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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


  • C

    Coursera

    Command Line in Linux

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Commands, Linux, Linux Servers, Command-Line Interface, Linux Administration, File Management, Unix

    4.6 stars, 990 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.6 (990) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • P

    Packt

    The Linux Essentials

    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

  • P

    Packt

    Linux for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Linux, Package and Software Management, Software Installation, Operating Systems

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    IBM

    Core 2: OS, Software, Security and Operational Procedures

    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 stars, 73 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Pearson

    Cisco CCST 100-140: Operations, and Application Issues

    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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado System

    Linux Server Management and Security

    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 stars, 921 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (921) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Peking University

    操作系统原理(Operating Systems)

    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 stars, 363 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (363) · Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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  • L

    LearnQuest

    Managing Linux Systems

    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 stars, 179 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (179) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Linux Foundations and Basic System Administration

    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 stars, 9 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (9) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Peripherals, Operating Systems, and Display Technologies

    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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • 2

    28DIGITAL

    Embedded Hardware and Operating Systems

    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 stars, 629 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IBM

    Linux for AIX System Administrators

    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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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