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.

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Linux Commands, Linux, Linux Servers, Command-Line Interface, Linux Administration, File Management, Unix
★ 4.6 (990) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Packt
Skills you'll gain: Command-Line Interface, Linux, Ubuntu, Linux Administration, Linux Commands, Operating System Administration, Software Installation, System Configuration, Network Troubleshooting, User Accounts, Open Source Technology, File Management, Scripting
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Packt
Skills you'll gain: Linux, Package and Software Management, Software Installation, Operating Systems
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Command-Line Interface, Network Security, Operating Systems, Information Technology Operations, Mac OS, Microsoft Windows, Information Systems Security, System Configuration, Mobile Security, System Support, Systems Administration, Linux, Network Troubleshooting, Linux Administration, Technical Support, Software Installation, Help Desk Support, Firewall, Malware Protection, Encryption
★ 4.7 (73) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Mac OS, Microsoft Windows, Operating System Administration, Desktop Support, System Support, End User Training and Support, System Configuration, Computer Displays, Software Installation, Operating Systems, Android (Operating System), Apple iOS, Patch Management, Package and Software Management, iOS Development, OS Process Management, Performance Tuning
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Linux Administration, Linux, Linux Servers, Operating System Administration, User Accounts, Linux Commands, User Provisioning, Systems Administration, System Configuration, Hardening, Security Controls, Authorization (Computing), Network Administration, Software Installation, Authentications
★ 4.6 (921) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Peking University
Skills you'll gain: File Systems, Operating Systems, Memory Management, OS Process Management, System Software, Computer Systems, File Management, System Programming, Unix, Systems Design, Peripheral Devices, Algorithms
★ 4.6 (363) · Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

LearnQuest
Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, Linux Administration, Linux, System Monitoring, Linux Commands, Operating System Administration, File Systems, User Accounts, Command-Line Interface, Systems Administration, Data Storage, System Configuration, Network Administration, Software Installation, Network Troubleshooting, Open Source Technology
★ 4.5 (179) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Linux, Linux Administration, File Systems, Remote Access Systems, Operating System Administration, Linux Commands, File Management, System Configuration, Software Installation, Command-Line Interface, Operating Systems, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Systems Administration, Authorization (Computing), Virtualization, Virtual Machines, User Accounts
★ 4.8 (9) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Peripheral Devices, Network Troubleshooting, Computer Displays, USB, Display Devices, TCP/IP, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Operating System Administration, Hardware Troubleshooting, Mac OS, Microsoft Windows, General Networking, Network Infrastructure, Local Area Networks, Network Protocols, System Configuration, Computer Hardware, Operating Systems
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

28DIGITAL
Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, Internet Of Things, Operating Systems, Application Development, Wireless Networks, Communication Systems, Hardware Architecture, Network Protocols, C (Programming Language), Simulations, Memory Management
★ 4.1 (629) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, Linux Administration, File Systems, Linux, Linux Servers, User Accounts, Operating System Administration, Linux Commands, Systems Administration, TCP/IP, Unix Shell, Data Storage, Unix Commands, Software Installation, General Networking, Command-Line Interface, System Support, IBM Cloud, System Configuration, Operating Systems
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months