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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


  • S

    Simplilearn

    Essential Linux Training Course

    Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, File Systems, File Management, Linux Administration, Unix, grep, Linux Commands, Command-Line Interface, Operating System Administration, System Monitoring, Open Source Technology, User Accounts, Software Installation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • P

    Pearson

    Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator (LFCS): Unit 5

    Skills you'll gain: Firewall, Network Security, Linux, Linux Administration, Security Controls, Hardening, Ubuntu, Linux Commands, File Management, Authorization (Computing), File Systems, System Configuration, Endpoint Security, Command-Line Interface

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • P

    Packt

    Linux Crash Course for Beginners - 2023

    Skills you'll gain: System Monitoring, Shell Script, Bash (Scripting Language), User Accounts, Linux Commands, Linux, Systems Administration, Linux Administration, User Provisioning, Operating System Administration, Network Troubleshooting, System Configuration, File Management, File Systems, Command-Line Interface, Remote Access Systems, Network Administration, Software Installation, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Virtual Machines

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Introduction to Unix and Linux Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Command-Line Interface, Unix Shell, Unix Commands, Unix, Linux, File Management, Linux Commands, File Systems, File I/O, Systems Architecture

    ★ 4.9 (15) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • P

    Packt

    Linux Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Linux, Linux Administration, Linux Commands, File Management, Linux Servers, User Accounts, File Systems, Unix, OS Process Management, Unix Shell, Command-Line Interface, User Provisioning, General Networking, Shell Script, Operating Systems, File I/O, Network Support, Remote Access Systems, Scripting, Dataflow

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

    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • C

    Cisco Learning and Certifications

    Endpoints and Systems

    Skills you'll gain: File Systems, Endpoint Security, Linux, Operating System Administration, Microsoft Windows, Windows PowerShell, Linux Administration, Windows Servers, Operating Systems, Security Software, Linux Commands, File Management, Network Administration, Active Directory, System Monitoring, System Configuration, OS Process Management, Network Security, Command-Line Interface, Malware Protection

    ★ 4.8 (67) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Linux Mint

    Skills you'll gain: Remote Access Systems, Command-Line Interface, System Monitoring, Unix Commands, User Accounts, Unix Shell, Linux, Linux Administration, Shell Script, Linux Commands, User Provisioning, Operating System Administration, Linux Servers, Network Security, Systems Administration, Software Installation, File Systems, System Configuration, Data Sharing, Operating Systems

    ★ 4.8 (24) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • I

    Illinois Tech

    Introduction to Contemporary Operating Systems and Hardware 1c

    Skills you'll gain: Virtualization, Cloud Computing, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Virtual Machines, Cloud Services, Display Devices, Computer Hardware, Operating Systems, Computer Displays, Containerization, Wireless Networks

    ★ 4.7 (22) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • P

    Packt

    Peripherals, Operating Systems, and Display Technologies

    Skills you'll gain: Peripheral Devices, Network Troubleshooting, Desktop Support, Computer Displays, USB, Display Devices, TCP/IP, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Operating System Administration, Hardware Troubleshooting, Mac OS, Microsoft Windows, General Networking, Technical Support and Services, Technical Support, Network Infrastructure, System Support, Local Area Networks, Network Protocols, Knowledge of Apple Software

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • I

    Illinois Tech

    Introduction to Contemporary Operating Systems and Hardware 1b

    Skills you'll gain: Networking Hardware, General Networking, Network Architecture, Wireless Networks, Network Protocols, Computer Networking, TCP/IP, Local Area Networks, Network Security, Network Troubleshooting, System Configuration, Wide Area Networks, Servers

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • 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, Unix, Software Installation, Command-Line Interface, Operating Systems, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Systems Administration, Authorization (Computing), Virtualization, Virtual Machines, Open Source Technology, VPN Clients, User Accounts

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

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • P

    Packt

    Advanced Linux Administration and Shell Scripting

    Skills you'll gain: Shell Script, Linux, Package and Software Management, Linux Administration, Linux Commands, Linux Servers, Unix Shell, Unix, Bash (Scripting Language), Systems Administration, Operating System Administration, Hardening, Patch Management, Scripting Languages, Scripting, System Monitoring, User Accounts, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Command-Line Interface, Process Management

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular operating system courses

  • Essential Linux Training Course: Simplilearn
  • Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator (LFCS): Unit 5: Pearson
  • Linux Crash Course for Beginners - 2023: Packt
  • Introduction to Unix and Linux Fundamentals: EDUCBA
  • Linux Fundamentals: Packt
  • Endpoints and Systems: Cisco Learning and Certifications
  • Linux Mint: EDUCBA
  • Introduction to Contemporary Operating Systems and Hardware 1c: Illinois Tech
  • Peripherals, Operating Systems, and Display Technologies: Packt
  • Introduction to Contemporary Operating Systems and Hardware 1b: Illinois Tech

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