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: File Systems, Operating Systems, File Management, Data Integrity, Debugging, File I/O, Systems Design, Distributed Computing, Data Storage, C (Programming Language), Data Persistence, Data Security, Scalability
★ 4.7 (77) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Skills you'll gain: OS Process Management, Operating Systems, Data Structures
★ 4.3 (37) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Virtualization, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Virtual Machines, Data Storage, Virtual Networking, Data Storage Technologies, Networking Hardware, IT Infrastructure, Network Infrastructure, Data Centers, Memory Management, Network Switches, Computer Hardware
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

Skills you'll gain: Operating System Administration, Local Area Networks, Command-Line Interface, Microsoft Windows, System Configuration, Linux Administration, Linux, General Networking, Patch Management, Operating Systems, User Accounts, Network Routers, System Monitoring, Network Troubleshooting, Mac OS, Control Panels, Network Security, Scripting, File Management
★ 4.9 (11) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
Skills you'll gain: OS Process Management, Operating Systems, C (Programming Language), Memory Management, Virtualization, Application Programming Interface (API)
★ 4.5 (191) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: User Accounts, File Systems, Linux Administration, User Provisioning, Linux, Operating System Administration, Authorization (Computing), Linux Servers, Operating Systems, File Management, Linux Commands, Software Installation, Systems Administration, System Software, Network Administration, Administration, Systems Design, System Requirements, Operations, Network Protocols
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Cisco Learning and Certifications
Skills you'll gain: Operating System Administration, Linux, Endpoint Security, Linux Commands, Linux Administration, Command-Line Interface, Windows PowerShell, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Cybersecurity, System Monitoring, System Configuration, File Systems, Lightweight Directory Access Protocols, Event Monitoring, Security Controls, Network Administration, Remote Access Systems, Network Troubleshooting, OS Process Management
★ 4.8 (69) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: System Programming, Embedded Software, Linux, Embedded Systems, Debugging, File I/O, Build Tools, Shell Script
★ 4.7 (29) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Operating System Administration, User Accounts, Data Storage Technologies, Operating Systems, Data Storage, Security Controls, Microsoft Windows, System Configuration, Linux, Information Systems Security, Performance Tuning, Mac OS, Information Technology, File Systems, Control Panels
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Packt
Skills you'll gain: Linux, Linux Administration, Linux Commands, File Management, User Accounts, Operating System Administration, File Systems, OS Process Management, Command-Line Interface, General Networking, Shell Script, Operating Systems, Remote Access Systems, Scripting, Dataflow
★ 4.6 (10) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Linux Administration, Linux Servers, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Linux, Operating System Administration, Linux Commands, Virtualization, Systems Administration, Cloud Computing, System Monitoring, Software Installation
★ 4.6 (140) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months