface, OS Process Management, File Systems, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, File Management, Virtual Environment, Virtualization, Virtual Machines, Software Installation, Graphical Tools
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Linux Servers, Linux Administration, Unix, Linux Commands, Linux, Unix Commands, Command-Line Interface, OS Process Management, Operating System Administration, Unix Shell, Debugging, System Monitoring, DevOps, Memory Management, Resource Management
★ 4.6 (22) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Operating System Administration, Linux Administration, Microsoft Windows, Command-Line Interface, Operating Systems, System Configuration, Event Monitoring, Authorization (Computing), Desktop Support, OS Process Management, Network Security, Package and Software Management, Information Technology, IT Automation, Network Administration, General Networking, Software Installation
★ 4.6 (166) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Information Technology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Shell Script, Unix Shell, File Management, User Accounts, Operating System Administration, Unix, Package and Software Management, Systems Administration, File Systems, TCP/IP, Data Maintenance, User Provisioning, Midrange Computer, Unix Commands, System Monitoring, Scripting, Disaster Recovery, System Software, System Configuration, Data Centers
★ 4.7 (29) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Operating System Administration, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, System Configuration, Firewall, Linux Administration, Linux, System Monitoring, File Systems, System Support, Event Monitoring, Authorization (Computing), File Management, Network Security, Data Security
★ 4.8 (26) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks